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Amazing: Psychedelics & Phantom Limb Pain

Project CBD

Scientists are studying the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the magic mushroom compound, for severe phantom limb pain.

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What I learned sitting courtside at the NBA Finals of weed

Leafly

At the Emerald Cup, judges pair cutting-edge lab data with their own exquisitely tuned senses. The post What I learned sitting courtside at the NBA Finals of weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Modern cannabis originated in East Asia, DNA study finds

The Cannigma

This article first appeared in Analytical Cannabis. It is republished here with permission. 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. Now, new research suggests that the plant was actually domesticated for the first time in East Asia, roughly 12,000 years ago.

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What Is The Current Legal Status Of Delta 8 THC In Florida?

Cannabis Law Report

Editors Note: This is a guest post. Delta 8 THC is becoming more popular every day. As more people get to know about the benefits of delta 8 THC, the demand for the products is increasing rapidly. After all, when the product is so effective, everyone will naturally want to try it out. You can buy Delta-8 THC online pretty quickly and get the product delivered to your doorstep.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Grizzlers is out of hibernation and ready to roam

Leafly

After years in hibernation, Grizzlers is back in the wild & bringing their legacy experience to the legal market. Find out how you can get your paws on their pre-rolls. The post Grizzlers is out of hibernation and ready to roam appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Influencers Over 10k

Cannabis Life Network

Instagram has become a playground for digital creators to really stretch their legs, and while they are starting to censor some cannabis-related content, many accounts are thriving. The post Cannabis Influencers Over 10k appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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The Definite Guide to the Best Vape Pens for THC, CBD, and more in 2021

Cannabis Law Report

What is Vaping? Well, before we get into the best vape pens for THC and CBD, it’s important to understand what vaping is. The definition of vaping is creating a vapor that one can inhale and exhale by heating liquid in an e-cigarette or vape pen. Vaping has been around since 2003. It was first known as the “Atmos Vaporizer.” It is rising in popularity in the US since many people claim it’s healthier than cigarette smoking.

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Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Increase Youth Tobacco Smoking (Study)

CannaMD

In yet another win for marijuana advocates, peer-reviewed journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research has published results discrediting the prohibitionist argument that legalizing cannabis will lead to an increase in other forms of smoking – namely: tobacco cigarettes. Join CannaMD, Florida’s leading network of medical marijuana doctors, as we take a closer look at the research. […].

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BC Craft Supply Co Announces Provision Patent for Custom Cannabis Micro-Dosing Tablet Dispenser

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BC Craft Supply Co Ltd., ( CSE: CRFT ) (“ CRFT ” or the “ Company ”), a diversified wellness company advancing cannabinoid and psychedelic innovation and psychotherapy, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, FeelWell Brands Inc. (“FeelWell”) has filed a provisional patent application in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for a custom cannabis micro-dosing tablet dispenser for it’s brand CLIX and other commerci

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How to Make Weed Popsicles

SpeedWeed

There’s nothing better than a popsicle in the spring— Oh wait, yes there is. You could also have a cannabis-infused popsicle! Popsicles are always a hit, it doesn’t matter what age you and your friends are or what time of year it is for that matter. If you pull out this recipe for Weed Popsicles at a backyard gathering in the summer, you’re sure to be a huge hit.

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SciSparc Announces Updates Regarding its Phase IIb Study in Tourette Syndrome

Cannabis Law Report

SciSparc intends to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of its Proprietary Cannabinoid-Based Treatment- SCI-110. TEL AVIV, Israel , July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SciSparc Ltd. (OTCQB: SPRCY), a specialty, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of cannabinoid-based treatments, today announced a number of updates regarding its Phase IIb clinical study in Tourette Syndrome using the proprietary cannabinoid-based treatment- SCI-110.

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Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Finally Revamps and Expands

SpeedWeed

Georgia’s medicinal cannabis program is about to undergo a significant expansion after the state’s regulatory board “chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will finally give registered patients a legal way to obtain medication first approved six years ago,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The decision means that thousands of patients in the Peach State will now finally be able to obtain medical marijuana oil, which has long been unavail

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Why Prioritizing Social Equity in Cannabis Hiring Will Make the Industry Better

Cannabis Law Report

Why it’s important to ensure the communities disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition have a seat at the table now.

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Poison Control Centers Nationally Report Rise in Calls Amid Delta-8 Craze

SpeedWeed

The explosive, unregulated growth of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is coming with a dangerous consequence: Poison control centers across the country are reporting a rise in calls from those who have ingested the cannabinoid. . At least four states have issued public warnings regarding the cannabinoid, according to local news reports: Michigan , West Virginia , Virginia and North Carolina.

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Shareholders Need These Marijuana Stocks To Pick Up In Trading

Cannabis Law Report

Top Marijuana Stocks That May See Better Trading In August.

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What I learned sitting courtside at the NBA Finals of weed

SpeedWeed

With great flower comes great responsibility. And nobody on Earth has a greater collection of flower than the judges at the Emerald Cup, the annual cannabis celebration and competition that tasks a panel of experts with identifying California’s finest buds from among hundreds of entries. No matter how much herb you smoke, not everyone’s cracked up to be an Emerald Cup judge.

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Skye Bioscience Appoints Biotech Executive Praveen Tyle, Ph.D. to Board of Directors

Cannabis Law Report

SAN DIEGO, CA, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skye Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: SKYE) (“SKYE” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary, synthetic cannabinoid-derived molecules to treat glaucoma and other diseases with significant unmet need, has appointed Praveen Tyle, Ph.D., as an independent director to the Company’s board.

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The Phantom Time Hypothesis — The Middle Ages Never Happened

SpeedWeed

The Phantom Time Hypothesis — The Middle Ages Never Happened Sponsored by SpeedWeed. According to a German historian, the year is actually 1724. He says our calendar is a lie and a big chunk of the Middle Ages never happened. Which says that back in 1000 AD, there was a conspiracy between the church and the Holy Roman emperor to change the calendar.

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RocketFuel Introduces Crypto Payment Solution for Cannabis Dispensaries and Merchants

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis merchants partnering with RocketFuel will benefit from low transaction fees and complete payment security. SAN FRANCISCO , July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — RocketFuel (OTC: RKFL) (“RocketFuel” or the “Company”), a global provider of one-click online payment options using Bitcoin and 50+ other cryptocurrencies, today announced that it will be making its payment solution available to be used by licensed cannabis dispensaries and merchants.

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Arkansas Group Gathers Signatures to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization on 2022 Ballot

SpeedWeed

Colombian legislative update now allows for the sale and export of raw cannabis materials, namely dried flower, to international markets. New regulations position Colombia’s cultivators as leaders to supply the global cannabis market; dried cannabis flower continues to account for an estimated 50% of demand in major international markets, including U.S., Germany and Australia.

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Document: Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado A Report Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-33.4-516

Cannabis Law Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2013, following the passage of Amendment 64 which allows for the retail sale and possession of marijuana, the Colorado General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 13-283. This bill mandated that the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Public Safety conduct a study of the impacts of Amendment 64, particularly as these relate to law enforcement activities.

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Best horror movies to watch high

SpeedWeed

We went down into the crypt, opened the coffin, and summoned some of the best stoner horror films. Puff, puff; pass! What better to accompany thick smoke than a few killer horror movies, obviously aimed at the diehard smoker ? Other than some nachos, a Snickers bar, and your best friends, it’s tough to think of a friendlier companion. 5 Horror Movies To Watch When You’re Stoned.

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Columbia Loosens Cannabis Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez has signed a new law that would allow a much larger amount of dry flower to be exported from the country, after a high-profile meeting of Colombian cannabis business leaders with US-listed public companies. The new law, a change to Colombian Decree 613, greatly increases the amount of dry cannabis flower (the flower, stems, and roots) that can be exported from the country, and also allows for cannabis to be put into industrial products like food and beverag

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How can cannabis help with PTSD?

Canna Care Docs

Many individuals who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) use cannabis as a form of self-medication, but it is only in recent years that studies have emerged on its effectiveness. If you have been diagnosed with PTSD and you qualify for a medical marijuana card in your state, you may want to consult with your primary care physician about supplementing your treatment with cannabis products.

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Turning Points Buys Cigarillo Company

Cannabis Law Report

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is buying the cigarillo company Unitabac , LLC. The purchase includes cigarillo products and all related intellectual property, including Cigarillo Non-Tip (NT) Homogenized Tobacco Leaf (HTL), Rolled Leaf and Natural Leaf Cigarillo Products. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cigarillos are typically short, narrow cigars.

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Is There a Difference Between Medical Cannabis Flower & Recreational?

Leafwell

While there are only 19 states that have legalized recreational cannabis so far, there are 36 that have a medical cannabis program of some kind. With such a difference in legalization rates, many people believe that there’s a difference between recreational and medical marijuana- but there honestly isn’t. While the actual product may be the same, there are some differences when it comes to cost.

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Pondering Pot Analyzes Australian Institute Of Criminology Illegal Cannabis Market Report

Cannabis Law Report

As the report says the federal govt is fully aware of how huge the market is and how they seem happy to let it reside in the hands of organised crime. But, let’s be honest this particular federal govt couldn’t organise a p**s up in a brewery as evidenced by every day of 2021 so hoping things might improve is nothing but a dream. Pondering Pot write by way of a wrap-up.

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Jeremiah Wonders… #189 – Finesse Mitchell (SNL)

SpeedWeed

Jeremiah Wonders… #189 – Finesse Mitchell (SNL) Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Finesse Mitchell stops by to sing Lil Wayne, share SNL stories and what his audition was like compared to Kenan Thompson and Kristen Wiig, give Jeremiah some new Dad advice, and drop some knowledge on any upcoming comedian in the biz! #FinesseMitchell #Podcast#JeremiahWatkins.

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7,400 Australians sign Drive Change petition to give medical cannabis patients equal driving rights

Cannabis Law Report

Pondering Pot report. Over 7,400 Australians have signed a new petition to change Australia’s current drug driving laws so that medical cannabis patients have the same driving rights as other licensed adults. The petition was started by the activist group Drive Change last week, targeting several prominent parliament members, including Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews, and the health and policing ministers from each state.

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North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Clears Second Senate Committee

SpeedWeed

Colombian legislative update now allows for the sale and export of raw cannabis materials, namely dried flower, to international markets. New regulations position Colombia’s cultivators as leaders to supply the global cannabis market; dried cannabis flower continues to account for an estimated 50% of demand in major international markets, including U.S., Germany and Australia.