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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Opponents’ Fears Have Not Come to Fruition in Canada

NORML

The analysis finds that there has been “no marked increase in cannabis youth by use” in the three-year period following legalization. The post Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Opponents’ Fears Have Not Come to Fruition in Canada appeared first on NORML.

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How should we react when a prohibitionist wins a marijuana license?

Leafly

Tom Price won a lucrative medical marijuana license in Georgia. Is that wonderful or horrible? It feels like both. The post How should we react when a prohibitionist wins a marijuana license? appeared first on Leafly.

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Women of Cannabis: An Essential Exhibition

Sensi Seeds

Women in the world of cannabis have long gone unacknowledged and underappreciated. The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum hosted an exhibition dedicated to the wonderful women who have made their mark on the cannabis industry. From innovators to consumers, the exhibition celebrates successful women at the forefront of cannabis culture. The post Women of Cannabis: An Essential Exhibition appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Australian Politics “willfully ignorant” On Cannabis Says West Australian Senator

Cannabis Law Report

We’d suggest that generally there are willfully ignorant on just about everything these days,but, agreed they do take special pleasure with their willful ignorance when it comes to cannabis. Pondering Pot reports. n a recent speech to Western Australia’s parliament, MP Sophia Moermond suggested that willful ignorance is one of the key reasons Australia is running behind on cannabis.

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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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It’s Time to Refute the Cannabis Gateway Theory Once and For All

Veriheal

A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that the United States federal government’s current stance that cannabis is a gateway drug is bunk. Cannabis is a gateway drug is nothing more than another Reefer Madness propaganda tactic. It is just about as old as cannabis prohibition itself. The gateway theory suggests that people who consume cannabis are more likely to continue on to experiment with other drugs and alcohol.

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Medicinal Genomics Assay Receives AOAC’s First Certification for Cannabis Flower and Infused Edibles

Medicinal Genomics

Medicinal Genomics Corp. (MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced that AOAC International has approved its PathoSEEK® 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays with SenSATIVAx Extraction for cannabis flower and infused edibles. MGC is the first manufacturer to receive certification for cannabis-infused edibles and is also the first to offer AOAC-approved cannabis assays for two different qPCR machi

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Tilray Acquires Majority Position in Amended MedMen Convertible Notes

Cannabis Law Report

Investment Provides Tilray a Potential Accelerated Path into U.S. Cannabis Market Upon Federal Legalization. Amendment and Extension of Convertible Notes Enables MedMen to Reshape Balance Sheet and Further Accelerate its Growth Trajectory. Tilray and MedMen CEOs to Host a Conference Call and Webcast at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilray, Inc. (“ Tilray ”) (Nasdaq l TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company

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Ellevia debuts their take on Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) for the Canadian market

Leafly

Created with the popular Rick Simpson Oil in mind, Ellevia (Mera Cannabis Corp) launches its RSO extract in Ontario today. The post Ellevia debuts their take on Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) for the Canadian market appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Decarboxylate Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Cooking with cannabis can create a long-lasting high. That is, as long as you activate its THC first. Throwing your flowers into your culinary masterpiece will end up with burnt buds and a gross-tasting edible. Boost its mind-altering abilities by decarboxylating your marijuana first. Here’s everything that you need to know about decarboxylation and how it helps make potent edibles!

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The Major Mental Health Benefits Of Using Cannabis Products

PrestoDoctor

Thanks to countless studies and support from the government, the stigma surrounding cannabis is a lot less prominent than it used to be. A couple of years back, cannabis was seen only as a drug that causes feelings of euphoria. Now, more people are using it for its medical benefits. People tend to forget that cannabis has its merits for mental health too.

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4 Best Kratom Strain For Depression And Anxiety

Cannabis Law Report

Depression and anxiety have gained popularity in the modern world for all the wrong reasons. Some of the attributions could be work-related or even stem from the relationships we strive to maintain with the people in our lives. The worst of it is that the victims are sometimes not aware when it strikes. The symptoms could be far away from visible, and they only begin to notice when it’s already too late.

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Don Frye and Greg Wilson | MMA Roasted #651

SpeedWeed

Don Frye and Greg Wilson | MMA Roasted #651 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. On this episode of The MMA Roasted Podcast, the crew previews UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Cannonier. You do NOT want to miss this one! Watch Adam Hunter’s special here: [link]. Listen on Spotify: [link]. Listen on iTunes: [link]. Listen on Sound Cloud: [link]. SpeedWeed – America’s Cannabis Delivery Service – [link].

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Au Revoir Canadian cultivator Bonify

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. Canadian cultivator Bonify shutting down in wake of illegal cannabis sales scandal. Canadian cannabis cultivator Bonify Holdings Corp. is shutting down, 2½ years after its sales license was suspended because the company sold illegally sourced marijuana into the regulated market. Another Canadian company, CannTrust, is currently restructuring after violating federal cannabis regulations.

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Cook County judge says ‘it’s very possible’ pot shop licensing process will have to be ‘redone’ – Cannabis Business Executive

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Cook County judge says ‘it’s very possible’ pot shop licensing process will have to be ‘redone’ – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Cook County judge says ‘it’s very possible’ pot shop licensing process will have to be ‘redone’ – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Receptor Life Sciences Announces Publication of Proof-of-Principle Clinical Pharmacokinetics Study of RLS103 (Inhaled Dry Powder CBD)

Cannabis Law Report

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Receptor Life Sciences (RLS), a pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies to address central nervous system disorders, announced the publication of a manuscript in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The paper reports cannabidiol (CBD) pharmacokinetics (PK) in healthy volunteers following inhalation of RLS103, an investigational inhaled dry powder CBD.

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Pot Power Couple: Beyoncé Builds Hemp Farm as Jay-Z’s Company Appoints CEO

SpeedWeed

In what Business Insider called “the world’s top power couple,” Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Beyoncé branched out beyond the fashion, movie and music industries to invest in cannabis—both with a heavy focus on social equity and reparations for the impact of the War on Drugs. . Last year, Beyoncé’s BeyGood organization partnered with the NAACP to provide new small business grants for Black-owned businesses.

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Veterinarian-Founded CBD Company VETCBD Hemp Announces Scholarship Program for Veterinary Students

Cannabis Law Report

First-of-Its-Kind Program Supports Veterinary Education, Helps Dispel Stigmas. LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veterinarian-founded cannabis company VETCBD Hemp today announced that applications are open for its inaugural Memorial Scholarship Program for veterinary students, veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students across the nation.

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Tilray eyes U.S. cannabis market with MedMen move, stock gains in late trading – Cannabis Business Executive

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Tilray eyes U.S. cannabis market with MedMen move, stock gains in late trading – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Tilray eyes U.S. cannabis market with MedMen move, stock gains in late trading – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Marinus Pharmaceuticals Reports Topline Ganaxolone Phase 2 Open-Label Results in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation

Cannabis Law Report

Primary endpoint showed a median 16.6% reduction in 28-day seizure frequency relative to baseline in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) patients (n=23). Secondary endpoint of 50% responder rate at 30.4%, consistent with the Marigold Phase 3 CDKL5 deficiency disorder trial results. 25.2% reduction was observed in focal seizures (n=19), the most common seizure type in TSC patients.

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The Major Mental Health Benefits Of Using Cannabis Products

PrestoDoctor

Thanks to countless studies and support from the government, the stigma surrounding cannabis is a lot less prominent than it used to be. A couple of years back, cannabis was seen only as a drug that causes feelings of euphoria. Now, more people are using it for its medical benefits. People tend to forget that cannabis has its merits for mental health too.

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MedMen Announces Backstopped US$100M Equity Investment Led by Serruya Private Equity to Fund Expansion and Transform Balance Sheet

Cannabis Law Report

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a premier U.S. cannabis retailer, today announced that investors, led by Serruya Private Equity (“SPE”), are purchasing US$100 million of units (“Units”) of Medmen at a purchase price of US$0.24 (C$0.32) per Unit (the “Private Placement”).

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Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Report Trying Cannabis; Percentage of Regular Smokers Remains Unchanged

SpeedWeed

On July 21, 2021, NFL superstar wide receiver Julio Jones was named as the lead defendant in a 12-count civil fraud, conversion of assets, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court relating to a cannabis cultivation operation he co-owns. After being traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans this offseason, swapping his black and red jersey for a red, white, and blue one, his focus will be on the color green, as in the color of all

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World Respiratory Health Management Technology Market Report 2021 Featuring Clin-e-cal, Cognita Labs, Qure AI, ResApp Health Limited, & Zebra Medical Vision – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Cannabis Law Report

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Respiratory Health Management Technology Growth Opportunities” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This growth opportunity-technology report explores innovations and patents in this space and provides more details about notable companies that are making strides in research and development.

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Ann Arbor Approves Entheogenic and Fungi Awareness Month

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In Michigan, Ann Arbor City Council members named September “Entheogenic Plants and Fungi Awareness Month” on August 16. Councilmembers Jeff Hayner and Kathy Griswold were two of the individuals who sponsored the effort. In a digital city council meeting, Councilmember Jeff Hayner explained the reasoning regarding why September is the month that was chosen.

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Flora Growth Signs Agreement To Acquire Industry-Leading Vessel Brand, Entering Luxury Cannabis Consumer Technology Segment

Cannabis Law Report

Proposed acquisition to expand Flora’s premium brand and product portfolio by adding industry leader in luxury cannabis consumer technology segment. Vessel posted trailing twelve-month revenues of US$6.2M. Proposed acquisition to strengthen Flora’s executive bench by adding key human capital in the areas of sales, marketing, design, and production, while also increasing its product breadth and commitment to innovation.

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Illinois Judge Says Ongoing Lawsuit Could Cause Cannabis Licensing Redo

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On July 21, 2021, NFL superstar wide receiver Julio Jones was named as the lead defendant in a 12-count civil fraud, conversion of assets, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court relating to a cannabis cultivation operation he co-owns. After being traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans this offseason, swapping his black and red jersey for a red, white, and blue one, his focus will be on the color green, as in the color of all

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Bloomberg: How Marijuana Is Both Legal and Illegal in the U.S.

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Cannabis Company Ayr Said to Buy THC-Drink Maker Cultivauna – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Cannabis Company Ayr Said to Buy THC-Drink Maker Cultivauna – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Cannabis Company Ayr Said to Buy THC-Drink Maker Cultivauna – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Answer of the Day for Aug 18, 2021

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Epidiolex is an FDA-approved oral CBD solution indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Dravet syndrome (DS), or tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in one year of age and older. Can it be prescribed for indications other than these three seizure disorders (i.e. off label)? Yes, Epidiolex may be prescribed off-label, but insurance coverage may be subject to pre-authorization.

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Jay-Z-backed Parent Company’s revenue beats on hot weed demand – Cannabis Business Executive

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Jay-Z-backed Parent Company’s revenue beats on hot weed demand – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Jay-Z-backed Parent Company’s revenue beats on hot weed demand – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.