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No, CBD won’t cure Covid. Here’s what that study actually found

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Pump the brakes before cannabinoids become the next Ivermectin. The post No, CBD won’t cure Covid. Here’s what that study actually found appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: January 14, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The New Hampshire House passed an adult-use legalization bill. Several South Dakota legislators introduced adult-use legalization measures. Medical marijuana is still on the table in Mississippi. Cannabis advocate Rep. Earl Perlmutter (D-CO) announced his retirement.

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How Cannabis Helps HIV Patients

Leafwell

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that damages the immune system and inhibits the body’s ability to fight infection and disease. It is an infection that is normally transmitted sexually, but it can also spread from a mother to a child during pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Another common form of HIV transmission is when contact is made with infected blood.

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Oregon Hemp: New Rules (Part 3)

Canna Law Blog

The end of 2021 was marked by significant regulatory changes adopted by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (the OLCC ), including new rules for hemp and cannabinoids. Today I will cover a few of the big changes affecting artificially derived cannabinoids, including CBN and Delta-8 THC. In the big picture, Oregon stakeholders knew new regulations would be adopted in December 2021, but most hoped for less stringent final rules.

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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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Curaleaf Facing Multiple Lawsuits Over Mislabeled Wellness drops

Cannabis Life Network

Back in December, CLN posted an article on mislabeled strains, based on the fact that phenotypes are much more complicated than we realize. But this mixup with Curaleaf is just an unintentional human error on the part of the company. Unintentional or not, those affected have been through quite the ordeal. The facility where the […]. The post Curaleaf Facing Multiple Lawsuits Over Mislabeled Wellness drops appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabinoids block Covid, Quebec bans cannabis from unvaxxed patrons

Cannabis Life Network

It was earlier in 2020 when Lethbridge released a preprint study showing evidence that cannabis can help with Covid. Now, an in vitro study in 2022 discovered certain cannabinoids that might block Covid spike proteins. Whereas research in 2021 indicated lockdowns diminish our endocannabinoid systems. And yet, Quebec‘s new plan bans patrons not vaccinated against […].

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Grover Beach City Council considering approval of cannabis lounges

Cannabis Law Report

The City of Grover Beach is looking to add the first cannabis lounges in San Luis Obispo County. In a proposal reviewed by the city council this week, the four permitted cannabis retailers in Grover Beach would be eligible to add a lounge for onsite consumption of cannabis products at their locations. The proposal does establish parameters for the lounges, including that they not be visible from public spaces.

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Psychedelics Use Created Less Stress During Lockdown According to Study

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Most of us are no strangers to the stress imposed on us as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Multiple studies from across the world have recorded the impact of the pandemic on not only our financial situations but also our psychological and social states. However, a study found that those who consume psychedelics were under less stress despite the pandemic conditions.

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McGuire Woods: In the Weeds: New Laws for 2022, Kansas Weighs Delta-8, Maine Appeals Dispensary Ruling, Nevada Approves Lounges

Cannabis Law Report

Royce DuBiner , Katherine Gruner , Kate Hardey , Monique Peña , Rebecca Rieckhoff , Janice Suchyta. McGuireWoods LLP. Newsworthy Highlights. Happy 2022! In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year.

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Answer of the Day for Jan 14, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Does psilocybin bind to receptors other than serotonergic 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptors (5-HT2ARs)? Yes, it does. In fact, psilocybin’s binding to other 5-HT2 and some non-5-HT2 receptors contributes to its psychopharmacological actions. Ling, S., Ceban, F., Lui, L.M.W. et al. Molecular Mechanisms of Psilocybin and Implications for the Treatment of Depression.

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Gov Newsom Says He Is “Open To Rethinking” Cannabis Taxes

Cannabis Law Report

Facing a possible industry revolt over California cannabis tax structure, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signaled that he is open to rethinking the taxes the state levels on marijuana growers and purchases. The governor included in a budget proposal he released this week that he “supports cannabis tax reform and plans to work with the Legislature to make modifications to California’s cannabis tax policy to help stabilize the market.” Asked to expand on the language at a press co

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Ayr Wellness Opens 44th Florida Dispensary in Pinellas Park 

Cannabis Law Report

MIAMI, January 13, 2022 – Ayr Wellness (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), today announced the opening of its newest dispensary in Pinellas Park Florida, its 44th in the state. “We are thrilled with our progress to date in Florida, a market where we see tremendous upside and growth potential.

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What does the future of CBD look like?

Cannabis Law Report

What does the future of CBD look like? CBD is rapidly expanding its position in the wellness market. In 2020, the global market for CBD was valued at $9.3bn, with predicted growth putting it at $23.6bn by 2025. On the face of it, this suggests that the future of CBD looks exceptionally bright. In this article, we explore some market trends , with a closer look at what the future of CBD might hold.

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Report: American Assoc of Nurse Practitioners – “Cannabis for medical purposes: A cross-sectional analysis of health care professionals’ knowledge”

Cannabis Law Report

Read report at. [link]. Read NORML commentary & analysis. Survey: Many Health Care Professionals Possess a “Poor” Understanding of Cannabis Use for Medical Purposes.

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Leafly Names Jeff Oberlander Senior Vice President of Engineering

Cannabis Law Report

Oberlander joins Leafly from Pipeline, bringing over 30 years of engineering experience in the software industry. SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Leafly Holdings, Inc. (“Leafly”), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, today announced that Jeff Oberlander will join Leafly as Senior Vice President of Engineering, leading the technical vision for Leafly’s software development and product engineering teams.

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Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors That Instadose Pharma Corp. (INSD) f/k/a Mikrocoze, Inc. (MZKR) Is Being Sued for Misleading Shareholders

Cannabis Law Report

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $INSD #Milkrocoze –Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Instadose Pharma Corp. (OTC: INSD) securities between December 8, 2020 and November 24, 2021, for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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MedMen’s Tracy McCourt Appointed President of West Hollywood Cannabis Organization

Cannabis Law Report

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. ( “MedMen” or the “Company” ) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQB: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the nation, today announced the appointment of Tracy McCourt, Chief Revenue Officer, to President of Emerald Village West Hollywood. Established in 2021, Emerald Village West Hollywood is the official marketing organization for licensed cannabis businesses in West Hollywood.

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