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Gut Microbiota & the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

The endocannabinoid system regulates communication between gut microbiota and the brain, and THC and CBD promote a healthy microbiome.

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Marijuana Use Growing in Popularity Among Seniors

NORML

The increase in seniors' self-reported use of cannabis coincides with rising public support for marijuana legalization among older Americans. The post Marijuana Use Growing in Popularity Among Seniors appeared first on NORML.

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Nebraska advocates fight to keep medical marijuana on Nov. 3 ballot

Leafly

With medical marijuana legalization likely to pass, Nebraska prohibitionists are filing last-minute lawsuits to kick it off the ballot. The post Nebraska advocates fight to keep medical marijuana on Nov. 3 ballot appeared first on Leafly.

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Michigan: Port Huron Planning Commission recommends city approve marijuana ordinance

Cannabis Law Report

The Port Huran Time Herald reports… The Port Huron Planning Commission is recommending the city move forward with approving a marijuana zoning ordinance. This proposed … Read More. The post Michigan: Port Huron Planning Commission recommends city approve marijuana ordinance first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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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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Strains to support parents through back-to-school season

Leafly

What cannabis strains are best for parents moonlighting as teachers this school year? The post Strains to support parents through back-to-school season appeared first on Leafly.

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Focus on the family: How the War on Drugs destroyed America’s foster care system

Leafly

Child protective service agencies should protect children. But the War on Drugs incentivized child removal based on unreliable drug tests. The post Focus on the family: How the War on Drugs destroyed America’s foster care system appeared first on Leafly.

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German hemp wholesaler sues city of Düsseldorf over CBD sales ban

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports… Hempro International, a producer and wholesaler of hemp-derived food, clothing, accessories and cosmetics in western Germany, has filed suit against the … Read More. The post German hemp wholesaler sues city of Düsseldorf over CBD sales ban first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Rolling papers, blunt wraps may harbor heavy metals, pesticides

Leafly

Here’s which ones to watch out for. The post Rolling papers, blunt wraps may harbor heavy metals, pesticides appeared first on Leafly.

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Akerna Dispense With Ample Organics Owner On Acquisition… Online Ruckus Ensues

Cannabis Law Report

Akerna the parents of the dreaded MJ Freeway recently purchased Canadian company Ample Organics a cannabis compliance outfit. To start us off let’s remember a … Read More. The post Akerna Dispense With Ample Organics Owner On Acquisition. Online Ruckus Ensues first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Your friendly neighborhood budtender is now online

Leafly

How can Kurativ help you find the right CBD (or CBG)? The post Your friendly neighborhood budtender is now online appeared first on Leafly.

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Australia:The Medical Research Future Fund Announces $AUS3 Million In The Kitty For Cannabis Research

Cannabis Law Report

In the lead up to Australia’s Women’s Health Week (7-11 September 2020) and the MRFF (Medical Research Future Fund) grants have been announced. First … Read More. The post Australia:The Medical Research Future Fund Announces $AUS3 Million In The Kitty For Cannabis Research first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What Are Terpenes? [And How Do They Interact with Cannabinoids?]

Leafwell

Terpenes are a class of hydrocarbon-based compounds that give cannabis its unique smell. In our piece on beta-caryophyllene, we showed that terpenes (the smell of the cannabis plant) and cannabinoids are not separate, but work together to impart unique effects (the entourage effect). You will also see the term terpenoids used. Terpenoids are a class of terpenes, but are modified chemically in some.

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Hybrid Tech Announces Lab Planning & Processing Division for Cannabis and Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

ST. LOUIS , Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hybrid Tech , a long-standing process and design engineering leader in the cannabis and hemp industries, is … Read More. The post Hybrid Tech Announces Lab Planning & Processing Division for Cannabis and Hemp first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How CBD Helps Seniors Exercise

The Fresh Toast

How CBD Helps Seniors Exercise. By interacting with our endocannabinoid system, CBD can be effective as an option to relieve pain. The post How CBD Helps Seniors Exercise appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Manzuri Law: Legally-Blunt : Stakeholders Push for CA Regulators to Consider Creating Statewide Retail Ordinance for Locals to Opt Into

Cannabis Law Report

A new report commissioned by Weedmaps and the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce estimates that California’s total taxable cannabis sales could reach $9.8 billion if … Read More. The post Manzuri Law: Legally-Blunt : Stakeholders Push for CA Regulators to Consider Creating Statewide Retail Ordinance for Locals to Opt Into first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Securities Litigation 101: Who Can Be Liable for Oregon Securities Fraud?

Canna Law Blog

The officers, directors, partners, members and managers of cannabis companies need to understand what constitutes a “security” and how to comply with applicable securities laws. The failure to do so may result in their personal liability for securities fraud. Let’s start with what constitutes a “security.” As my colleague Jonathan Bench recently explained in layperson’s terms: a ‘security’ is any type of financial interest in any business venture for any amount over any period of time, even if t

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Cannabis PR Never Sleeps: Interview with Durée Ross, CEO

Cannabis Law Report

Durée Ross , founding president and CEO of Durée & Company, recognized that the United States was on the brink of a “green rush” before … Read More. The post Cannabis PR Never Sleeps: Interview with Durée Ross, CEO first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CBD Beauty & Wellness Products You Might Just Love

Miss Marijuana

By: Janice Bae. As most women might know, beauty and wellness products can be fraught with inconvenience and toxic ingredients, with the sole benefit being that you might look or feel marginally better after using them. But with the growing popularity of CBD beauty and wellness products, women need not make this compromise anymore. Beauty and wellness products that harness the benefits of CBD and all natural ingredients can improve your appearance and physical condition while delivering soothing

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Brazil x2 Videos – “Special commission promotes technical meeting on drugs formulated with Cannabis Fonte: Agência Câmara de Notícias”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what the alert says … The special commission that analyzes the bill on drugs formulated with Cannabis ( PL 399/15 ) brings together experts … Read More. The post Brazil x2 Videos - "Special commission promotes technical meeting on drugs formulated with Cannabis Fonte: Agência Câmara de Notícias" first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Does methadone alter cardiac conduction? Yes. Methadone is known to prolong QTc intervals in up to 16% of patients. Studies have shown a linear dose response curve, with higher doses leading to a higher propensity for QTc prolongation. This has led to an FDA “black box” warning for methadone and the recommendation for routine ECG monitoring.

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Colorado County to pursue 3% cannabis tax

Cannabis Law Report

The Blue Mountain Eagle reports Grant County voters will decide whether marijuana users should pay a 3% tax on recreational marijuana products in November.… Read More. The post Colorado County to pursue 3% cannabis tax first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What are hemp hearts? Composition, Nutrition, and Benefits

Cannabis Life Network

Hemp seeds come from the male cannabis plant. They are small and hard on the outside, with a soft nutritious treasure inside. It’s a tasty super treat called the hemp heart. Cannabis may just become legal but hemp has always been around. Why? For a plant, it can produce green gold, just not THC. Still, […]. The post What are hemp hearts? Composition, Nutrition, and Benefits appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Pakistan Cabinet Approves First Industrial Hemp Production Licenses

Cannabis Law Report

Pakistan has woken up to the hemp revolution… first licenses will go to Pakistan’s science and technology ministry and the Pakistan Council of Scientific and … Read More. The post Pakistan Cabinet Approves First Industrial Hemp Production Licenses first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Need a Boost in the Bedroom? Try CBD

The Joint Blog

CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring compound found in hemp and cannabis plants. Unlike many other cannabinoids, CBD doesn’t have any psychoactive properties. This means that after taking CBD, you won’t feel high, euphoric, or altered in any way. However, CBD does offer all sorts of other benefits, including perks that may improve your bedroom life.

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Washington State: Two Men Accused of Operating Marijuana Grow Don’t Show Up to Hearing, Warrants Issued For Their Arrest

Cannabis Law Report

Two men accused of operating a marijuana growing operation that was busted in March were supposed to appear in Lewis County Superior Court on Tuesday, … Read More. The post Washington State: Two Men Accused of Operating Marijuana Grow Don’t Show Up to Hearing, Warrants Issued For Their Arrest first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Is Federal Cannabis Reform Just Around the Corner?

Veriheal

Cannabis prohibition has been around for more than eight decades now. It started back in 1937 with the signing of the MJ Tax Act. From here, a war was waged against not only a misunderstood plant but against the people that supported it. Draconian prohibition has ruined countless lives and destroyed families across the country. Finally, in modern times today, we are seeing this outdated way of thinking coming to an end and reform making waves across the US.

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The WSLCB Board met September 2, 2020 – Publish “Actions Taken”

Cannabis Law Report

September 2, 2020 The WSLCB Board met today, September 2, 2020. During the meeting, the following actions were taken: Notice of Permanent Rulemaking (CR-103) Qualifying … Read More. The post The WSLCB Board met September 2, 2020 - Publish "Actions Taken" first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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