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Behind the Buds: Examining Job Conditions in the Cannabis Cultivation Industry

Veriheal

cannabis cultivation industry. This marked a somber milestone: the first known asthma-related death in the nation’s cannabis production sector. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for the future of cannabis cultivation safety. McMurrey began working at a cannabis facility in Massachusetts.

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The History of Cannabis and Skateboarding

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis and skateboarding aren’t a new phenomenon – in fact, cannabis culture and skate culture have been intertwined for decades. While this cultural affiliation gave birth to the well-known stereotype of the “stoner skateboarder,” that negative association has ebbed with the proliferation of cannabis acceptance throughout the US.

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New York’s Conditional Adult-Use Dispensary License

Canna Law Blog

The creation of New York’s conditional adult-use retail dispensary license has made headlines. The promulgation of conditional adult-use retail dispensary rules and regulations are a clear indicator that all of the other adult-use rules and regulations are coming soon. But enough of about the big picture.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders. Now, psychedelic research is booming. Classical psychedelics

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Unveiling the Green: Demystifying Cannabis and Its Multifaceted Benefits

The Herb Collective

In recent years, the curtain of stigma and misconceptions surrounding cannabis has gradually been lifted, revealing a plant with a plethora of potential benefits that extend far beyond its recreational use. Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the many compounds found in cannabis, has been at the forefront of this revolution.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

This portrait of cannabis use can be ascribed to a feature of its culture. However, cannabis has been used as medicine in different fields for many years. Cannabis contains three species: Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Hybrid. Healing properties of cannabis. Chronic pain.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. History of Medical Marijuana in Iowa: The history of medical marijuana in Iowa is rooted in a long-standing prohibitionist stance.

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