December, 2020

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United Nations Considers Cannabis as Medicine and Removes Cannabis from Schedule IV In Historic Decision

Americans for Safe Access

Early this morning in Vienna, Austria, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) made a historic decision to adopt the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation to remove cannabis and its resin from Schedule IV under the United Nations (UN) Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961.

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Cannabis or marijuana, medicinal plant or medical program?

Cannabis Life Network

Language has been used to control populations for centuries. Slang and derogatory words have been twisted to offend entire cultures. One of these terms was marijuana used to criminalize cannabis. Thankfully, the plant (cannabis or marijuana) regained some medical traction several decades later, but is cannabis not medicinal? “…medical marihuana defines varying programs…” Propaganda against cannabis or marijuana openly […].

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What Effect Does Cannabis Have on Hormones?

Leafwell

Hormones are neurotransmitters. This means that they are chemical messengers which carry instructions to organs and tissues to carry out certain functions. Hormones are produced by various glands in our bodies, with the main hormone-producing gland being the pituitary gland. Hormones are important for a wide range of functions, such as growth, regulating blood sugar levels.

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Liberate CBD from the Farm Bill!

Project CBD

It was a good week for reefer sanity. On Dec. 2, the United Nations Commission for Narcotic Drugs voted to reschedule cannabis in recognition of its therapeutic utility. Shortly thereafter, the European Union reversed a previous decision and declared that cannabidiol ( CBD ) is not a narcotic. And two days later, the US House of Representatives passed the MORE Act, which, if approved by the Senate (still a longshot), would end federal “marihuana” prohibition.

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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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Tomorrow: Federal Marijuana Vote

NORML

Tomorrow, members of the US House of Representatives are anticipated to take up the Marijuana Opportunity,… The post Tomorrow: Federal Marijuana Vote appeared first on NORML.

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28 cannabis predictions for 2021

Leafly

Just slightly better than a coin toss! Yikes. That’s how well Leafly News predicted the future, as written in 2020. For obvious reasons, everyone’s best-laid plans got swept into history’s junk drawer—next to lawn darts, and those Easter Island statues. Our most accurate 2020 predictions were both pessimistic and optimistic. The sclerotic US Senate stymying […].

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Cannabis Executive Justin Costello-GRN Funds sued for Securities Fraud

Cannabis Law Report

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Justin J. Costello’s cannabis company GRN Funds ($GRNF-$DCGD) according to a new securities fraud suit filed in King … Read More. The post Cannabis Executive Justin Costello-GRN Funds sued for Securities Fraud first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Medical Cannabis is Working for Autistic Children

Leafwell

Childhood autism is a challenging condition that huge swaths of parents across the country are grappling with. Any glimmer of hope that autism’s intractable symptoms can be treated is a light in the tunnel to parents caring for children on the autism spectrum. That shining hope is now being delivered directly to Louisiana parents in the form of scientifically developed medical cannabis oils.

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Bear Necessities

Project CBD

Seasonal shifts in the endocannabinoid system of brown bears drive physiological adaptation during hibernation.

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States to Watch in 2021: Kentucky

NORML

According to statewide polling data, 90 percent of Kentucky residents support regulating medical marijuana access. The post States to Watch in 2021: Kentucky appeared first on NORML.

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NM judge rules medical cannabis use allowed while on house arrest

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A New Mexico state district judge ruled this week that detainees in Bernalillo County’s house arrest program are allowed to use medical cannabis while serving out their sentence. In her ruling, Second Judicial District Judge Lucy Solimon wrote that Bernalillo County’s Community Custody Program (CCP) is, in effect, the same as parole. New Mexico’s Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, as of 2019, allows medical cannabis patients who are on parole or probation to continue their use of medical canna

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Marijuana sales data reveal Americans bought 67% more weed to survive 2020

Leafly

It's the pandemic effect: Consumers spent nearly $18 billion on cannabis in 2020, a 67% increase over 2019. The post Marijuana sales data reveal Americans bought 67% more weed to survive 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Remember James Tilton The Man Who Brought You Chinese Hemp Beer That Wasn’t Actually Hemp Beer – He’s Back !

Cannabis Law Report

A couple of years ago Tilton started spruiking Angry Tiger beer. A Chinese hemp beer product that looked remarkably like a certain Singaporean beer … Read More. The post Remember James Tilton The Man Who Brought You Chinese Hemp Beer That Wasn’t Actually Hemp Beer – He’s Back ! first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What are fast flowering cannabis strains?

Marijuana Seeds NL

How quickly a strain grows can be very important. Speed is vital for commercial and covert growers. And recreational cultivators often want their crop as quickly as possible. For many, the answer is fast flowering cannabis. Careful crossbreeding has created a range of fast flowering strains that offer all the benefits of photoperiods while flowering in much less time.

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Europe's CBD Conundrum

Project CBD

The European Union flipflops and declares that the CBD is not a narcotic, but the cannabis compound remains subject to international controls.

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2020 NORML Victories

NORML

Thanks to the tireless activism and support of NORML Supporters like you, the marijuana law reform movement experienced unprecedented successes and major victories in 2020 worth celebrating. The post 2020 NORML Victories appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis And Pain Management: Is Alternative Plant Medicine Becoming The New Norm?

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis And Pain Management: Is Alternative Plant Medicine Becoming The New Norm? Nowadays, cannabis and its many cannabinoids are being pursued more because of their medicinal and therapeutic properties. The post Cannabis And Pain Management: Is Alternative Plant Medicine Becoming The New Norm? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Everything you need to know about rolling papers, explained

Leafly

From cellulose to “unbleached,” here’s everything you need to know about your rolling paper options. The post Everything you need to know about rolling papers, explained appeared first on Leafly.

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Using Cannabis to Treat Gynecological Conditions

Leafwell

Medical marijuana for women is here to stay. Multiple studies have concluded that cannabis and women’s health go together like a hot bath and a tincture of Broad Spectrum CBD. A recent survey of female medical marijuana patients published by the Journal of Women’s Health concludes that women are more likely than men to base their health and wellness regimens on medical cannabis products and.

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Understanding Hash and Its Many Varieties

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

While we have long been aware of the potential medical benefits of the cannabis plant, it is only in more recent years that we’ve truly started investing in research on the subject. As a result, multiple studies have confirmed the validity of all sorts of applications of the plant, including using it to provide relief to sufferers of chronic pain, treat depression, regulate seizures, and so much more.

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Cannabis, the Climate Crisis & the West Coast Wildfires

Project CBD

Climate change has displaced law enforcement as the biggest threat California cannabis cultivators have faced since legalization.

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Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Symptoms in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress

NORML

“This study provides evidence that the types of cannabis available in recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries might hold promise as an alternative treatment for PTSD. … This study’s primary outcome supports the theory that cannabis should be [tested in clinical trials] as a potential therapeutic for PTSD.". The post Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Symptoms in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML.

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Fibromyalgia And Cannabis: What The Latest Research Says

The Fresh Toast

Fibromyalgia And Cannabis: What The Latest Research Says. Even though pharmaceutical drugs and OTC pain-relievers are typically used to help manage fibromyalgia, cannabinoids like CBD and THC are being considered more now than ever before. If you had to guess, how many people in the United States do you think live with fibromyalgia? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), roughly four […].

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New Jersey adult-use marijuana bill awaits governor’s signature

Leafly

NJ tightened up its legal weed roll out with distribution decriminalization measures and tax reallocation to neglected communities. In November, New Jersey voters approved the statewide sale of cannabis by a two-to-one margin. Today, New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace in the Garden State. The bill will next be […].

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NM cannabis industry group gives priorities for a legalization bill

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

It is likely that the general public will not see drafts of recreational-use cannabis legalization proposals from the legislature until next month, but one group is already suggesting language and looking for a legislative sponsor. The New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce publicly released an early of a recreational-use cannabis bill that they say highlights what those in the industry see as important issues.

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Arizona Passed Prop 207, Now What?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In the 2020 election, several states voted for various measures to legalize marijuana. In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. On the November 3 ballot, voters approved the proposition by just over 60%. It effectively changes marijuana policies in Arizona but will take some time to hash out the details completely and become official law.

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How to Create an Immersive Stoner Dining Experience at Home

Cannabis Life Network

You and your partner just smoked a fat joint, getting you perfectly baked. Sitting with a soft, fuzzy blanket, you mentally note how comfortable it feels to sit on your living room couch. Hearing Gordon Ramsey, you look up and stare at the TV, hypnotized by the beef wellingtons coming out of Hell’s Kitchen. All […]. The post How to Create an Immersive Stoner Dining Experience at Home appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Record Number of Scientific Papers Published in 2020 About Cannabis

NORML

Since 2010, scientists have published over 23,000 peer-reviewed papers on cannabis, with the annual number of papers increasing every year. The post Record Number of Scientific Papers Published in 2020 About Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Acute And Chronic Pain Affects Millions — How Can Cannabis Help?

The Fresh Toast

Acute And Chronic Pain Affects Millions — How Can Cannabis Help? Nowadays, chronic and acute pain are at the forefront of many people’s lives, but alternative medicines like cannabis continue to gain popularity. . The post Acute And Chronic Pain Affects Millions — How Can Cannabis Help? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization

Leafly

South Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine the vote. The post South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization appeared first on Leafly.