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CBD for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

A new book by three distinguished scientists reviews the current status of CBD as a treatment for acute and chronic illness.

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NORML Op-Ed: Claims of ‘Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis’ Are Common, But Are They Accurate?

NORML

By taking cannabis products off street corners and placing them behind the counter, lawmakers can provide consumers with a safer experience and greatly reduce their risk of being inadvertently exposed to contaminated products. The post NORML Op-Ed: Claims of ‘Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis’ Are Common, But Are They Accurate? appeared first on NORML.

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OSHA report ties cannabis worker death to dust inhalation

Leafly

New reports question the death of a staff member at a Trulieve facility in Massachusetts earlier this year. The post OSHA report ties cannabis worker death to dust inhalation appeared first on Leafly.

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Survey: Medical Students Rarely Exposed to Scientific Data About Cannabis

NORML

“The use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes has been legal in certain jurisdictions of the United States for several decades. It is stunning that the medical establishment largely remains unwilling to acknowledge this reality and that so many health professionals in training continue to profess willful ignorance about this important topic.”. The post Survey: Medical Students Rarely Exposed to Scientific Data About Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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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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7 sativa-dominant products perfect for pumpkin spice season

Leafly

We've curated a list of Canada's best sativa-forward cannabis strains, vapes, beverages, and edibles perfect for any fall adventure. The post 7 sativa-dominant products perfect for pumpkin spice season appeared first on Leafly.

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Why does weed give you the munchies?

Leafly

Everyone's gotten the munchies when high, but what is it about weed that causes it? Learn about why food tastes so good when high and why you might crave bizarre food combinations. The post Why does weed give you the munchies? appeared first on Leafly.

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The “Lazy Stoner” Stereotype Isn’t Backed by Science

CannaMD

“Marijuana makes you lazy, apathetic, and emotionally detached.” For decades, critics of marijuana use have sounded this dire warning, and pop culture has long embraced and reinforced the stereotype of the lazy stoner. But science tells a different story. MARIJUANA AND MOTIVATION In recent years, a number of studies on both adolescents and adults have […].

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The best budtenders in Canada do these 5 things really well

Leafly

From a friendly demeanour to a wealth of cannabis knowledge, here are some basics about being a good budtender from pros in Canada. The post The best budtenders in Canada do these 5 things really well appeared first on Leafly.

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Is CBL a cannabinoid

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabicyclol (CBL) is a compound found in cannabis. Many describe the substance as a phytocannabinoid even though CBL is void of activity at cannabinoid receptors. Defining the molecule as a cannabinoid involves a chemical view rather than a pharmacological interpretation. Defining CBL as a cannabinoid From a drug standpoint, the receptor targeted by the ingredient is crucial for definition.

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Germany prepares to turn over a new leaf with legal weed

Leafly

Germany is gearing up to offer legal, adult-use weed to it's population in 2024. Find out details on German weed legalization on Leafly. The post Germany prepares to turn over a new leaf with legal weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Study Finds Competitors’ Aspergillus Assays Return False-Positive Results

Medicinal Genomics

Our latest pre-print study , provides evidence that two competitors’ Aspergillus qPCR assays inappropriately amplify Aspergillus tamarii, causing false-positive results that could potentially lead to millions of dollars in crop loss. Investigating Discordant Results. A customer recently contacted us about discordant results for some flower samples between our PathoSEEK 5-Color Aspergillus Detection Assay and our competitors’ assays.

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Psychedelics may flatten your brain’s landscape, but in a good way

Leafly

New research shows that LSD and psilocybin can help your brain shift gears between dynamic activity states. The post Psychedelics may flatten your brain’s landscape, but in a good way appeared first on Leafly.

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Mother considering filing wrongful death lawsuit after worker dies at Truelieve Holyoke cannabis cultivation facility

Cannabis Law Report

LORNA MCMURREY, a 27-year-old West Springfield woman, died in January after a shift working at a Holyoke cannabis cultivation facility. Reports Commonwealth Magazine The company, Trulieve, was fined $35,200 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which found that McMurrey could not breathe after inhaling ground cannabis dust. McMurrey’s mother, Laura Bruneau, said she is considering […].

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Are you too high? A promising new ‘comedown drug’ may be on the way

Leafly

A drug that blocks the brain's cannabinoid receptors is now in clinical trials and showing promising results. The post Are you too high? A promising new ‘comedown drug’ may be on the way appeared first on Leafly.

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Pro-Cannabis Amazon Contradicted By Algorithm

Canna Law Blog

Amazon’s prohibited product algorithm gets drug paraphernalia analysis wrong. Amazon’s prohibited product algorithm is creating issues in the ancillary cannabis business space. In doing so it directly contradicts the company’s pro-cannabis public image. On September 26, Seattle Times reporter Lauren Roseblatt wrote an interesting article describing Amazon’s abrupt removal of an herb grinder company’s (“ Golden Gate Grinders” ) products from its platform last year.

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How to get hired as a budtender in Canada

Leafly

Budtenders work to help consumers explore different types of cannabis products all across Canada—but who educates them? The post How to get hired as a budtender in Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis laws in Monaco

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in Monaco. While the plant is illegal, penalties for consumption are often not enforced for small amounts and consumption is fairly common. A 2017 UN report estimates that 10% of the population in Monaco consumes cannabis. However, finding cannabis in Monaco can be challenging as a large police presence discourages public dealers.

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Get stuck on Original Glue—October’s Leafly HighLight strain

Leafly

This diesel power house pairs with fall flavors and fun. The post Get stuck on Original Glue—October’s Leafly HighLight strain appeared first on Leafly.

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Green Light Law Group Webinar: Practical Guide To Oregon’s New Psilocybin Draft Rules

Cannabis Law Report

Green Light Law Group attorneys will dive into the new draft rules and give insight into the most important take-aways and potential pitfalls for the Oregon psilocybin business community. This discussion will be good preparation for anyone who wants to submit comments to the Draft Rules. There will be ample time during the webinar for […].

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We asked budtenders: What’s the best cannabis in Canada?

Leafly

We asked budtenders across the nation what they smoke after-hours. Here's what they said is the best weed in Canada. The post We asked budtenders: What’s the best cannabis in Canada? appeared first on Leafly.

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Aird Berlis: Psychedelics: Will Policy Liberalization and Lower Barriers to Access Lead to Future Legalization?

Cannabis Law Report

Aird & Berlis’ Sherri Altshuler & Jeffrey Merk answer the big questions on psychedelics in Canada By Sherri Altshuler, Jeffrey K. Merk Oct 03, 2022 As perceptions towards psychedelics shift from opposition to cautious optimism, there are many questions and uncertainties that remain. Where do patients stand in the ever-shifting landscape of government regulation?

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The 10 best ways to enjoy smoking alone

Leafly

Cannabis is a community-building plant, but sometimes we just want to toke it alone. Here are the best ways to enjoy weed solo. The post The 10 best ways to enjoy smoking alone appeared first on Leafly.

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LIST: TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the top 10 – read the full list at the link In order to efficiently practice blockchain, one must first understand the reason behind its growth, its benefits, and what it actually offers outside the decentralized market. Unarguably, the growth and advancement of blockchain technology are showing no signs of slowing down. Over the […].

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Cannabis is legal in Michigan, but mothers may face a CPS (Child Protective Serices) investigation if they use it says report

Cannabis Law Report

M.Live reports Beneath the tender body in her arms, she was gripped with fear. It was 2016. Josey Scoggin of Kalamazoo clutched the breastfeeding newborn to her chest. She has a genetic disability, uses a wheelchair and has legally ingested medical marijuana since she was 14. Read full story (paywall) at [link].

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Make cannabis Class A drug, say Conservative police commissioners at Tory party annual shindig

Cannabis Law Report

Next they’ll be wanting to schedule tea & coffee as class A drugs. The BBC reports A group of Conservative police commissioners is calling for cannabis to be reclassified from a Class B to a Class A drug. This would put it in the same category as heroin, cocaine and ecstasy. It would mean […].

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Article: Tax Policy Center examines states tax systems on cannabis sales

Cannabis Law Report

A recent article published by the Tax Policy Center looks at the various types of tax systems that states and local governments use on cannabis sales. In the piece, called “Cannabis Tax Revenue Is Down in Some States—And Maybe That’s Okay,” author Richard Auxier, senior policy associate at the Tax Policy Center, points out the […].

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Creso Pharma subsidiary Mernova expands Canadian medicinal cannabis footprint

Cannabis Law Report

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH, OTCQB:COPHF)’s wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary Mernova Medicinal Inc. has progressed several initiatives to enter Canada’s medicinal cannabis market. The major highlight includes being appointed as maiden distributor of medicinal cannabis products in Canada by JMF Growers, which is focused on the production, distribution and online sale of medicinal cannabis products to patients across the […].

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General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis on Campus – The Personnel Edition

Cannabis Law Report

This latest edition of our series on cannabis related developments and issues in higher education addresses the impact of the widespread state level legalization of recreational and medicinal cannabis throughout the United States. As explained in our prior article, cannabis – commonly referred to as marijuana – is now decriminalized and/or legal for recreational usage in […].

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New Jersey Cannabis: Finance, Real Estate, IP & Legal

Cannabis Law Report

New Jersey Cannabis: Finance, Real Estate, IP & Legal Cannabis is expected to continue its torrid pace of growth on the East Coast. The Garden State is leading that charge and the four most challenging aspects are finance, real estate, IP and legal. Join industry leaders as they discuss their successes and challenges in navigating […].