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Psychedelics for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Project CBD

Psychedelic treatments for OCD may yield insights into whether therapeutic benefits are caused by the drug alone, acting physiologically on the brain, or are they caused by the lived, subjective response engendered by the drug?

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What are cannabis flavonoids and what do they do?

Marijuana Seeds NL

It’s likely you’ve heard of terpenes, cannabinoids, and common cannabis compounds, but what about flavonoids? Flavonoids are the latest, and greatest term to get to know, when growing and consuming cannabis. Like terpenes , flavonoids are dual in purpose serving to protect the plant, while also adding to its unique characteristics. So, what are cannabis flavonoids and why do you need to know?

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Cannabis, the Euphoriant

Project CBD

Cannabis producers euphoria and a myriad of health benefits, according to Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter.

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Hawaii: Kauai police raid smoke shops; make arrests, seize marijuana, THC products, cash

Cannabis Law Report

Mar. 21—Kauai police arrested three people after finding marijuana, vape products containing THC and “medicated ” edibles in their smoke… Read More.

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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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“Puff, puff, pass” and other common cannabis-related lingo

Cannabis Life Network

Stoner slang is like a foreign language, and unfortunately, Duolingo can’t even help you with your fluency. Luckily though, Urban Dictionary (the online glossary for slang and cultural phrases) is a lifeline for anyone who’s too afraid to ask, “what does that mean?” Cannabis itself has a multitude of synonyms such as weed, pot, grass, marijuana, bud, […].

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5 Ways Weed Helps To Strengthen Immunity

The Fresh Toast

5 Ways Weed Helps To Strengthen Immunity. Marijuana can give your immune system a boost in a variety of ways. The post 5 Ways Weed Helps To Strengthen Immunity appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Blog Post: Psychedelic Capitalism and Other Myths: Is the Joke On Us?

Cannabis Law Report

Published in Psychedelics Today. here’s the introduction Is psychedelic capitalism a myth? The week I am writing this, author and… Read More.

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El Coyote – Eddie Bravo ft. Jeremiah Watkins

SpeedWeed

El Coyote – Eddie Bravo ft. Jeremiah Watkins Sponsored by SpeedWeed. this is the song El Coyote as performed on the Jeremiah Wonders podcast. I do not own the rights to this song. SpeedWeed – America’s Cannabis Delivery Service – [link]. The post El Coyote – Eddie Bravo ft. Jeremiah Watkins appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Mindset Pharma Announces $5 Million Bought Deal Financing

Cannabis Law Report

Mindset Pharma Inc. (CSE: MSET) (FSE: 9DF) (OTCQB: MSSTF) (“Mindset“) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an… Read More.

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Survey Data Reveals Most Common Reasons People Use CBD

SpeedWeed

Stress, anxiety, and quality of sleep. Those are among the most common reasons individuals turn to CBD, according to a new study published last month. The study, based on survey data and published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, showed “that CBD users take the drug to manage self-perceived anxiety, stress, sleep, and other symptoms, often in low doses, and these patterns vary by demographic characteristics.”.

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GrowGen Buys Ag Platform Agron.io

Cannabis Law Report

Hydroponic chain store giant GrowGeneration Corp . (NASDAQ: GRWG ) is buying the leading wholesale agriculture platform Agron.io for an… Read More.

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Biden White House Asks Staffers to Resign Over Past Marijuana Use: Report

SpeedWeed

A number of White House staffers were asked to resign or demoted for past marijuana use — regardless of whether those employees had been in one of the 14 states where the drug is legal, according to a report. The Biden administration had required workers to disclose past marijuana use on a background check form, but told some new hires that it would “overlook” those who answered yes, the Daily Beast reported.

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Article: Capitalism Goes Rogue with Patent Claims on Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Marcelo Leite, Ph.D writes at Chacruna The alarm sounded first in 2017, as the UK-based firm Compass Pathways filed three… Read More.

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West Virginia licenses medical cannabis testing lab

SpeedWeed

West Virginia regulators awarded a business license to a medical cannabis testing laboratory. Crab Orchard-based Analabs was approved as an MMJ testing facility by the state Department of Health and Human Resources, the Bureau for Public Health and the offices of Medical Cannabis and Laboratory Services, according to Huntington TV station WSAZ. The licensing of Analabs clears up a potential bottleneck in the supply chain for West Virginia’s licensed medical marijuana program.

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Cybin Signs Drug Development Agreement with Catalent for its Fast-Dissolve Formulation of Novel, Deuterated Tryptamine (CYB003)

Cannabis Law Report

Cybin Inc. (NEO:CYBN) (OTCQB:CLXPF) (“Cybin”), a biotechnology company focused on progressing psychedelic therapeutics, today announced that it has signed a… Read More.

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Setback For Millions As Leading Global Pain Group Baulks At Medical Cannabis – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

DESPITE the United Nations recently recognising the medical benefits of cannabis, an influential global body says there is insufficient evidence to endorse it for the treatment of pain. In what many will see a blow to progress of medical cannabis across the globe the The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) says further research is needed.

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Differentiating: CBD, Hemp, and Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

The hemp plant is considered one of the most sacred plants globally in the ancient Indian medical culture. It is… Read More.

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Report: Black Wisconsinites 4.3 Percent More Likely To Be Convicted For Possession Of Marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

While marijuana usage is equal across racial groups, Black people are more likely to be arrested and convicted for possession of the drug in Wisconsin, according to a new report from the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Milwaukee County’s arrest disparity is lower than Wisconsin, but Black people are 3.2 percent more likely than white people to be arrested there.

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Australian Pain medicine faculty Professor Michael Vagg re cannabis for pain tells media “Substances like alcohol are more effective pound-for-pound but we don’t have extended opening hours at Dan Murphy’s (liquor store) for pain patients,”

Cannabis Law Report

The great thing about Australia is that men with open minds are in decision making positions (not) through out the… Read More.

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Colorado marijuana businesses provide THC products for MJ research

SpeedWeed

Two Colorado-based marijuana companies are teaming up with the University of Colorado Boulder to study the heath impacts of flower and infused edibles. Native Roots, a Denver-headquartered medical and adult-use cannabis retail chain of 20 stories, will provide flower for the CUChange Cannabis Research Team’s study, and Wana Brands, a Boulder-based edibles company operating in more than 10 states, will provide edibles products, according to the Daily Camera.

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Novamind to Present at Benzinga Biotech Conference

Cannabis Law Report

Novamind Inc. (CSE:NM)(OTC PINK:NVMDF)(FSE:HN2) (“Novamind”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is pleased to announce its participation… Read More.

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KILL TONY #497 – SARA WEINSHENK + JAMAR NEIGHBORS

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KILL TONY #497 – SARA WEINSHENK + JAMAR NEIGHBORS Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Sara Weinshenk, Jamar Neighbors, Jon Keyz, Lorenzo Dwayne Jackson, Michael Lehrer, Zac Bogus, Matthew Muehling, David Lucas, Michael A. Gonzales, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 03/01/2021. SpeedWeed – America’s Cannabis Delivery Service – [link]. The post KILL TONY #497 – SARA WEINSHENK + JAMAR NEIGHBORS appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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E-Bike Dealers Seem To Be The Thing – Another One Busted

Cannabis Law Report

This time in the UK. A LOW-LEVEL cannabis dealer was stopped by police as he rode an electric cycle… Read More.

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Keeping Your Medical Cannabis Safe From Your Kids

Leafwell

Parents who are also medical cannabis patients share a dilemma. Children in their natural state are inquisitive, nosy, prying, spying little busybodies, always on high alert to uncover any unknown point of interest about Mom or Dad. Cannabis use among their parents is a very intriguing point of interest to children. But if they find your products, it could be dangerous.

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FTSE Russell Recognizes Neo, Adds MindMed

Cannabis Law Report

NEO is proud to announce that FTSE Russell, the global index, data, and analytics provider, now recognizes the NEO Exchange… Read More.

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Cannabis MSO Cresco expands in Massachusetts via $90 million acquisition

SpeedWeed

Chicago-based cannabis multistate operator Cresco Labs is spending $90 million to acquire all the outstanding equity interests of vertically integrated Massachusetts operator Cultivate. According to a news release, Cresco is paying $15 million in cash and $75 million in stock for Cultivate – plus potentially up to another $68 million in earnouts if certain financial targets are met.

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Cannabis Businesses Can Shield Against Product-liability Claims by Managing Supply Chain

Cannabis Law Report

Experts don’t think cannabis businesses take these threats as seriously as they should.… Read More.

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Wyoming House Judiciary Committee Skips Medical Cannabis Bill, Goes Straight to Approving Adult-Use Bill Instead

SpeedWeed

In the solventless extraction process, even more so than in hydrocarbon extraction, the quality of the input material is paramount. Because the live rosin end product contains the very essence of the plant that went into the press, it’s vital for operators to seek out the very best genetic lines and cultivars and the most freshly dried and cured plant material.

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Jade Ullmann Is Bridging Together Psychedelic Communities

Cannabis Law Report

The longtime advocate has been a prominent figure in fundraising for the industry.… Read More.

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Bangkok Becoming Asia’s ‘Amsterdam’ With Latest Cannabis Cafe

SpeedWeed

Bangkok is becoming Asia’s ‘Amsterdam’ as cannabis cafes appear across the city following the relaxation of drug laws. The latest venue, the 420 Cannabis Bar, opened two futuristic neon-lit venues for dine-in customers within the Thai capital city last month. The cafes are decorated with colourful lights and artificial cannabis plants making it look like a marijuana greenhouse.