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How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder

The Fresh Toast

How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder CBD looks promising for BPD patients as a possible treatment option to supplement talk therapy and to target specific BPD symptoms that get in the way of everyday life. The post How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Here’s How to Get a New York Medical Marijuana Card

Leafly

When I got mine after shoulder surgery, it reduced my pain and my opioid intake. Here's a 5-step guide to getting yours. The post Here’s How to Get a New York Medical Marijuana Card appeared first on Leafly.

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New CBD Study Involving NHL Players Offers Hope for Concussion Treatment

WeedAdvisor

A preliminary study from the University of Miami could be a godsend for those who suffer traumatic brain injuries. The study, which began in 2016 and is set to conclude in 2021, began by assessing the therapeutic effects of CBD in animals with brain injuries. Researchers found that complementary CBD therapy in conjunction with conventional treatment yielded better results.

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

NORML

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (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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Jelly Belly Founder Introduces New CBD Jelly Beans

MassRoots

The Cannabidiol (CBD) industry is so hot right now that everybody from Martha Stewart to Montel Williams is trying to get in on a piece of the action. Now the creator of the original Jelly Belly jelly bean can be added to the list of CBD industry hopefuls. Candy maker David Klein, the self proclaimed Candyman, created the Rolls-Royce of jelly beans in 1976, and now that CBD is no longer restricted in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act, he had the idea to combine the two to mak

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Proposition 65: Yet Another Challenge for California Cannabis Businesses to Bend Their Minds Around

The Blunt Truth

As cannabis growers and retailers struggle with the complex and onerous regulatory scheme governing California’s emerging legal marijuana marketplace, they may be excused for overlooking the requirements of California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 —more commonly known as Proposition 65. Neither the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), nor its implementing regulations, reference or suggest that cannabis growers or retailers are subject to

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Unlimited Licenses? Pennsylvania Legalization Bill Charts a Bold New Plan

Leafly

The bill envisions a robust social equity program, a pathway for small businesses to engage in the industry, and even an eco-conscious vape pen recycling program. The post Unlimited Licenses? Pennsylvania Legalization Bill Charts a Bold New Plan appeared first on Leafly.

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California Hemp Cultivation: It’s Complicated

Canna Law Blog

Our California hemp lawyers regularly get asked about the laws and regulations about growing hemp in California, manufacturing hemp products, and shipping those products around the country. I’ve written about the various hemp laws in California and how confusing they are previously (see here and here ). Those posts, however, were more geared towards the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products than the actual cultivation of hemp, which is becoming an increasingly im

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11 Glass Artists Who Changed the Game

Leafly

In 2003, the American government arrested several glass artists for creating pieces for smoking cannabis. Today, functional glass can be a form of high art. Hear the story of the most influential glass artists and the journey their passion has taken them. The post 11 Glass Artists Who Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.

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Las Vegas City Council Meeting ( 20 March 2019 ) Meeting On Cannabis Lounges – Agenda

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the agenda of today’s meeting with the relevant cannabis item numbers and the bill to be discussed with regard to cannabis consumption. It goes without saying that this is a big deal. Oregon and other states are still dilly dallying around the issue. If the City of Law Vegas approves cannabis lounges the business it will generate, we’d suggest, will almost be undefinable within a 5 year period in terms of revenue.

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Round 3: The Final Four Strains

Leafly

It's time for round three of Leafly's 2019 Strain Madness! Crown your semifinalists by voting and see your favorite strains through to the championship. The post Round 3: The Final Four Strains appeared first on Leafly.

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US Hemp Roundtable Announcement: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Files a Regulatory Amendment Declassifying Hemp as a Controlled Substance. 

Cannabis Law Report

This led to an obvious conclusion – hemp should be removed from drug control in these states. Our voice was heard. This week, we heard back from the Texas Health and Human Services commission. Their Commissioner reviewed our letter and agreed: and on March 15, he filed a regulatory amendment declassifying hemp as a controlled substance. . Here.

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Round 2: Terpenes Square Off in the Elite 8

Leafly

In round two of Leafly's 2019 Strain Madness, dominant terpenes go head-to-head! Crown your semifinalists by voting! The post Round 2: Terpenes Square Off in the Elite 8 appeared first on Leafly.

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USA: USPS Issues Guideline Document For Mailing CBD

Cannabis Law Report

In the “ BMA Advisory: Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD “, a copy of which is embedded below, the USPS acknowledges the legal status of hemp derived CBD and provides temporary “acceptance criteria” for demonstrating when a mailing is compliant with the 2014 Farm Act. According to the USPS, a mailing is compliant when it contains the following documentation: “1.

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Public Misplaces Blame for Edible Poisonings in Children

WeedAdvisor

Poison control lines have seen an increase in calls about children consuming cannabis edibles since legalization last year, according to Atlantic Canada’s IWK Health Centre. Global News warns that children under 12 are often victims of THC poisoning due to the ingestible products looking a lot like regular candies. While this is certainly concerning, prohibitionists and alarmists alike fail to notice one key factor.

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More Delays On Cannabis Review From UN Commission On Narcotic Drugs. We May Have To Wait Until December For A Decision

Cannabis Law Report

When we have more we’ll provide a bit more detail and colour about the decision. FAAAT: [link]. UN COMMISSION NARCOTIC DRUGS: [link]. And. yes this tweet from CND followed son after confirming the above.

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Sploofs 101: How to Reduce the Smell When Smoking Cannabis

Leafly

Leafly’s guide to personal air filters. The post Sploofs 101: How to Reduce the Smell When Smoking Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Namaste Technologies Announces New Auditor and Application for Management Cease Trade Order

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) wishes to announce the appointment of Baker Tilly WM LLP (“Baker Tilly”) as its auditor. This follows Namaste’s prior announcement on March 5, 2019, announcing the resignation of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as its former auditor.

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Cannabis Weddings Could Soon Become the Latest Trend in Canada

WeedAdvisor

Throughout history, weddings have been punctuated with champagne and spirits as a celebratory staple. Now, couples and their guests have a new option on the table thanks the first Canadian Cannabis Wedding Expo, Global News reports. Held in Calgary, Alberta on March 16 th , the expo was a response to many couples’ overwhelming interest in making cannabis part of their weddings.

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The history of cannabis prohibition

Cannabis Info

The history of cannabis prohibition. Cannabis is undergoing an international regularisation process and an increasing number of countries and states are legalising medicinal and even recreational uses. However, there was a time when the situation was the exact opposite. We are referring to cannabis prohibition, a chapter of our recent story that was the result of a number of factors and interests.

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Turning Great Products into Winning Brands: The Origin House Brand Acceleration

Cannabis Maven

Origin House can help you establish and grow your cannabis brand.

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Channel Islands (UK): Information Page – Licensing for cultivation of cannabis and associated activities

Cannabis Law Report

Licensing for cultivation of cannabis and associated activities. [link]. Cannabis and cannabis resin are classified as Class B drugs under Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974. It is a criminal offence in the Bailiwick to possess, cultivate, supply or import cannabis. An Order can be made under the Law to authorise the cultivation of cannabis and associated activities for the manufacture of industrial hemp and any other product.

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Turning Great Products into Winning Brands: The Origin House Brand Acceleration

Cannabis Maven

Origin House can hep you establish and grow your cannabis brand.

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PDF Report: “The WHO’s First-Ever Critical Review of Cannabis A Mixture of Obvious Recommendations Deserving Support and Dubious Methods and Outcomes Requiring Scrutiny”

Cannabis Law Report

Authors. John Walsh , Martin Jelsma , Tom Blickman , David Bewley-Taylor. Published In collaboration with. Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) , Global Drug Policy Observatory (GDPO). Programmes. Drugs & Democracy. Here’s their synopsis and the full report as a pdf. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD or Expert Committee) released in January 2019 the outcomes of the first-ever critical review of cannabis, recommending a series o

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RCMP Warns of Organized Crime Entering Infiltrating the Medical Cannabis Market

WeedAdvisor

A 2013 RCMP report warned of black market cartels taking advantage of the Canadian medical marijuana industry. Six years later, those concerns are stronger than ever. According to the Toronto Sun , offering easier access to medical cannabis caused organized crime organizations like the Mexican cartels and Hell’s Angels to shift gears from dealing to producing.

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Namaste Technologies Announces New Auditor and Application for Management Cease Trade Order

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) wishes to announce the appointment of Baker Tilly WM LLP (“Baker Tilly”) as its auditor. This follows Namaste’s prior announcement on March 5, 2019, announcing the resignation of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as its former auditor.

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Marijuana Banking Bill Scheduled For Committee Markup

NORML

In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages fin

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