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A Founder Looks at 50: Focusing on Victims

NORML

Jerry Mitchell was being bugged by some new kid in town to help him find a couple of joints. He turned the fellow down on a couple of occasions, but finally picked up 1/3 of an ounce of homegrown from a local source and sold it to the new kid for $5. It turned out the new kid in town was an undercover agent and Jerry was arrested, convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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What is CBG (Cannabigerol)?

Leafwell

In all the talk about THC and CBD, other cannabinoids can get forgotten about. Yet, these other compounds can affect how CBD and THC work, alongside having unique properties of their own. Cannabigerol (CBG) is one of those seemingly forgotten cannabinoids, yet it’s the one that leads to the creation of THC and CBD. It is THC’s and CBD’S “parent” cannabinoid.

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Permissions given for use of medicines mixed with cannabis in select Thai hospitals

Cannabis Law Report

Asia One reports… The Ministry of Public Health has agreed to blend marjuana with pharmaceutical formulas to prescribe in local health promotion hospitals. The ministry … Read More.

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Weed Wordsearch – Strains of Bud

Cannabis Life Network

Today’s Weed Wordsearch is all about strains of bud! Don’t be fooled, this quest is not as easy as it seems. Fire up a doobie and get ready! To embark, search for the words listed below the puzzle. When you find a word: Highlight the first letter by clicking on it once. Drag your cursor […]. The post Weed Wordsearch – Strains of Bud appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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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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UK: First Wednesdays Still Connecting Europe’s Cannabis Community In The Time Of Pandemic

Cannabis Law Report

First Wednesdays is a network of European investors and entrepreneurs working in the cannabis sector. Founded in London in 2018 by the team behind Hanway … Read More.

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St Lucia Cabinet Gives Go Ahead To Draft Cannabis Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

It’s obviously early days. Here’s the news so far Cabinet has given the go-ahead for the drafting of legislation that would establish a cannabis industry … Read More.

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How To Make A THC Tincture (A DIY Recipe)

Miss Marijuana

By: Kelly Graham. More commonly seen in the CBD world, tinctures are multi-use alcohol-based cannabis extracts — or basically cannabis-infused alcohol. While THC tinctures are lesser-known it today’s world, that was not always the case. In fact, tinctures were the main form of cannabis medicine until the United States prohibited cannabis in the 1970s.

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How To Choose The Right CBD Product

Cannabis Law Report

The best way to find the CBD product that is right for you is to be informed. We will discuss what CBD is, how it … Read More.

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Marijuana Drinks: Infusing Cannabis with Wine, Tea, and More

The Herb Collective

At the end of a long, exhausting day, nothing would be more satisfying than sitting back and relaxing with a nice, cold glass of… cannabis? That’s right. Our modern-day marijuana luxuries can extend to a cannabis-infused cocktail or beverage of your choice! You don’t need a joint or an edible to enjoy the benefits of cannabis. Joints are hard to roll, and edibles take a long time to hit.

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Ex-British army officer faces 13 years in Romanian jail over ayahuasca ceremony

Cannabis Law Report

This is what happens when you give ayahuasca to the former head of the country’s secret police ! The Guardian has this amazing report on … Read More.

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The 10 Best Collectives in California

The Herb Collective

It may not be an official statement, but we think it’s safe to say that most people consider California to be the nation’s cannabis capital. The “grass” really is greener in California! California has grown a strong, innovative cannabis culture. This culture is rooted in history, perfect California soil, passionate growers , and community. Whether you live in California or have a trip planned to experience everything the culture has to offer, there are endless options for finding the best Califo

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TerrAscend Opens Its Newest Apothecarium Dispensary in Berkeley, California

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK and TORONTO , July 31, 2020 /CNW/ – TerrAscend Corp. (CSE:TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) (“TerrAscend” or the “Company”) today announced that it has officially … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Most xenobiotic medications are metabolized by a hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme and then by a conjugation reaction catalyzed by a hepatic UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) enzyme. Are cannabinoids also metabotabolized by both of these processes or just cytochrome p450? The metabolism of the cannabinoids may involve both cytochrome p450 (primarily by the CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 enzymes)in phase I as well as the UGT enzymes in phase II.

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Tasmanian Hemp Association Publishes July Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

Just in case you want to keep up with Hemp Developments in Tasmania here’s their latest issue of their monthly newsletter Tasmanian Hemp Association … Read More.

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3 Ways to Boost the Health of Your Pets Using CBD Oil

The Joint Blog

We all share a beautiful human-animal bond with our pets. These furry, four-legged friends fill our soul with love and joy. That is why it can get disheartening when your pet becomes sick. Watching them suffer all the pain can be sad and depressing. Thankfully, today there are a plethora of ways in which you can support your pet’s health and keep them fit.

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Webinar: A Psychedelics Market Progress Report: Where Are We and What’s Next?

Cannabis Law Report

Tuesday, August 4th at 10:00 am (PST) / 1:00 pm (EST). Here’s what they say… We are honored to have Richard Carleton as our keynote … Read More.

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5 Ways to Use CBD for Seniors

The Joint Blog

CBD may seem like a hip new trend, but studies show that the cannabis extract actually has a multitude of health benefits that stand the test of time. No matter your age, CBD can help improve your health, mood, and life. Read on for five useful ways seniors can use CBD. CBD For Pain Chronic pain plagues millions of Americans each day —and seniors suffer at particularly high rates.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup July 31

Veriheal

This week in cannabis news: The DNC will NOT endorse Cannabis Legalization for its 2020 Platform. If you own any cannabis strains containing Cherry OG F30 please discard it. Lastly, Texas house speaker has acknowledged cannabis could help the economy. Article mentioned in video about rescheduling vs. de-scheduling cannabis: [link]. Video Transcript.

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