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Can you smoke weed on antibiotics?

The Cannigma

Antibiotics are some of the most common medications, typically used to treat bacterial infections – so many wonder whether it is safe to continue using cannabis while taking a course of antibiotics. While research is extremely limited on the topic, there are no reports of problems mixing these two medications. Still some, but not all, antibiotics do list cannabis as a contraindication because of the potential to increase either the negative side effects of either the antibiotics or the can

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Did the endocannabinoid system evolve after insects?

Cannabis Life Network

Siberian sturgeons, bears, birds, humans, and the rest of the vertebrae on this globe are born with cannabinoid receptors. And a system of fatty acid ligands— endocannabinoids — interact with them. If the system is removed from any of these animals, severe diseases and complications will occur. For this reason, it becomes a debate as […]. The post Did the endocannabinoid system evolve after insects?

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Legislative Candidates in French Polynesia All in Favor of Therapeutic Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp IM has the story. Yesterday, a few days out from the legislative elections in French Polynesia, the Polynesian Hemp Syndicate and Tahiti Herb Culture invited the candidates to debate the legalization of cannabis. Seated at the speakers’ table were the candidates for the delegation, along with Me Thibault Millet and Doctor Eric Parrat, a pulmonologist at the French Polynesian Hospital (CHPF).

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Answer of the Day for Jun 12, 2022

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In PRECLINICAL studies, it has been shown that cannabinoids induce apoptosis of cancer cells. Do cannabinoids induce apoptosis of normal non-malignant cells? According to the results of PRECLINICAL studies, including in vitro studies and studies in mice, cannabinoids induce apoptosis of cancer cells without causing negative effect on the viability of normal non-malignant cells.

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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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Paraguay May Be Shifting from Producing LSD and MDMA to Consuming Them

Cannabis Law Report

Authorities in Paraguay have dismantled a ring that sold a range of synthetic drugs, indicating that this subset of the drug market in the South American country continues to expand. The bust, which took place in and around the capital of Asunción, ended with a haul of synthetics , including MDMA, better known as ecstasy; methamphetamines; LSD; and “tusi,” which authorities described as a blend of MDMA and ketamine.

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Press Release: Silo Wellness Issues Shareholder Letter and Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Cannabis Law Report

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – June 9, 2022) – Silo Wellness Inc. (CSE: SILO) (OTCQB: SILFF ) (FSE: 3K70) (“ Silo Wellness ” or the “ Company “), a leading global psychedelics company, announced today that Silo Wellness founder and chairman of the board of directors Mike Arnold is assuming the role of the Company’s interim chief executive officer to continue to lead the Company through its planned acquisition of Dyscovry Science Ltd. and in

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MEXICO CANNABIS LEGAL UPDATE #23 TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK

Cannabis Law Report

MEXICO CANNABIS LEGAL UPDATE #23. TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK. June 10, 2022. Over a year ago, we reported on a General Declaration of Unconstitutionality ( Declaratoria General de Inconstitucionalidad ; “ DGI “) issued by the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice (the “ SCJN “) due to the failure by our Legislative Branch to regulate in accordance with the SCJN’s jurisprudence published on 2018.

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Maine cannabis attorney King joins global law firm, Dentons

Cannabis Law Report

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum announced that Hannah King has joined the firm as a partner in its Cannabis Law, Litigation and Corporate practice groups. King, who is based in Portland, is one of Maine’s leading authorities on the highly regulated and complicated cannabis industry. She brings extensive experience advising hundreds of cannabis businesses to her practice at Dentons.

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Cary Hegreberg, CEO of Montana Bankers Association, shares the bankers perspective on Sen. Daines’ Safe Banking Act

Cannabis Law Report

Cary Hegreberg, CEO of Montana Bankers Association, shares the bankers perspective on Sen. Daines’ Safe Banking Act which would which would help improve public safety. In Montana, and many states across the nation, legal cannabis businesses are unable to use financial institutions and are forced to operate in all cash, leaving communities vulnerable to crime.

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Michigan: City of Port Huron will no longer consider marijuana use a disqualification for job applicants

Cannabis Law Report

The city of Port Huron will no longer consider marijuana use a disqualification for job applicants — nor, a policy violation for most employees when off the clock — under an administrative order issued this week. Since the state legalization of recreational marijuana use in 2018, City Manager James Freed said his administration has not generally enforced any standards about the issue, citing a practice of being “committed to not intruding into the private lives” of staff in a notice to employees

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Netherlands: 9 June committee debate in the House of Representatives on evaluation of the BMC

Cannabis Law Report

Source:: [link]. The publication of the research by Berenschot is already from last year, when it was published on 3 May. That will be debated tomorrow and the accompanying letter from the ex-minister Van Ark (Medical Care and Sport) is also one of the appendices to the agenda item. Is the medical cannabis industry going to be broken up further as suggested by Ernst Kuipers?

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Denmark – Copenhagen: Edging closer to legalising cannabis ?

Cannabis Law Report

1 June. A bill to legalise cannabis in Copenhagen will tomorrow be heard at City Hall with support from two of the capital’s best supported parties: Socialdemokratiet, which is led by city mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, and Venstre. It is item 48 on the agenda at the Borgerrepræsentationen meeting. If approved, Pusher Street in Christiania will reportedly be moved to Rådhuspladsen, the city hall square, or Nørreport Station, according to Dansk Folkeparti councillor Finn Rudaizky.

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Brazil: Superior Court of Justice (STJ) Meets To Vote On National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) – Result Will Affect Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

in Brasília, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) will resume voting on the role of the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS). The ministers must decide if the list will be exhaustive or if it remains exemplary. In the current model, even health procedures not provided for by the ANS are covered by health plans, but a medical prescription is required.

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California Entrepreneur Launches HERBPON and HERBY, the E-Commerce Marketplace and Uncensored Social Network App for the Cannabis Community

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis media entrepreneur Travis Stocking launches HERBPON, soon to be recognized as “The Highway to the Cannaverse.” HERBPON is a brand-new e-commerce-based mobile app company promoting cannabis products and services through deeply discounted services couponing and proprietary offers. The Herbpon app features a comprehensive cannabis-lifestyle marketplace with discounted coupon offers.

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Oregon ban on synthetic cannabis products will be nation’s first

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon Live. Oregon is set to become the first state to ban synthetic cannabinoids sold at grocery stores and other retailers beginning next month. Oregon regulators say they’re restricting sale of the products over concerns about the chemicals used in production. But the move comes at the opposition of cannabis producers like Wyld, whose top-selling gummies include a synthetically created version of a cannabinoid known as CBN.

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California Drought Prompts Legislation to Increase Fines for Water Pollution for Illegal Grows

Cannabis Law Report

High Times. San Bernardino County in California is sponsoring state legislation aimed at increasing fines for illegal cannabis grows and targeting illegal cultivation operations that are polluting groundwater. Two bills were recently introduced to prevent illegal cannabis cultivation efforts, which are using more water than ever in the wake of a historic California drought.

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NORML: The Employment Rights for cannabis users bill, AB 2188

Cannabis Law Report

California. Several pieces of reform-friendly legislation have advanced out of their chambers of origin and are now awaiting hearings in their second chambers. Read about more pending bills. The Employment Rights for cannabis users bill, AB 2188 (Quirk), was passed by the California Assembly and now heads to the Senate Floor. However, this bill is still facing opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce.

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Senate Committee: A Listening Session on “Cannabis in Indian Country”

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment. A Senate committee has scheduled a meeting for next week that will focus on marijuana issues in Indian communities. The Senate Indian Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), posted a notice of the listening session, titled “Cannabis in Indian Country,” which is set to take place on June 17. The notice , posted on Friday, doesn’t include any specific details about what kind of ground the discussion will cover, but Schatz’s communications director told Marijuana

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Missouri Medical Cannabis Licensees Forced to Destroy Products & Relinquish Licenses

Cannabis Law Report

Missouri companies Archimedes Medical Holdings, FUJM, and Holistic Health Capital must destroy medical cannabis products and relinquish their licenses as per an agreement with regulators following accusations of “pervasive irregularities.”. Ganjapreneur. A group of medical cannabis cultivators in Missouri must destroy their products and relinquish their licenses as part of an agreement to resolve a dispute with the state, the St.

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That Was Quick – Video: Prisoners In Thailand Released After Cannabis Legalized

Cannabis Law Report

It’s already happening.

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Thailand decriminalises selling and growing cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

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Ex-workers make troubling allegations about Waikiki hemp shop, including that teen customer got sick

Cannabis Law Report

Hawaii News Now. HNN has learned of more troubling complaints about a Waikiki hemp shop selling THC edibles to general public , including that three former employees say they have proof a teen had to be hospitalized after eating their product. The employees say they took safety and labor complaints about Pinky’s Hempire to the state months ago. Meanwhile, the owner says he’s running a legitimate business and being attacked by disgruntled workers.

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Connecticut: New Cannabis Advertising Law Goes Into Effect

Cannabis Law Report

NBC Connecticut. “It’s not a complete ban on billboard advertising. It does place what are called time, place and manner restrictions about the type of advertising you can do for cannabis restrictions, when you can do it, where you can do it,” said Rep. Mike D’Agostino (D-Hamden), who chairs the legislature’s General Law Committee.

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CO & ILL: Governors Sign Legislation Further Facilitating the Expungement of Past Cannabis Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

NORML. Governors in two states, Colorado and Illinois, recently signed legislation into law further facilitating the ability of those with past convictions for cannabis to have their records expunged. In Colorado, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 99 into law. It further expands and streamlines the state’s automatic record sealing process for those convicted of certain marijuana-related convictions and infractions, as well as other eligible crimes.