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Arkansas: Licensed Medical Cannabis Sales Begin

NORML

Qualified patients now have limited access to medical cannabis products, after the state’s first licensed dispensaries began making sales this week. Voters initially approved medical cannabis access by passing a statewide initiative in November 2016. Under the law , qualified patients may obtain both herbal preparations of cannabis and infused cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries.

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Dr’s Want More Info Before They Start Prescribing Medical Cannabis Says Queensland University of Technology

Cannabis Law Report

Medical professionals want more information about medicinal cannabis before they start prescribing it to patients, a new study has found. Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology conducted a wide-ranging review of 26 published studies across Australia, the United States, Canada and Ireland. QUT pharmacy PhD candidate Kyle Gardiner led the analysis and said the main theme running through all the studies was that medical professionals broadly supported the idea of medicinal cannabi

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Gov. Cuomo Bails on New York Cannabis Legalization

Leafly

After pledging his support to win 2018 primary, Cuomo throws legalization advocates under the bus at the first sign of trouble. The post Gov. Cuomo Bails on New York Cannabis Legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Trulieve Vape Cartridges

FloridaMarijuana.net

Trulieve Vape Cartridges are available in a variety of options. Medical cannabis patients enjoy the discrete and precise nature of vaporizers. Vaporizing cannabis offers the most immediate relief to the patient as it keeps blood levels balanced. This product’s intensity varies by patient, so start out consuming a little and increase frequency with use.

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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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Leafly Study Debunks Dispensary Myths Around Crime & Teen Use

Leafly

Most research finds cannabis stores lead to improvements in public safety, health, and property values. So why are towns still banning them? The post Leafly Study Debunks Dispensary Myths Around Crime & Teen Use appeared first on Leafly.

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Hunter S. Thompson Ran for Sheriff on a ‘Free Weed’ Platform—And Almost Won

Leafly

Fifty years ago, in a campaign for sheriff, Hunter Thompson called for cannabis legalization, aggressive environmental protection, and an end to abusive policing and corruption in government. We should have listened. The post Hunter S. Thompson Ran for Sheriff on a ‘Free Weed’ Platform—And Almost Won appeared first on Leafly.

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Trulieve TruPODS

FloridaMarijuana.net

Trulieve TruPOD is a pure cannabis oil extract concentrate that has no added cutting ingredient. TruPOD is made for use with the TruSTIK vaporizer. This device allows you to take as long of a pull as you desire without deactivating or flashing off. This gives patients more control over the amount of medicine consumed. Patients can easily control dosing with each inhalation and gives doctors a greater range of dosing options based on the severity of the patient’s condition.

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First Arkansas Dispensaries Now Open for Business

Leafly

After a long wait, Arkansas's first two medical cannabis dispensaries have opened in Hot Springs—but long wait times and product shortages are expected. The post First Arkansas Dispensaries Now Open for Business appeared first on Leafly.

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Veganic Gardening in Cannabis Cultivation

Marijuana Seeds NL

Veganic gardening is a type of growing technique places a focus on organic, natural, plant-based growing methods. It does not allow the use of chemicals or unnatural substances. Continue reading → The post Veganic Gardening in Cannabis Cultivation appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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Cannabis Retail Guide: Central Cannabis, London

Leafly

See inside the first legal cannabis store in London, Ontario. The post Cannabis Retail Guide: Central Cannabis, London appeared first on Leafly.

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UK: Brighton CBD / Hemp Restaurant Remains Closed Whilst Taking Legal Advice

Cannabis Law Report

The UK’s first cannabis restaurant has closed until further notice while its owners take legal advice. Canna Kitchen was raided last Wednesday and police seized a substantial amount of herbal cannabis, which the owners said was industrial hemp. The Head Life headshop in London Road and a home in North Place were also raided by police officers assisted by trading standards.

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Toronto Wolfpack to Launch Line of CBD Products for Athletes

Leafly

The Toronto rugby team say they are the first pro sports team to enter the CBD-infused products marketplace. The post Toronto Wolfpack to Launch Line of CBD Products for Athletes appeared first on Leafly.

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New York City Bans Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests

The Blunt Truth

While it has been a challenge for employers to keep up with the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws spreading across the nation, employers have taken some comfort in that most of these states still grant employers the right to maintain a drug-free workplace and take action against those who test positive for marijuana, including rejecting job applicants testing positive for drugs.

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Crains Document Where Illinois Cannabis Tax Revenues Will Go

Cannabis Law Report

Under the long-awaited legalization bill unveiled May 7 , just 35 percent of cannabis taxes will go to the state’s general fund, and 10 percent will go to a separate budget stabilization fund. Report Crain’s Chicago Business. Here’s how things will be divided up. Another 25 percent will go to a grant program that aims to help communities hit hard by poverty, violence and the war on drugs; and 20 percent will go to mental health and substance-abuse treatment.

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Weed And Infertility: Should Men Worry About Their Marijuana Consumption?

The Fresh Toast

Weed And Infertility: Should Men Worry About Their Marijuana Consumption? While the conclusions are far from definitive, mounting evidence suggests the best practice might be to forego the green while trying to have a baby. The post Weed And Infertility: Should Men Worry About Their Marijuana Consumption? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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St Kitts & Nevis Court Decision Overturns Country’s Cannabis Consumption Laws

Cannabis Law Report

It won’t help the Greek billionaire or any other billionaire but it will apply to citizens and especially rastafarians who use cannabis as a religious sacrament. The report reveals that …… Adults in the dual-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis will be able to legally use marijuana in the privacy of their homes within the next three months under a recent court decision overturning some of the country’s anti-drug laws.

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Does Starbucks Drug Test?

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Are you planning to work at Starbucks but you’re concerned whether the company does a drug test before hiring an employee? If you live somewhere that has legalized marijuana , it can be an odd situation, so today I’ll clear the air on what you are up against. I’m sure you’re pretty worried that they’re going to test you, especially if you casually smoke marijuana.

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Dutch Undertake First Study Of Synthetic Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The study , published in the March 2019 issue of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research by Mary Ann Liebert Inc., was conducted by researchers at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. It’s the first controlled study observing the effects of synthetic cannabinoids in humans. Neurocognition and Subjective Experience Following Acute Doses of the Synthetic Cannabinoid JWH-018: Responders Versus Nonresponders.

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Weed And Infertility: Should Men Worry About Their Marijuana Consumption?

The Fresh Toast

Weed And Infertility: Should Men Worry About Their Marijuana Consumption? While the conclusions are far from definitive, mounting evidence suggests the best practice might be to forego the green while trying to have a baby. The post Weed And Infertility: Should Men Worry About Their Marijuana Consumption? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Arrests Up 166% At LAX

Cannabis Law Report

The LA Times reports…… Emboldened by legalization and facing only light punishment if captured, more and more smugglers are taking to the friendly skies in an effort to escape California’s glutted cannabis market, according to authorities, marijuana industry experts and a lawyer who represents accused smugglers. As a result, the world’s fourth-busiest airport is now an expanding hub in the illegal export of marijuana, they say.

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Does Your Child Suffer From Seizures? Here Are The States With CBD-Only Laws

The Fresh Toast

Does Your Child Suffer From Seizures? Here Are The States With CBD-Only Laws There are now 17 states in the nation where children can legally use this drug as opposed to traditional epilepsy treatments. However, some of these laws are better than others. The post Does Your Child Suffer From Seizures? Here Are The States With CBD-Only Laws appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How Does Medicare Cover Arthritis?

The Joint Blog

According to the Arthritis Foundation , arthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S. It’s estimated that roughly 54 million adults have been doctor-diagnosed with arthritis. Click to enlarge. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis – roughly 31 million Americans are affected by this type. Although the second type, rheumatoid arthritis, is less common, the number of women affected by this form of arthritis far outnumbers men.

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‘Come and Get Us,’ UK Cannabis Growers Tell Police in Protest

Leafly

As part of a nationwide protest, UK patients who grow their own medical cannabis are identifying themselves to authorities in an effort to force policy reform. The post ‘Come and Get Us,’ UK Cannabis Growers Tell Police in Protest appeared first on Leafly.

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The TTB Clarifies Its Position on Adding CBD to Alcoholic Beverages

Canna Law Blog

Last week, the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), which regulates the alcohol industry, released new information regarding the use of hemp-derived ingredients in the formulation alcoholic beverages. The industry circular came as a response to numerous inquiries from the alcohol industry about whether alcoholic beverages containing cannabidiol (“CBD”) derived from hemp (“Hemp-CBD”)—which was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill—may be produced.

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Does Your Child Suffer From Seizures? Here Are The States With CBD-Only Laws

The Fresh Toast

Does Your Child Suffer From Seizures? Here Are The States With CBD-Only Laws There are now 17 states in the nation where children can legally use this drug as opposed to traditional epilepsy treatments. However, some of these laws are better than others. The post Does Your Child Suffer From Seizures? Here Are The States With CBD-Only Laws appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana

The Joint Blog

By Kathy T. Cooley. With new ailments making their way to the ‘list of deadly diseases’, the inclination towards alternative medicine has increased. People are ready to take the risk and are exploring alternatives, rather than sticking to good old allopathy. Cannabis shrouded in mystery and skepticism for years has now resurfaced as more than just a recreational drug.

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Greek Billionaire Detained On Island Of St Kitts “Alleged” Possession Cannabis Seeds & Cannabis Products

Cannabis Law Report

The report says … A Greek billionaire has been detained on the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts after authorities discovered 5000 cannabis, seeds and other cannabis products allegedly on his private jet. Alkiviades “Alki” David was arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Unit at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport after his plane was stopped by customs authorities, reports the Vancouver Sun.

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The Nevada Independent Provides A Great Review Of All Current Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Non profit publication the Nevada Independent provides a very informative overview. They write. A few years ago, marijuana businesses were wondering if they would even survive the legislative session without some sort of political crackdown. These days, the industry in Nevada faces some steep challenges, including the lack of banking services and some serious questions — raised in numerous lawsuits — that the state’s process for distributing conditional licenses was unfair.