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How Can Cannabis Help Relieve Pain?

Leafwell

Saying that Americans have a pain problem would be an understatement. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults deal with some type of chronic pain. For those who aren’t great at math, that’s nearly 20 million Americans whose daily lives are interrupted by measurable, substantial pain. With that many people suffering in some way, it’s no wonder that so many have turned to powerful opioids for.

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New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. Cooney’s bill, Senate Bill S7295 , would create an adult-use provisional cultivation license that would allow cultivators to begin planting very soon while the state’s recreational cannabis program materializes.

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Cannabis & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Project CBD

Cannabis is a safe and effective way to manage the complex symptoms of ehlers-danlos syndrome, a painful connective tissue disorder.

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Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

NORML

Investigators reported, “[D]espite significant increases in levels of cannabis use in our sample, change in cannabis use did not predict changes in motivation, which suggests that cannabis use may not lead to reductions in motivation over time.”. The post Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss 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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Schumer Ready to Talk Cannabis Reform

Americans for Safe Access

Alongside his colleagues Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a draft bill titled: “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” (CAOA). As a draft, the bill invites input from other members of Congress, stakeholder organizations like ASA, and the public to make suggestions which would improve the efficacy of the bill before the final draft is introduced after September 1, 2021.

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What is phytol and is it safe to vape?

Leafly

Experts urge caution after a new study emerges suggesting phytol, a diterpene alcohol used as a diluent in vape cartridges, appears unsafe to inhale. The post What is phytol and is it safe to vape? appeared first on Leafly.

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Surgeon General: Don’t “Lock People Up For Marijuana Use”

NORML

On Sunday, the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD told CNN that “When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use. I don’t think that serves anybody well.”. The post Surgeon General: Don’t “Lock People Up For Marijuana Use” appeared first on NORML.

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How to Rehydrate Dry Buds

Cannabis Life Network

I can think of few worse things than sitting down to roll a joint, only to find the buds have dried out. The inevitable groan as I see good money flying out the window and pain flying back in. The good news is a dry bag isn't automatically a death sentence for your cannabis. The post How to Rehydrate Dry Buds appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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What strains are best for migraines? This study may have the answer

The Cannigma

If your head is throbbing, you probably wouldn’t think to tie on a headband — but you might want to smoke one. The acclaimed cannabis chemovar (strain) “ Headband ” was named as one of the three most popular for migraine and headache patients, in a new study released in June, 2021. The study , compiled by Dr. Eric Baron from the Cleveland Clinic and Philippe Lucas from cannabis firm Tilray , surveyed 346 migraine patients using cannabis.

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Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk

Leafly

At the half-year mark, 2021 US cannabis sales topped $12 billion. That's as much as consumers spent on milk in all of 2020. The post Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don’t Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts

NORML

Researchers concluded, "We see no evidence that liberalized cannabis policies are directly associated with increased smoking behaviors among young adults.". The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don’t Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts appeared first on NORML.

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Iowa Supreme Court Takes on Employer Drug Testing Practices

The Blunt Truth

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 25, 2021, concluding that Iowa’s comprehensive drug testing statute requires employers to “substantially” comply with its mandates, the Iowa Supreme Court issued two separate decisions finding that employers violated the statute after terminating employees in response to failed drug tests. The decisions serve as important reminders to employers to ensure their drug testing policies and practices can withstand scrutiny in any jurisdiction.

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What to do with weed stems

The Cannigma

They supported your buds all the way to harvest, but when it’s time to smoke, for most of us it’s no stems, no seeds, no exceptions. Stems don’t need to bring you down, though, and if you grow your own herb, here are some things you can do with the stems you don’t just throw in the compost. Can you smoke weed stems? Yes, you can smoke weed stems.

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Justin Bieber, let us help you budget for weed

Leafly

The Biebs drops $1,000 on weed and we are so not surprised. Justin, we can help you stretch your dollar. The post Justin Bieber, let us help you budget for weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Smoking Cannabis as a working-class Professional

Cannabis Life Network

Is it possible to be a voracious toker and a professional? Are you "less" of a professional if you smoke cannabis? The post Smoking Cannabis as a working-class Professional appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Video: Running A Legal Cannabis Store In Toronto Is A “Comedy Of The Absurd”

Cannabis Law Report

Here are a few choice quotes from the interview and we’d note that when Australia finally gets round to having a legal system in about 2048 this is exactly the path they’ll go down. But the space is highly restrictive and regulated to the point where it is a comedy of the absurd, “Even on our street [near the Queen St. West and Bathurst intersection], there’s three stores across from us and when we talk some tell me they make five or ten transactions a day.

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Explore the Benefits of the Latest Trendy Cannabinoid: Delta-10 THC

Veriheal

For those who may not know, the number of cannabinoids we know about are few in comparison to the compounds on the cannabis plant. Fortunately, research is bringing us one step closer to closing that gap. Another cannabis compound has been discovered and it’s called Delta-10 THC. ACS Laboratory reported on this “cutting edge” compound and explained that Delta-10 THC is “so elusive, laboratories often misidentify the compound for CBC (cannabichromene) or CBL (cannabicyclol)”. .

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The Roll-up #200: Celebrating our 200th episode with Justin Bieber

Leafly

The Roll-up crew marks a podcasting milestone with a show featuring Justin Bieber and Chuck Schumer—together at last. The post The Roll-up #200: Celebrating our 200th episode with Justin Bieber appeared first on Leafly.

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General Knowledge Cannabis Crossword — Culture, Music and Movies

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis connoisseur or not, if you love weed, this game is meant for you. Some of you might find this difficult, while others will breeze right through it; regardless of how it goes, you are in for a good time. The only thing you need to beat this cannabis crossword is your stoner wits. You’ll […]. The post General Knowledge Cannabis Crossword — Culture, Music and Movies appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Peru: Congess Approves Self Cultivation of Medicinal Cannabis Bill

Cannabis Law Report

In Peru , Congress approved a bill that will allow the self-cultivation of medicinal cannabis and associative cultivation regulated by the State. Thus, with 100 votes in favor, zero against and four abstentions , the legislators expanded the scope of Law 30681, which regulates medical cannabis since 2017. Related content: Peru: Laws Introduced to Punish Drug Users with Military Service.

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Johnson & Johnson, Drug Distributors Settle to Pay $26B for Roles in Opioid Crisis

SpeedWeed

Big pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors are largely to blame for fueling the opioid epidemic in the US, killing more people than most major wars—which is why they were served one of the largest packages of class action lawsuits in history. Three of the largest pharmaceutical wholesalers and Johnson & Johnson reached a $26 billion deal to settle a chorus of around 3,000 lawsuits from state governments, city governments and even tribal organizations, accusing the companies of foment

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How hempsmart supports mental wellness beyond CBD

Leafly

The human beings at hempsmart™ know that smart CBD products can help support a holistic healthy lifestyle. Find out how you can build a balanced routine. The post How hempsmart supports mental wellness beyond CBD appeared first on Leafly.

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Small Business Spotlight: Canadian Lumber

Cannabis Life Network

Rolling papers are what our world can revolve around sometimes. When you need one, you can't find one, and when you finally do…it's ripped, or the glue doesn't stick. The post Small Business Spotlight: Canadian Lumber appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Article: Interview about new group the Women of Weed UK

Cannabis Law Report

Great article by Leafie… In an industry that is often perceived by many to be underrepresenting women’s voices, Women of Weed UK seek to address this by offering a friendly and approachable group. Created by two friends, Nina and Siouxie, this group invites women within the cannabis space to unite from all points within the industry to connect, learn, and share common experiences, promote female voices within the space and empower one another.

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Should Insurance Companies Cover Cannabis? New Jersey Thinks So!

Veriheal

When it comes to medical cannabis and insurance companies, many people believe they should cover this medicine. Insurance companies, however, do things a little bit differently. With cannabis legalization happening in more states than ever before, could it only be a short matter of time before it is legal in every state and covered by insurance just the same as other medicines?

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Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA

Leafly

No one has claimed this ubiquitous strain. The post Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis in the Olympics

Cannabis Life Network

For those old enough to remember the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan, you may also recall when Ross Rebagilati made history — twice. He was the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for Men’s Snowboarding and was subsequently disqualified and stripped of his medal after a drug test revealed trace amounts of THC […]. The post Cannabis in the Olympics appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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PBS – July 23 – Spotlight On: Last Prisoner Project

Cannabis Law Report

This PBS Spotlight segment highlights the injustice of cannabis prosecution. Notably featured in this specific film is the work of The Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit focused on cannabis criminal justice reform. Presented by The Beehouse Justice Initiative, a New York City organization dedicated to healing “some of the harms caused by disparate enforcement of cannabis prohibition” and video production company Matador Content, the film is narrated by Chris Rock and directed by Ezra Paek.

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High-Potency THC Concentrates Are Just As Safe As Regular-Potency Weed, More Data Shows

SpeedWeed

All across the US, lawmakers are scrambling to pass laws that would cap the strength of high-potency cannabis concentrates, arguing that high THC levels pose a serious health risk. But like most of the anti-weed fears dredged up by prohibitionists and the media, clinical researchers are finding that these concerns are not actually backed by science.

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Slippery Moisturizer will take your self-care to new heights

Leafly

We all deserve nice things. Slippery Moisturizer from LUXEARI will take you there. Always made from premium, small-batch hemp. The post Slippery Moisturizer will take your self-care to new heights appeared first on Leafly.

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