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ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW

Americans for Safe Access

This election year, Capitol Hill buzzed with discussions about cannabis scheduling, hemp regulations, and the FDA’s evolving role in regulating cannabinoids. As we head toward the 2024 election, it’s clear that cannabis policies will shift in the next Congress, impacting the lives of patients and families across the nation.

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CBD Topical Medicine: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

Consider it a testament to the ubiquity and flexibility of the endocannabinoid system: we can inhale medicinal cannabinoids via combustion or vaporization; ingest them via food or drink; and absorb them directly through the skin, the bodys largest organ. This latter category is broader and more complex than many of us give it credit for.

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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

The studys findings indicate that many so-called hemp products are infused with synthetic psychoactive cannabinoids, which can actually make users feel loopier than natural Delta-9 THC. Californias Assembly Bill 45, passed in 2021, explicitly states: Industrial hemp does not include cannabinoids produced through chemical synthesis.

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Colorado Continues Enforcing Intoxicating Hemp Regulations – Will More States Follow?

Canna Law Blog

At a time when many states were taking a hands-off approach to hemp-derived cannabinoids, Colorado took a decisive step toward regulating a rapidly expanding and largely unregulated marketplace. Also in 2024, a Pueblo-based CBD company was fined $225,000 , with penalties rising to $495,000 if violations continue.

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Ask the Green Nurse: Love the skin you are in – summer skin health and cannabinoid topicals

The Cannigma

Our skin is not merely a protective barrier; it is a dynamic, living system rich in cannabinoid receptors, making it uniquely receptive to cannabinoid-based therapies. By integrating thoughtful care with cannabinoid support, we can embrace a holistic approach to skin health that honors both function and vitality.

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

Whether we’re advocating for end-of-life dignity, cannabinoid therapies, or affirming care for queer youth, hope becomes activism when it is shared aloud. As of 2024, nearly 1 in 5 cannabis consumers identify as LGBTQ+, a figure that reflects the strong cultural and historical ties between queer communities and cannabis use.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

Veriheal

Interestingly enough, the New York Times released an article in September of 2024, whereby a 1973 audio recording was unearthed of Nixon declaring he knew cannabis is not particularly dangerous, despite affecting millions of lives and families due to his policies ever since. Along with Adult-Use legalization in many states in the U.S.,