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Cannabis For Mental Health In The Workplace — How Canada Is Showing Us The Way

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis For Mental Health In The Workplace — How Canada Is Showing Us The Way. Medical marijuana for mental health could be a big part of the medical cannabis industry in the future. The post Cannabis For Mental Health In The Workplace — How Canada Is Showing Us The Way appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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ADHD: Pediatric Anxiety

Project CBD

For cannabis users with ADHD , the need to self-medicate symptoms of adolescent angst is not youthful hedonism,

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Growing Weed Indoors or Outdoors: Which is Better?

Cannabis Life Network

For decades, there has been an ongoing debate among cultivators about the best weed farming practices. This was further fueled by the modernization of farming equipment and methods, making both indoor and outdoor cultivation viable options for cannabis growers. With both methods being continuously compared by both casual cultivators and commercial agricultural authorities alike, identifying […].

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NORML Issues Statement Regarding Amazon’s New Workplace Drug Testing Rules, Support for Legalization

NORML

"Several states, like Nevada and New York, have moved in this direction — as have numerous cities, like Atlanta and Philadelphia — and it is no surprise to see major employers moving in this same, common-sense direction.”. The post NORML Issues Statement Regarding Amazon’s New Workplace Drug Testing Rules, Support for Legalization 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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5 easy marijuana strains to grow for beginners

Leafly

Ever wanted to grow your own weed but not sure where to start? Check out Leafly’s list of easy strains to grow—even if you don’t have a green thumb, these ones will thrive in your garden. The post 5 easy marijuana strains to grow for beginners appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis laws in Germany: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. Today, Europe’s largest country is also the continent’s leading medical cannabis market, with more than 128,000 patients receiving medical cannabis in the country each year, according to Prohibition Partners.

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Nevada: Lawmakers Approve Measure to Regulate Cannabis Consumption Lounges

NORML

Assembly Bill 341 would regulate two different types of establishments, both defined as "cannabis consumption lounges.". The post Nevada: Lawmakers Approve Measure to Regulate Cannabis Consumption Lounges appeared first on NORML.

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Yes, Amazon will sell weed. Stop worrying and start acting

Leafly

The delivery giant put a scare into activists and biz insiders. It’s up to us to create an industry they can’t dominate. The post Yes, Amazon will sell weed. Stop worrying and start acting appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Money June 4, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Markets were closed on Monday in the U.S. for the Memorial Day holiday, so this shortened the trading week. The country’s leading e-commerce company Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) said it will no longer include marijuana in our comprehensive drug screening program for any positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation. Instead, it will treat it the same as alcohol use.

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How indoor cannabis could change the way we grow food

The Cannigma

Cannabis legalization is expanding at a rapid clip into states not usually associated with large scale marijuana cultivation. This includes Midwestern states like Michigan and Illinois that don’t benefit from year-round sunshine like California, for decades the cannabis cultivation powerhouse of the United States. Even in the months when the climate is more mild, outdoor growing is usually not an option in these states.

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Tennessee: Governor Signs Narrow Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law

NORML

The measure expands the list of qualifying medical conditions, which previously only included those with intractable epilepsy. The post Tennessee: Governor Signs Narrow Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Beginner’s guide to investing in cannabis

Leafly

Are you ready to invest in cannabis? Find out where to start investing in weed in our beginner's guide to investment from Good Tree Capital. The post Beginner’s guide to investing in cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Forthcoming Title: The Nature of Drugs: History, Pharmacology, and Social Impact By Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin

Cannabis Law Report

The Nature of Drugs presents Sasha Shulgin’s popular San Francisco State University course on what drugs are, how they work, how they are processed by the body, and how they affect our society. The course also delves into social issues and reactions involving drugs, and discussions of governmental attempts at controlling them and features Sasha’s engaging lecture style peppered with illuminating anecdotes and amusing asides.

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Cannabis laws in France

The Cannigma

While France has long been said to have the highest number of cannabis users per capita in Europe, it has long lagged behind its western Europe neighbors when it comes to tolerance of the plant. Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Possessing cannabis is illegal in France, although in 2020, the country changed the law so that the punishment is now a €200 fine.

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Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses

NORML

The bill seeks to increase diversity in the marijuana industry by awarding new dispensary licenses. The post Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses appeared first on NORML.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: June 2021 horoscopes

Leafly

June 2021 has begun, and the stars have something new in store. Your June horoscope and strain combos are only one click away. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: June 2021 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Arkansas: Medical Cannabis Card Holder Sues Over Job Loss

Cannabis Law Report

Arkansas Business reports… A medical marijuana card holder is suing a northwest Arkansas hospital system for withdrawing a job offer after he tested positive for pot, and he says he’s not alone. Balance “Lance” Reed of Washington County is seeking class-action status against Northwest Arkansas Hospitals LLC of Springdale, which operates several hospitals including Willow Creek Women’s Hospital and Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville.

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1 in 5 Parkinson’s Patients Use Cannabis

CannaMD

A new study indicates that a significant number of persons suffering from Parkinson’s disease use medical marijuana for symptom relief. In a paper presented at the 2020 International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders , the authors reported on the results of an anonymous survey completed by more than 1,000 individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

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Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law

NORML

The measure makes numerous changes to the state’s medical program -- several of which may hamper patients’ access to medical cannabis products. The post Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first on NORML.

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The Roll-up #196: Hemp wick vs butane lighter

Leafly

With Bruce away, Alyssa and Hannah are holding down the fort. They talk hemp wicks vs butane lighters. Seke Ballard pops in to talk Good Tree Capital and makes plans to come back. Then a hot list of Asian American owned cannabis brands you must try! Find Good Tree Capital at www.goodtree.capital Check out our sponsor, […]. The post The Roll-up #196: Hemp wick vs butane lighter appeared first on Leafly.

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UK: This Is Where You Are Most Likely To Be Charged If You Are Caught With Weed

Cannabis Law Report

Vice have looked at the numbers… . People caught with cannabis are almost five times more likely to be charged in some parts of Britain than in others, according to official data. Official government figures for last year reveal that those living in poorer regions in the north of England and Wales face heavier punishments for the offence of cannabis possession than people living in more affluent areas in the Midlands and south.

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Health Canada to publish guidance document on revoking personal medical cannabis production licenses

Cannabis Life Network

Health Canada‘s program for the personal production of medical cannabis is an absolute nightmare, and unfortunately, it’s about to get worse. If you have a license to grow medical cannabis or are in the process of getting one, it’s going to get a lot harder to keep it. Health Canada plans to release a guidance […]. The post Health Canada to publish guidance document on revoking personal medical cannabis production licenses appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - He

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Texas: Recapping the 2021 Legislative Session

NORML

Medical cannabis expansion legislation is on its way to the governor's desk, and other updates from the 2021 legislative session. The post Texas: Recapping the 2021 Legislative Session appeared first on NORML.

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We tried delta-8 THC with MOONWLKR

Leafly

We're exploring a new frontier in the cannabis space. Take a giant leap into delta-8 THC with MOONWLKR. The post We tried delta-8 THC with MOONWLKR appeared first on Leafly.

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COVID Causes Harborside Revenues To Fall, Buys Sublime

Cannabis Law Report

Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF) reported its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2021, after the market close on Monday. Harborside reported that its net revenues fell 9% to $12.4 million versus last year’s $13.7 million for the same time period. This missed the Yahoo Finance average analyst estimate for revenues of $13.65 million.

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Panakeia: The First THC-Free Cannabis Plant Coming Out of Florida

Veriheal

While many of us would prefer not to consume a plant that contains zero THC content, there are equally as many that don’t prefer to experience the intense euphoric effects brought on by THC consumption. That, in combination with hemp regulations requiring CBD products to be manufactured from plants containing less than.3% THC, makes the need for a plant that produces absolutely no THC profound.

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Biden Admin Expands War on Drugs

Cannabis Life Network

The Biden administration wants to ban menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars. The latter means no more blunts. They claim this will “save lives.” They’ve compiled data and models to confidently say nearly one million smokers will quit because of this. Of course, anyone paying attention to the COVID models has every right to be skeptical […].

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Raise your glass for the Select Squeeze THC Beverage Enhancer

Leafly

The new Select Squeeze THC Beverage Enhancers mix with anything and use nanotechnology to change the timeline on how these edibles interact with your body. The post Raise your glass for the Select Squeeze THC Beverage Enhancer appeared first on Leafly.

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Article: Deal to dry millions of pounds of hemp turns rotten, lawsuits filed in the U.S.

Cannabis Law Report

Growth Op reports… Breach of contract alleged in dispute between Kentucky-based hemp companies. Kentucky-based hemp company GenCanna has filed a lawsuit again hemp processor Vertical Wellness, alleging that the company reneged on a contract to dry up to 12 million pounds of hemp, reports Law360. GenCanna allegedly asked Vertical Wellness to pause the drying operations in November, as the company had filed bankruptcy and was in the process of selling its assets to MGG Investment Group.

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In-Person Marijuana Card Appointments Required (Again)

Nature's Way Medicine

Marijuana Card Consultations Must Be In-Person. Yesterday, the Pennsylvania medical marijuana doctors received an email from the Department of Health’s Marijuana Program office that explained to them that marijuana card appointments must be conducted in-person again. Last year, Coronavirus protocols allowed marijuana cards to be certified using telemedicine by a patient’s marijuana doctor.