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Gut Dysbiosis, Depression & the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Gut dysbiosis leads to decreased endocannabinoid signaling and reduced neurogenesis in the hippocampus. But dietary or probiotic interventions can mitigate stress-induced depressive syndromes.

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Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Alcohol Intake Among Treatment-Seeking Drinkers

NORML

“Across the sample, individuals drank approximately 29 percent fewer drinks and were 2.06 times less likely to have a binge-drinking episode on days that cannabis was used compared with days cannabis was not used. These patterns were observed in males, females and the infrequent and frequent cannabis use groups.”. The post Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Alcohol Intake Among Treatment-Seeking Drinkers appeared first on NORML.

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How to Make Cannabis Ice Cream

The Cannigma

Yield : At least 10 servings, depending on how high you want to get. Cook time : 15 min + three hours in freezer. Go straight to the recipe. Marijuana edibles have soared in popularity in recent years and while the average dispensary stocks everything from THC-infused gummy bears to cannabis chocolates and weed lemonade, there’s something to be said for just combining cannabis with the greatest comfort food of all — ice cream.

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Arizona: Adult Use Marijuana Sales On Track to Begin This Month

NORML

Adult use marijuana sales could begin “as soon as late January,” according to Arizona’s Department… The post Arizona: Adult Use Marijuana Sales On Track to Begin This Month appeared first on NORML.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Trump pardoned 12 cannabis prisoners on his way out. Here are their stories

Leafly

On his final day in office, Donald Trump pardoned 12 federal marijuana prisoners serving outrageous sentences. The post Trump pardoned 12 cannabis prisoners on his way out. Here are their stories appeared first on Leafly.

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The curious case of the stolen bike and the missing quarter-ounce

Leafly

A delightful story about nice people in the big city helping a poor little lost bag of weed find its way home. The post The curious case of the stolen bike and the missing quarter-ounce appeared first on Leafly.

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Multiple cannabis legalization bills expected during the NM Legislative session

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

New Mexico’s 2021 legislative session will surely be marked with debates over education issues, state finances and abortion rights. But the Legislature is also set to weigh the pros and cons of recreational-use cannabis. In recent years, generally speaking, Democrats have pushed for legalization while Republicans have opposed it. This year, though, Democratic lawmakers expect to see multiple legalization bills, with some technical differences.

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Psilocybin Alpha Launch Psychedelics Drug Development Tracker

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they are saying… Developed by Michael Haichin, PharmD… Our overview seeks to map out drug discovery & development… Read More. The post Psilocybin Alpha Launch Psychedelics Drug Development Tracker first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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5 Superstar Athletes Who Use Marijuana

Leafwell

Do you often hear “Cannabis is only used by lazy stoners!” or other biased beliefs? This is a long held view which has meant acceptance of marijuana as medicine has been slow. But we’re getting there. And, in no small part, thanks to people who are as far from lazy or inactive ‘stoners’ as it’s possible to get: athletes.

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Australian Research establishes antibiotic potential for cannabis molecule

Cannabis Law Report

The University of Qld published the following to their website yesterday Synthetic cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has been shown… Read More. The post Australian Research establishes antibiotic potential for cannabis molecule first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MORE Act, Federal Cannabis Decriminalization Or Corporatization?

Cannabis Life Network

Democrats and a few Republicans have given in and admitted their views on cannabis must change. A bill passed through the House of Representatives on December 4, 2020. This new act proposes to decriminalize pot which was classified as a schedule one narcotic fifty years ago. A war on drugs failed but was allegedly not […]. The post MORE Act, Federal Cannabis Decriminalization Or Corporatization?

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Australia True Blue Goes Green: AFL (Australian Football League) Coaches Association CEO Mark Brayshaw Resigns To Helm Medical Cannabis Company

Cannabis Law Report

AFL Coaches Association CEO Mark Brayshaw has resigned from his position as head of the organisation to lead a start-up… Read More. The post Australia True Blue Goes Green: AFL (Australian Football League) Coaches Association CEO Mark Brayshaw Resigns To Helm Medical Cannabis Company first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Medical Cannabis Prices Vary Widely Between States

Veriheal

Medical cannabis helps millions of patients across the U.S. According to the Marijuana Policy Project , more than 4.3 million Americans have medical cards. That’s almost 2% of eligible persons in states where medical cannabis is legal, as of December. However, access to medical cannabis is not the same across states. In a study of recent cannabis prices based on a crowd-sourced price index, an ounce of cannabis can be as much as $600 and as little as $200. .

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Zuber Lawler – Messy Cannabis Contacts

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – 26 January 2021 THE RATING – THE BLURB – Cannabis investing is like… Read More. The post Zuber Lawler – Messy Cannabis Contacts first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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5 Preferred Cannabis Strains That Can Help With PTSD  

Veriheal

PTSD can have far-reaching effects on health, functionality as well as on quality of living, which is why having access to effective treatment is so important. If you are living with PTSD or are living with someone who has PTSD, you would have first-hand experience with how challenging it can be getting through life on a daily basis- especially in such an already-stressful world.

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Florida Legislator To Introduce A Bill To Legalize Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

Cannabis Law Report

A Florida state lawmaker plans to introduce as soon as next week a bill that would legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy in… Read More. The post Florida Legislator To Introduce A Bill To Legalize Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Can Marijuana Help You Lead a Healthy Lifestyle?

The Joint Blog

In the past, marijuana might not have been seen as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Just a couple of decades ago, it was mostly known as a recreational drug, but in recent times, the concept of what cannabis can be has changed in a lot of ways. Marijuana has been destigmatized as more has been discovered about its many uses and benefits, and we’ve seen huge rises in the use of medical marijuana and CBD products too.

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UK Govt -“Project Adder” Tough On Crime blah blah blah….

Cannabis Law Report

Here we go again the latest Tory government has a highly original approach to illegal drugs consumption Boris says But… Read More. The post UK Govt -“Project Adder” Tough On Crime blah blah blah…. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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3 Best MMJ Dispensaries In Missouri

MMJ Recs

Is MMJ legal in Missouri? Yes, it is! In November of 2018, citizens in Missouri voted to make medical marijuana legal. A short while later, the state’s first medical marijuana dispensaries opened, ready to serve the nearly 60,000 people already approved for MMJ in the state. You can find many things in state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state.

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Oregon’s first hemp audit attempts to quantify water violations says OPB report

Cannabis Law Report

OPB reports… Hemp farming has increased dramatically in Southwest Oregon, since it was federally legalized in 2018. Today, Jackson and… Read More. The post Oregon’s first hemp audit attempts to quantify water violations says OPB report first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Answer of the Day for Jan 21, 2021

TheAnswerPage

What are the two most well-studied endocannabinoids? The best-characterized endocannabinoids are 2-arachidonoylglycerol (also called 2-AG) and N- arachidonoylethanolamide (also called AEA or anandamide). These endocannabinoids are lipid-based molecules that are synthesized from arachidonic acid from the cellular membrane. These two endocannabinoids are signaling molecules that bind to and stimulate cannabinoid receptors CB1R and CB2R.

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Ontario Cannabis Store New Product Performance Criteria and Designations

Cannabis Law Report

The sale of certain cannabis products in Ontario will be discontinued as the Ontario Cannabis Store (“OCS”) has recently announced… Read More. The post Ontario Cannabis Store New Product Performance Criteria and Designations first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Another Consequence Of COVID: Premature Tax Assessments

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By: Rachel K. Gillette. It’s no secret cannabis businesses are being aggressively audited by the IRS, state, and their local taxing authorities. If you or your business just happen to be a taxpayer who was issued a statutory Proposed Notice of Deficiency in late December 2019 or early 2020, you may be in for another corollary of COVID-19: premature tax assessment.

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US Compliance Company Fyllo Acquires Marketing & Loyalty Tools Outfit Data Owl

Cannabis Law Report

Fyllo are getting busy. It’s looking as though they are ramping up for changes in US Federal legislation throughout 2021-2022… Read More. The post US Compliance Company Fyllo Acquires Marketing & Loyalty Tools Outfit Data Owl first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Blackbird and AeroPay Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Cashless Payments to Cannabis Businesses for Online Ordering

Cannabis Law Report

Blackbird, a cannabis software and delivery company, and AeroPay, a leading financial technology company that provides payment processing solutions to… Read More. The post Blackbird and AeroPay Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Cashless Payments to Cannabis Businesses for Online Ordering first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Psymposia Article: Psychedelic Authoritarianism Harm Reduction: “QAnon Shaman” Edition

Cannabis Law Report

Fantastic article (as always) from Psymposia who detail Congress invader Jake Angeli and how psychedelics have informed his world view,… Read More. The post Psymposia Article: Psychedelic Authoritarianism Harm Reduction: “QAnon Shaman” Edition first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Marketing Director Decibel Cannabis Calgary, AB

Cannabis Law Report

Marketing Director You will own all things marketing for dB. This means maintaining and growing awareness and equity of all… Read More. The post Marketing Director Decibel Cannabis Calgary, AB first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Australia: Senior Policy Officer, Office of Medicinal Cannabis Department of Health and Human Services Melbourne City Centre VIC

Cannabis Law Report

Number of vacancies available: 1 x Full time, ongoing position available Office Location(s): 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 Position… Read More. The post Australia: Senior Policy Officer, Office of Medicinal Cannabis Department of Health and Human Services Melbourne City Centre VIC first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Legal Intern (Part-time) Leafly Seattle, WA

Cannabis Law Report

HELP MAKE HISTORY in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Leafly is the most trusted brand in… Read More. The post Legal Intern (Part-time) Leafly Seattle, WA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Document – Published 20 January 2021: FY 2022 NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE BUDGET REVENUE ARTICLE VII LEGISLATION

Cannabis Law Report

New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo has just made public an updated version of the state’s Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act… Read More. The post Document – Published 20 January 2021: FY 2022 NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE BUDGET REVENUE ARTICLE VII LEGISLATION first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.