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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.

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What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp

Americans for Safe Access

Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin. As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp.

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SIUC Hemp/Cannabis Symposium Sept. 9

Illinois News Joint

The Cannabis Science Center is scheduled to host the 4th annual Hemp/Cannabis Symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. Exhibitors and vendors will have opportunities to interact and connect with cannabis industry insiders, academics, and indoor and outdoor cannabis production enthusiasts.

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What’s the Difference Between CBD, THC, Hemp, Cannabis, and Marijuana?

LifeCannMD

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more.

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Tyson and Holyfield Announce Edibles, Texas’ Medical Cannabis Gains, and Big Hemp Study

Veriheal

A pair of boxing legends teamed up for an unexpected collaboration, Texas’ medical cannabis program saw big gains, and a hemp study revealed troubling signs for the industry. Earlier this month, we reported on the pair’s unexpected venture into the world of cannabis! Hemp Study Shows Challenges of Regulation.

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Hemp Hops Shrooms set for Sept. 23

Illinois News Joint

Carbondale is set to host one of the most interesting cannabis-related events in Illinois, the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival. The Hemp Hops Shrooms festival is a collaborative effort between the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center , SIU Fermentation Science Institute , and Carbondale Main Street.

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Could Hemp-Derived CBD Help Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury?

The Fresh Toast

Could Hemp-Derived CBD Help Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury? One study will hopefully determine whether or not hemp-derived CBD helps traumatic brain injury patients with overall wellbeing, sleep, and more. The post Could Hemp-Derived CBD Help Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury?