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How to make firecracker edibles

Leafly

Fast and easy edibles do exist. They're called firecrackers, and they are the cannabis edible that can be made in a jiffy. The post How to make firecracker edibles appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study

The Fresh Toast

CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study. A new study focused on glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and fastest growing forms of brain tumors, reveals that CBD is a beneficial form of treatment. The post CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Spotify Shuts Down Trademark For ‘Potify’ Weed Delivery App

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Billboard announcement on the story which is found behind a paywall. Spotify has won a legal ruling blocking a smaller company from securing a federal trademark on “Potify” – the name of an online platform that connects users to marijuana dispensaries. [link]. — billboard (@billboard) January 11, 2022.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com. Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? Well, if your answer is ‘no,’ you are definitely not alone. As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to ans

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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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Can CBD Products Help with Addiction?

Cannabis Life Network

As the pandemic continues to spread, the number of drug and alcohol abuse has skyrocketed. With new COVID-19 variants coming to the surface, people are uncertain about what the future holds for their jobs, health, relationships, and financial status. The pandemic has caused a global mental health crisis. With continuous social distancing and the number of […].

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Enforcement or Compliance

Canna Law Blog

The War on Drugs was a failure. It did not stop the drug trade. It just grew the prison system. The War on Cannabis continues through aggressive state and local enforcement and prohibition measures with no end in sight. And we have a massive illicit market. This is all very bad and we collectively need to figure out how to get people to comply with state law rather than penalizing everything.

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How to Grow Marijuana: The Essential Guide for Beginners

Leafwell

Growing your own marijuana is possible, whether you’d like to cultivate an outdoor garden or choose an indoor grow medium. Learn how to grow marijuana indoors and outdoors in our step-by-step guide for beginner cultivators. Determine Legal Status One key step to take before starting your marijuana garden is to determine the legal status of cannabis cultivation in your state.

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Is weed legal in Dubai?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Cannabis use of any kind is not tolerated in the UAE. Anyone found to be in possession of weed in Dubai – which includes having it in their system – is liable to face jail time and a hefty fine, while until recently expats faced immediate expulsion from the country. That has now changed somewhat, as on January 2, 2022 the UAE introduced sweeping changes to a number of laws across many sectors.

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The Essential Guide to Drying and Curing Cannabis

Leafwell

Drying and curing your bud properly is an art of its own. While drying cannabis is tricky to master on your first try, there are some strategies you can apply to increase your chances of success. Learn how to dry and cure cannabis at home, as well as proper storage techniques to ensure your harvest stays fresh. How to Dry Cannabis The process of drying cannabis will become easier with practice and.

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Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX): “Small possession of marijuana is not the type of violation that we want to stockpile jails with.”

Cannabis Law Report

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX): “Small possession of marijuana is not the type of violation that we want to stockpile jails with.” pic.twitter.com/rnk7YWBCF7. — The Recount (@therecount) January 10, 2022.

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4 Best CBD Products to Ease Anxiety in 2022

Leafwell

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that is on the rise. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 40 million U.S. adults grapple with anxiety disorders each year. Anxiety disorders are America’s most common mental illness and are deemed highly treatable. Only about 37 percent of people afflicted with anxiety receive treatment.

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There’s a new global coalition advocating for international rescheduling psilocybin mushrooms

Cannabis Law Report

A new global coalition announced a new campaign on Tuesday to get psilocybin mushrooms internationally rescheduled. Reports Marijuana Moment. They write. As the psychedelics reform movement continues to expand domestically in the U.S., the International Therapeutic Psilocybin Rescheduling Initiative (ITPRI) is seeking a worldwide policy change in order to facilitate research into the therapeutic potential of the substance.

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The Different Compounds Found in Cannabis That Create What We Know and Love

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The best-known compounds found in cannabis are cannabinoids, THC, and CBD. However, according to a cannabis study, there are hundreds more chemical compounds that have been found within the plant. Here’s what you need to know about the many different compounds in cannabis. Cannabinoids — The Basics. Cannabinoids are the primary compounds created within the cannabis plant.

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The Entourage Effect – Legal cannabis partnership to help patient access

Cannabis Law Report

Legal cannabis partnership to help patient access. UPDATED : Wednesday 12th of January 2022. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA –. The new distributor in the Australian medicinal cannabis industry – The Entourage Effect – has signed a firstof its kind deal with innovative medical cannabis clinic MiDispensary. MiDispensary burst onto the scenes in August 2021, offering Australians high quality treatment at an affordable yearly fee.

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Critics Say That Canada’s Cannabis Act is Neglecting Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Veriheal

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is asking Canada’s federal government to eradicate regulatory restrictions present in the Cannabis Act, that are allegedly alienating Indigenous entrepreneurs from participating in the Great White North’s growing adult-use cannabis industry. . The Problems with the Cannabis Act for Indigenous Canadians. The problems that plague the Cannabis Act for First Nations People can be broken down into two key factors.

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Portugal: Cannabis: First Amendment To Ministerial Order 83/2021

Cannabis Law Report

11 January 2022. by Ricardo Rocha. PLMJ. Ministerial Order 14/2022 was published on 5 January to introduce the first amendment to Ministerial Order 83/2021 of 15 April. The original Ministerial Order sets out the requirements and procedures for granting authorisations for activities relating to the cultivation, manufacture, wholesale trade, transport, circulation, import and export of medicines, preparations and substances made from the cannabis plant.

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Answer of the Day for Jan 12, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Cannabinoids may impact gastro-intestinal motility and gastro-intestinal secretory activity. Have these effects been noted in IBD patients who consume marijuana to treat their conditions? Yes. In fact, according to population studies, diarrhea was one of the most common symptoms that improved with cannabis use. Storr M, Devlin S, Kaplan GG, Panaccione R, Andrews CN.

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Hemp and Cannabis bill moves closer to becoming law in Costa Rica says local media

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the latest details. QCOSTARICA – Costa Rica is “this” close to allowing the use of medical cannabis, given that the legislative bill was already approved in the first debate and the Constitutional Court (Sala IV) said in November last that it did not find defects of constitutionality in the bill, but it wasn’t until last Friday, January 7, that the full document of the resolution was published.

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How to make weed chocolate-covered strawberries

The Cannigma

Yield: 24 strawberries Cook time: 30 minutes, not including cannabis coconut oil and decarbing time. Are you looking for ways to spark a deeper connection? Get romantic with 420 chocolate-covered strawberries, a make-at-home edible that is beautiful, simple, and delicious. Go straight to recipe. Cannabis can spark romance all year long. Edibles can take a romantic evening to an entirely new level when done right.

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How To Find The Closest Weed Delivery Dispensary Near You?

Cannabis Law Report

Do you need assistance in navigating to the weed universe? We got you covered! This ultimate guide on weed delivery services lets you find the convenient and closest weed delivery dispensary near you. We have covered every significant thing about a one-stop-shop for weed information and the weed delivery service. We’re living in the golden era of weed.

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Is weed legal in Austria?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal (personal use is decriminalized). The situation with weed in Austria is complex due to weed laws being a legal gray area. Officially, weed for recreational use is illegal, however some 30% – 40% of young people in Austria aged 15 to 24 have used cannabis, and herbal cannabis is the most commonly seized drug in the country, followed by hash.

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Marijuana producer Tilray buys two more craft beer brands for $5.1 million

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. (This story has been updated to note that AB InBev – the maker of Budweiser – and Tilray ended their partnership.). Marijuana producer Tilray Brands acquired two California craft beer brands in late 2021, Alpine and Green Flash, in a cash and stock deal worth $5.1 million (6.4 million Canadian dollars), according to a new regulatory disclosure.

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South Dakota Cannabis Panel Wants Complete Legalization and 15% Tax

Veriheal

Cannabis should be legalized, regulated, and taxed like many other profitable commodities in South Dakota, according to the state legislature. Residential voters seem to be in agreement, with a new poll showing that most South Dakotans disapprove of Gov. Kristi Noem’s current approach to cannabis legalization. A group of lawmakers who’ve spent the last few months investigating cannabis policy made the comments during a recent meeting.

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Author Of SAFE Banking Bows Out…. Won’t Seek Re-Election

Cannabis Law Report

Will he end up in the cannabis industry, as they say, we shall see. After much thought and consideration, I have decided not to run for reelection. It’s been a privilege and honor of a lifetime to serve Colorado, the state I love and have always called home. pic.twitter.com/42vwPpN3cQ. — Ed Perlmutter (@Ed4Colorado) January 10, 2022.

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Germany – Federal Justice Minister Sets Out Some Parameters For Recreational Cannabis Sales

Cannabis Law Report

Radio EINS reports. If you want to sell cannabis for pleasure, you have to prove knowledge of the drug and the associated risks, according to Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP). The goal agreed by the SPD, Greens and FDP in the coalition agreement is clear: “It should be legally possible for adults to buy cannabis in licensed shops,” said the Minister of the German Press Agency.

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Empire State Cannabis Update: Municipality Opt-Outs Are Final—What Now?

Cannabis Law Report

January 10, 2022. Joseph Schafer. There has been a lot of talk about “opting out” since New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was passed on March 31, 2021. The MRTA set a deadline of December 31, 2021, for the state’s municipalities to decide whether or not they would allow adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges within their respective boundaries.

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New Jersey Cannabis Clemency campaign Publishes Open Letter

Cannabis Law Report

Urging New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to grant categorical clemency to all individuals incarcerated in New Jersey state prisons for cannabis-related offenses. Here’s the letter. LPP NJ Cannabis Clemency _ Jan. 10, 2022. The Press Release. On Monday January 10, Last Prisoner Project—together with a coalition of cannabis justice advocates—published an open letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urging him to grant categorical clemency to all individuals incarcerated in New Jersey state p

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Flora Growth Completes Successful First Cannabis Extraction Through New Facility, Initiates EU-GMP Certification Process

Cannabis Law Report

Flora’s cultivation and extraction division, Cosechemos, completed construction of a 10,500 ft 2 state-of-the-art post-harvest and extraction facility with annual capacity of 15,000 L of distillate. The first batch of crude oil has been extracted, where the product was submitted to the Colombian Government to obtain Flora’s 2022 quota for High-THC derivatives, building on Flora’s existing quota of 7,900 kg of dried High-THC flower.

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Leafly and Merida Merger Corp. I Announce $30M Convertible Note Financing

Cannabis Law Report

New investment fully funds Leafly’s current multi-year business plan upon closing of business combination. Special meeting of Merida stockholders will be moved to a later date to vote on proposed business combination. SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leafly Holdings Inc. (“Leafly”), a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, and Merida Merger Corp.

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MedMen Expands Brand Portfolio With Boutique Strains From Fog City Farms

Cannabis Law Report

Sustainably-produced strains will join MedMen’s portfolio of coveted cannabis brands. LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the nation, today announced it will carry new products from Fog City Farms, a Santa Cruz-based cannabis cultivation company specializing in sustainable growing and business practices, with an emphasis on boutique strains.

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