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Farmer in Japan Fights for Freedom Over Medical Cannabis

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On December 3, 2018, Tetsuya Aoyama, a humble farmer in Obihiro, Hokkaido, was arrested on suspicion of violating Japan’s Cannabis Control Act. He was arrested for possessing 29 kg (64 lb) of cannabis, which was the second-largest amount of cannabis seized in Japan in the last 10 years. But the reasons he had that much […]. The post Farmer in Japan Fights for Freedom Over Medical Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Massachusetts

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The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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Yale, Portland pot grower to conduct medical marijuana study It focuses on stress and mental health

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Connecticut (Hartford Business Journal) – The Yale University School Of Medicine is teaming with a Portland-based medical marijuana grower to conduct the first state-approved study of medical marijuana’s impact on stress and mental health. Yale and CT Pharmaceutical Solutions Inc. (CTPharma) on Friday announced they will conduct a phase-one study on the impact of various medicinal marijuana strains commonly used to alleviate pain and stress.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Cannabinoid-infused lotions, creams and ointments are sold in some medical marijuana dispensaries. Is topical administration an effective way to administer cannabinoids? Actually, No. Cannabinoids are hydrophobic and do not easily penetrate the skin, and thus topical application is not a very effective way to administer cannabinoid-based medicines. Topical administration does avoid first pass metabolism.

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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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UK: NHS Approve Epidyolex & Sativex For Specific Conditions

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Two medicines derived from the cannabis plant have been recommended for use on the NHS for the first time. Epidyolex has been approved for two rare types of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes, while the spray Sativex has been recommended for muscle spasms in multiple sclerosis (MS). Charities welcomed the move, but said thousands of other people with a range of conditions who could benefit from cannabis-based medicines were left in limbo.

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Tips To Get The Best Weed In Town

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Since the legalization of weed, the cartels and illegal traders have been overthrown. More and more regulated retailers and traders are entering the trade. . In fact, with the implementation of the farm bill, the number of farmers participating in the trade has increased manifolds. But this increase in the number of individuals marking the trade, it has become difficult for the users to choose the right quality. .

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Can Cannabidiol Help with Autism?

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Autism cannot be described as a single disease but includes the entire spectrum of conditions that affect healthy mental development. With a range of symptoms that affect each patient differently and with different levels of illness, complete healing is still not possible. Autistic kids observe, hear, and experience the world differently than others.

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Former Employees At Jeannette Hemp-Drying Facility, Patriot Shield Security, Claim They Have Not Been Paid In Weeks

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KDKA2 Pittsburg report…… Former employees of a hemp-drying facility in Jeannette are fed up, claiming they haven’t received their paychecks in weeks. On Saturday, the former employees of Patriot Shield Security stood outside the facility and demanded their money. Many said they were fired or quit after the paychecks stopped coming. “They said we were going to get paid on the 5th and 20th of every month,” former employee Korena Albaugh said.

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Cannabis Now a Step Closer to Federal Legalization

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An all-encompassing cannabis reform bill inches the nation’s marijuana industry ever closer to federal legalization, as the U.S. House Judiciary Committee voted 24-10 in favor of the bill carried by California-Dem. Kamala Harris in the Senate. The MORE Act. Should the bill become law, the 2019 Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) has the potential to extend vast business opportunities for licensed cannabis outfits, especially in states like California where legal ope

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KushCo – Earnings Up Losses Up

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Business-to-business cannabis company KushCo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB) today released fiscal 2019 financial results showing significantly increased revenue but also much higher losses than the previous year. . The company cited a net loss for the year ending Aug. 30 of $45 million — compared to $26 million in the same period for fiscal 2018 — with incoming revenue during fiscal 2019 of $148.9 million. .

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Neal Levine of Cannabis Trade Federation Pens Opinion On Vaping Crisis For USA Today

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Here’s how he introduces his piece. Don’t blame legal cannabis for the vaping health crisis, focus on black market THC. Blanket vaping bans would push people to the black market. The only way to eradicate dangerous illicit products is to legalize and regulate them. As health officials learn more about the cause of a nationwide outbreak of vaping-related illnesses and deaths , illicit-market cannabis products have emerged as a primary suspect.

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Ikänik Farms Signs Collaborative R&D Agreement with Corporation for Biological Research (CIB), a Colombian Scientific Research Corporation

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The Partnership Seeks to Develop Cannabis-Based Products for the Treatment of Human Diseases, Beginning with Colon Cancer. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Imperial Venture Corp. (TSXV:CQV.H) (the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that Ikänik International, Inc. (“ Ikänik International ”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ikänik Farms, Inc. ( “ Ikänik Farms ”), represented by its medical division in Colombia, Pideka SAS, has signed a two-year collaborati

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Europe Cannabis and Pain Management Devices on Cancer Pain Market – Major Technology Giants in Buzz Again | Cannabis Players:, GW Pharmaceuticals, UNIMED PHARMACEUTICALS, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Insys Therapeutics

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Europe Cannabis and Pain Management Devices on Cancer Pain Market Report 2019 is dispensed after a thorough study of various key market segments such as market size, latest trends, market threats and key drivers driving the Europe Cannabis and Pain Management Devices on Cancer Pain market. The Europe Cannabis and Pain Management Devices on Cancer Pain market research report provides complete information on production development, market sales, regional trade, investment calculations, regional

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Greenfund Article: Another record month for medicinal cannabis approvals in Australia via the Special Access Scheme Category B route! 3,594 approvals were issued in October 2019.

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Exclusive data collaboration between The Green Fund and Freshleaf Analytics. Record growth continues. It’s worth remembering how far the Australian market has come in just the last 12 months. In October 2018, there were 331 approvals. That’s an increase of over 985% in the last year. But beyond the headline figures, some interesting trends are emerging.

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