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NCAA Makes Historic Move: Cannabis Excluded From Prohibited List

Veriheal

Over the past decade, cannabis has been slowly shedding its cloak of cultural and legal disapproval to emerge as a more accepted substance in many parts of society. Yet, the world of sports has generally adhered to a contrasting perspective, viewing cannabis as a potential blight on the competitive spirit and reputation of the game. This stigma remains palpable and has even cost athletes their dream.

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Who are the Jungle Boys cannabis breeders and growers ?

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A Leafly breeder profile on one of California's biggest independent cannabis brands. The post Who are the Jungle Boys cannabis breeders and growers ? appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois medical cannabis sales can’t keep up with adult use

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its July 2023 medical cannabis sales totals late today. Despite an upward trend and recent record totals for adult-use sales, medical cannabis sales continued its downward trend since March 2023. July 2023 medical cannabis sales totaled $26,844,669.58. Concentrates/infused products accounted for $14,304,767.40 of the total sales, which outperformed previous months with similar sales totals.

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New Yorkers: The World’s Biggest Stoners

Cannabis Life Network

New Yorkers are the world’s biggest stoners, according to the 2023 Cannabis Global Price Index. The study found New York residents consume more cannabis than any other city in the world. The price per gram averages $12.50. At the same time, Montreal has the best prices at $5.90 per gram. Tokyo and Dublin, where cannabis is still illegal, have among the highest prices in the world.

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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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Review: GMO Live Rosin by Aer?z

Illinois News Joint

Hunting for the right strains to produce quality hash rosin is more art than science, but one cultivar has become a trusted “washable” strain, GMO. I’ve encountered the Aerīz cut of GMO in flower form before, but I recently picked up a sample of the live rosin format from Trinity Compassionate Care. GMO is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemdawg and GSC.

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Congress Wants to Hear from You on CBD by August 18th

Canna Law Blog

Today’s public service announcement is that Congress wants to hear from you on a regulatory fix for cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The request came down via the Energy and Commerce Committee on July 27, when it published a Request for Information ( RFI ) to “interested parties” on the topic. The deadline for RFI responses is August 18, 2023.

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Medical Cannabis Advisory Board hosts inaugural meeting

Illinois News Joint

The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) convened for its first official meeting yesterday. During the inaugural meeting, board members and officials from state departments made introductions and discussed the role, scope, bylaws, and expectations for the newly formed board, as well as took questions from the public. The virtual meeting ran from 3-4:30 p.m.

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Aspergillus: The Most Dangerous Cannabis Pathogen

Medicinal Genomics

Editor’s Note: This blog was updated in May 2023 with additions to the list of states requiring Aspergillus testing, documented cases of aspergillosis from contmainated cannabis. While there have been no documented fatal overdoses from cannabis in the 39 states that have legalized its use, there have been more than two dozen documented cases of cannabis users acquiring aspergillosis from cannabis products contaminated with Aspergillus spores.

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In North Carolina, marijuana is still illegal, but cannabis is not | WFAE 90.7

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Benefits of Choosing Kind Meds as Your Arizona Dispensary

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Of the many dispensaries you’ll find in the Mesa area, Kind Meds continues to stand out as a one-stop shop for high-quality, top-shelf cannabis products developed for both recreational and medicinal cannabis products. Choosing the best cannabis dispensary in Mesa, AZ doesn’t have to be difficult, especially if you know what to look for. As the medical and recreational use of cannabis has experienced a boom over the past decade, with legalization coming to many states, there are more dispensaries

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WM Technology, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $MAPS #weedmaps–WM Technology, Inc. (“WM Technology” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MAPS), a leading technology and software infrastructure.

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The Remarkable Benefits of Delta-8-THC: Unveiling the Potential of a Unique Cannabinoid 

The Joint Blog

In recent years, the cannabis industry has witnessed a surge of interest in the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids. While much attention has been focused on the well-known compounds like CBD and Delta-9-THC, a lesser-known cannabinoid called Delta-8-THC has emerged as a topic of interest. Delta-8-THC possesses its own set of unique properties, offering a range of potential benefits to users.

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GrowGeneration Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG) (“GrowGen” or the “Company”), the largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers in.

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Joburg EMS evacuates 200 from burning building in CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… burning building in the Johannesburg CBD. Joburg Emergency Management Services (EMS … Original Author Link click here to read.

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New Survey Shows Participants In Aerobic Training Believe CBD And THC Help In Recovery Process

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In recent years, the utilization of cannabis, encompassing both cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has emerged as a captivating avenue.

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Ric Flair on smoking marijuana with Mike Tyson: ‘I thought I died…’ as legendary wrestler reveals he compared ordeal to 2017 coma

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U.S. Lawmakers Push for An End to Marijuana Testing For Military Personel – WJR-AM

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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Curious about the benefits of CBD for dogs?

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Hastings Council Deals With New Marijuana Laws

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Luxe new Chinese restaurant Lantern on the Quay opening in Perth CBD

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