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Prioritize Consumer Safety: Our response to a Congressional Request for Information on Federal Cannabinoid Hemp Regulation

Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 22, 2023

Last week, Americans for Safe Access responded to a bicameral Congressional Request for Information on cannabinoid hemp regulation from the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce and the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids Hemp Safety Education

Understanding CBD for Arthritis Pain: Essential Information

Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 15, 2024

Lets take a closer look at Understanding CBD for Arthritis Pain: Essential Information. Arthritis affects millions globally, causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Recently, CBD (cannabidiol) has gained attention as a potential treatment. Here’s what you need to know about CBD and its impact on arthritis pain. What is CBD? Read More

CBD

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Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed

Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 8, 2024

Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed, recently passed a significant piece of legislation. Senate Bill 1494, which brings about notable changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. This bill, signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey, aims to enhance the regulation and oversight of medical marijuana. Read More

Law

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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

Comments will be posted on [link] Therefore, do not include any information in your comment or supporting materials that you consider confidential, proprietary, or inappropriate for public disclosure. ” The agency is accepting public comments through June 16, 2020.

Chronic Pain

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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDPH portion)

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The governor’s office is working to finalize the appointment of a chair and co-chair for the board, and we are working to schedule its next meeting,” Public Information Officer, Jim Leach said in August. “At This informed education and training, manual and procedural, and quality assurance needs for the next fiscal year.

Conditions

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Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

NORML

MAY 5, 2020

The information collected in this survey is kept confidential and will only be used for NORML’s internal organizational purposes to better improve our programming. Under no circumstances will your information be given, sold, or disclosed to any other individual or organization.

Collective

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Wondering What’s Next for Medical Cannabis? We aren’t Waiting Around & Neither Can You!

Americans for Safe Access

JULY 24, 2024

They can make their final decision anytime based on the additional information they received from public comments, or they may choose to hold an administrative hearing before making their decision on HHS’s recommendation to move cannabis to Schedule III

DEA

DEA Access Cannabis

Survey: Adults Seeking Marijuana-Related Advice Seldom Refer to Health Care Providers or Government Agencies

NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2024

So it's no wonder that the public doesn't consider them to be credible sources for marijuana-related information." "Historically, government-affiliated sources have either embellished or outright lied about marijuana and its effects.

Marijuana

Marijuana Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access’ ISO 17065: THE STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 20, 2021

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) form the standard setting body that has developed over 23,752 standards, including those for management systems, quality management, information security management, information technology, and occupational health and safety.

Access

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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML

JUNE 10, 2020

Comments will be posted on [link] Therefore, do not include any information in your comment or supporting materials that you consider confidential, proprietary, or inappropriate for public disclosure. ” Thus far, the agency has received over 3,000 public comments.

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Therapy Patients Topical

NORML Launches “Smoke the Vote” To Prepare For 2020 Election

NORML

MARCH 24, 2020

That is why NORML wants you to not only be an informed cannabis consumer, but we also need you and hundreds-of-thousands of others to be informed cannabis voters. If you know something about your local politicians’ marijuana policy positions, help us inform the public! That is where you come in.

Policy

Policy History Marijuana Legalization

HHC vs THC?

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As consumers seek more information on HHC vs THC, understanding the differences and similarities between these two cannabinoids becomes crucial. HHC vs THC: Key Differences, Effects & Benefits Explained The world of cannabinoids is vast, with THC and HHC gaining significant attention for their potential health and recreational benefits.

THC

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Review: Green T by Rythm

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

Trichome

Trichome Strains Indica Hybrid

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation: Impact on Health, Safety, Economy.’ . … If cannabis industry jobs were tallied like other jobs, … legal cannabis would be acknowledged as the fastest growing industry in America.”

Legalization

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Review Paper: Clinical Evidence Lacking in Support of CBD as an Anti-Viral Agent

NORML

MARCH 30, 2020

They reported, “Claims about the benefits of using CBD on viral infections were largely supported by CBD online retailers and most often appear to be a biased interpretation of the scientific literature or a dishonest manipulation of the information for commercial purposes.”

CBD

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Artificial Intelligence on Weed

Project CBD

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Researchers asked Siri, Alexa, Cortana, and other virtual assistants for information about quitting various drugs. What does Apple’s AI think about weed?

Review: Aquaberry Sleep Gummies by OGeez!

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2025

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. ILNJ photos For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

More information regarding SB 165 is available from Alabama NORML here or via their Facebook page. Under state law , personal marijuana possession is punishable by up to one-year in jail, while sales of cannabis are classified as felonies punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.

Access

Access Legislation Patients State Laws

Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Find detailed information about this topic here.) Check back soon for articles detailing information in the report from these departments. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint ’s newsletter here.

Seed-To-Sale

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Cannabinoids, Influenza, and Coronavirus

Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 24, 2020

With everything happening in the news lately, we want to present some scientific data to help medical cannabis patients and adult-use consumers make informed decisions in regard to cannabis products available, product safety, and personal health.

Cannabinoids

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Review: Infused Honey by Culinary Cannabis Co.

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint’s newsletter here.

Edibles

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Review: White Wedding RBX by Legacy

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2025

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

Trichome

Trichome Terpenes Strains Events

Dispensary 33 and Spark’d to be first employee-owned dispensaries in Illinois

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 20, 2025

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

Dispensary

Dispensary Retail Events Cannabis

Australia: Cannabis Possession Now Depenalized in the Capital Territory

NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Additional information about the new policy is available online here. Between 2017 and 2018, Australian police made over 72,000 marijuana-related arrests – 92 percent of which were for personal possession. The ACT is the first Australian territory to eliminate penalties specific to marijuana possession.

Cultivation

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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDOA portion)

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Check back soon for articles detailing information in the report from these departments or click here for previously published articles. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint ’s newsletter here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

Agriculture

Agriculture Data Programs Cannabis

New Issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is out!

Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The latest issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter has the news you need to stay informed and be an effective advocate. You'll also find a link to the new issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine, a free benefit to ASA members, that this month features important information about coping with breast cancer treatment.

Events

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Gallup: Twelve Percent of Adults Acknowledge Smoking Marijuana

NORML

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Additional information is available from Gallup here. Cannabis use was least likely among respondents over the age of 65 (three percent), those identifying politically as “conservatives” (four percent), and those residing in the southern United States (seven percent).

Marijuana

Marijuana Data Legalization Cannabis

Illinois hits highest January cannabis sales since legalization

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. In 2024, Illinois set a new annual-sales total at $1,722,755,856.37, which outpaced 2023 totals of $1,634,982,020.74. 2025 total monthly sales include: January: $140,191,240.27 2024 total monthly sales include: January: $133,787,753.89 February: $135,571,931.44 March: $148,872,065.12

Legalization

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Best in Grass ceremony set for Tuesday

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint ’s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

NORML

MAY 15, 2020

” Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace.” But times have changed; attitudes have changed, and in many places, the marijuana laws have changed. It is time for workplace policies to adapt to this new reality.”

Marijuana

Marijuana Safety Policy Legislation

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Additional information appears in the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Regulation: Impact on Health, Safety, and Economy.” The full text of the study, “The effect of marijuana on hotel occupancy in Colorado and Washington,” is online here.

Legalization

Legalization Marijuana Data Policy

Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Relationship Between Marijuana and Opioids.’ .” The abstract of the study, “Medical cannabis for the management of pain and quality of life in chronic pain patients: A prospective observational study,” appears in Pain Medicine.

Patients

Patients Chronic Pain Treatment Therapy

Study: Medical Cannabis Access Associated with Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet, “Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace,” here. ” An abstract of the study, “Medical marijuana and workers’ compensation claiming,” is online here.

Access

Access Safety Data Marijuana

Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

NORML

JUNE 18, 2019

Additional information on cannabis and fibromyalgia appears in the NORML publication here. . … Future studies should aim to compare medical cannabis to the standard therapy of fibromyalgia, to establish the proper place of cannabis in fibromyalgia therapeutic arsenal.”

Patients

Patients Therapy Data Safety

Ayr Wellness to sell four Illinois dispensaries

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2025

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

Dispensary

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Scientific Review Concludes That Cannabis Consumers Are at No Greater Risk of Occupational Injuries

NORML

MAY 28, 2020

Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace.” Lawmakers in Maine and Nevada have enacted similar, statewide legislation barring certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis on a pre-employment drug screen.

Policy

Policy Legislation Cannabis Medicine

Participate in a Confidential Survey Assessing Cannabis Use Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NORML

APRIL 6, 2020

“If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that population-based data is vital to make informed decisions. Medical cannabis patients are “a population that we cannot forget about in our joint effort to ‘flatten the curve,'” said Dr. Denise C. Vidot, who is leading the study.

Data

Data Access Patients Collective

Delaware Approves Medical Cannabis Delivery Option

NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Please visit the centers’ websites for updates and more information to be posted soon. If you can facilitate the online ordering with pick up option safely, please continue to do so and save this service for those who need it most. DE Medical Cannabis Centers: Columbia Care of Delaware: [link]. First State Compassion Center: [link].

Patients

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Why I Chose to Intern at NORML

NORML

JANUARY 13, 2023

"Marijuana law reform brings together important conversations over decarceration, racial equity, public health, and informed consumption. As long as NORML remains a leader of this public discussion, I intend to stay involved.". The post Why I Chose to Intern at NORML appeared first on NORML.

Consumption

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Review: Funky Lo Mein by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.

Trichome

Trichome Hybrid Terpenes Strains

Review: Honey Bun Hop Infused Prerolls by NGW and Half Acre

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint’s newsletter here.

Hybrid

Hybrid Collective Events Food

Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Additional information on the relationship between cannabis and opioids is available in the NORML fact-sheet here. .” The study’s findings are consistent with those of numerous other papers reporting that patients typically mitigate their use of opioids following the initiation of cannabis/cannabinoid therapy.

Clinical Trials

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Study: Veterans Often Substitute Medical Cannabis for Alcohol, Prescription Drugs

NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet “Marijuana and Veteran Issues.” The abstract of the study, “A cross-sectional examination of choice and behavior of veterans with access to free medicinal cannabis,” is online here.

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Access Collective Medicine

Illinois gives Second Notice for Industrial Hemp Act amendments

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Applicants for an industrial hemp-growing license may be required to provide additional personal information for background checks if USDA requires a background check. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint ’s newsletter here.

Hemp

Hemp Agriculture Collective Programs

Prioritize Consumer Safety: Our response to a Congressional Request for Information on Federal Cannabinoid Hemp Regulation

Understanding CBD for Arthritis Pain: Essential Information

Trending Sources

Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed

CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDPH portion)

Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

Wondering What’s Next for Medical Cannabis? We aren’t Waiting Around & Neither Can You!

Survey: Adults Seeking Marijuana-Related Advice Seldom Refer to Health Care Providers or Government Agencies

Americans for Safe Access’ ISO 17065: THE STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES

CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML Launches “Smoke the Vote” To Prepare For 2020 Election

HHC vs THC?

Review: Green T by Rythm

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

Review Paper: Clinical Evidence Lacking in Support of CBD as an Anti-Viral Agent

Artificial Intelligence on Weed

Review: Aquaberry Sleep Gummies by OGeez!

Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Cannabinoids, Influenza, and Coronavirus

Review: Infused Honey by Culinary Cannabis Co.

Review: White Wedding RBX by Legacy

Dispensary 33 and Spark’d to be first employee-owned dispensaries in Illinois

Australia: Cannabis Possession Now Depenalized in the Capital Territory

Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDOA portion)

New Issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is out!

Gallup: Twelve Percent of Adults Acknowledge Smoking Marijuana

Illinois hits highest January cannabis sales since legalization

Best in Grass ceremony set for Tuesday

Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

Study: Medical Cannabis Access Associated with Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims

Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

Ayr Wellness to sell four Illinois dispensaries

Scientific Review Concludes That Cannabis Consumers Are at No Greater Risk of Occupational Injuries

Participate in a Confidential Survey Assessing Cannabis Use Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Delaware Approves Medical Cannabis Delivery Option

Why I Chose to Intern at NORML

Review: Funky Lo Mein by Revolution

Review: Honey Bun Hop Infused Prerolls by NGW and Half Acre

Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

Study: Veterans Often Substitute Medical Cannabis for Alcohol, Prescription Drugs

Illinois gives Second Notice for Industrial Hemp Act amendments

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