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Scientists Have Published Over 30,000 Papers on Cannabis Over the Past Decade

NORML

“It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of ‘what we don’t know’ and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.” The post Scientists Have Published Over 30,000 Papers on Cannabis Over the Past Decade appeared first on NORML.

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The 7 most important cannabis research studies of 2023

Leafly

The kids are alright. Weed isn't making people crazy. Terpenes aren't all that. And more. The post The 7 most important cannabis research studies of 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

Veriheal

Delegates at the 114th NAACP National Convention unanimously voted to adopt an amendment reiterating its support for cannabis reform. The new amendment also emphasizes teaming up with labor unions to secure protections for cannabis industry employees. Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform.

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ANGELOS: It’s Time For Marijuana Policies To Reflect The Will Of People

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Americans are ready to say goodbye to marijuana prohibition. According to a new Gallup poll, 70 percent of Americans think that marijuana should be legal, including.

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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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Analysis: Consumers More Likely to Use Unregulated Delta-8-THC Products in States Where Cannabis Is Criminalized

NORML

"The limited popularity of these products is a predictable outgrowth of criminal marijuana prohibition. As one would expect, there exists far less demand for these unregulated products in an environment where whole-plant cannabis legally regulated and available.” The post Analysis: Consumers More Likely to Use Unregulated Delta-8-THC Products in States Where Cannabis Is Criminalized appeared first on NORML.

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Delta-8 Study Finds Products Used More In States Without Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill , which permits the distribution of hemp-derived products at the federal level, the popularity of delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 products has surged. These products must contain less than 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, many of them are still psychoactive, albeit at lower levels than traditional cannabis sold in legal states.

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How To Get The Most Out Of Cannabis For Chronic Pain

The Fresh Toast

How To Get The Most Out Of Cannabis For Chronic Pain Over 50 million live with it in the US and Canada. Here is how to get the most of our cannabis for chronic pain. The post How To Get The Most Out Of Cannabis For Chronic Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Homegrown Review: Tokyo Snow by John Grow #38

Illinois News Joint

As mentioned in our last Medical Patient Homegrown Review , we ran into John Grow #38 at The Herban Legend Cup , and he told us about three strains he’d recently grown, including Tokyo Snow, bred by Compound Genetics. Tokyo Snow is a cross of Hibachi Supreme (GMO and (Legend OG and Kobe) and The Menthol (Gelato 45 and (White Diesel and (High Octane and Jet Fuel G6) and flowers in about 9-10 weeks.

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All of 2023’s Cannabis Cup winners and where to buy them

Leafly

That's a wrap on 2023—here are all the weed cup winners coast to coast to ring in 2024. The post All of 2023’s Cannabis Cup winners and where to buy them appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Plant Gender: Male vs. Female

CannaMD

This article delves into the intriguing world of cannabis gender, exploring the essential distinctions between male and female cannabis plants. Recognizing and managing these gender differences is vital to optimize the cultivation process. Whether someone is a seasoned grower or a curious enthusiast, grasping the fundamentals of cannabis gender is key to nurturing successful cannabis plants.

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Oregon Cannabis: State of the State (2023)

Canna Law Blog

Welcome to the eighth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. Last year was memorable for Oregon the industry, pockmarked by OLCC scandal, heavy regulatory swings, and even marquee litigation. We also saw the state’s first very-large-business failure, more trade association consolidation, and other altibajos as my mother-in-law might say.

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Illinois News Joint expanding services in 2024

Illinois News Joint

It’s hard to believe Illinois News Joint has reached its fourth year as a publication. November 2019, during a meeting at Flesor’s Candy Kitchen (a central Illinois gem), our web designer agreed to create an Illinois News Joint website. A month later, the premiere resource for the Illinois cannabis industry was born. Each year since, we have expanded our publication and added new services.

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Read the most popular stories on Leafly in 2023

Leafly

With fire cannabis, psilocybin, and a mix of health and lifestyle topics. The post Read the most popular stories on Leafly in 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Study Reinforces Marijuana’s Power To Treat PTSD

The Fresh Toast

Study Reinforces Marijuana’s Power To Treat PTSD Veterans have long relayed marijuana's assistance in treating PTSD, and a recent study shows how the plant might improve symptoms. The post Study Reinforces Marijuana’s Power To Treat PTSD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Can Cannabis be used to Replace Adderall

United Patients Group

This is a common question that we receive on a regular basis. While there isn’t a direct substitute for Adderall within the realm of cannabis, some individuals explore cannabis as an alternative to manage symptoms similar to those addressed by Adderall. Some individuals explore cannabis due to its diverse array of cannabinoids and terpenes , which may offer effects that could help manage symptoms associated with focus, attention, or mood regulation.

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Short films and medical cannabis, my perfect pair

Illinois News Joint

As mention , I desperately miss the creative outlets my past employment provided, and creating Original Memes a few times a month has not been enough. After creating my latest meme, I found myself writing this personal essay about the meme’s topic, medical cannabis use, and “short-form” narratives. First, I am a fan of the short-form narrative, especially for entertainment purposes.

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How to get the most out of these five unique strains by Royal Queen Seeds

Leafly

Don't miss out on these five unique strains by Royal Queen Seeds. You won't find these cannabis seed strains anywhere else. The post How to get the most out of these five unique strains by Royal Queen Seeds appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis Alters Your Perception Of Time

The Fresh Toast

How Cannabis Alters Your Perception Of Time If you have consumed, you always wonderful about it, so now here is how cannabis alters your perception of time. The post How Cannabis Alters Your Perception Of Time appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis and CBD Could Help Relieve Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Dr. Kyron Tamar Editor’s note: This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University. Is it conceivable.

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Review: Strawberry Cheesecake Caramels by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint

Bedford Grow recently released a new addition to its line of infused caramels , Strawberry Cheesecake, which immediately caught my eye. I stopped into Maribis Springfield on Denver and picked up a sample to review. Bedford Grow Strawberry Cheesecake Caramels come as a five pack of caramels with 20mg of THC per piece for a total of 100mg of THC. The ingredients are cream, sugar, corn syrup, butter, strawberry fruit paste, cannabis oil, whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, vegetable shortening, h

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Why autoflowering seeds are an excellent choice for backyard cannabis cultivation

Leafly

Fast Buds backyard autoflowers are a great addition for home gardeners or cannabis growers just starting out on their growing journies. The post Why autoflowering seeds are an excellent choice for backyard cannabis cultivation appeared first on Leafly.

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Make Your Own Cannabutter: Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

CannaMD

This comprehensive guide takes you through the process of crafting your own cannabutter, offering both beginners and seasoned cannabis enthusiasts an easy and rewarding experience. It covers essential topics such as the best cannabutter ratio, suggesting a 16:1 butter-to-cannabis ratio for a standard dosage of approximately 10 milligrams of THC per serving as well as the best ways to utilize cannabutter in various sweet and savory recipes.

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Recreational use of marijuana not included in draft legislation, says permanent secretary

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

By LETRE SWEETING Tribune Staff Reporter lsweeting@tribunemedia.net A TOP health official has reiterated recreational marijuana use is not covered under current cannabis legislation.

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Review: Balanced Joyride THCVa Preroll by Tunnel Vision

Illinois News Joint

Illinois still has plenty of space for new cannabis product development. One specific area of personal focus has been the use of minor cannabinoids to create new and interesting experiences. Ascend’s new Tunnel Vision label is entirely focused on the compounds. I recently spotted the label’s THCVa-heavy Balanced Focused Joyride Preroll Pack on the menu at Ascend Horizon Drive , so I picked up a sample to review.

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Smoke the best-selling cannabis strains of 2023

Leafly

With Blue Dream, Wedding Cake, and more undeniable bangers. The post Smoke the best-selling cannabis strains of 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Attorney Insights on the Cannabis Industry 2024: Ask Us Anything (for FREE!)

Canna Law Blog

Register Here. Heading into 2024, the cannabis industry is as dynamic as ever. New states continue to come online, legacy states continue to refine their programs, and the federal government is looking harder at cannabis than ever before — starting with a purported recommendation by Health and Human Services to move the plant to Schedule III , and renewal of the (extended) 2018 Farm Bill.

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DeLand Planning Board deadlocked on medical marijuana dispensaries

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

PHOTOS COURTESY COOKIES LLC -A worker at the Cookies growing operation in Humboldt County, California, harvests marijuana for processing into medicine. Reefer madness? Are medical-marijuana.

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Review: Lion’s Mane Vanilla Dark Chocolate Bar by OURS

Illinois News Joint

Nature’s Grace and Wellness has collaborated with the Chicago-based social equity brand OURS to create the Community line of cannabis and mushroom infused chocolate bars that “directly support Black, Brown and Rural Farming in Illinois.” Intrigued, I recently stopped into Trinity on Glen and picked up a Lion’s Mane Vanilla Dark Chocolate Bar to review.

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Celebrate the holidaze with Verilife, Illinois

Leafly

Verilife is here to make your holiday season even better than the last. Offering huge discounts on brands like matter., P3, and Magnitude. The post Celebrate the holidaze with Verilife, Illinois appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Marijuana Is Good For Nausea

The Fresh Toast

Why Marijuana Is Good For Nausea Nothing throws you off like Nassau.here is why marijuana is good for nausea and does CBD help also? The post Why Marijuana Is Good For Nausea appeared first on The Fresh Toast.