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Mississippi: Supreme Court Nullifies Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Initiative

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"The most vulnerable Mississippians will continue to be denied safe access to a therapy that could offer them significant relief from severely debilitating conditions.”. The post Mississippi: Supreme Court Nullifies Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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Massachusetts: Retail cannabis stores soon will be allowed to sell hemp products

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Retail cannabis stores in Massachusetts should become able to purchase and then sell consumer-ready hemp products within “the next few… Read More.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/14/21

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Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/14/21 appeared first on NORML.

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Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC) Will Be Among First in the Nation to Receive a License for Federal Cannabis Production 

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MONTEREY, CA – May 14, 2021 – Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC), a specialty pharmaceutical manufacturing and analytical company focused on… Read More.

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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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Beware of Bringing Cannabis Across the Canadian Border

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Back in 2018, Canada passed cannabis legalization for adults across the nation. This made Canada the largest country to ever legalize adult-use recreational/retail cannabis. In the meanwhile, cannabis legalization has been crawling along at a steady pace in the United States. Only a handful of states are still clinging to draconian federal cannabis prohibition.

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It’s Time the U.S. Military Makes Peace with Cannabis Treatments for PTSD

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Medical marijuana products, when used in a balanced, targeted application, have been shown to relieve anxiety, reduce stress, calm troubling thoughts and in general ease an agitated mind. The mental chill instilled by responsible, doctor directed, therapeutic cannabis use is a source of great hope and available comfort to millions of Americans living under the cloud of post-traumatic stress.

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Kratom And Legality Issues: What You Need To Know To Avoid Any Troubles

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Kratom, also known more formally as Mitragyna Speciosa, is gaining a lot of popularity in the West for both medicinal… Read More.

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It’s Time the U.S. Military Makes Peace with Cannabis Treatments for PTSD

Leafwell

Medical marijuana products, when used in a balanced, targeted application, have been shown to relieve anxiety, reduce stress, calm troubling thoughts and in general ease an agitated mind. The mental chill instilled by responsible, doctor directed, therapeutic cannabis use is a source of great hope and available comfort to millions of Americans living under the cloud of post-traumatic stress.

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Oped: Cannabis in the CV: A Ban on Most Highway Billboard Advertising Could Hurt Legal Cannabis Businesses—and Bolster the Black Market

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The Coachella Valley Independent writes. If you’ve driven down Interstate 10 in recent years, you’ve seen many billboards advertising various… Read More.

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Feds Just Declared 5mg of THC the Standard Dose for Medical Cannabis Research

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Image via. The US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has established a standard dose for THC , a decision that will help medical cannabis researchers compare the results of new clinical studies. . Last March, NIDA published a notice asking scientists and researchers for advice on creating an optimal standard dose for THC. At the time, the agency wrote that “research grows ever more critical to determine both the adverse health effects and therapeutic potential of cannabis and its constituen

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Aurora’s Last Quarter Down $165Million. Will Bringing The Funk To The Board Step Up The Tune?

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MJ Biz report… Aurora Cannabis announced a shake-up of its board of directors and is eyeing tens of millions of… Read More.

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Researchers Want to Understand Why “Ediblocked” People Can’t Get High From Weed Edibles

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Image via. Most cannabis lovers have had at least one uncomfortable experience where they ate one too many pot brownies and got too stoned to even move. But a small percentage of people actually can’t get high at all from consuming cannabis edibles, no matter how much they take. These so-called “ediblocked” people can get high from smoking or vaping weed, just like anyone else, but THC edibles or oils have little to no effect on them.

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Herb’s The Man For The Cannabis Job ! … Hawthorne considers former LA Councilman Herb Wesson for cannabis consultant job

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Among five applicants to serve as a consultant for the city of Hawthorne as it designs and implements a new… Read More.

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The Story of the Marijuana-Wrapped Mummy – Higher Mentality

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Cannabis and hemp’s integration into ancient civilizations was seamless and efficient. But where did weed originate? And how old is marijuana? Can the origins of cannabis be traced? To answer these profound questions, we have to look at the ancient past. Archeological record, discoveries, and plant fossils can all shed some light on how cannabis was used and its role in the evolution of mankind.

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Law.com: Marijuana Legalization Is on the Doorstep in Connecticut—But Are Lawyers Ready?

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With four weeks left in the legislative session, it appears the legalization of marijuana could be on the horizon. But… Read More.

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Scientists Say That Cannabis Won’t Reduce Brain Cortical Thickness

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A 2021 study found that cannabis is not associated with changes in the brains’ morphology and that these changes are rather caused by alcohol consumption. According to research , t he human’s intellectual ability is linked to the structure of the brain, which includes the thickness of the cerebral cortex. Additionally, data suggests that “m easuring the thickness of human cerebral cortex could provide powerful tools for diagnosing and studying a variety of neurodegenerative and psychiatric

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Vireo Health Beats Estimates, Trims Losses

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Vireo Health International, Inc. (CSE: VREO)(OTCQX: VREOF) reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2021 . Total… Read More.

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Minnesota House casts historic vote to legalize marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive

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Minnesota House casts historic vote to legalize marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Minnesota House casts historic vote to legalize marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Exclusive: Medical cannabis company chaired by former Lord Mayor of London to float on LSE

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City AM London reports…… Hellenic Dynamics, a medical cannabis cultivation business, plans to list on the London Stock Exchange next month,… Read More.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup May 14

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Colorado Gov. Polis recently made changes to a bill that allows medical cannabis in k-12 schools. Maryland police are no longer allowed to use the smell of cannabis to justify Terry Stops and Switzerland may soon legalize recreational cannabis use. Video Transcript. Colorado’s governor signs a bill that allows medical cannabis in k-12 schools. And Switzerland might soon legalize recreational cannabis use. .

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Decibel Announces Closing of Amendment to Commitment Letter and Timing of First Quarter Results on May 27

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CALGARY, AB, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the “Company” or “Decibel”) (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), is… Read More.

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Pabst Expands Its Line of THC-Seltzer, Cementing Big Alcohol’s Role in Legal Weed

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Image via. If you were worried about Big Alcohol getting involved in cannabis, we hate to break it to you, but it’s already happened and it’s going to continue happening: Pabst Blue Ribbon, a world-famous beer brand that swears “Pabst Labs” cannabis company is an unrelated venture (*eye roll*) has announced that it’s adding new products to the cannabis beverage line it started in 2020. .

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MN: House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate Says Media Report

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The Minnesota House voted 72-61 Thursday night to legalize cannabis for adult use — a significant step for the legislation.… Read More.

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Cannabis Clothing for Women is Creating New Fashion Trends –

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Cannabis clothing is becoming a huge trend within fashion and women are leading the scene in both creation and showcase. Cannabis clothing for women is taking over as a real fashion movement. Whether it’s Alexander Wang on the runaway or a no-name brand at a rasta store, there seems to be no bounds to the reach and impact of cannabis clothing. In fact, this new trend isn’t just about weed leaves and rainbows, but it also includes ways to positively impact the environment through sustainability.

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Global Pet Supplement Market (2021 to 2027) – by Pet, Application, Source and Distribution Channel – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Pet Supplement Market by Pet, Application, Source and Distribution Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2027” report… Read More.

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Aurora Cannabis reports $164.7 million loss in Q3, launches cost efficiencies plan – Cannabis Business Executive

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Aurora Cannabis reports $164.7 million loss in Q3, launches cost efficiencies plan – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Aurora Cannabis reports $164.7 million loss in Q3, launches cost efficiencies plan – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Friday Book Club: Cannabis Drinks

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“Cannabis Drinks: Secrets to Crafting CBD and THC Beverages at Home” By Jamie Evans Oh yeah, here’s another book that… Read More.

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South American Pharma Firm Purchases Europe’s ‘Largest’ Extractor For Over $26m – Cannabis Business Executive

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South American Pharma Firm Purchases Europe’s ‘Largest’ Extractor For Over $26m – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post South American Pharma Firm Purchases Europe’s ‘Largest’ Extractor For Over $26m – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Colorado cannabis sales eclipse half-billion mark in first quarter 2021

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Colorado’s marijuana sales eclipsed the half-billion dollar mark in the first quarter of 2021, the state Department of Revenue (DOR)… Read More.

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Cherokee Nation Just Decriminalized Weed Possession in State Where Pot Is Still Illegal

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Image via. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council, which oversees Native communities located on the western edge of North Carolina, has voted to decriminalize the possession of an ounce of cannabis for those 21 years and older, Cherokee One Feather reports. . As a sovereign nation not subject to state laws, the tribe’s decision to decriminalize cannabis possession of up to an ounce makes it the first area in North Carolina to remove marijuana possession penalties. .