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Hydrogen Cyanide Could be the Missing Link in Vaping Illnesses

WeedAdvisor

The string of vaping-related illnesses and deaths have caused a whirlwind of public hysteria and blind reactions from lawmakers. Initially, the CDC targeted vitamin E acetate, an oily substance used to dilute black market THC devices. Although it was found in the vast majority of samples collected, not everyone sickened used products containing the acetate.

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Better Than Cannabis?

Project CBD

In recent years, cannabis has been at the center of one of the most important developments in modern science - significantly advancing our understanding of health and disease.

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Replacing Ice with Cannabinoids: Numbing Pains

Cannabis Life Network

Medics have treated injuries with ice and heat for thousands of years. Therapy by numbing is an obvious asset, but a more intricate event occurs. The act of icing and applying heat to an injury falls deeply in tune with cannabinoid therapy. In fact, THCV and Cannabigerol (CBG) directly effects the same cooling sensation as […]. The post Replacing Ice with Cannabinoids: Numbing Pains appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Cannabis as a Treatment for ADHD

LIWTS

Slowly but surely, medical cannabis in general is becoming a less controversial topic on a global basis. With countless studies having categorically illustrated the potential benefits and applications of medical pot, its place in medicine is no longer a subject of debate. But at the same time, this doesn’t mean that there are not certain [ ] The post Cannabis as a Treatment for ADHD appeared first on Legalize it.

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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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FBI: Marijuana Arrests Rise For Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests For All Violent Crimes

NORML

The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws rose for the third consecutive year, according to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2018. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrested for the commission of violent crimes (521,103).

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Researchers Are Focused On Treating Autism With Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Leading marijuana researchers now believe a cannabis compound could treat autism symptoms. Continue reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Researchers Are Focused On Treating Autism With Marijuana at The Fresh Toast.

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Majority of Virginians Favor Legalizing Marijuana

NORML

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. Virginia attitudes, like American attitudes, are increasingly supportive of ending the failed policy of marijuana prohibition and replacing it with a legal marketplace in which products can be safely regulated for responsible consumers. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana.

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New Study Aims To Learn If Cannabis Can Help Treat Autism

MedicalJane

The United States Department of Defense and GW Pharmaceuticals are collaborating on a new clinical trial at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York. The study examines the effect of the cannabinoid Cannabidivarin, more commonly referred to as CBDV , on irritability and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers are hoping to discover if CBDV is a viable solution for treating the symptoms typically associated with this disorder.

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MPP (Marijuana Policy Project) Publishes Vapes Policy Paper: “Regulating Cannabis Oil Vaporizers”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their full statement. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the recent wake of vaping-related illnesses and fatalities, the Marijuana Policy Project has released a report, titled Regulating Cannabis Oil Vaporizers, that examines the issue and provides recommendations for policymakers who wish to respond. While the uprise in these incidents is largely attributed to unregulated and untested cannabis oil vaping products obtained through the illicit market, they raise serious concerns that must be addr

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Integrating Medical Cannabis Into Your Health Regimen

MedicalJane

Healthcare in the Western world is dominated by doctors, physician assistants, nurses and other professionals who practice “standard” medical care. There are, however, others that specialize in providing compassionate integrative medicine and use all healing sciences to promote health and prevent illness. Dr. Donald Abrams, a world-renowned doctor utilizing the latest integrative cannabis therapies with patients, is on the record for saying “I believe people, especially those g

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Is CBD an Endocannabinoid Reuptake Inhibitor?

Project CBD

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U.S. House Approves Marijuana Banking Bill

The Joint Blog

In a historic 321 to 103 vote, the United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow banks to work with marijuana businesses that are legal under state law. The measure now heads to the Senate, where its passage would send it to President Trump for consideration. Senate Banking Chairman Mike Crapo has said he wants to consider similar legislation in the coming months, notes Reuters, but it is not clear if the full Senate will vote on such a measure, analysts say. “Some Repu

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Nevada NORML Takes Washington, DC

NORML

Once again, Nevada NORML has remained hard at work, advocating for both patient access and rights as well as the criminal justice reform that this country desperately requires. However, this time, they’ve taken their advocacy to our nation’s capital for NORML’s National Conference to lobby for reform on the federal level and expanded access to medicinal cannabis, such as The MORE Act and the Veterans Affairs Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019.

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Patient-Focused Recommendations Regarding the Vaping Crisis

Americans for Safe Access

Over the past two months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been working with state and local departments of health around the country to identify cases of what has come to be known as Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI). As of 5:00 PM on September 25, the CDC had confirmed 805 cases of lung injury in 46 states and one U.S. territory.

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You’re Wrong, Governor: Vape Bans Will Only Make Things Worse

Leafly

Airplanes are falling out of the sky, and governors respond by banning buses. The post You’re Wrong, Governor: Vape Bans Will Only Make Things Worse appeared first on Leafly.

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New Study To Test Effectiveness Of Cannabis Compound CBDV In Treating Autism

Puff Puff Post

Previous success from treating epilepsy with Cannabinoids now motivates doctors to investigate the plant’s effectiveness in treating symptoms of autism. Montefiore Medical Center in New York and GW Pharmaceuticals are examining the effects of a cannabis compound when administered to children on the autism spectrum. The cannabis compound referred to as cannabidivarin (CBDV) is a non-psychoactive chemical that does not cause a “high” when consumed.

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How CBD Blocks The Paranoia And Anxiety From Marijuana’s THC

The Fresh Toast

A new Canadian study demonstrates how CBD blocks the negative side effects caused by marijuana's THC. Continue reading How CBD Blocks The Paranoia And Anxiety From Marijuana’s THC at The Fresh Toast.

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Hemp is Driving Real Estate Action and It’s Not Just Farms

Canna Law Blog

It’s common to see articles these days related to the positive economic impacts of hemp legalization. Most of these articles focus on job creation, opportunities for farmers, or opportunities for businesses chasing the CBD craze. One thing that has been interesting to me, though–and which seems to have attracted less attention–is the way that hemp has revitalized certain non-farm properties that had been underutilized or abandoned.

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California vape maker Kushy Punch caught making illegal products

Leafly

State officials suspect legal products were going out the front door, while illegal products slipped out the back. The post California vape maker Kushy Punch caught making illegal products appeared first on Leafly.

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Oregon: After hemp crop tanks, CBD producer sues Oregon hemp seed seller for $44 million, lawsuit says

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon Live reports. A Kentucky-based company that produces CBD has filed a $44 million lawsuit against an Oregon company it claims sold it nearly worthless hemp seeds that ruined a massive 2019 crop. The crop was destined to help fulfill the country’s booming demand for CBD, a plant extract soaring in popularity as a treatment for health problems including anxiety and insomnia.

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Cannabis Legalization: Canada vs. USA

Cannabis Life Network

When you compare cannabis legalization in Canada to how some American states are going about it. You’ll realize that the quality and price of Canadian cannabis is nowhere near the same level. People often say look what Colorado and Washington are doing, but Canada took an entirely different path. Here’s why Canada’s legalization of cannabis […].

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The Week in Weed: October 4, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We start off today with Pennsylvania. Could it be the next state to legalize? First, the state’s attorney general announced that he is in favor. Meanwhile, the governor asked the Pardons Board to speed up applications for those with low-level marijuana offenses.

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Nevada’s first cannabis lounge is about to open—and it won’t cost you a dime

Leafly

Nevada's state lawmakers say cannabis lounges can't open until 2021. But with a site on tribal land, one operator isn't waiting. The post Nevada’s first cannabis lounge is about to open—and it won’t cost you a dime appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML: FBI: Marijuana Arrests Rise For Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests For All Violent Crimes

Cannabis Law Report

How did this happen ? NORML report. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2018. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrested for the commission of violent crimes (521,103). Of those arrested for marijuana crimes, some 90 percent (608,776) were arrested for marijuana possession offenses only.

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6 Ways Cannabis Can Improve The Life Of Seniors

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis has shown promise for relieving Alzheimer's Disease, chronic pain, poor appetites, and other issues that affect seniors. Continue reading 6 Ways Cannabis Can Improve The Life Of Seniors at The Fresh Toast.

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On the Horizon: New Oregon Cannabis Regulations

Canna Law Blog

The 2019 Oregon legislative session resulted in the adoption of several new laws concerning cannabis. You can read our definitive list here , our preview of the session here and a mid-session update here. One notable change was the passage of Senate Bill 218, which authorizes the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) to refuse to issue initial marijuana production licenses at its sole discretion, based on supply and demand in the state.

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End-of-life hospital care in California could soon include cannabis

Leafly

The California State Legislature unanimously approved SB305, titled “Ryan’s Law.” It’s now on its way to Governor Newsom, who is expected to sign it in the coming weeks. If all goes as predicted, it will come into effect on January 1, 2020. The post End-of-life hospital care in California could soon include cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Zimbabwe Gazettes Regulated Cannabis For Approved Suppliers & Growers

Cannabis Law Report

The Harare Chronicle reports. GOVERNMENT has regularised the growing, processing and supply of industrial hemp (Cannabis) by farmers across the country for industrial purposes. Industrial hemp is from the plant species Cannabis sativa and has been used worldwide to produce a variety of industrial and consumer products. The revelations, which are contained in the Government Gazette published yesterday, come after Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi consulted He

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Largest Hemp Auction in the U.S. to Take Place in Tennessee

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By: Justin McNaughton , Senior Counsel. Franklin, Tennessee (just south of Nashville) will be the location of The International Hemp Auction & Market (IHAM), being billed as largest hemp auction to date in the United States. The auction will be held on November 19-21 and will feature a live auction of COA-carrying Hemp Biomass, Smokable Hemp Flower, CBD Crude Oil, CBD Distillate, CBD Isolate, CBD Blends, CBG Products, Seed, Mothers, Seedlings, and Clones.

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Water Rights Are Still a Major Concern for California Cannabis Operators

Canna Law Blog

Last week, the California Water Boards requested on Twitter to commercial cannabis cultivators in Mendocino, Trinity, and Humboldt Counties (the “Emerald Triangle”) that, “if you are among the 270 folks who receive a certified letter stating you lack appropriate permits, please respond to our Cannabis Compliance Response Portal.” Water rights have been an ongoing issue for California cannabis operators, particularly in the Emerald Triangle here in Northern California where environmental concerns