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Is CBD or THC The Best Sleep Remedy?

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It’s Sleep Awareness Month, and if you’ve been having trouble sleeping lately, you’re not alone. While the world enters its third year of a global pandemic (as well as other news), sleep has become a major health issue on a global scale. In the United States, insomnia is skyrocketing by 58% and an increase of impaired sleep and […]. The post Is CBD or THC The Best Sleep Remedy?

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FTC Cannabis Litigation Picks Up Steam

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The days where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) pays no mind to cannabis businesses (marijuana and hemp) are long gone. These days, the FTC is treating consumer complaints regarding hemp and marijuana businesses similar to complaints against businesses in other industries. The self-proclaimed mission of the FTC is to: “prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.”.

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Cannabis Industry Table Promised in Budget 2022

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The merger of corporate and government power continues unabated with a “cannabis industry table” included in last week’s federal Liberal-NDP budget. Three years after Canada legalized cannabis, the landscape is not what many were expecting. By initially shutting out the legacy market and giving large licensed medical producers first dibs on recreational retail, Canada’s cannabis […].

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Legalizing Marijuana in California: What It Means for Businesses

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The legalization of marijuana continues to spread across the United States as more and more states legalize the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana. As of January 1, 2018, California became the latest state to join the ranks of those with legalized marijuana laws. Until early 2022, the state has been working on a regulatory system to oversee the legal marijuana industry.

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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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Answer of the Day for Apr 10, 2022

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Does a Veteran’s participation in a state marijuana program affect eligibility for VA care and services? NO. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website ( [link] ), “Veteran participation in state marijuana programs does NOT affect eligibility for VA care and services.” Use code “VA-approved” for 20% off any AnswerPage course.

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Mushrooms talk to each other with language as complex as human speech

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Have you ever looked at trees swaying in the wind and thought to yourself, “I wonder if they can communicate with each other?” Language in the insect realm can be complex, such as a bee’s dance; whereas plants use chemical signals to communicate. But next time, don’t look up into the trees. Rather, try looking […]. The post Mushrooms talk to each other with language as complex as human speech appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooki

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NZ: Puro Cannabis farm gets $32m grant: ‘New generation coming into agriculture’

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The NZ Herald reports. The Government has given a cash injection to the country’s largest medicinal cannabis grower, saying it could become as successful as the wine industry. Puro, a specialist cannabis grower near K?kereng?, between Blenheim and Kaik?ura, was given a $32 million grant today. The $13m is coming from taxpayer money, and the remaining $19m is from private investors.

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Opinion – Comments On Policy: Advocacy, Action and Influence – “Budget Applauded”

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They write by way of introduction. Budget 2022. On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented Budget 2022 laying out the Government of Canada’s fiscal roadmap. Alongside the numbers of any Budget the government can choose to send policy signals while budget implementation legislation typically introduces a sweeping range of legislative amendments impacting various sectors.

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New Poll Asserts 55% of European Adults Support Cannabis Legalization

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Ganjapreneur. A recent poll found that 55% of Europeans back the broad legalization of adult-use cannabis, with the majority of supporters also in favor of regulated retail sales and home cultivation. The survey commissioned by Curaleaf International and conducted by Hanway Associates found that 55% of adult Europeans support legalizing cannabis for adults, with 25% opposed and 20% indifferent.

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Cannabis Training University Publishes U.S. Cannabis Employment Report 2022

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This is what they say. In 2022, you can expect a whirlwind of cannabis employment activity as new markets enter the scene and the pandemic waxes and wanes. We’ve seen nothing short of exponential job growth in the cannabis industry with no signs of slowing down. Are you interested in taking part in the fastest-growing industry in America? As a prospective cannabis employee, understanding the state of the industry and the hottest cannabis job markets can give you a better chance of findi

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April 20 2022: Attaining Compliance in the Cannabis Universe

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BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. Overview. Compliance in the cannabis industry is fraught with risk across areas like licensing, equipment, testing, distribution, and retail sales – and insurance professionals are a big part o

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Article: Sports Sponsorships in Cannabis: The Long Legal Road Ahead

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Although published a couple of weeks ago at Cannabis Industry Jnl, if you missed it, it’s worth a read. This will become somewhat of a legal issue moving forward, especially when we look at what happened with both alcohol and cigarette sport advertisinf in the 1980’s & 90’s. Here’s a taste. If legal cannabis isn’t already a key facet of American culture, it is well on its way.

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The Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network Looking To Expand Membership

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The Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network (IPN) is a youth-led garden organization dedicated to the development of students as the next generation of multi-disciplinary leaders in the field of psychedelics. We envision a future where safe, legal, and equitable access to psychedelics creates a more just, peaceful, and connected world. Apply to become an IPN Member today!

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State of Canadian Psychedelic Law 2022 Report

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INTRODUCTION. What Is and Isn’t Legal in Canada. The legality of psychedelics in Canada is largely governed by two federal laws: the Cannabis Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Though these two laws establish in relatively clear terms which substances are permitted or prohibited, due to highly inconsistent enforcement of Canada’s drug laws over time and across jurisdictions, many people are confused as to what is legal in Canada.

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Angermeyer Buys A Million ATAI Shares

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Funny that this news should come in towards the end of this week. Only a few days ago we were thinking that Angermeyer had been the quietest he’s been on the public front for at least 18 months. and then this. The Psychedelic Bulletin writes. Angermayer Increases atai stake by 1m Shares. Christian Angermayer has increased his stake in the company he founded, atai Life Sciences, by 1 million shares.

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Mississippi State Department of Health released the proposed rules to govern Mississippi’s medical marijuana program.

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The Mississippi State Department of Health released the proposed rules that would govern Mississippi’s medical marijuana program. The department posted more than 100 pages of regulations on its website for medical cannabis covering testing facilities, who can work in the industry , and advertising. 18657. 18656. 18655. All cannabis testing facility laboratory operations must be physically located within the State of Mississippi.

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Australia – Sydney: Sutherland man charged with supplying ‘magic mushrooms’

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A Sutherland man has been charged with supplying a prohibited drug inside his unit. Sutherland Police went to the man’s unit after he rang Triple 000 to report an unrelated matter at about 2pm on March 27. Inside, police noticed a clandestine laboratory for cultivating mushrooms. Police found three large tubs containing germinating mushrooms and 150 one litre mason jars, corn seed, growth liquid and liquid cultures, which are all used to grow mushrooms.

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News Report: Cleveland Mayor Bibb signs motion to expunge thousands of misdemeanor pot convictions

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Video: MindMed CEO: Psychedelic medicine industry is a ‘massive opportunity’

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