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Let Richardson Race

NORML

Athlete Sha’Carri Richardson has been suspended and barred from running in the Olympic Games in Tokyo after testing positive for marijuana. The post Let Richardson Race appeared first on NORML.

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Sha’Carri Richardson doesn’t need to apologize for smoking weed

Leafly

Sha'Carri Richardson is the latest athlete punished for cannabis use. Her Olympic run should not be at stake. The post Sha’Carri Richardson doesn’t need to apologize for smoking weed appeared first on Leafly.

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How To Cope With Insomnia – A modern medical problem in the world?

Cannabis Law Report

Study shows that around 70 million people in the United States have the prevalence of insomnia. It is one of the most common sleep disorders and as well as a common modern medical problem in the world. So, how do you know you have insomnia? You are free of work, and you want to sleep, but it’s not coming. That’s a big chance that you have insomnia. This is a serious issue, and you must want to get rid of that as soon as possible.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup July 2

Veriheal

The UN addresses concerns over cannabis advertising valuing profits over public health. A Virginia organization hosts the “The Great Commonwealth Cannabis Seed Share” and gave around 10,000 free seeds this week, and the late Bob Marley’s family will launch a magic mushroom brand. The UN pushes for a ban on cannabis advertising. And the late, Bob Marley’s family is joining the ‘shroom boom’.

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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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Thailand: Chulalongkorn University Taps into Medical Cannabis and Expands the Product Line

Cannabis Law Report

Chulalongkorn University has established the “Chula Cannabis and its Natural Substances (Chula C.A.N.S.) Research Cluster with expert faculty members from various fields, as well as the first and only Drug Dependence Research Center in the country which is certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Drug Dependence.

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Argentina: Matías Kulfas Advances Details of Cannabis Export Bill Sent to Congress

Cannabis Law Report

Minister Matías Kulfas is an economist graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and holds a Master’s degree in Political Economy from FLACSO. For example, in the public function he served as Undersecretary of Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Development, Director of the Banco de la Nación Argentina and General Manager of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic.

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FL Medical Marijuana 4th of July Sales (2021)

CannaMD

CannaMD would like to wish everyone a safe and fun-filled Independence Day weekend. We’re grateful to live in the land of the free and home of the brave, and hope everyone has a wonderful Fourth of July! And to our veterans and active duty service members – who sacrifice so much to protect that freedom […].

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Latin Investment Summit – Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

WEBINAR. 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. SAVE THE DATE! July 28th, 2021. 12pm PST / 2pm CST / 3pm EST.

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Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Pepperoni Pizza

Cannabis Life Network

Pizza has cemented itself as the ultimate high food since the inception of westernized-stoner culture. Layers of cheese, sauce, and toppings cooked ever so perfectly and delivered to you on a soft and perfectly chewy dough —its popularity is no surprise. However, long gone are the days of struggling to both make (or order) pizza […]. The post Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Pepperoni Pizza appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Man pleads guilty in connection with illegal cannabis grow-op that damaged national forest and engagered species such as the California spotted owl

Cannabis Law Report

Here at CLR we are very happy to see prosecutions of illegal cannabis grows on an environmental basis. If growers are using pesticides, plastics, diverting water we believe in the full weight of the law in order to protect national park ecosystems. the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog. The CA Leader Post reports. Man pleads guilty in connection with illegal cannabis grow-op that damaged national forest.

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What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?

Leafwell

What is the endocannabinoid system? Every person – and many mammals – has their own endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex network of receptors, lipids, and enzymes that plays a large role in governing homeostasis and how we individually experience cannabis. While the ECS was identified only in the late 1980s, it quickly became one of the most important scientific discoveries to date.

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Paraguay: Minister Of Health Receives Medical Cannabis Products That Will Be Available For Free Via Country’s Health System

Cannabis Law Report

On Thursday, June 24, the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Julio Borba, received from the LASCA company, “Drops of CBD” in presentations of: – 1000 bottles of 25 ml. – 750 bottles of 50 ml. – 250 bottles of 100 ml. This cannabis derivative will be used by the CAMEDPAR Parents Association – Medicinal Cannabis Paraguay, as an alternative therapy. .

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Does Cannabis Enhance Running Or Endurance?

LifeCannMD

Marijuana’s effects on exercise and sports are a growing field when it comes to research. In the past month, the NFL and their Players Association condoned a task force to put together research on how cannabis affects their elite athletes. Recently, professional athletes and their relation to marijuana have come under the microscope. Just last week, U.S. sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, lost her ability to compete in the Tokyo Olympics after a drug test identified marijuana in her bloodstre

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West Australia: Drug sniffer dog cancels trip with Mandurah train station bust

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The West Australian reports. A police pooch nabbed a man allegedly in possession of a large amount of magic mushrooms after just 10 minutes of sniffing. Earlier this month, police were at the Mandurah train station with drug detection dog, Henry, – a member of the Canine Unit. Mandurah Police senior Sgt Neville Beard said within 10 minutes, Henry, caught a 25-year-old man who allegedly had nearly 400 grams of magic mushrooms, as well as a small amount of cannabis and a smoking implement.

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New Producer Old Gaming | Scissor Bros with Jeremiah Watkins & Steebee Weebee | Ep 14

SpeedWeed

New Producer Old Gaming | Scissor Bros with Jeremiah Watkins & Steebee Weebee | Ep 14 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Andres from Bad Friends interviews to be the show’s new producer cuz he thinks Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino are DIVAS, Jeremiah presents a gaming challenge, the boys dive deep into the P.O. Box, Steebee recaps his Washington trip, and Jeremiah is embarrassed for using a special something for pleasure.

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Glass House, The Parent Company Cancel Deal

Cannabis Law Report

Glass House Brands Inc. (NEO: GLAS.A.U ) has called off its previously announced conditional agreement to accept a $50 million strategic investment from The Parent Company, whose official name is TPCO Holding Corp (OTC: GRAMF). Glass House said that it was a mutual agreement and that the Strategic Investment will not be completed at this time. Glass House said in its statement that it will consider future partnership opportunities with The Parent Company after the purchase and retrofit of the

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Answer of the Day for Jul 3, 2021

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Has the terpenoid caryophyllene, which is found in the cannabis plant, been found to significantly reduce craving to cigarettes? Yes, according to one study with significant findings (P. Rose JE, Behm FM. Inhalation of vapor from black pepper extract reduces smoking withdrawal symptoms. Drug Alcohol Depend. 1994 Feb;34(3):225-9. doi: 10.1016/0376-8716(94)90160-0.

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Marijuana Money July 2, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Akerna (NASDAQ: KERN) is predicting the 4th of July will bring in over $206 million in legal cannabis sales across the United States. The report predicts July 2nd to be the second highest sales day of the year, just after 4/20. . TPCO Holding Corp. also known as The Parent Company (OTCQX: GRAMF ) is buying a West Hollywood, CA dispensary named Calma West Hollywood in a deal valued at $11.5 million.

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Answer of the Day for Jul 2, 2021

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Cannabis-based products may be some of the world’s oldest medicines. Documents dating back thousands of years BC describe the use of cannabis-based medicines in many Eastern cultures. What is the Chinese character for cannabis? Is that character used to represent other things? The Chinese character for cannabis is ?? and the Chinese character for anesthesia is ??.

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Psychedellux July 2, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

This is Psychedellux – the weekly recap of the business news in the psychedelics industry. Cybin Inc. ( NEO:CYBN ) (OTCQB:CLXPF) released financial and business highlights for its financial year ended March 31, 2021. The company noted that it had a net loss of $32.2 million for the year ended March 31, 2021 of which non-cash expenses totaled $13.1 million and cash-based operating expenses totaled $19,120,000.

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Joe Exotic is Releasing His Own Cannabis Brand Out of Prison

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He burst onto television screens last year with a documentary about his life as a zookeeper, before getting banged up for hiring a hitman to wipe his competitor off the scene. Now, he’s making a comeback with a diverse line of cannabis products. Of course, we are talking about the star of Tiger King, Joseph Maldonado-Passage. Better known as “Joe Exotic”, the reality TV star recently broadcast his new business venture via Twitter. .

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Cannabis Freedom Alliance Publish Their Inaugural Monthly Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

We thought it might be a good idea to juts republish their inaugural newsletter as is for you, dear reader, to take a look at. We enjoyed it and are looking forward to reading it on a regular basis. Welcome to the Cannabis Freedom Alliance Monthly Newsletter! Thank you for signing up for our monthly newsletter and welcome to our inaugural edition. The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CF

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Thousands of Marijuana Greenhouses Threatened as Wildfires Rage in Northern California

Cannabis Law Report

2021 is poised to be worse than 2020, and it’s not yet clear how the cannabis crops will be impacted.

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Tips For Talking To A Doctor About Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Many people around the country live in a state where medical marijuana is now legal. But they may find themselves wondering how they should approach talking to a doctor about medical marijuana since it remains illegal at the federal level. This can really become an issue for older patients who spent their bulk of their lives in a country where weed was not only illegal, but often demonized.

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UK medical cannabis clinic rated ‘Good’ by regulators

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Health News reports. One of the UK’s leading medical cannabis clinics has been praised by regulators for its efforts to provide safe and effective care. The Medical Cannabis Clinics (TMCC) has been awarded the first rated ‘Good’ cannabis clinic in the UK by health and social care regulator Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Lyphe Group-owned clinic, which is said to care for more than 60 percent of all medical cannabis patients in the UK, has passed with a rating of ‘Good’ following a

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OLCC unwinds pandemic operating guidelines, provides re-opening guidance to Alcohol and Marijuana licensees

Cannabis Law Report

July 2, 2021. OLCC unwinds pandemic operating guidelines, provides re-opening guidance to Alcohol and Marijuana licensees. Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is providing Oregon alcohol and recreational marijuana licensees with refreshed guidance in the wake of “Oregon Reopening” for business. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the OLCC put in place a succession of temporary and permanent rules to help the cannabis and hospitality industries survive.

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Yahoo Finance’s 10 Best Psychedelic Companies to Watch

Cannabis Law Report

In this article, we discuss the 10 best psychedelic companies to watch. If you want to skip our detailed analysis of these companies, go directly to the 5 Best Psychedelic Companies to Watch. Novel therapies and psychedelic treatments are rapidly gaining popularity across large swathes of North America as the awareness of mental health disorders and the revolutionary effects of psychedelics in their treatment become more mainstream.

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Puerto Rico: Senate approves labor protection measure for medical cannabis patients

Cannabis Law Report

The legislation seeks to prohibit retaliation for the positive result of a doping test for which the employee or candidate for employment has a medical prescription or legal authorization. The Senate of Puerto Rico approved today with amendments Senate Bill 191, filed by the independent senator, José Vargas Vidot and the president of the Senate, José Luis Dalmau Santiago.

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Yet Again Deadline For The Publication Of The UK CBD Novel Food List Passes – Some Companies Submitting False Documentation To Try And Pass Standards

Cannabis Law Report

BusinessCann UK reports that for the third time the UK Food Standards Agency has failed to meet its own deadline. The fault though doesn’t just lie with the FSA as it appears some companies have been lying through their teeth and submitting false documentation to the department. THE June deadline set by the UK Food Standards Agency for the publication of the Novel Food Public List of Validated CBD applications will pass today without any further updates.

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Cannabis Can Help Veterans So Why Don't More Have Access to It?

Cannabis Law Report

With more innovations and research proving the benefits of medical cannabis for PTS, the time will come that the Veterans Health Administration will have the ability to prescribe it to veterans.

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