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Northeast Patients Group et al. v. United Cannabis Patients and Caregivers of Maine, and Northeast Patients Group dba Wellness Connection of Maine et al. v. Kirsten Figueroa et al.,

Cannabis Law Report

First Circuit Decision Could Disrupt Business Ownership in Cannabis Industry Publications August 30, 2022 Firm Publication The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently released a published opinion that held that the Dormant Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution applies to cannabis laws and regulatory regimes.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

In this comprehensive guide, we are exploring the research on using cannabis for treating Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—a rare neuron disease that targets the motor neurons in the body. What exactly is ALS? Both upper and lower motor neurons suffer severe damage in ALS patients. Brief history of ALS.

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Medical Marijuana’s Impact on ALS Symptoms

LifeCannMD

Medical Marijuana’s Impact on ALS Symptoms Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. However, using Medical Marijuana can actually make a big difference for people living with ALS.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.

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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

Special glands protruding from cannabis flowers express a series of unique molecules. Cannabinoids, as they are known, exist in cannabis. But it turns out that identical molecules are present in non-cannabis plants, as well. 1 Sourcing Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Shrubs How did the Israeli scientists figure this out?

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

The CBD she took may or may not have helped, but according to a recent survey of tinnitus patients, she wasn’t alone in trying — or at least in being interested in cannabis as a potential remedy. Among the 45 respondents, median age 55, only 10 said they were current cannabis users (19 had never used, and 16 had used in the past).

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Pennsylvania: Supreme Court Rules That Medical Cannabis Use Is Permissible While on Probation

NORML

Justices for the Supreme Court of the state of Pennsylvania have struck down a countywide policy that barred those on probation from accessing medical cannabis. ” The case is Gass et al, v 52nd Judicial District, Lebanon County. ” The case is Gass et al, v 52nd Judicial District, Lebanon County.

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