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Why is US Cannabis Research Funded to Focus on Adverse Effects?

Veriheal

Daniel Mallinson, a cannabis policy researcher, reviewed the funding analysis provided to Science Magazine and stated that, “The government’s budget is a political statement about what we value as a society. The data for this graphic was provided by Jim Hudson at Hellth.com. . The results are as follows. Canada, and the U.K)

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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

SpeedWeed

Proposals to cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower and concentrates have been gaining traction in a number of state legislatures, and earlier this week the idea reached the federal level. Most cannabis flower in America’s legal regulated markets ranges between 18% and 23% THC. Cannabis Voter Project (@Cannabis_Voter) March 3, 2021.

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An Australian Study Reinforces That Cannabis Breathalyzers Are Poor Indicators of Intoxication

Veriheal

The team of researchers from the university have analyzed all the available studies on the link between cannabis concentrations in the blood and saliva with driving performance, particularly concerning tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). They found that biomarkers are inconsistent indicators. Most of the relationships were “weak in strength.”

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Is weed legal in Iceland?

The Cannigma

THC or less. Iceland’s THC limitation is on par with EU regulations, however a bit lower than the.3% 3% THC global standard. Iceland was ranked 29th place in cannabis consumption internationally, as reported by Iceland Magazine. Yet further inspection of the facts shows that the study’s data was misrepresented.

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NORML Chapters Are Leading The Way All Around The Country

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“A drug test for marijuana does not detect active THC. It detects the presence of the inactive by products of the metabolization of THC,” Missouri NORML Director Dan Viets told KOMU News. But in recent years NORML has adopted the social justice rhetoric and priorities of newer groups.

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Study to assess hemp seeds as aquafeed

Cannabis Law Report

Fish Farmer Magazine report. of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical in cannabis that gives users a “high”. In any event, the plant’s seeds do not contain significant amounts of THC, which is found mainly in the flowers, leaves and stalks.

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Is cannabis legal in Israel?

The Cannigma

Also in 2020, Israel surpassed Germany as the world’s largest importer of medical cannabis flower, according to data from Israel’s online Cannabis Magazine. Most notably, scientist Raphael Mechoualm of Hebrew University of Jeruslaem, is credited with isolating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well the cannabinoid 2-AG and anandamide.