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Real or Not, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Is a Costly Diagnosis

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a diagnosis that is poorly understood by doctors and popularly rejected by cannabis advocates. But more patients report that quitting cannabis led to recovery—unfortunately after footing astronomical medical bills. The post Real or Not, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Is a Costly Diagnosis appeared first on Leafly.

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NO! Cannabis Does Not Damage The Brain

Canabo Medical Clinic

A recent piece ( [link] ) published by two physicians discusses how cannabis can damage a developing brain. I am here to tell you cannabis does not damage the brain and to set the record straight on the risks and potential benefits for youth exposed to cannabis. While there are numerous studies showing cognitive side effects from the use of THC, recent studies have demonstrated a serious flaw in the study designs.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

For many years, marijuana has been perceived to be an intoxicating or hallucinogenic drug for stoners and hippies who often lay around to smoke dope to the impairment of their intellectual function. This portrait of cannabis use can be ascribed to a feature of its culture. However, cannabis has been used as medicine in different fields for many years.

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Congress Votes YES to Protect Legal Marijuana

NORML

We. Did. It. For the first time ever, the House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. The importance of this 267 to 165 bipartisan vote on the Blumenauer amendment cannot be overstated. Today, nearly one in four Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal under state statute.

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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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Washington Consumes More Cannabis Than Any Region on Earth, Study Says

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Wastewater surveys of 60 global cities ranked Puget Sound #1 in THC use per capita. The post Washington Consumes More Cannabis Than Any Region on Earth, Study Says appeared first on Leafly.

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What Is Guaiol & What Does This Cannabis Terpene Do?

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Originating in the guaiacum plant of the Caribbean, the terpene guaiol has been used in natural medicine for hundreds of years and is present in small amounts in some of some common cannabis strains. The post What Is Guaiol & What Does This Cannabis Terpene Do? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: June 21, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. First, we have an entry for the “Better Luck Next Time” files. New York failed to pass a legalization deal. Perhaps cannabis proponents will have better luck in 2020. Their neighbors to the south are making some progress on medical marijuana expansion.

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With CBD Legal, Wisconsin Is Warming to Cannabis

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In the Midwest, attitudes toward CBD—and cannabis itself—are changing thanks to the plant's emerging health benefits and a growing focus on education. The post With CBD Legal, Wisconsin Is Warming to Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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US Federal Air Surgeon Clarifies Rules On Pilots And THC /CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Guideline in Full. –by Dr. Michael Berry, FAA Federal Air Surgeon. The Federal Air Surgeon’s office has received a number of inquiries about marijuana, due to the recent increase in the number of states around the country that have approved its use for medical and recreational purposes. Specifically, airmen are concerned about the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) oil use and how such use impacts an airman’s medical certificate.

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Hemp Contracts: What Business Can Learn from Oregon State’s New Research Facility

Canna Law Blog

More hemp research makes for better hemp contracts. Last Thursday, Oregon State University (“OSU”) officials announced plans to launch the Global Hemp Innovation Center (“Hemp Center”). The Hemp Center will be based in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and intends to serve “as a research hub connecting faculty and researchers engaged in plant research, food innovation, pharmacy, public health, public policy, business and engineering.

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Law Firm, Drummond Woodsum Report On Maine Legislature, New Rules Adopted

Cannabis Law Report

The firm writes, ” As of 5:30 this morning, the adult use marijuana rules had been approved by the Maine State Legislature and were headed to the Governor’s desk for her signature. The rules will go into effect in 90 days, assuming the Governor signs the bill today. Our best guess is that license applications will become available in October/November 2019, and Drummond Woodsum’s Regulated Substances Group will continue to send updates. .

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Expect Shortages When Extracts and Edibles Hit the Market

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Can the country's legal producers meet market demand come Legalization 2.0? The post Expect Shortages When Extracts and Edibles Hit the Market appeared first on Leafly.

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Columbia: Constitutional Court Overules Ban Of Public Consumption Of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to their report… Given the right wing government of President Iván Duque, few imagined this paradigm shift in Colombia, of all places. But the conservative administration was dealt another joker from its self-imposed, repressive drug policy deck of cards when Colombia’s Constitutional Court overruled a ban on the consumption of cannabis in public.

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Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women in the U.S. Hits Record High

WeedAdvisor

In February, we discussed an increase in cannabis use among pregnant women in Canada. While the increase amounted to less than 2% since 2012, the U.S. sees a similar trend. Needless to say, the news is far, far worse. According to CNN , the U.S. experienced an exponentially higher increase from 2002 to 2017. But with the negative effects of marijuana during pregnancy still remaining largely unknown, many women find it a safe way to ease symptoms, like morning sickness.

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Health Canada: Backgrounder: Final regulations on new cannabis products

Cannabis Law Report

June 14, 2019. Health Canada has released the amendments to the Cannabis Regulations to control the legal production and sale of edible cannabis, cannabis extracts, and cannabis topicals. Edible cannabis. With respect to edible cannabis, the amended Cannabis Regulations include: Restricting the use of ingredients that could increase the appeal of edible cannabis, increase the risk of food-borne illness, and encourage over-consumption.

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Cannabis Retail Guide: Canna Cabana, Toronto

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See inside the downtown cannabis store. The post Cannabis Retail Guide: Canna Cabana, Toronto appeared first on Leafly.

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ORCA: Oregon Retailers of Cannabis Assoc – Latest Legislative Update

Cannabis Law Report

ORCA’s latest update, a bit quieter than the last… Legislative News Alert: Please note t he following analysis is strictly informational and not indicative of ORCA’s position unless explicitly stated. Additionally the analysis only covers the most important aspects of the bills, for detailed specifics please follow up with Jesse Bontecou directly.

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Cannabis Supplements For Pets Presents: The Best CBD Oils For Your Pet

The Joint Blog

Until recently, Blake Armstrong was a pet owner like any other. That’s until his dog, Rosie, got sick with cancer and he started treating her with CBD. After seeing a huge improvement in Rosie’s quality of life, Blake launched Cannabis Supplements For Pets ; a website for pet owners covering the health benefits of CBD with reviews of leading CBD pet brands.

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Press Release: Green Light Law Group Adds Lawyer To Litigation Team

Cannabis Law Report

Green Light Law Group is excited to announce that Dan Sharp has joined our litigation team. Dan has over seventeen years of experience as a practicing attorney and is licensed in Oregon and California. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from San Diego State University.

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Top Uses and Benefits of CBD Oil

Otherside Farms

While an easy-going, uncomplicated and fulfilling life is what we are all after — we can’t all be rosy, all the time. Every aspect of our day-to-day — from professional to personal — is filled with responsibilities and expectations. . Though many of these to-do list items are part of the path to success and happiness, sometimes we need a little pick-me-up to make the road easier.

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National Law Review – Article: Courts Are Siding with Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana, a Schedule 1 drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is the most commonly detected illicit drug in employment drug testing. According to Quest Diagnostics , in 2018, approximately 3% of urine-based workplace drug screenings tested positive for marijuana. Notwithstanding marijuana’s illegality under federal law, 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational or medicinal use.

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Cannabis Retail Guide: Spiritleaf, Moose Jaw

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See inside Saskatchewan's first Spiritleaf location. The post Cannabis Retail Guide: Spiritleaf, Moose Jaw appeared first on Leafly.

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Half-Baked: Edibles, Beverages and New Cannabis Products to Be Legalized and Regulated in 2019

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2019. . On June 14, 2019, Health Canada released the final regulations (the “Regulations”) that will govern the production and sale of additional classes of cannabis products including edibles, beverages, concentrates and cannabis infused topical creams and lotions. Deloitte published a report earlier this month which valued the market for these new forms of cannabis products at $2.7 billion annually.

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Tie-Dye Party

Canna Care Docs

Who’s ready for a tie-dye party? Join Canna Care Docs at The Summit Lounge for an afternoon of tie-dye, ice cream and cannabis education! We will be providing the materials needed to tie-dye shirts, and offering book and pre-pay discounts for your medical cannabis card! Shirts cost $10 with tie-dye materials included! The Summit Lounge is the only BYOC social consumption lounge in the state.

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U.S. House of Representatives approves an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that protects state cannabis programs against federal interference

Cannabis Law Report

Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives soundly approved by a 267-165 vote an amendment protects state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. Department of Justice. The amendment to the fiscal year 2020 Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill specifically prohibits the Justice Department from using funds to prevent states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories from implementing their adult-use and medical marijuana programs.

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Canadian Cannabis Businesses Flocking to Colombia as Medical Market Grows

WeedAdvisor

Colombia’s medical cannabis market is booming, prompting many Canadian companies to invest heavily in the country’s emerging market. With legalization potentially just around the corner, it is hardly surprising that these organizations want in. As Vice News pointed out in 2018, the country outdoes Canada for both cost and efficiency, while offering plenty of space for large grow operations.

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Why do you need to know the health benefits of raw cannabis?

Cannabis Law Report

Pressed vegetable juices are growing in popularity on a global level, not leaving out cannabis weed. While weed has been very controversial over the years, tons of research continues to look into the health benefits of cannabis. Technically, weed has been consumed in various forms throughout history for both medicinal and recreational purposes. It is one of those things where there is a thin line between appreciating the benefits of cannabis and shaming it for the negative consequences thereof.

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US House OKs Plan to Block Federal Cannabis Interference

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The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to block the Justice Department from interfering with states that have legalized cannabis for adult use. The post US House OKs Plan to Block Federal Cannabis Interference appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado Updates Rules On Testing Requirements

Cannabis Law Report

See below. 20190619 IB Audited Products Testing Bulletin final.

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How Cannabis Helps Me Be A Better Mom Despite My Chronic Pain & Illness

Miss Marijuana

By: Stephanie Sanders. This is the story of Stephanie, a single mother of three who uses cannabis for chronic pain, mental health issues, and chronic illness. My name is Stephanie I’m a single mom of 3 pushing 34 & living with chronic pain/illnesses. . RELATED: 20 Real People Explain Why Cannabis Should Be Normalized. Growing up I smoked “dirt weed” & was a typical “stoner kid” of the late 90’s/early 00’s but my cannabis use fell off a lot when I became a mother at 18.