LifeCannMD

MAY 27, 2025

Then this cannabis strain came alongone that would eventually carry her name and completely flip the medical world upside down. Your Body Already Knows How to Work with Cannabis (Seriously!) Here’s something that blows most of my patients’ minds: your body actually has built-in receptors for cannabis compounds.

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Veriheal

MAY 2, 2025

As the bill progresses through the legislative process, the impact on cannabis businesses, consumers, and the state’s growing hemp industry could be significant. This article examines the history of cannabis legalization in Texas, the details of Senate Bill 3, and what the proposed ban implies for the future of hemp in the state.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

law separates marijuana and hemp, its time for both the industry and regulators to stop using ‘cannabis’ as a stand-in for marijuana. Cannabis is the plant species that includes both marijuana and hemp. If you’re referring to both, then ‘cannabis’ is appropriate.

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Veriheal

JUNE 19, 2025

In theory, medical cannabis has been legal in the United Kingdom since 2018. These patients and their stories raise urgent questions about the UK’s medical cannabis system: Why must so many severely ill individuals break the law to access medicine?

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The Cannigma

JUNE 28, 2025

On the other hand, April 20th—commonly known as 4/20—marks a different kind of celebration, one deeply tied to cannabis culture and the grassroots fight for legalization and acceptance. The Spirit of Reform: April 20th Now consider April 20th, a day globally recognized by cannabis users, advocates, and wellness communities.

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Veriheal

JULY 22, 2025

There would be no Rotation without Veriheal, the medical card provider founded on the unapologetic belief that no one should be discriminated against for using cannabis. And in those moments together, we shared more than just cannabis: we shared stories, tears, laughter, snacks, and, of course, juicy gossip.

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Veriheal

JUNE 10, 2025

Photo Credit: Wikipedia Colorado law does not allow retail sales of psilocybin, unlike cannabis, which can be sold both recreationally and medically in the state. You can grow cannabis at home, but only within a designated 12’ x 12’ space. What Does the Colorado Law Legalize Specifically?

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 11, 2019

By Jason Barker for Cannabis News Journal. On Thursday, April 4th 2019, Governor Lujan Grisham made history for the state of New Mexico by signing into law Senate Bill 204, Medical Cannabis in Schools. June 14th 2019 is the effective date of this new law now allowing safe access to medical cannabis at schools for New Mexico.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 2, 2020

On March 23, DEA published a proposed rulemaking —“Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States”—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk for research purposes.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Adults who purchase retail cannabis typically report using it to mitigate pain and to improve sleep, and often use it in place of conventional medications, according to data published online today in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. This is particularly true in the United States, where cannabis has played a central role in shaping the country's cultural, political, and social landscapes.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Americans for Safe Access is proud to have supported this historic bill since its introduction and reiterates its call for swift passage in the Senate. Broader, more robust cannabis reform is still urgently needed, but the Act’s passage through the House is an encouraging sign that we are on the right path.”

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2021

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. The most commonly utilized of all cannabis plants are females as they are responsible for producing the cannabinoid-rich buds that consumers and patients are after. Historical Accounts of Women in Cannabis . Brownie Mary.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2019

The administration of oral CBD reduces cue-induced cravings and anxiety in subjects with a history of heroin use, according to clinical data published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. ” In observational models , patients with legal access to cannabis typically reduce or eliminate their use of opioids.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. ” Eric Goepel, of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition said , “There have been over 100,000 veteran suicides and overdoses in the last 15 years.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

“Senate Bill 420 is another sign that the growing public support for ending our failed war on cannabis consumers nationwide is continuing to translate into political support amongst federal officials,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. Click here to send a message to your lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 420 now!

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The History and Science of Cannabis. The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes can be dated back to as early as 2700 B.C.; the Emperor Shen Nung prescribed cannabis for various medical conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and poor memory. Devotees of the Hindu Gods would use cannabis as a way to connect with religion.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Though cannabis is becoming increasingly legal across the nation, both for recreational and medical purposes, there’s no sign that the US government intends to legalize cannabis on the federal level. This causes complications as more people than ever before are exploring cannabis for medical purposes. What is Epidiolex?

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. In coordination with the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) and legislators, IDFPR has begun efforts to allow medical patients to receive their medical tax rate at any dispensary in Illinois. In addition, IDFPR lists as its No.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. California. CA resident?

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Peninsula Alternative Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. This is particularly true in the United States, where cannabis has played a central role in shaping the country's cultural, political, and social landscapes.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. KY resident? MD resident?

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The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2021

This article first appeared in Analytical Cannabis. From the analysis of ancient pollen, scientists had already previously determined that modern cannabis evolved in Central Asia on the Tibetan Plateau millions of years ago. Ancestors of modern cannabis are likely to have been first domesticated in Neolithic China.

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Project CBD

JUNE 16, 2023

Cannabis is supposed to be relaxing and fun. Report after report portends doom with headlines like “the world’s largest legal weed market is going up in smoke ” (The Economist), “California pot industry facing ‘ extinction event ‘” (SF Gate), and “ Despair in Emerald Triangle as CA legal cannabis collapses” (CalMatters).

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 8, 2025

Illinois legislators have failed to pass one cannabis-related bill for four-years straight after two competing intoxicating hemp bills and a cannabis omnibus bill did not reach the floor for a vote during the lame-duck session in Springfield. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine.

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Veriheal

APRIL 25, 2024

Also, this is the first time in history a church’s right to import and share its sacrament has been secured without going to trial. There is a centuries-long history of South and North American history using ayahuasca and other substances, such as mescaline, for religious ceremonies.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Key Transaction Details: The Valens Company, a leading Canadian manufacturer of cannabis products, has entered into a long-term partnership with Epsilon, for exclusive access to the Epsilon’s GMP Manufacturing Facility in Southport , Queensland Australia (the “ Southport Facility ‘).

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On Tuesday, Nebraska voters made history by overwhelmingly supporting the legalization of medical marijuana. With over 70% voting in favor, the state’s residents have shown strong support for establishing safe and legal access to medical cannabis for qualified patients.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 31, 2024

One such boundary that has evolved over time is the perception and accessibility of cannabis. From the days of prohibition to the present era of legalization, the history of cannabis delivery in NYC is a captivating journey that reflects changing attitudes and laws surrounding this ancient plant.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Ron Wyden proposed legislation Friday that would give states a free hand to allow legal cannabis markets without the threat of federal criminal intervention, the latest push in Congress to bolster the nation’s burgeoning pot industry. It would also reduce barriers for legal marijuana businesses to get access to banking.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2023

In a recently published paper in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research , Dr. John M. Like much of Europe, cannabis arrived in Ireland when written records were scarce. The authors rely on archeological, linguistic, and pollen analyses as they document the migration of cannabis across Europe. Have you heard of Celtic Hemp?

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2023

Four Illinois House bills that would expunge all criminal history records of an arrest for a cannabis conviction were “Re-referred to Rules Committee” March 10. Flowers , amends the Criminal Identification Act , Amends the Cannabis Control Act , and Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. HB1090 , sponsored by Rep.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If you’ve ever consumed cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties, commonly referred to as strains. Still, while there are lots of options, few strains are as prized as “landrace strains” – those rare varieties of cannabis plucked from a specific habitat. The story of landrace cannabis.

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