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Opinion: 21st Century John Locke Would Fight for Marijuana Legalization

NORML

From a present-day Lockean perspective, the responsible use of marijuana by adults in private would no doubt qualify as an activity that the government should not infringe upon. The post Opinion: 21st Century John Locke Would Fight for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Smoking a J in your college class: Cool or nah?

Leafly

A professor asked: Is smoking a joint in a Zoom class okay? The answers came by the thousands. The post Smoking a J in your college class: Cool or nah? appeared first on Leafly.

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Using Medical Cannabis for Endometriosis Management and Relief

Veriheal

For those suffering from endometriosis , getting through the day can be an excruciatingly painful experience. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the tissue that comprises the lining of the uterus grows in other organs, commonly the ovaries and the fallopian tubes. This out of place endometrial tissue thickens, breaks down, and bleeds just as the tissue within the uterus does, in accordance with the menstrual cycle.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2020 horoscopes

Leafly

Moving in harmony with the September stars has never been easier than with these aligning strains. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: September 2020 horoscopes 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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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The cannabis industry is changing rapidly across the United States, and public opinion has shifted significantly over just the last decade that shows increased public support for cannabis reform laws in states that have not already adopted such laws. As of 2020, more states allow for some type of legal cannabis use than do not, and there is growing public interest in expanding the number of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana approval.

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Why Australian “Journalism” On Cannabis Is Lazy & Dumb. Exhibit A

Cannabis Law Report

This just came in from Gizmodo AU… quite possibly the dumbest piece of writing on cannabis we’ve seen in 2020 although it isn’t actually writing … Read More. The post Why Australian "Journalism" On Cannabis Is Lazy & Dumb. Exhibit A first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How Healist’s natural blends work with CBD to promote sleep

Leafly

Don’t knock yourself out. Teach your body to sleep again. The post How Healist’s natural blends work with CBD to promote sleep appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis Is Helping to Treat the Patients of Neurodegenerative Diseases

PrestoDoctor

Millions of people in the world are currently experiencing neurodegenerative diseases. Many of these conditions can be severe, leaving patients disabled, unable to think clearly or walk without aid. Neurodegenerative diseases can even lead to death. Over the years, experts have been studying neurodegenerative diseases to learn more about them. Scientists have discovered their causes, how to prevent them, and the best means to relieve or treat them.

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New Studies Show Marijuana Effective At Treating COVID-19 Symptoms

The Fresh Toast

New Studies Show Marijuana Effective At Treating COVID-19 Symptoms. University of South Carolina researchers now believe marijuana’s THC could be effective against battling symptoms caused by the coronavirus. The post New Studies Show Marijuana Effective At Treating COVID-19 Symptoms appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Nebraska: Gov. Ricketts: ‘There is no such thing as medical marijuana’

Cannabis Law Report

KMTV 3 reports on Nebraska’s Governor who’s no fan of medical marijuana…… LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) – Gov. Pete Ricketts doubled down on his opposition to … Read More. The post Nebraska: Gov. Ricketts: 'There is no such thing as medical marijuana' first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Tricks and tips for stoners looking to toke incognito

Cannabis Life Network

Sometimes even the stoniest stoners want to be incognito about their smoking habits. Maybe you’re not comfortable with everyone who comes to your place knowing you smoke up or just like being incognito about your habits. Here are a few tricks and tips for stoners looking to toke incognito. Obtain smell proof containers This one […]. The post Tricks and tips for stoners looking to toke incognito appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Mexican Senator Tweets Picture Of Cannabis Plant On Her Desk In The Chamber

Cannabis Law Report

Expressing her support for legislation to legalize cannabis just ahead of the start of a new session on Tuesday, Sen. Jesusa Rodríguez of the ruling … Read More. The post Mexican Senator Tweets Picture Of Cannabis Plant On Her Desk In The Chamber first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The DEA Does Not Want You To Worry About Its New Hemp Rule. Don’t Take the Bait!

Canna Law Blog

Last week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a bad interim hemp rule. I wrote that it was dangerous because I viewed it as making most hemp processing activities illegal if, at any point in processing hemp, the level of delta-9 THC increases beyond 0.3%– even if the hemp was remediated before it left the processor’s premises.

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MediPharm Labs Enters Denmark Medical Cannabis Market, Secures New White-Label Supply Customers

Cannabis Law Report

MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE:MLZ) (“MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a global leader in specialized, research-driven pharmaceutical-quality cannabis extraction, distillation and derivative … Read More. The post MediPharm Labs Enters Denmark Medical Cannabis Market, Secures New White-Label Supply Customers first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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7 Tips On Tipping Your Budtender

MMJ Recs

The medical marijuana industry is relatively new in the United States. Budtending has existed as a profession for considerably less than a decade in most legal MMJ states. In many jurisdictions, you can count the number of years MMJ dispensaries have been operating on one hand… and still have several fingers left over! However, the MMJ industry is growing rapidly across the country.

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Disney Arrest CBD Grandmother Case Moves To Federal Court

Cannabis Law Report

Great full background story from…Inside the Magic In April of 2019 a grandmother was arrested outside of Walt Disney World at the “TTC,” or … Read More. The post Disney Arrest CBD Grandmother Case Moves To Federal Court first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Five Things You May Not Know About Marijuana Wax

The Herb Collective

If you are an experienced marijuana user, you’re probably familiar with marijuana wax. Maybe you’ve tried it, or perhaps you’ve heard stories about it. It’s not uncommon for people to smoke marijuana wax, but despite the popularity– there is a lot that people don’t know about it. Before we get into the unknown information behind wax, for those of you who don’t know anything about wax– we’ll start with the basics.

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Alert: Board Meeting Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 2

Cannabis Law Report

The Board will be holding its next Board meeting on Wednesday, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. Following guidance issued in the Governor’s Proclamation 20-28 (Open … Read More. The post Alert: Board Meeting Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 2 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Study: CBD Administration Increases Blood Flow to the Hippocampus

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the oral use of 600mgs of oral CBD increases cerebral blood flow to the hippocampus. The study, which was randomized and placebo-controlled, is titled The effects of acute cannabidiol on cerebral blood flow and its relationship to memory: An arterial spin labelling magnetic resonance imaging study.

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Document: Court Orders California to Give Cannabis Records to DEA

Cannabis Law Report

The hemp has hit the fan…… California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control had refused to give the DEA those documents, arguing in court filings that the … Read More. The post Document: Court Orders California to Give Cannabis Records to DEA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

How have medical advances altered opioid use in cancer patients? Cancer is no longer considered a “terminal disease.” Because of significant advances in surgical, radiation, and chemotherapeutic treatments, more than 50% of cancer patients are living greater than 2 years after the diagnosis of cancer. This allows for more cancer patients to develop chronic pain.

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Thailand Readies Draft Notification to Allow Hemp-Based Ingredients for Food Innovation

Cannabis Law Report

The cannabis industry in Thailand took its first concrete step in February of 2019, when medical cannabis was unexpectedly legalized. In August 2019, a Ministry … Read More. The post Thailand Readies Draft Notification to Allow Hemp-Based Ingredients for Food Innovation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CFN Presents: Psychedelic Capital Thursday September 3rd

Cannabis Law Report

Our next edition of Psychedelic Capital is on Thursday September 3rd, and we’d like to invite you to join us! We’re offering complimentary tickets to … Read More. The post CFN Presents: Psychedelic Capital Thursday September 3rd first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Burns & Levinson Partner Katrina Skinner Named “Cannabis Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release in full DENVER , Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Burns & Levinson announced today that Katrina Skinner , a partner … Read More. The post Burns & Levinson Partner Katrina Skinner Named "Cannabis Trailblazer" by The National Law Journal first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Michigan: Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act Regulatory Assessments for Fiscal Year 2021

Cannabis Law Report

The document is dated August 13 so this may have already crossed your desk. The amount of the regulatory assessment for licensed medical marijuana facilities … Read More. The post Michigan: Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act Regulatory Assessments for Fiscal Year 2021 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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AdvisorShares Launches Pure US Cannabis ETF (Ticker: MSOS) Becomes first cannabis ETF to concentrate entirely on U.S. companies, including multi-state operators

Cannabis Law Report

BETHESDA, Md. , Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced that the AdvisorShares Pure US … Read More. The post AdvisorShares Launches Pure US Cannabis ETF (Ticker: MSOS) Becomes first cannabis ETF to concentrate entirely on U.S. companies, including multi-state operators first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Germany’s Sanity Group prepares to launch new CBD lobby group

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports… One German company has decided to tackle the high-risk regulatory landscape for cannabinoid products in Europe’s largest economy head on with … Read More. The post Germany’s Sanity Group prepares to launch new CBD lobby group first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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US Hemp Roundtable – Statement / State Alert: California

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they are saying about the food issue… We are dismayed to report that efforts have failed, for the time being, to pass legislation … Read More. The post US Hemp Roundtable - Statement / State Alert: California first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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California Cannabis Legislation Update

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Wire reports… Lawmakers had until midnight Monday to send a handful of cannabis-related bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Two key efforts focused on … Read More. The post California Cannabis Legislation Update first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Certified Cannabis Compliance Training, Inc., (“CCCT”) has announced the introduction of its certification for cannabis compliance auditors leading to the Certified Compliance Officer® (“CCO”) designation,

Cannabis Law Report

September 1, 2020 – Certified Cannabis Compliance Training, Inc., (“CCCT”) has announced the introduction of its certification for cannabis compliance auditors leading to the Certified … Read More. The post Certified Cannabis Compliance Training, Inc., (“CCCT”) has announced the introduction of its certification for cannabis compliance auditors leading to the Certified Compliance Officer® (“CCO”) designation, first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.