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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

During this trying time, we must come together to protect this community, as well as the health and safety of others. While marijuana law reform may not be a top priority for our legislators, the media, and the broader public for the time being, history informs us that these crises do not last forever.

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

Veriheal

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. At that time, illicit substances were perceived as a significant threat to both workplace productivity and safety. At this time, the United States was immersed in the War on Drugs.

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Another Professional Athlete Embraces Cannabis—But at a High Cost

Veriheal

In January, Thailand went down in history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize recreational cannabis. The Phoenix Mercury told media sources, “We are aware of and closely monitoring the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia. Canada and Mexico have both moved forward with federal cannabis legalization.

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New- ANH-Intl Special Report: Is safety the new gremlin for CBD regulation?

Cannabis Law Report

We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety writes Rob Verkerk PhD, scientific and executive director, ANH-Intl. We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety. A new ‘problem’: safety. ? A new ‘problem’: safety.

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A Brief History of Home Cannabis Extraction in the Modern Era

The Joint Blog

As a result, there was an increase in public scrutiny of amateur extraction operations gone wrong, with a media focus on homes blowing up and tainted products being distributed. The post A Brief History of Home Cannabis Extraction in the Modern Era appeared first on TheJointBlog. and Canada were picking up steam.

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Oregon is Setting the Foundation for its Psilocybin Therapy Program

Veriheal

The campaign manager of the ‘Yes on 109’ campaign that helped see the measure passed, Sam Chapman, told media sources, “There’s a huge breadth of expertise on this board from harm reduction experts to folks that have experience working with different populations that stand to benefit from having access to psilocybin therapy.

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MedMen Announces Grand Opening of Orlando, Florida, Dispensary

Cannabis Law Report

We hold quality and safety above all else, are growing our assortment and tailoring everything – from our potency to our parking spaces – to what Florida patients need and deserve.”. Florida has a rich cannabis history and is home to one of the world’s most knowledgeable medical marijuana patient populations.