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Hemp bill could solve medical patient dilemma

Illinois News Joint

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well. Seeds may not be given or sold to any other person.”

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Cannabinoid-Bathed Worms Want to Binge on High-Calorie Foods

Veriheal

Historical sources show that people as early as 300 BCE were aware of cannabis’ appetite-stimulating effects —particularly for sweet and savory food—but who’d have thought that worms (that’s right, worms) also get a case of “the munchies” after being exposed to cannabinoids?

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GA Pharmacies Get MMJ, Cannabis Lounge in Paradise, & Fast Food Addiction Research

Veriheal

Pharmacies in Georgia to start selling medical cannabis, a tourist destination gets a cannabis lounge, and researchers grapple with the scope of the fast food addiction problem. Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. Interested in getting your Georgia medical cannabis card?

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization is Linked to Soaring Junk Food Sales

Veriheal

As more and more states move toward the legalization of cannabis, people have begun to ask the question of what the consequences of laws permitting cannabis use will be. By and large, legalizing cannabis has proven to be a good thing. The Connection Between Cannabis Legalization and Junk Food Sales.

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Nevada veterinarians can now treat patients with certain cannabis products

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis became legal for recreational use in the state on Jan. I certainly hope that other states follow Nevada’s lead and provide reassurances to licensed veterinarians that they can administer CBD or talk about it with patients without fear of facing disciplinary proceedings,” he said. 1, 2017, following a 2016 ballot measure.

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Cannabis, food, and healing with Chef Jordan Wagman

The Cannigma

Listen & Subscribe: Today on the show we welcome chef Jordan Wagman to talk about the work he is doing to incorporate cannabis into his amazing cooking as a way of advocating for its health benefits. This is The Cannabis Enigma, cutting through the smoke to have informed, serious conversations for regular people. EG: Yes, there is.

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5 Ways Medical Marijuana Can Benefit Cancer Patients

Medicinal Marijuana Association

In the realm of cancer treatment, the saying ‘knowledge is power’ rings true when considering the potential benefits medical marijuana can offer to patients. From pain management to anxiety reduction, the use of cannabis in oncology has sparked significant interest.