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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. THC – the chemical that gives cannabis its characteristic effect (‘high’). The law also allows the sale of products made from hemp but only if they contain zero THC.

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What does 710-friendly mean?

The Cannigma

As with many things in cannabis, the history of 710 is surrounded in lore and mystery. In 2013 the LA Weekly ran an article titled 710 is the new 420 and it exploded from there. Concentrates are a much more intense high experience than smoking, reaching up to 90% THC. Where did 710 come from? Related Stories.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. After a 2013 medical initiative failed to pass , the government reclassified cannabinoids from Class I illegal drugs to Class II, so they can be used for medical purposes. THC) is widely cultivated and growers with less than 0.1 CBD regulations.

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Cannabis and OCD: Seeking Relief

PrestoDoctor

Cannabis, specifically compounds like cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has shown promising potential in alleviating symptoms of OCD. THC, on the other hand, may have a more direct impact on the brain’s reward system and can potentially disrupt the feedback loop associated with OCD behaviors.

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Cherokee Group Officially Legalizes Cannabis

SpeedWeed

Cherokee native people just made history, as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has legalized cannabis. . For the first time in North Carolina history, medical marijuana is legal. One ounce and 2,500mg of THC per day is the legal limit and, in a month, the limit cannot surpass six ounces and 10,000mg of THC. .

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Does cannabis impact the effectiveness of birth control?

Veriheal

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can increase blood pressure, increase heart rates, and potentially worsen those risks if hormonal birth control is being consumed as well. . Additionally, a 2013 study found that cannabis can affect estrogen, a naturally produced hormone and one of the hormones found in contraceptives.

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An Illinois Bill Aims to Stop Car Searches Based on Smell

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Illinois legalized medical cannabis back in 2013. This is great news to hear, especially since the state has a history of arresting people from communities of color. Something else Illinois is starting to become known for is cannabis. The state offers both legal medical and adult-use recreational cannabis.

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