Cannabis Botany & Breeding with Ryan Lee
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Expert cannabis botanist and breeder Ryan Lee talks to Project CBD about the history of breeding cannabis, the discovery of CBD , and how to interpret lab data.
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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything
LifeCannMD
APRIL 28, 2025
Rick still couldn’t find a doctor willing to support his cannabis use. Scientists had published legitimate research findings showing that cannabis compounds had actually slowed tumor growth in mice. Scientists had published legitimate research findings showing that cannabis compounds had actually slowed tumor growth in mice.
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Study: Adult Use Retail Customers Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Opioids, Other Prescription Drugs
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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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization
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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IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 12, 2023
IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series.
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Data Analysis Yields Insights Into Medical Cannabis Use, Efficacy
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 21, 2021
Just about any industry benefits greatly from the proper use and evaluation of data. The tech giants of today are built mostly on data regarding their users, and advertisers rely on that data to more effectively target their efforts. How to Use the Data. Men were more likely than women to treat pain with cannabis.
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CBS Poll: Nationwide Support For Marijuana Legalization At All-Time High
NORML
APRIL 19, 2019
Sixty-five percent of Americans believe that the use of marijuana by adults “should be legal,” according to national polling data compiled by CBS News. Fifty-five percent of Americans also acknowledged having personally consumed cannabis, the highest total reported in the poll’s history.
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Bipartisan Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition Filed
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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Clinical Trial: CBD Administration Reduces Heroin Cravings
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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S. 420 Introduced To End Federal Prohibition And Regulate Marijuana Nationwide
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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What are they smoking? CNN says study found cannabis could double heart attack risk – but did it?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
The CNN headline could hardly have been more alarming if it tried: “Young adult cannabis consumers nearly twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack, research shows.” One interesting detail left out of the CNN report is that unmarried respondents were more likely to report recent cannabis use – 68% vs 46.4%.
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Weekly Cannabis Roundup November 5
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.
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It is Time to Acknowledge Reality and End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
NORML
MARCH 7, 2019
Today, we stood with Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Don Young as they introduced the Ending Federal Prohibition Act and Marijuana Data Collection Act. While these two bills are overtly about addressing the failures of marijuana prohibition, what they are truly about is accepting reality.
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Gubernatorial Report Card: Learn Where Your Governor Stands on Marijuana Policy
NORML
JANUARY 16, 2019
“Never before have we seen so many governors go on record and pledge their support for legalizing the responsible use of cannabis by adults. As a result, we expect there to be unprecedented levels of legislative activity at the state level surrounding the need to regulate the commercial cannabis market in 2019 and in 2020.”.
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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization
The Blunt Truth
JULY 18, 2022
According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.
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Modern cannabis originated in East Asia, DNA study finds
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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Does Cannabis Affect Our Speech? A New Study Weighs In
Veriheal
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Exploratory research recently published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence found that cannabis consumption may be linked to subtle but long-lasting changes in speech. The aim of the study was to assess the speech within individuals who have a history of recreational cannabis consumption in comparison to the speech of non-consumers.
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It’s a Firm ‘No’ for Cannabis Legalization in the Democratic Party Platform
Veriheal
AUGUST 10, 2020
Like me, many would love for the federal government to deschedule cannabis and move on to more significant issues. However, in recent years, we have started to see much more support for cannabis reform from political leaders. A recent vote by the Democratic National Committee did not go in favor of cannabis activists and patients.
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IDFPR works to expand medical cannabis tax rates to all dispensaries
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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Microdosing Cannabis in Miami: What It Is and How It Might Help
LifeCannMD
MAY 27, 2025
Fernando Fandio-Sende, LifeCannMD After thirty years practicing medicine and specializing as a Miami cannabis doctor , I’ve had countless conversations with patients who tell me the same thing: “Doctor, I want to try medical marijuana , but I’m scared of getting too high.” What Is Microdosing Cannabis?
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Illinois proposes expanded canopy space for craft growers
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In May 2023, the Illinois Senate created an omnibus with several cannabis-related items that ultimately failed. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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A History of Marijuana Use is Associated With Lower BMI in Those 60+, Says Study
The Joint Blog
JULY 12, 2020
According to a newly released study those who are 60 years of age or older who have a history of marijuana use generally have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who do not have a history of marijuana use. Those with a history of marijuana use are also more likely to exercise regularly. Cannabis users reported.70
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Illinois Senate creates cannabis omnibus
Illinois News Joint
MAY 12, 2023
With Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly session adjourning Friday, May 19, lawmakers are making their final push for legislation, including a cannabis omnibus. If the omnibus is agreed upon and is attached to a different Senate bill for passage, all cannabis related amendments in the omnibus would pass. Illinois has 17 such regions.
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Gen Z Women Are the Quickest Growing Group of Cannabis Consumers
Veriheal
AUGUST 11, 2021
The future of cannabis appears to be female, as Gen Z women have become the fastest-growing group of consumers of legal cannabis, according to NBC News. They explain that the covid-19 pandemic led to a 46% growth in legal cannabis sales during 2020. Gen Z Women Are the Future of Cannabis. Who is Gen Z?
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Cannabis co-evolution: are we hardwired to use cannabis?
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Our bodies have a built-in framework ready to accept the active molecules in cannabis, like THC. This could lead one to believe we might actually be “hardwired” to consume cannabis, but this is not actually the case. Moreover cannabis has been used medicinally and recreationally for thousands of years.
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Thailand’s Cannabis Turn-Around, Texas GOP’s Drug Policy Platform, and a New Study on Cannabis Road Safety
Veriheal
JUNE 24, 2022
Thailand left its war on drugs in the past, the Texas GOP platform raised some questions, and a new study revealed how cannabis legalization affects road safety. Thailand’s Cannabis Turn-Around. You may even find yourself sampling some delicious cannabis-infused curry along the way. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.
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Scientists say they can spot high-CBD strains just from their leaves
The Cannigma
MARCH 16, 2021
This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. Published in HortScience , the journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, this new study details the results of extensive morphological trait analysis in high-CBD, high-THC, and intermediate cannabis strains. A short history of cannabis nomenclature.
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10 Ways CRM Can Boost Your Cannabis or Cannabis-Related Business
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 13, 2021
Bottom-line, it’s extremely difficult to stay competitive in any industry today without a customer relationship management (CRM) system in place, and the data proves it. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 ways cannabis businesses and cannabis-related businesses can benefit from CRM.
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Do Magic Mushrooms Produce the Same Effects as THC?
Leafwell
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Cannabis and psilocybin have a long history as plant medicine and as an aid for the expansion of human consciousness. Researchers are starting to gather hard data that backs up millennia of. Researchers are starting to gather hard data that backs up millennia of. Luckily people are starting to dig back to their roots.
Illinois adopts new craft grow canopy rules
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) today announced adopted amendments to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , effective Jan. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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Report Suggests Ways Cannabis Industry Can Address Social Justice Inequities
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 30, 2021
The Seeds of Change Report , released by Leafly for the first time this month, is an examination of how social justice, equity, and inclusion policies are implemented across the United States’ 19 legal cannabis markets as well as how cannabis legalization can implement eight key strategies to make the industry more fair and equitable.
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Illinois again proposes expanded canopy space for craft growers
Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 12, 2023
6 and also had been included into the failed cannabis omnibus in May. 3) For cannabis grow operations with 6,000 square feet of canopy or more, all HVAC units must be variable refrigerant flow HVAC units, or other more energy efficient equipment. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
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Medcann Makes History as the First Company to Process and Export THC Cannabis in Colombia
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 28, 2019
Canadian-based licensed producer Medcann made history this August. Through its Colombian affiliate, Medcann Colombia, the company become the first and (so far) only LP to land the rights for producing and exporting THC cannabis. Medcann’s Colombian Advantage. . Productivity and Sustainability. .
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Commercial Counsel LeafLink New York, NY
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 11, 2021
LeafLink is the unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed dispensaries the ability to order from their favorite brands, as well as a suite of tools for those brands to manage and scale their operations. billion in wholesale cannabis orders annually. LeafLink processes more than $4.4 original job.
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Craft growers can now submit for canopy expansion
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 5, 2024
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today announced that , effective immediately, Illinois licensed craft growers may submit an application to the IDOA for a canopy modification expansion in 3,000, 6,000, and 9,000 square foot increments up to a maximum of 14,000 square feet. Sangamon Ave.
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Cannabis Consumers: The Dream Demographic?
Veriheal
DECEMBER 31, 2021
More and more companies are realizing that cannabis consumers may just be their dream demographic. Bloomberg explains that the cannabis demographic is becoming so attractive to companies that “some consumer-goods and technology companies are actively courting them as customers.” Uber Actively Seeks Cannabis Demographic.
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Recreational Cannabis Legalization in Germany? Medical Cannabis Businesses and Investors Hope So
Veriheal
APRIL 1, 2022
The German federal government may only have legalized cannabis for medical purposes back in 2017, but the market has already earned enough appeal for big-name players to get involved. Now, as the country contemplates adult-use cannabis legalization , all eyes are on Deutschland. billion (USD$8.4 billion) by 2028.
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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 20, 2022
According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.
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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 18, 2022
According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.
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What Is The FDA Saying About Full Spectrum Hemp? Key Takeaways From Rejections Of NDINs
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 27, 2021
Safety Data Matters. challenged this assertion with a response to the FDA , citing significant factual inaccuracies as to whether certain supplemental data was actually requested, among other things. Charlotte’s Web, Inc. We know that the FDA will consider these in determining whether an ingredient is subject to the Drug Preclusion.
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PSI Labs, Michigan’s Premier Cannabis Testing Lab, Announces Expansion to Southern California
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 10, 2021
Monrovia-Based Lab Acquisition Strengthens Cannabis Testing In California. –(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC.
Press Release: Optimi Health Completes Largest Legal Natural Psilocybin Harvest in Canadian History
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
( CSE: OPTI ) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN) (“Optimi” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has completed what it believes to be the largest legal natural psilocybin harvest in Canadian history.
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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Purpose of the Study. Central Research Question.
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