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Tell Congress Not To Allow Trump To Roll Back Medical Marijuana Protections

NORML

It’s been three years and counting but President Trump is once again threatening to derail the progress we’ve made in reforming marijuana laws across this country. The latest offense is his recently released 2021 federal budget proposes slashing all legal protection for state medical marijuana programs and potentially jeopardizing the patients that rely on them.

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Leafly investigation: Vape lung injuries date back to 2007

Leafly

A review of medical literature and online forums finds that vape-related lung injuries began appearing shortly after the first nicotine devices hit the mass market. The post Leafly investigation: Vape lung injuries date back to 2007 appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Cannabis Associated With Reduced ADHD Mediciation Use

The Joint Blog

Marijuana use is associated with a reduction in the use of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications in patients diagnosed with the syndrome, according a new study published in the journal Rambam Maimonides and first reported on by NORML. For the study Israeli investigators examined 59 patients with ADHD who possessed a license from the Ministry of Health to access medical cannabis products.

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5 cannabis strains for people who love vanilla

Leafly

Looking for a sweet, sugary, creamy flavor, with a smoke that tastes like icing on a cake? Check out these vanilla cannabis strains. The post 5 cannabis strains for people who love vanilla appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Tale of Two Cities: Cannabis and Commercial Real Estate

The Blunt Truth

Recently, I had the opportunity to moderate panels on cannabis and commercial real estate at programs held in Los Angeles and Chicago. I won’t say it was the best of times or the worst of times, but I will say “it was the age of wisdom; it was the age of foolishness.”. It was interesting to compare the programs and the audiences in the two cities. In Chicago, where medical marijuana has been legal since 2014, and recreational marijuana has been legal for just over a month, people from many fac

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Marijuana Users With ADHD Use Less Prescription Drugs

The Fresh Toast

A new study says that when people with ADHD take the right kind of medical marijuana, they tend to use less prescription medication. Continue reading Marijuana Users With ADHD Use Less Prescription Drugs at The Fresh Toast.

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The best new cannabis strains to grow in 2020

Leafly

Check out these trending cannabis cultivars that’ll make your garden pop in 2020. The post The best new cannabis strains to grow in 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana And Parkinson’s Disease: What New Research Uncovered

The Fresh Toast

Researchers said a new strategy is 'a potentially promising way to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders.'. Continue reading Marijuana And Parkinson’s Disease: What New Research Uncovered at The Fresh Toast.

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Why Does Marijuana Give You the Munchies?

Marijuana Seeds NL

Originally posted on 17th December 2018, Updated on 18th February 2020. Anyone who knows anything about weed might associate junk foods like potato chips, candy and sugary drinks with a ‘case of the munchies’. The funny reference may seem like a myth but in actuality it’s a scientific fact. Certain compounds found in cannabis strains are proven to be stimulants of appetite.

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Hobo Cannabis: Fourth Vancouver location

Cannabis Life Network

Donnelly Group’s Hobo Cannabis Company has announced the opening of its newest licensed retail store, located in the heart of Vancouver‘s shopping district on Robson Street. This news follows the company’s announcement of three upcoming locations in Ontario, including the first legal cannabis retail store in Timmins, as well as locations in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market, […].

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American Bar Association Adopts Two Cannabis Resolutions At Midyear Meeting

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports on two tweets issued by the ABA and writes. The American Bar Association (ABA) approved two marijuana-related resolutions during its midyear meeting on Monday. The group’s House of Delegates voted in favor of proposals endorsing pending federal legislation to protect banks that service cannabis businesses and calling for a clarification of rules to ensure that lawyers will not be penalized for representing clients in cases concerning state-legal marijuana activity.

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How Does CBD Interact with Prescription Meds?

LIWTS

A brief disclaimer to begin with – combining CBD with prescription medicine of any kind without first consulting with a doctor is a bad idea. Every human body reacts differently to meds of all shapes and sizes, so it’s best not to take things for granted. Worldwide, the popularity of CBD products is accelerating like [ ] The post How Does CBD Interact with Prescription Meds?

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Press Release: Australis Capital Announces Termination of Merger Agreement with Folium Biosciences

Cannabis Law Report

Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Australis Capital Inc. (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF) (“AUSA” or the “Company”) previously announced on, December 11, 2019 , a proposed merger by and among AUSA, Folium Equity Holding LLC (“Folium”) and Folium Merger Sub, LLC by which Folium would become a wholly owned subsidiary of AUSA, and AUSA would be rebranded as and carry on the business of Folium.

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Vancouver’s Lil Fest goes big with bbno$, Shoreline Mafia, Iann Dior, and more

Cannabis Life Network

Over 3,000 hip hop fans gathered at the PNE Forum Sunday night for the debut of Vancouver‘s newest hip hop music festival: Lil Fest. While not heavy on the “Lil” rappers for this year’s line up, it did include Vancouver‘s own bbno$, along with Shoreline Mafia from Los Angeles as headliners. Other notable acts included […].

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Use Cannabis? Spotlight on Driving Unimpaired

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Florida Cannabis User Driver Guidelines and Spotlight on the DRUID Cannabis App. In her October 13, 2019 Sun Sentinel article Pulled over with medical marijuana? What drivers should know in Florida , Marcia Heroux Pounds reports on Florida drivers with cannabis ID cards: Don’t leave your Florida medical marijuana card at home.

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How to Choose a Seed Bank: Important Things to Keep in Mind

LIWTS

Anyone with the intention of growing cannabis at home should take cannabis seeds seriously. Whether on the market for fast-action autoflowering seeds, feminized cannabis seeds or considering experimenting with cross-breeding for the first time, quality counts. The key to growing outstanding cannabis and getting the best possible return on your investment lies in starting out [ ] The post How to Choose a Seed Bank: Important Things to Keep in Mind appeared first on Legalize it.

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Thursday, 13 February 2020: Recall of Various CBD Foods and Food Supplements Due to the Presence of THC delta?9?tetrahydrocannabinol Update 1

Cannabis Law Report

Summary. Category 1: For Action. Alert Notification: 2020.09. Product: Various CBD Foods and Food Supplements. Please see table below for details. Batch Code: Please see table below for details. Country Of Origin: Unknown. Message: delta?9?tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was detected in the below batches of CBD foods and food supplements. The implicated batches are being recalled.

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Westleaf Inc. Announces Rebrand, Corporate and Operations Update

Cannabis Life Network

CALGARY, Feb. 18, 2020 /CNW/ – Westleaf Inc. (the “Company” or “Westleaf“) (TSX-V:WL) (OTCQB:WSLFF) is pleased to provide the following corporate and operations update with respect to its ongoing cost reduction initiatives, financial position, corporate rebranding, and operations. “The Qwest brand was built on our commitment to quality cannabis.

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NEWLY AMENDED OLCC REGULATIONS FOR APPLICATIONS

Cannabis Law Report

BY ALICIA ALTENAU, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP —. Amended regulations enacted by the OLCC became effective on Saturday February 1, 2020. The Commission amended 50 existing regulations covering a wide variety of matters related to both the marijuana and hemp industries. The following amended regulations are specific to Applications : . OAR 845-025-1015 – Definitional changes. .

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Eating Cannabis: A First Timer’s Guide to Marijuana Edibles

PrestoDoctor

Since widespread legalization, marijuana has taken the country by storm and if you’re not munching on a cannabis candy, what are you doing? If you’re a beginner when it comes to eating cannabis, it’s reasonable to want a little more information before you scoff an entire brownie. Marijuana edibles have shot up in popularity as they come with plenty of benefits.

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UK: MP for St Helens South and Whiston, Marie Rimmer, Urges Government To Speed Up Medical Cannabis Rollout On National Health Service

Cannabis Law Report

The St Helen Star reports……… THE MP for St Helens South and Whiston has urged the government to hurry its planned roll out of medicinal cannabis on the NHS. A change in the law in 2018 enabled doctors to legally prescribe medicinal cannabis for some serious conditions, such as severe forms of epilepsy. However, many parents across the UK are spending thousands of pounds each month on the treatment for their children.

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Eating Cannabis: A First Timer’s Guide to Marijuana Edibles

PrestoDoctor

Since widespread legalization, marijuana has taken the country by storm and if you’re not munching on a cannabis candy, what are you doing? If you’re a beginner when it comes to eating cannabis, it’s reasonable to want a little more information before you scoff an entire brownie. Marijuana edibles have shot up in popularity as they come with plenty of benefits.

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Ramaphosa gives thumbs-up to cannabis use in South Africa & Finance Minister Tito Mboweni  Dares Police To Arrest Him For Growing Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The South African reports. What Cyril Ramaphosa said about cannabis at SONA 2020. Cyril confirmed that the next 12 months will see the commercial use of hemp and cannabis products accelerated. That means markets like medical marijuana and the legal consumption of dagga will be allowed to boom with government support and approval. Ramaphosa told the chamber that small-scale farmers and independent cannabis manufacturers will soon receive guidelines on how they will be allowed to operate under a n

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What You Need to Know Before Vaping CBD

Leafwell

CBD has various potential health benefits and could be a powerful treatment for several ailments, including depression, anxiety and epilepsy. If you walk into a store to shop for vaping products, you will come across a wide variety of options for vaping CBD. There is also a huge concern about the safety of these products, especially in recent months.

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Christina Lake Cannabis Conducts Management Changes

Cannabis Law Report

February 17, 2020 09:00 ET | Source: Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (the “ Company ” or “ CLC ” or “ Christina Lake Cannabis ”) announces today that Mr. Benjamin Asuncion has resigned as a director and Mr. Arie Prins has stepped down as President, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and a director of the Company effective immediately.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

True or false? The CB1 and CB2 receptors are coupled negatively through G-proteins to adenylate cyclase and negatively to mitogen-activated protein kinase. The statement is false. The CB1 and CB2 receptors are coupled negatively through G-proteins to adenylate cyclase and POSITIVELY to mitogen-activated protein kinase. See Answer. See Answer.

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Thailand:

Cannabis Law Report

JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Thailand is teaming up with Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT) to conduct research on sleeping pills made with cannabis. JSP is a local provider of cosmetics, nutritional supplements and traditional medicines produced under original equipment manufacturing (OEM) contracts and its own brands. The company is registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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What You Should Know About Traveling with Weed

The Joint Blog

Now that 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis on some level, there are bound to be people who are or want to travel with marijuana. Consuming the weed in a legal state is always best, but sometimes you need to travel to or through a non-legal state with your cannabis for medical reasons. Other people may want to bring a few goodies home from a legalized state.

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New York Medical Marijuana Guide

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana has been a long-standing subject of controversy in the U.S for decades. Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. .

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Nepal Lawmakers Seeking to Legalize Cannabis

The Joint Blog

Members of the ruling party have proposed legalizing marijuana in Nepal, where it has been used for generations and was famed during the counterculture ’60s. This is according to a new report by the Associated Press. Forty-six members of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal filed the proposal in Parliament to legalize the production and use of marijuana, party lawmaker Birod Khatiwada said Monday.