Leafly
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Take a look at the science behind how cannabis can help heal the trauma associated with sexual violence, and hear the stories of survivors who've incorporated it into their healing process. The post Why Survivors of Sexual Violence Choose Cannabis to Heal appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Marijuana Study: THC Could Have More Medical Value Than CBD A study published in the Scientific Reports journal found that THC displayed the “strongest correlation with therapeutic relief, compared to the more socially acceptable chemical found in cannabis, CBD (cannabinol).” The post Marijuana Study: THC Could Have More Medical Value Than CBD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said: “The Marijuana Justice Act is the most comprehensive piece of federal legislation ever introduced to end the failed policy of marijuana prohibition and
Project CBD
MARCH 1, 2019
Alex Berenson, a science fiction author and former New York Times reporter, has written a book that would make Harry Anslinger blush. Anslinger, of course, was the longtime Federal Bureau of Narcotics director who waged a salacious, racially-charged sleaze campaign against marijuana, “the devil’s weed” that turned people into psychotic killers.
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.
MJ Business Attorneys
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
The Denver City Council voted 10-1 in favor of lifting the 2020 sunset date on social use cannabis businesses. While it is legal to buy and consume cannabis is Colorado, there are only two businesses in Denver that will allow you to vape or consume edibles on the premises. The reason? While Colorado voters previously passed a bill to allow social use businesses, it was a four-year pilot program that was set to expire in 2020.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Here in New Hampshire, there has been a great deal of progress in the last few years. Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legal hemp production to adult-use marijuana legalization, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. New Hampshire residents overwhelmingly support marijuana legalization; in a recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire, 68% of New Hampshirites support full marijuana legalization, and the New H
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 1, 2019
THC Benefits That Have Nothing To Do With Getting High If THC is busy getting us high and CBD is busy healing, does one really need the mind-altering effects of THC to heal? The post THC Benefits That Have Nothing To Do With Getting High appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
A bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults in New Hampshire has advanced in the state’s House of Representatives. Narrowly approved by the House committee of Criminal Justice and Public Safety in a vote of 10 to 9, House Bill 481 now advances to the states’s full House of Representatives for consideration. The main sponsor of House Bill 481, Rep.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
CBD can either dampen an out-of-control cannabis high or boost it. Here's how CBD dosage controls the ascent or descent of your high. The post Using CBD to Tame a Cannabis High? Small Doses May Have the Opposite Effect appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
In 2012, I was proud to help fund and promote the passage of I-502 which legalized, taxed, and regulated marijuana in my home state of Washington. Now, seven years later, I’m delighted to see more and more politicians, not just on the West coast, stepping up to address marijuana policy reform and fighting to uphold the civil liberty of adults who enjoy smoking pot responsibly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 1, 2019
THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant CBD gets all the hype, but tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THC-A) is another cannabinoid that has yet to get the attention it truly deserves. THC-A presents an option that is similar to CBD but better! The post THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
After two years of waiting, medical marijuana patients in North Dakota’s largest city will finally have safe, reliable access to medication. The very first medical cannabis dispensary in the Roughrider State is opening in Fargo on February 28, 2019. Voters in North Dakota approved Measure 5 , legalizing the use of medical cannabis as well as a retail market for the medication, in November 2016.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Sorry, Barneys New York, California beat ya’ll to luxury ganja retail. New stores March & Ash, Vapor Room, and ECO stylishly serve connoisseurs this week. The post Here’s the 5 Hottest New Cali Cannabis Stores appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
While most of the recent media conversation around cannabis and the Super Bowl surrounded the ability for a medical marijuana company’s attempt to air an advertisement, one of the issues raised by various NORML members over the last few weeks has been more focused on the actual well-being of the players themselves. In his state-of-the-NFL address the Friday prior to Superbowl LIII, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell remained vague about the NFL’s future policies regarding medical marijua
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Cannabis And Coconut Oil: The Wellness Power Couple Practically-perfect coconut oil is packed with its own set of goodness and goes with cannabis like two peas in a pod. The post Cannabis And Coconut Oil: The Wellness Power Couple appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Six years after it was initially introduced, the House Financial Services Committee released the latest draft legislation that would create a “safe harbor” for banks to serve the rapidly expanding cannabis industry on February 7, 2019. Entitled the “ Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 ” (or, the “SAFE Banking Act of 2019”), the bill aims to prohibit federal regulators from penalizing banks and other financial institutions that provide banking services to marijuana businesses, mariju
Leafly
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Check out the MedMen-produced 'The New Normal,' a short directed by Spike Jonze about the history of cannabis prohibition and the future we hope to see from legalization. The post Watch This: Spike Jonze Directs MedMen’s First Cannabis Commercial Starring Jesse Williams appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 1, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
What Are The Benefits Of Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts? There are so many combinations of cannabinoids, terpenes and other less popularized elements that make whole-plant therapy the only way to get the most from this medicine. The post What Are The Benefits Of Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Wouldn’t it be convenient to be able to buy all of your necessities like groceries, laundry detergent, beer, and cannabis from one store in just one stop on the way home from work? That may soon be a reality for the people of New York City. Recreational cannabis is expected to be legalized in New York as early as this year, and the bodegas in New York City want a guarantee that they will be able to distribute the product when that happens.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
As we learn more and more about terpenes, we posed the question: are Lemon cannabis strains dominant in limonene? Data suggests no so we took a deeper look. The post Which Terpenes Are Found in ‘Lemon’ Strains? appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 1, 2019
The American Psychological Association (APA) is urging US Attorney General William Barr to review more than two-dozen pending applications for federal marijuana grow licenses. In a letter dated Wednesday, February 27, the association urged the Justice Department to “act immediately” on 26 applications pending before federal officials – applications which were initially submitted to the agency over two years ago.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
How To: A Concise Guide To The New World Of Marijuana For Older Adults Baby Boomers are giving themselves permission to enjoy old and new ways of consuming cannabis, both recreationally and for the management of pain, anxiety and insomnia. The post How To: A Concise Guide To The New World Of Marijuana For Older Adults appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
LIWTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
As the cannabis revolution continues to sweep the world, the wonders of CBD are becoming common knowledge. The second most abundant cannabinoid in the a cannabis plant, CBD has a long and growing list of potential medical applications. To such an extent that millions have already swapped their traditional pharmaceuticals for this high-power, low-risk organic […].
Leafly
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
A new cannabis legalization bill already has the support of leading 2020 presidential challengers. The post The Latest Cannabis Bill in Congress Would Do More Than Just Legalize appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Currently, almost none of the businesses operating in the cannabis space can legally obtain a bank account, process a credit card, or take a standard business deduction on their federal taxes.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. This post provides an overview of the regulatory framework of alcoholic beverages, including pre-manufactured industrial hemp-infused drinks and “homemade” alcoholic drinks infused with CBD oil or extracts.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
Marijuana’s CBD Can Help Sufferers Of Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine explored the potential for CBD combined with current medicine therapies to help patients with this severe form of epilepsy. The post Marijuana’s CBD Can Help Sufferers Of Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MARCH 1, 2019
Patients who visit The Botanist will find themselves walking into a room that has the feel of a spa or salon, with wood floors and two large display cases illuminated by hanging lights. The post North Dakota’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Is Open for Business appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
On Monday, Texans Veterans met at the Capitol to meet with their legislators and advocate for a comprehensive medical marijuana program in Texas. We started off with a training where we covered the legislative process, current medical marijuana bills and messaging. Watch the training from Texas Veteran Lobby Day. Representative Gina Hinojosa addressed the attendees about our need to improve Texas’ medical program and her bill which would allow for an affirmative defense for patients that a
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