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The Endocannabinoid System & the Brain

Project CBD

Cannabis therapies have produced positive results for a wide range of mental health conditions, including stuttering, dementia, and social isolation.

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How Addictive is Cannabis: An Objective Look

Leafwell

Many newcomers to medical cannabis often worry about its addiction potential. They’re also bombarded by opposing views, with one side repeating the old propaganda of, “It’s a terrible substance, on par with cocaine and heroin,” and the other saying, “There’s absolutely no harm or risk of addiction whatsoever.” Both views are wrong, but it would be fair to say that the latter is “less wrong” than.

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California Cannabis Industry Has Provided $2.8 Billion in Tax Revenue Since 2018

SpeedWeed

The largest legal cannabis market in the world just had the best quarter on record. California’s adult-use industry reported nearly $1.4 billion in taxable cannabis sales and $333.2 million in total program tax revenue, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Those record figures represent a 91-day period from April, May and June.

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California: State NORML Affiliate Recommends Voting ‘No’ on Gubernatorial Recall

NORML

"The sponsors of this year’s recall election are no friends of marijuana or criminal justice reform. Whatever else might be said about Gavin Newsom, no governor has been so supportive of legal marijuana," California NORML said in an action alert. The post California: State NORML Affiliate Recommends Voting ‘No’ on Gubernatorial Recall appeared first on NORML.

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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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A Summary of our Comments and Recommendations of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Americans for Safe Access

Last week ASA submitted our comment letter to the offices of Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY), and Senators Booker (D-NJ) and Wyden (D-OR) on their draft cannabis reform legislation known as the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). Released on July 14, the proposed bill would address a wide range of issues ranging from the conflict of laws between the federal and state governments on cannabis to research and restorative justice.

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Badder, budder, and shatter: what’s the difference?

The Cannigma

Maybe they sound like a mid-90s R&B trio or the mascots for a breakfast cereal, but badder, budder, and shatter are actually three types of cannabis concentrate that are all the rage these days. Highly potent and very effective, what exactly sets them apart? What are cannabis concentrates? Cannabis bud, rosin and shatter (Shutterstock). Cannabis concentrates are products that are made by extracting the active ingredients, primarily cannabinoids and terpenes, from the plant.

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South Dakota: Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Vote Permitting Home Cultivation of Medical Cannabis

NORML

Lawmakers participating in a Study Committee have recommended that legislators formally rescind language in the law that permits patients to grow up to three marijuana plants. A majority of House and Senate lawmakers would still need to approve those recommendations before they could take effect. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Vote Permitting Home Cultivation of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: September 10, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We have an update on New York’s cannabis agencies. Illinois has problems with their lottery (not a surprise). South Dakota says no to medical cannabis home grow. Nevada will open cannabis lounges in 2022. The DEA would like to increase the production quota for marijuana used for research.

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5 times Rihanna perfected stoner fashion

Leafly

Rihanna is known for her confidence, style, business acumen, singing, and love of weed. Check out 5 of her looks that scream stoner fashion. The post 5 times Rihanna perfected stoner fashion appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis caramels recipe

The Cannigma

Go straight to the recipe. Call it care-a-mel, care-mel, or car-mel – the only thing that really matters is if you have a sweet tooth or not. And if you like cannabis, or need a way to dose your medicine – or hand out bite size edibles to your friends in the parking lot before the next PTA meeting, then you really can’t go wrong with a batch of cannabis caramels.

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Texas: Expansions to Medical Cannabis Access Law Take Effect

NORML

Texas NORML and other advocates had sought to further amend the bill to include eligibility for chronic pain patients and to raise the THC to five percent. House lawmakers agreed to the additional changes, but members of the Senate ultimately removed those provisions. The post Texas: Expansions to Medical Cannabis Access Law Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NM Cannabis Control Division employees sue agency over assigned work location

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

As the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department prepares to issue licenses to cannabis businesses, court records show they are also facing a lawsuit by some of the employees tasked with daily operations. In July, about a month after the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act went into effect, four RLD employees filed a civil complaint against the department, alleging that the employees were forced to start working in Santa Fe instead of Albuquerque, where the lawsuit says they have worked for yea

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Delta-8 pirates are scamming consumers and legit brands—and the feds don’t care

Leafly

When lab-tested brands are denied trademark protection, fraudsters have a field day. Here's why the feds refuse to help. The post Delta-8 pirates are scamming consumers and legit brands—and the feds don’t care appeared first on Leafly.

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What are the ‘weed shakes’ and how can you prevent them?

The Cannigma

If you’ve ever tried cannabis you’ll be familiar with some of its most common side effects. For example, cannabis cotton mouth and the munchies both often accompany a high. While pizza cravings certainly aren’t ideal, however, they don’t represent a medical event worthy of serious concern. But what about involuntary shakes and tremors after using weed?

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Farmhouse Inc. Wins @420 Trademark

Cannabis Law Report

Farmhouse Inc. (OTC: FMHS) (the “Company”), a public fully reporting technology company with multiple cannabis-related divisions and IP, today announces that it has successfully obtained the trademark for “@420” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The filing is accessible online here < [link] > or by entering US Serial, Registration or Reference No. 87519273 into the United States Patent and Trademark Office online portal.

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These 4 Newly Legal States Are Projected Earn an Annual $5 Billion

Veriheal

The cannabis industry has been on a progressive incline for the last few years and 2021 is no exception. In fact, this year looks set to be one of the most successful years for cannabis reform in the United States so far. . Among the many recent developments that are occurring in the industry, such as the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) push to review cannabis research applications and the House-approval of cannabis-focused spending legislation, the legalization of recreational can

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It’s time to upgrade your grow lights to LED

Leafly

Thinking of switching your grow lights to LED? Find out why you should consider upgrading from HPS to an LED solution right for your grow. The post It’s time to upgrade your grow lights to LED appeared first on Leafly.

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Small Business Spotlight: Green Mountain Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Locally owned and operated, Green Mountain Cannabis is an up-and-coming dispensary with two locations. The friendly and knowledgeable staff was really helpful in assisting my search for a decent vape cartirage and typical restock. The post Small Business Spotlight: Green Mountain Cannabis appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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New Mexico: NM Cannabis Control Division employees sue agency over assigned work location

Cannabis Law Report

The New Mexico Political Report has this story of a mutiny within… it doesn’t bode well for getting actual work done ! As the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department prepares to issue licenses to cannabis businesses, court records show they are also facing a lawsuit by some of the employees tasked with daily operations. . In July, about a month after the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act went into effect, four RLD employees filed a civil complaint against the department, allegin

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What Is THC-O?

CannaMD

It’s not often that cannabis connoisseurs are stumped by marijuana trivia, but ask even the most enthusiastic activist about THC-O and you’re likely to be met with a blank stare. That’s because tetrahydrocannabinol-o-acetate is relatively new on the scene – but don’t worry: CannaMD has everything you need to know about this controversial cannabinoid covered. […].

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The Roll-up #207: The 100 best weed strains of all time

Leafly

Leafly just updated its '100 best strains of all time' list. Did your faves make the cut? The post The Roll-up #207: The 100 best weed strains of all time appeared first on Leafly.

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Is HHC 1000% Stronger Than THC and Should It Go To Market?

Cannabis Life Network

A novel cannabinoid entered the public cannabis market for the first time anywhere recently, landing in Colorado. Hydrogenated THC, known as HHC, was previously, and is possibly still, restricted from any market due to patents and laws. Variations of HHC are even 1000 percent stronger than THC. Plus, production often uses heavy metals. Despite these […].

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Psilocybin lawyer asks 9th Circ to weigh workaround to fed drug law

Cannabis Law Report

A Seattle, Washington, clinic on Thursday urged the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to order the federal Drug Enforcement Authority to offer a way for terminally ill patients to try psilocybin, the active chemical in hallucinogenic mushrooms, to treat their anxiety and depression. Much of the argument, before Circuit Judges Mark Bennett, Sandra Ikuta and Ryan Nelson, focused on whether the DEA’s conclusion that it could not waive any part of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), w

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How to make weed cheesecake

The Cannigma

Yield: One marijuana cheesecake Prep time: 20 minutes for no bake recipe, 30 minutes for the bake recipe Total time: 20-30 min for no bake recipe, around two hours for bake version. Go straight to recipe. Did you know that cheesecake is not technically even a cake at all? Did you know that it is actually a baked cheese custard served with a crust, and that it is believed to have been served to athletes at the first Olympic games in 776 BC?

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Marriage vs marijuana aroma? Ngaio Bealum advises

Leafly

Lock down those terps with these tips. The post Marriage vs marijuana aroma? Ngaio Bealum advises appeared first on Leafly.

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These Celebrities Use Their Influence to Expand the Cannabis Market

Veriheal

Celebrities are coming together to use their influence to expand the cannabis market. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Snoop Dogg stated that “if you’re smart enough, you get in” The likes of Seth Rogen, Jay-Z, Jim Belushi, Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Wiz Khalifa, Bella Thorne, Jaleel White, and Melissa Etheridge are just some of the celebrities who are taking strides to further the cannabis industry.

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South Dakota Supreme Court Finally Expands Professional Conduct Rules So Lawyers Can Advise Cannabis Clients

Cannabis Law Report

Keloland.com reports. The South Dakota Supreme Court has expanded its professional conduct rules so that lawyers can more thoroughly advise clients regarding marijuana. The new rule says, “. (A) lawyer may counsel or assist a client regarding conduct expressly permitted by South Dakota Cannabis laws, even if the same conduct violates federal law, but the lawyer must inform the client that the conduct violates federal law and advise the client about the legal consequences under federal law of the

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Cannabis As A Treatment For COVID-19: Everything You Need To Know

MMJ Recs

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, medical researchers were scrambling to find the best way to treat the viral infection. With numbers rising and deaths beginning to accumulate, the race was on to ensure that as few people as possible experienced the worst possible fate after contracting the infection. With that research came various treatment options, some of which were shown to be viable, with others being deemed unsuitable.

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Move over CBD—CBN is Canada’s new trending cannabinoid

Leafly

Meet Canada’s newest trendy cannabinoid—CBN. It might make you sleepy but you definitely don't want to snooze on this rare cannabinoid. The post Move over CBD—CBN is Canada’s new trending cannabinoid appeared first on Leafly.

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California Wildfires Leave Cannabis Growers Quaking in their Boots

Veriheal

Cannabis cultivators in California, where legal cannabis sales reached $2.2 billion in 2020 , are growing increasingly concerned about the fate of their crops. More than a dozen wildfires are currently ripping through the state and, presently, in excess of 350,000 people are living in “high risk” fire zones. Of the state’s 40 million residents, some 2.7 million people are believed to reside in “very high fire hazard severity zones.