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Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

NORML

"Our study found that there is no link to marijuana use and an increase in cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, there may be a link between marijuana use and lowered risk of cardiovascular disease.". The post Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease appeared first on NORML.

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In New York, Gov. Cuomo vows (again) to legalize marijuana

Leafly

It's gonna be hard to watch all that cannabis tax money migrate to New Jersey. The post In New York, Gov. Cuomo vows (again) to legalize marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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California: No Uptick in Frequency of Marijuana Use by Young Adults Following Adult-Use Legalization

NORML

“In examining marijuana use before and after legalization of recreational sales in California, we found that frequency of use did not change significantly overall, including following legalization.”. The post California: No Uptick in Frequency of Marijuana Use by Young Adults Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Have you ever wondered why different strains of cannabis have such different aromas? Many popular strains can be characterized by their smell. You might have noticed how some strains have an earthy note. Others smell a little cheesy and some more spicy or floral. These aromas are caused by naturally occurring chemical compounds called terpenes, which are found in most plants and are responsible for giving them their odor.

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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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New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Imposing Civil Penalties for Underage Marijuana Use

NORML

A5211/S3320 would impose civil fines between $50-150 for those ages 18-20 who are in possession of up to six ounces of marijuana. The post New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Imposing Civil Penalties for Underage Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/8/21

NORML

Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2021, on the NORML blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/8/21 appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis News – 01/08/2021

Nature's Way Medicine

Because we are going to slow down on producing our potcast on youtube, we will instead be providing written content about marijuana-related news and research. This will be posted most Fridays on NaturesWayMedicine.com. The post Cannabis News – 01/08/2021 appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine.

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Biden’s Commerce Secretary Pick Wants Marijuana Sold In Government-Run Stores

Cannabis Law Report

This… according to a report in Marijuana Moment yesterday. After all the various state regulatory programs setting up a licensing environment for private business here … Read More. The post Biden’s Commerce Secretary Pick Wants Marijuana Sold In Government-Run Stores first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Music Friday: Russ, Saweetie, Zayn & A-Trak

Cannabis Life Network

Congratulations! You’ve made it through another week and to reward you we have the top picks of this week’s new music. This week we feature music from Russ, Saweetie, Zayn, and A-Trak. Ugly (Ft. Lil Baby) – Russ Russ is an individual who is both admired and hated. His attitude has created an arrogant character […]. The post New Music Friday: Russ, Saweetie, Zayn & A-Trak appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Press Release: Mount Sinai Health System Launches Center for Psychedelic Research

Cannabis Law Report

(New York, NY – January 7, 2021) – The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched a new center for psychedelics research. The … Read More. The post Press Release: Mount Sinai Health System Launches Center for Psychedelic Research first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Safe or Not: Pets’ Exposure to Cannabis Smoke and Intake

LIWTS

Here’s everything you need to know about your pet’s exposure to cannabis and accidental intake of your edibles and pots Have you seen and watched hilarious photos and videos of pets getting high after accidentally eating their owner’s edibles and pots These animals either ate or got their paws into their owner’s marijuana showing signs [ ] The post Safe or Not: Pets’ Exposure to Cannabis Smoke and Intake appeared first on Legalize it.

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Press Release: COMPASS Pathways establishes Centre of Excellence with Sheppard Pratt to accelerate research and improve patient experience in mental health care

Cannabis Law Report

COMPASS Pathways establishes Centre of Excellence with Sheppard Pratt to accelerate research and improve patient experience in mental health care. COMPASS Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) … Read More. The post Press Release: COMPASS Pathways establishes Centre of Excellence with Sheppard Pratt to accelerate research and improve patient experience in mental health care first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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U.S. Cannabis Stocks Rocket After Election

Leafwell

American voters have sent U.S. cannabis stock prices surging. The November 3, 2020, general election saw electorates in Arizona, New Jersey, Montana, South Dakota, and Mississippi opting to expand legal sales of regulated cannabis in their states. The anticipated increase in size of the legal marijuana market caused by expanding regulated cannabis sales in those five states has in turn fueled the.

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BCC Statement: Governor Newsom’s fiscal year 2021-2022 budget proposal released today includes a proposal to consolidate the three state licensing authorities into a single Department of Cannabis Control.

Cannabis Law Report

Governor Newsom’s fiscal year 2021-2022 budget proposal released today includes a proposal to consolidate the three state licensing authorities into a single Department of Cannabis … Read More. The post BCC Statement: Governor Newsom’s fiscal year 2021-2022 budget proposal released today includes a proposal to consolidate the three state licensing authorities into a single Department of Cannabis Control. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup January 8

Veriheal

Illinois has expunged almost half a million cannabis-related convictions. Have you noticed that more and more celebrities are jumping on the cannabis bandwagon and starting their own cannabis businesses? Will three times be a charm for New York as legislators discuss adult-use cannabis legalization for the third time? Learn more with Veriheal. Video Transcript.

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Press Release: The Commonwealth Publishes New Medical- and Adult-use of Marijuana Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

WORCESTER —Today, the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) received confirmation that the medical- and adult-use marijuana regulations, 935 CMR 501.000 and 935 CMR 500.000, have been … Read More. The post Press Release: The Commonwealth Publishes New Medical- and Adult-use of Marijuana Regulations first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Why You Should Consider Investing in Plant Medicine

Veriheal

If you find yourself to be one of those individuals that like to make investments for the future, you may have thought about investing in cannabis stocks. This investment is considered risky by many analysts. This is because cannabis is still currently a federally illegal substance. Under federal law, cannabis is a scheduled one controlled substance with no medical value and a high addiction rate in the United States of America.

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OPB: Oregon’s maturing cannabis market attracts big business and unusual deals

Cannabis Law Report

Great report from OPB that highlights what most industry insiders already know. Oregon my not be the largest market in the US but it’s sophisticated … Read More. The post OPB: Oregon’s maturing cannabis market attracts big business and unusual deals first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

What criteria should be used when selecting a CBD hemp product? According to a 2019 Mayo Clinic publication, the following 4 questions should be asked, and the answers to each of the questions should be “yes” : 1. Does the hemp product meet the quality standards of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices Certification from the FDA, or the European Union, Australian or Canadian organic certification, or the National Science Foundation International Certification?

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