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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. These injuries involved either nicotine products or cannabis oil concentrates.

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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

#image_title We think Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is one of the most incredible grassroots medical movements of our time. He developed a concentrated oil from the cannabis plant and decided to try it on himself. Rick applied the oil directly to his cancerous growths, covered them with bandages, and waited four days.

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

The measure states that no person may be arrested, prosecuted, or denied any right or privilege for participating in the state’s medical cannabis oil program. Long overdue progress is finally being made in the General Assembly thanks to many years of dedicated advocacy by Virginia NORML members.”

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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

Before beginning treatment with CBD oil, she was on six prescription medications. The current cost of CBD oil in Wisconsin has also driven the Lowe’s to grow their own hemp to produce the oil themselves. Her parents Megan and Josh say to those in opposition of medical cannabis, “Here is your evidence.”

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NORML Activist Spotlight: Tamara Netzel

NORML

A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had. Through her advocacy work, Tamara met more and more people who had been arrested for cannabis, and it troubled her how important pieces of those stories were left out of the news coverage the general public sees.

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Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect July 1

NORML

During the April reconvened session, the legislature accepted Northam’s proposed amendments to Senate Bill 976, which redefines state-approved medical cannabis products previously termed cannabidiol oil or THCA oil as cannabis oil.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. JM Pedini | Photo by Adam Ewing.