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Medical Marijuana Users Outnumber Recreational Consumers 2 To 1

The Fresh Toast

Twice as many Americans report using marijuana to alleviate medical conditions than for recreation, new study finds. Continue reading Medical Marijuana Users Outnumber Recreational Consumers 2 To 1 at The Fresh Toast.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes can be dated back to as early as 2700 B.C.; the Chinese, European, and Indian populations would use the plant for its healing effects as an antidepressant, antiseptic, antibiotic, analgesic, anesthetic and sedative. The spread of the cannabis plant first started in China, where hemp – one of the varieties of the cannabis plant – was grown as an agricultural crop because of its high protein, seeds, oil, an

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SAFE To Be Voted Under “Suspension of The Rules” In The House This Week

Cannabis Law Report

MM reports House leadership confirmed on Friday that a bipartisan marijuana banking bill will receive a floor vote next week despite objections from several leading advocacy groups who want broader justice-oriented cannabis reforms to advance before what they see as an industry-focused proposal. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which cleared the Financial Services Committee in March, will be voted on through a process known as suspension of the rules, requiring two-thirds of t

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Journey of a Tainted Vape Cartridge: From China’s Labs to Your Lungs

Leafly

How a 59-cent cartridge originated in a Shenzhen factory, landed in L.A., and left a New York businessman fighting for his life. The post Journey of a Tainted Vape Cartridge: From China’s Labs to Your Lungs 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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Cannabis Induced Psychosis – Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat It

Greencamp

Although it isn’t classified as an illness, psychosis is a serious mental condition that requires attention. When talking about psychosis. Continue Reading. The post Cannabis Induced Psychosis – Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat It appeared first on Greencamp.

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Cannabis Trade Federation: Statement Regarding Gov. Charlie Baker’s Ban on the Sale of State-regulated Cannabis Vaporization Products in Massachusetts

Cannabis Law Report

WASHINGTON — The Cannabis Trade Federation released the following statement regarding the ban on the sale of state-regulated cannabis vaporization products announced Tuesday by Gov. Charlie Baker: “While we share Gov. Baker’s concern for public safety and his desire to address the epidemic of lung illnesses, we are fearful of the unintended consequences of a ban on the sale of state-regulated cannabis products used in vaporization devices.

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Cannabis Trademark Litigation: Web Platform Liability (Mr. T v. Leafly)

Canna Law Blog

On August 22, 2019, actor Mr. T, best known as a star of the TV series “The A-Team,” sued Leafly Holdings Inc. for trademark infringement. The lawsuit was filed after Mr. T’s attorneys sent multiple cease and desist letters to Leafly, which were allegedly ignored. The lawsuit stems from Leafly’s listing of a strain called “Mr. Tusk,” which is sold by third-party cannabis retailers.

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Police Take Down Four Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries in Regina, Canada

WeedAdvisor

The grey market was in for a rude awakening when Regina police raided four unlicensed dispensaries, according to CBC News. Illegal marijuana retailers – who operated for years with impunity – enjoyed protection due to police indifference or a lack of enforcement resources. Now, provinces are finally starting to mobilize against these establishments, who make up a major portion of the illegal cannabis market.

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21 State Attorneys General Urge Congress Protect State Marijuana Programs From Federal Interference

Cannabis Law Report

The Full Letter. STATES-Act-Letter. Here’s the introduction to the piece by Marijuana Moment. Led by Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine, along with the top law enforcement officials in New York and Nevada, the letter emphasizes that the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act would enable cannabis businesses to access financial services, increasing transparency and mitigating risks associated with operating on a largely cash-only basis. 21 State

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CBD Drug Interactions Explained

Cannabis Info

CBD Drug Interactions Explained. One of the biggest concerns we’ve come across are CBD drug interactions and if CBD is safe to take with other medications. Considering the ambiguity of what’s really in some of these prescribed medications and how they work with the body compared to how Cannabidiol (CBD) works with the body, this is indeed a very concerning subject.

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BBC Report: EU Approves , “Epidyolex” GW Pharmaceuticals

Cannabis Law Report

First up we are presuming that “Epidyolex” as reported by both the BBC & The Guardian is “Epidiolex” branded for the European market. In their full press release we have re-published below they do note the two brand names but it isn’t 100% clear that they are one and the same thing? We’re presuming both names “Epidyolex” & “Epidiolex” refer to exactly the same product and the former is the US product name and the latter the Euro

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Epidiolex CBD Epilepsy Drug Receives Approval in Europe

WeedAdvisor

On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex, the first drug to be created with CBD isolate. GW Pharmaceuticals created the medication after studies showed surprising success treating severe childhood epilepsy, specifically Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome. Now, Marijuana Business Daily reports that the European Commission has just approved the drug as well.

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The Case Of The “St. Louis ‘CannaBus’ Marijuana Clinic”

Cannabis Law Report

It’s a murky and complicated story that we’d suggest is birthed from equally murky and complicated legislation and interpretations thereof. It’s the general public and law enforcement are left to try and understand and pick up the pieces. The St Louis Issue Newsletter reports. Source: [link]. Missouri is still months away from making its first legal medical marijuana sales, but one St.

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Martha Stewart says CBD products with Canopy likely ready in mid-2020

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — Martha Stewart says a CBD line of products she is developing with Canopy Growth will likely hit the market in the middle of next year. The American food and lifestyle guru told a crowd at the Elevate Conference in Toronto today that she and Canopy are working on some “really good projects right now” such as for the […]. The post Martha Stewart says CBD products with Canopy likely ready in mid-2020 appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | St

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Article: Track and Trace for Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Programs

Cannabis Law Report

Track and Trace for Medical and Adult Use. Marijuana Programs. A preliminary draft rule related to the tracking and tracing of products in the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Program is currently available for review on the Office of Marijuana Policy’s website: [link]. Parties interested in providing feedback in response to the preliminary draft rules may do so through the following page: [link].

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Canada Votes 2019: A campaign promise kept? Canada’s modestly “successful” cannabis legalization

Cannabis Life Network

The anniversary of Canada’s recreational cannabis legalization arrives Oct. 17, just days before the federal election. Legalization was a Liberal campaign promise from the last election, so it’s timely to review how it’s worked out. Consumers evidently like cannabis legalization. Statistics Canada just reported that July’s recreational sales hit $104 million.

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Uruguay makes first commercial marijuana export shipment

Cannabis Law Report

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay has made its first commercial export shipment of marijuana since legalizing the drug in 2013, sending 10 kilograms of cannabis to Australia, where its medicinal use is lawful. The Fotmer company made an earlier shipment to Germany, but officials say that consisted of samples rather than goods for market. The government cited export earnings as one of its goal when it became the first country to create a national, regulated legal marijuana industry.

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How Long Does CBD Stay In Your Body?

The Fresh Toast

Given that people react differently to CBD and its effects, it is safe to assume that how long it is present in the body could vary from person to person. Here's what you should know. Continue reading How Long Does CBD Stay In Your Body? at The Fresh Toast.

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USA Cannabis Media Picks Up On, Stunned Mullet, Slow Progress Of Australia’s Medical Cannabis Programme

Cannabis Law Report

The news has travelled across the pond, and the news is the equivalent of that stunned mullet look on Aussie PM Morrison’s face when he had to share the stage with Trump yesterday in Ohio. Australia’s Medical Cannabis Programme is as half assed and as effective as its move from coal to renewables. MJ Biz write. The report acknowledges that regulators received a “substantially larger number” of business license applications than anticipated and the Office of Drug Control (ODC) was not

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Where are endocannabinoid receptors located? The CB1 and CB2 receptors exist on the cell surfaces of various tissues, but have been found in abundance on cells in areas relevant to pain. The CB1 receptor is 10 times more prevalent in the central nervous system as compared to the Mu opioid receptor. CB1 receptors can also be found on fat cells, white blood cells, and in many organs.

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Vape Roundup 25 September 2019

Cannabis Law Report

Massachusetts governor bans sale of all vaping products, becoming first state to target marijuana and tobacco vaporizers. Massachusetts governor bans sale of all vaping products, becoming first state to target marijuana and tobacco vaporizers. As Regulators and Retailers Address Vaping Risks, Consumers Respond in the Marketplace. As Regulators and Retailers Address Vaping Risks, Consumers Respond in the Marketplace.

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The Top 9 Cannabis Strains of the Fall 2019 Harvest Season

Leafly

It's the Year of the MAC for fall harvest 2019. Plus, Sherbacio, Dosi Punch, OZ Kush, and classics like Durban are coming down from the fields. The post The Top 9 Cannabis Strains of the Fall 2019 Harvest Season appeared first on Leafly.

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New Title: How To Develop Your Own CBD Product

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the bullets. How to develop your own CBD formula. How to generate sales online for CBD products. How to develop a USP in the CBD market. How to get your product in-front of 1.5 million searches for CBD products every month. How to choose between tablets or capsules. How to solve common CBD capsule & tablet problems. Links to the required equipment.

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Cannabis and Herpes

Cannabis Life Network

I’ll never forget when my girlfriend told me she knew something was wrong down there; terrified to go to the doctor, she asked me to take a look. She had just lost her virginity at eighteen and a week later had a herpes outbreak. If she had smoked weed, it would have been the time […]. The post Cannabis and Herpes appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Illinois Tax Roundup

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s some of latest out of Illinois. Here’s the Politico piece. We believe they are overplaying the negative. Illinois cities turn their backs on pot as legalization approaches. As in other states across the country, local governments are banning marijuana businesses within their borders. [link]. See stories below about a selection of cities & counties.

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White Powdery Mildew And Your Marijuana Plants

Cannabis Maven

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Cuomo Plans Tri State Governor’s Meeting To Plan Cannabis Programs

Cannabis Law Report

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced on Tuesday that he plans to meet with the governors of Connecticut and New Jersey to discuss ways to create consistency within each state’s respective marijuana programs as they move forward with plans to legalize. “I want to talk to Connecticut, and then I want to talk to Jersey, about having a regional symmetry on vaping products and marijuana,” he said during an interview on Long Island News Radio.

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White Powdery Mildew And Your Marijuana Plants

Cannabis Maven

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Reports Says, “Legal Marijuana Market Worth $66.3 Billion By 2025 | CAGR: 23.9%”

Cannabis Law Report

The global legal marijuana market size is expected to reach USD 66.3 billion by the end of 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 23.9% during the forecast period. Increasing legalization and use of marijuana in medical as well as recreational applications is expected to promote the growth.

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Allied Signs LOI with Asian Company to Form JV to Expand into the Asian CBD Cosmetic Market

Cannabis Law Report

Kelowna, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – September 20, 2019) – Allied Corp. ( OTC Pink: ALID ) (“Allied”) – an international medical cannabis company focused on creating and providing targeted cannabinoid health solutions to address today’s medical issues – is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its natural health products into the cannabidiol (“CBD”) cosmetic market in Asia with Hong Kong-based CBD Group Asia Limited (“CBD Group Asia”).

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