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Cultivating Wellness: A CBD User Survey

Project CBD

Who is using CBD and why? Despite the huge public interest in CBD products, and an endless stream of media stoking that fire, there have been limited efforts to figure out exactly how and why people are using this darling compound of the cannabis world.

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Havas ECS Launches Medical Education Program Focused On Cannabis Science, Law

Cannabis Law Report

Havas ECS , the endocannabinoid consultancy firm that’s a subsidiary of international advertising and public relations company Havas Group (owned by Vivendi SA (OTC: VIVEF )), last week announced the launch of a full spectrum education program for the medical and legal communities, aimed at filling the gap of misinformation that exists between cannabis science, legislation, and the medical communities nationwide.

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What Is CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid) & What Are the Benefits of This Cannabinoid?

Leafly

Learn more about CBDA (cannabidiolic acid), one of many compounds produced by cannabis and hemp. The post What Is CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid) & What Are the Benefits of This Cannabinoid? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML Members Take DC by Storm

NORML

Last week, NORML leaders and activists from across North America headed to our nation’s capital for the annual NORML Conference and Congressional Lobby Day. All we can say is, “WOW!” We are s imply blown away by the passion, leadership, and knowledge attendees and speakers brought to DC. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th – NORML Leadership Summit.

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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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Vapes Spiked With Synthetic Drugs Show Dark Side of CBD Craze

Leafly

Some operators are cashing in on the CBD craze by substituting cheap and illegal synthetic cannabinoids for natural CBD in vapes and edibles such as gummy bears, an AP investigation has found. The post Vapes Spiked With Synthetic Drugs Show Dark Side of CBD Craze appeared first on Leafly.

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Arizona Backers Revise Legalization Measure After Legal Review

Leafly

Just a few tweaks, nothing major, after the lawyers give the proposed initiative a good scrubbing. The post Arizona Backers Revise Legalization Measure After Legal Review appeared first on Leafly.

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Looking for a Weed Forum? Here are the Top 10

Marijuana Seeds NL

Weed forums are a great thing for cannabis enthusiasts. Whether you’re having a growing problem, or you just need to talk to someone about a new weed game, forums are just the place. Continue reading → The post Looking for a Weed Forum? Here are the Top 10 appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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Litigation Update: Who Decides Whether You Can Ship Hemp Through Idaho?

Canna Law Blog

Regular readers know that we are in the midst of presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each state treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). Recently we covered Idaho, which we neatly summarized as “probably the worst state in the country to get caught with hemp.” The article explains why this is so in detail. Among the reasons is that last winter the Idaho State Police seized a shipment of 13,000 pounds of hemp which was being transported across Idaho from Oregon to Colorado.

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Canadian Cannabis Packaging: What Does it All Mean?

Leafly

Unpacking Canadians cannabis packaging. The post Canadian Cannabis Packaging: What Does it All Mean? appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD As Medicine — How Much Do We Know So Far?

The Fresh Toast

CBD today is marketed as a miracle cure-all, treating everything from headaches to cancer, as well as aid in mental wellness. But has the CBD market outpaced the known science? Continue reading CBD As Medicine — How Much Do We Know So Far? at The Fresh Toast.

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Paraguay’s Decision to Allow Domestic Cultivation Opens Up New Opportunities

WeedAdvisor

Medical marijuana was legal in Paraguay since 2007, but the few patients who qualified faced a slew of roadblocks making accessibility quite difficult. Now, Marijuana Business Daily reports that the country’s eligible patients will have a much easier time obtaining their medicine, along with some great national economic benefits. In 2018, the government established a new law allowing licensed producers to grow and sell medical cannabis in Paraguay, but license applications will not be accepted u

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Un Pesce Marcisce Dalla sua Testa

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: aBIZinaBOX Inc. CPAs – Jordan S. Zoot, CPA. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Un Pesce Marcisce Dalla sua Testa is an old Sicilian proverb that translates “a fish rots from its head”. The statement appears to be an accurate summary of present condition of both the private and governmental sides of California’s cannabis industry.

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Buyer Beware: Unlicensed CBD Products Could Contain a “Powerful Street Drug”

WeedAdvisor

Hemp-based CBD supplements just became dangerous and unpredictable thanks to a “powerful street drug” finding its way into some products, according to USA Today. We covered a lot about the progress of CBD in recent months. In just the past few weeks, this cannabinoid became the backbone of booming medical cannabis industries, especially in South America and some select parts of Europe.

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7 Benefits of CBD That Will Make Your Pet Feel Happy Again

Cannabis Law Report

A canine companion is the best and the most loyal company a man can have. Your pet dog adds immense joy to your life. Why not give some of the same happiness back to your buddy? CBD for dogs can help boost your pet’s health, making its life a million times better than before. . CBD has been recognized as one of the most important and beneficial alternative therapies.

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What Is Decarboxylation and Why Does It Matter?

LIWTS

It’s often assumed that the THC you need to get high is ready and waiting in fresh cannabis flowers. In which case, you could simply eat a bunch of fresh buds and get baked as you like. Hence, it often surprises cannabis newcomers to learn that raw cannabis actually contains almost no psychoactive compounds whatsoever. [ ] The post What Is Decarboxylation and Why Does It Matter?

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He’s at it again !

Cannabis Law Report

As this report in the Daily Mirror clearly states, “Tyler Dooley, who runs a 1,000 acre cannabis farm in Oregon, said his famous aunt has made him “a lot of money” Every time there’s Markle news he mysteriously has a new strain to spruik. Our previous reports. Tabloid Corner: The UK Press Love The Fact That Meghan Markle’s “Nephew” Grows Cannabis.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Contact Us. Activate Key. Login. 0. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. 0. was successfully added to your cart. Cart. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. Today’s Answer of the Day. Leah Roach. September 17, 2019. What is the purpose of urine drug testing? Urine drug tests typically screen for the patient’s prescribed opioids and the commonly abused drugs: cocaine, amphetamines, alcohol, barbiturates, opiates and benzodiazepines.Al

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Social Equity Program and Impact to Applications, Lessons from MRA’s Educational Sessions

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

As required under the new adult use act—Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), MRA is required to create a social equity program to “ promote and encourage participation in the marihuana industry by people of communities that have been disproportionally impacted by marihuana prohibition and enforcement and to positively impact those communities ” MCL 333.27958(1)(J).

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Germany: First-Ever Medical Marijuana Improts Receibed From Protugal and Australia

The Joint Blog

Cannamedical Pharma (located in Cologne) received a commercial shipment of medical marijuana from a company in Portugal. According to High Times, although shipper wasn’t made public, last month Tilray Portugal announced that it had come to an agreement with Cannamedical to export medicinal cannabis to Germany. “The European market is clearly developing its ability to grow and ship world-class medicinal cannabis products, which is an important step in the development of the EU medicinal can

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Recipe: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Devilled Eggs

Leafly

Get the recipe! The post Recipe: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Devilled Eggs appeared first on Leafly.

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Santé Cannabis and Spectrum Therapeutics Launch Transformative Medical Cannabis Training Program for Québec Healthcare Professionals

Puff Puff Post

MONTREAL and SMITHS FALLS, ON, Sept. 16, 2019 /CNW/ – Québec doctors have a new tool at their disposal for learning about medical cannabis and its viability as a treatment option for their patients. Santé Cannabis, a pioneer in medical cannabis in Québéc , has partnered with Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to launch the Prescriber Training Program, designed to aid physicians and patients, announced today at the new Santé Cannabis clinic

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Israeli companies, investors meet in New York for first-ever ‘Cannabis Investment Symposium’

Cannabis Law Report

About 150 entrepreneurs and investors gathered in New York City last week to learn about Israel’s innovative medical cannabis industry at the first-ever “Cannabis Investment Symposium.”. “We are thrilled to introduce the best Israeli cannabis entrepreneurs and their companies to New York’s vibrant investment community and share our deep connections and insights,” said iCAN: Israel-Cannabis CEO Saul Kaye at the symposium.

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Santé Cannabis and Spectrum Therapeutics Launch Transformative Medical Cannabis Training Program

Puff Puff Post

MONTREAL and SMITHS FALLS, ON, Sept. 16, 2019 /CNW/ – Québec doctors have a new tool at their disposal for learning about medical cannabis and its viability as a treatment option for their patients. Santé Cannabis, a pioneer in medical cannabis in Québéc , has partnered with Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to launch the Prescriber Training Program, designed to aid physicians and patients, announced today at the new Santé Cannabis clinic

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Article – Leafdesk: Arizona cannabis legalisation up in smoke

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction, ummm! is al we can say. Arizona’s hopes of legalising cannabis for recreational use have been dealt a severe blow with the appointment of one the USA’s most fervent anti-weed crusaders to the state’s Supreme Court. Bill Montgomery was sworn in last week amid concerns for impartiality over his unashamed bias over marijuana prosecutions.

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Battle of the Weedwork Stars, Episode 2

Cannabis Law Report

Florida and medical marijuana just aren’t quite meshing right now, but we’re working on getting it all straight soon: “A Florida appellate court ruled that the state’s medical cannabis licensing system is unconstitutional, setting the stage for greatly expanded business opportunities in one of the country’s fastest-growing markets.

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