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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

FloridaMarijuana.net

A 2015 study determined that pine needle oil from crude extract of pine needles has been used as an anti-cancer agent in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Patients should speak with their certified medical marijuana physician to determine which strains and methods of consumption are most appropriate for their medical conditions.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

The law ((EU) 2015/2283), which applies across all member states, means any product deemed as ‘novel’ must gain authorisation from food authorities before it can be sold as a foodstuff within the EU. and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated.

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Mixing weed and alcohol: the good, the bad and the ugly

The Cannigma

A clinical trial published in 2015 found that the test subjects had “significantly higher blood THC” levels when they used cannabis along with alcohol, and combining the two led to increased performance impairment. A 2010 study found that consuming alcohol “slightly prolonged” the half-life of THC in the blood. arguing while drinking.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

The Blunt Truth

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

Current Office: Senator from Vermont 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: A+ Sponsored Legislation: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act (2015-2016) Co-Sponsored Legislation: Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (2017-2020), Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (2017-2018). .” – 02/22/19. Bernie Sanders.

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Cannabis – The study that blew my mind

Cannabis Law Report

The anti-inflammatory properties of the non-psychoactive compound are well documented (Burstein, 2015; Petrosino et al. CBD was also well tolerated by patients with no severe adverse events due to its consumption being reported. doi: 10.1182/BLOOD-2010-12-323824. American Society of Hematology, 117(24), pp. Burstein, S.

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What’s the Deal With Synthetic Cannabinoids Like Spice and K2? Are They Safe?

Veriheal

Why Should You Exercise Extreme Caution: Don’t take it just on our word… the following studies all show evidence that K2, or Spice, is a cause for alarm and that the adverse side-effects associated with its’ consumption can be severe. Like the 2011 study, the 2015 study concluded with “more research is needed”.