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DEA’s Post on the Start of Black History Month

Canna Law Blog

As America celebrates and commemorates Black History Month, it’s important to remember exactly how Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system in our country. While any social media post from the DEA probably wouldn’t be met with overwhelming praise, this post was particularly ill-timed.

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“Weed isn’t a drug” — A brief history of the war on drugs

Cannabis Life Network

.” It’s something many of us have heard or even said at some point in our relationship with cannabis. Usually, following an epiphany that everything politicians and the media told us about cannabis is wrong. A few natural conclusions follow: if they lied to us about cannabis, what other […].

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Former Questex CEO Kerry Gumas Joins Jage Media Board

Cannabis Law Report

Jage Media , a B2B media company that produces distinctive events and focused content that accelerate the growth and profitability of cannabis brands and retailers, announces the election of Kerry Gumas to its Board of Directors. Kerry Gumas (PRNewsfoto/Jage Media Inc.). About Jage Media.

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Honoring The Many Women in Cannabis Throughout History

Veriheal

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. The most commonly utilized of all cannabis plants are females as they are responsible for producing the cannabinoid-rich buds that consumers and patients are after. Historical Accounts of Women in Cannabis . Brownie Mary.

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Is Reddit the most pro-cannabis social media space?

The Cannigma

It’s no surprise then that the most popular post in the history of the r/trees subreddit is about someone’s parents accidentally eating cannabutter and having a meltdown. But on the (relative) free-for-all that is Reddit, where do cannabis news, culture, and tips fit in? The world of cannabis on Reddit.

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Paving the Road to New Highs As The First Cannabis Ads by Cresco Labs Debut on Spotify

Veriheal

In an unprecedented move that signifies a major milestone in the advertising industry, Cresco Labs has made history by launching the first-ever cannabis advertisements on Spotify. This collaboration between a leading cannabis brand and the world’s top audio-streaming platform is not just a business achievement.

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History of the medicinal use of cannabis

Alchimia

Cannabis or marijuana has been accompanying mankind for more than 10,000 years, which has found the myriad of uses of this plant, either at recreational, medicinal or industrial level. Still, it isn’t difficult to imagine that the therapeutic traits of cannabis had been discovered discovered rather earlier.

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