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Reports Claim Bisexuals Smoke the Most Cannabis. Is There Any Truth to It?

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Researchers are finding that bisexuals smoke more cannabis than other communities, but is there any truth to the claim? The post Reports Claim Bisexuals Smoke the Most Cannabis. Is There Any Truth to It? appeared first on Leafly.

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

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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? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Characteristics of a Reputable Cannabis Dispensary

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Many pieces come together to create an experience at a dispensary, and when you leave, plunder in hand, every one of your senses should have been catered to. Here’s what to look for in a great shop. The post Characteristics of a Reputable Cannabis Dispensary appeared first on Leafly.

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Washington Cannabis: The Proposed Hemp Overhaul is Here

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In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. Senators Bob Hasegawa (D) of Beacon Hill, Steve Conway (D) of Tacoma, and Karen Keiser (D) of Kent recently introducing Senate Bill 5719. The stated purpose of SB 5719 is as follows: Authorize the growing of hemp as a legal, agricultural activity in this state.

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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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In Michigan, Senior Cancer Patients Fight the Stigma and Find Medical Cannabis

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Holly vapes the nausea away. Ron dropped a 10-year Vicodin script. Elizabeth kicked opioids. But it's still not easy for the 55+ set to get medical cannabis. The post In Michigan, Senior Cancer Patients Fight the Stigma and Find Medical Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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So You Want to Grow Cannabis at Home in Massachusetts

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Whether you want to avoid long dispensary lines or are just curious about flexing your green thumb, here’s what you need to know to grow cannabis at home. The post So You Want to Grow Cannabis at Home in Massachusetts appeared first on Leafly.

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Friday 9 February 2019 – State By State Digest: Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,

Cannabis Law Report

KENTUCKY. Advocates rally at Capitol to change Kentucky’s marijuana laws. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Advocates filled the Capitol rotunda in Frankfort on Wednesday saying the time is now for a change in Kentucky’s marijuana laws. Lawmakers have filed four cannabis-related bills since the legislative session began in January. Proposed bills include, one for legalization of medical cannabis and one for responsible adult use of marijuana.

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Characteristics of a Reputable Cannabis Dispensary

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Many pieces come together to create an experience at a dispensary, and when you leave, plunder in hand, every one of your senses should have been catered to. Here’s what to look for in a great shop. The post Characteristics of a Reputable Cannabis Dispensary appeared first on Leafly.

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Agrima Botanicals has until Feb. 20 to save its cannabis licenses

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On Feb. 7, Ascent Industries, the parent company of licensed producer Agrima Botanicals, issued an update on its subsidiary’s ongoing licensing saga, and it’s not looking good for Agrima or Ascent Industries. According to a statement from Ascent: “Health Canada has repeated its previous position that the Company [Ascent Industries] has failed to demonstrate that […].

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5 Must-See Cannabis Business Talks in San Francisco This Friday

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The International Cannabis Business Conference brings a heady whirlwind of key panels to San Francisco all day Friday—sponsored in part by Leafly. Here's what you should not miss. The post 5 Must-See Cannabis Business Talks in San Francisco This Friday appeared first on Leafly.

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High Risk, High Reward: When is it Time to Establish or Grow a Cannabis Franchise System?

The Blunt Truth

Cannabis and CBD-driven business format franchising is coming. Franchising in the United States has deep historical roots in a nearly endless array of industries, from Benjamin Franklin’s Franchise-esque Printing Business to the Singer Sewing Machine’s profit-share model (1851) to Martha Matilda Harper’s Creation of the Modern Franchise with the Harper Method – all sixty-plus years before Ray Kroc created the World’s best-known franchise.

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What Are You Smoking Episode 69: PBud and Chemdog

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TV host and longtime medical cannabis patient and advocate Montel Williams joins the show to discuss how cannabis has helped his health, and why he's started his own line of products in partnership with Cura Cannabis. The post What Are You Smoking Episode 69: PBud and Chemdog appeared first on Leafly.

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Everything You Need To Know About Traveling With Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Everything You Need To Know About Traveling With Marijuana Let's discuss the matter of traveling with marijuana. How should you do it? Should you do it? Here's what you need to know. The post Everything You Need To Know About Traveling With Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Stop of Fake Arizona Delivery Van Nets Cannabis Seizure, Arrest

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State Department of Transportation officers seized a half-ton of marijuana after stopping what proved to be a fake delivery van in the state's far northwestern corner. The post Stop of Fake Arizona Delivery Van Nets Cannabis Seizure, Arrest appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy at its Highest Since 2012

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In a society that frowns upon tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy, it should be shocking to us that consuming cannabis while pregnant is not equally ill-received. Unfortunately, cannabis use during pregnancy in Canada has increased since 2012, according to Global News. Although the increase itself is minor – 1.2% in 2012 to 1.8% in 2018 – it is the trend that should scare us more than the numbers.

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The High Life Episode 8: Andrea Dobbs, Not Your Average Budtender

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Ian and Sarak speak to the owner of The Village Bloomery. The post The High Life Episode 8: Andrea Dobbs, Not Your Average Budtender appeared first on Leafly.

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Fish Poop is the Secret to Better Yields, Says Green Relief Inc.

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In what could arguably be the most unique form of cannabis cultivation, Green Relief Inc. has formed a very beneficial partnership. But this is not the kind of partnership finalized in a boardroom with lawyers and contracts. Green Relief is the first and only cannabis producer to use fish waste as a natural fertilizer. The Rise of Aquaculture. While Green Relief’s method is not new to the agriculture industry, it is the only one of its kind in the cannabis market to date, according to CBC News.

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War on Drugs Resumes in California

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Jordan Zoot. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. War on Drugs Resumes in California – there was a stunning raid of Power Farms, LLC in Santa Barbara County last week. The report on what transpired states……… On January 31, 2019, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Cannabis Compliance Team concluded a four-month investigation into a local cannabis cultivator, operating under the name of Power Far

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Two Children Hospitalized After Eating Cannabis Chocolate Bar

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As the clock ticks to legal edibles sales, some enthusiasts have been making their own long before legalization was on the radar. Unfortunately for one five-year-old and a two-year-old in Brandon, Manitoba, the who made the product were better at cooking than they were at storing it safely, according to CBC News. . Police Warn About Kids’ Vulnerability to Cannabis Edibles.

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The Week in Weed: February 8, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Let’s start off this week’s post with some international news. The World Health Organization is recommending that cannabis should be removed as a controlled substance under international treaties. The recommendations will come up for a vote in March of this year.

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Canadian Cannabis Shortage Could Last Five Years, Says One Source

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On January 23 rd , CBC News posted an article indicating that the Canadian cannabis shortage could carry on until 2022. But a January 22 nd report by Bloomberg paints an even bleaker picture. Serious Shortfall. Edibles may be the only ones eating, as their high demand consumes our limited supply of cannabis. Despite the government happily working to release edibles by October of this year, it looks like postponing it might be a good idea.

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Offshore Tax Haven To Ease Cannabis Laws (Isle of Man, In Case You Were Wondering)

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: MARK TAYLOR. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Marijuana companies seeking offshore European tax havens to set up shop, look no further; the Isle of Man is about to loosen its cannabis laws. Residents in the Irish Sea territory have been invited by the government to respond to a wide range of issues surrounding the availability of cannabis.

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Canadian Government Denies Cannabis Shortage, Despite Contrary Evidence

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Given the chain of events since October of 2018, it comes as no surprise that the federal government wants to do everything in its power to save face. In most cases, this might involve minimizing, deflecting or pointing out the silver lining in a bad situation. But for Canada’s cannabis top dog, Bill Blair, flat-out denial seems to be his approach – according to a report by Bloomberg.

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Cannabis Consulting Nationwide What We Do & Why We Do It…

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Good morning. My name is Rob Hendrix and I am the founder of Cannabis Consulting Nationwide. I came to this place by taking the leap of faith in Washington State’s Initiative 502 which as you probably are aware created the legal, adult-use Cannabis market in Washington State. I opened my retail Cannabis shop, Cannabis Central of Ellensburg, on August 25, 2014.

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Cannabis Consumers Have Higher Sperm Counts, Harvard Study Finds

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Contrary to popular myths, new research links cannabis consumers and a 38% higher sperm count than never-users. The post Cannabis Consumers Have Higher Sperm Counts, Harvard Study Finds appeared first on Leafly.

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World Health Organization Could Pave the Way for International Marijuana Reform

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently made a landmark announcement that could change the perception and status of cannabis on a global scale, Forbes reports. . While Canada’s decision to legalize marijuana was certainly an achievement, this decision by the WHO is the boost we need to make some real reforms outside our borders. Considering that cannabis is creeping toward federal legality in the U.S. and Mexico is already well on its way, an entire continent is about to leap into a new era

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Surprising Story Of The Week. Iowan Lawmaker (R) Has Bill Tabled To Regulate Psilocybin, MDMA & Ibogaine

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Marijuana Moment reports that Rep. Jeff Shipley, a 30-year-old freshman Republican, filed the legislation in Des Moines on Wednesday. Here’s what they say. One of his new bills, if enacted, would allow state regulators to approve the reclassification of psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine to be used in treatment. The other would simply remove the active ingredients in so-called “magic mushrooms” from the state’s list of banned substances.

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Is Bannon Banana Bonkers ? Now He Wants To Privately Fund A Mexico Wall Built From Hemp

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Weedmaps has the story. A coalition of President Donald Trump’s allies are looking into whether they could privately fund a wall along the Mexican border … made of hemp. Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said that the group, which also includes former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and former Milwaukee County, Wisconsin , Sheriff David Clarke, is consulting with a Kansas-based hemp company about the possibility of erecting a hempcrete wall along the southern border

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