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Hemp for the Homeless

Project CBD

An innovative solution for street homelessness prioritizes medical cannabis and mobile hemp cabins.

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States Experience Record Surge in Retail Marijuana Sales

NORML

“One unanticipated effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the growth acceleration of legal cannabis markets (and erosion of the illicit markets) in those states which have activated both medical and adult-use sales.”. The post States Experience Record Surge in Retail Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML.

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Hemp for the Homeless

Project CBD

An innovative solution for street homelessness prioritizes medical cannabis and mobile hemp cabins.

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Is it safe to consume cannabis during and after pregnancy?

Leafly

Check out Leafly's comprehensive guide on cannabis and pregnancy and see what the science has to say. The post Is it safe to consume cannabis during and after pregnancy? 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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What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?

Leafwell

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) refers to the human body’s ability to produce its own natural cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids). Other mammals have endocannabinoid systems too. The ECS was not discovered until the late 80s/early 90s, and we had no clue of its importance. Now, we know that the ECS is extremely important to keep the body’s most essential functions (e.g. the sleep-wake cycle.

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What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?

Leafwell

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) refers to the human body’s ability to produce its own natural cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids). Other mammals have endocannabinoid systems too. The ECS was not discovered until the lates 80s/early 90s, and we had no clue of its importance. Now, we know that the ECS is extremely important to keep the body’s most essential functions (e.g. the sleep-wake cycle.

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How to make CBD oil at home

Marijuana Seeds NL

CBD oil is practically everywhere now, from convenience stores to multiple online retailers. With a wide range of quality across brands, and types it can be hard to find a blend fit just for you. So why not learn how to make CBD oil at home? By making your own CBD oil you can specially tailor the ingredients to suit your needs while saving money, too.

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Do CBD bath bombs have any benefits toward reducing Inflammation?

Cannabis Life Network

I’ve heard people say that CBD has helped them with pain and inflammation. I’m always looking for holistic ways to help with pain, you’ll be surprised to see what I’ve found! What is CBD? CBD is a short form for cannabidiol and it is the second most active ingredient of Cannabis. It’s derived from the […]. The post Do CBD bath bombs have any benefits toward reducing Inflammation?

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Big Narstie UK MC, rapper & TV presenter launches hemp chip line

Cannabis Law Report

Just when you think you’ve reached peak hemp another product line comes along ! Big Narstie became a national celebrity in the UK on the … Read More.

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Cataracts And Cannabis: What’s The Connection?

The Fresh Toast

Cataracts And Cannabis: What’s The Connection? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally. . The post Cataracts And Cannabis: What’s The Connection? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Even The UK’s Most Conservative Newspaper Now Reporting On Psychedelics As Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

Things are moving quickly in the psychedelics as medicine space as evidenced by the publication of an article entitled. Legalise magic mushrooms to treat depression, … Read More.

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Cannabis Companies That Are Giving Back To The Community

Veriheal

We all love to see the companies we patronize finding a way to give back to their communities or to the world at large. It feels good to know that the money we spend is being used, in part, to benefit others. For many of us, seeing some kind of philanthropic contribution is a requirement we have before we will become regular patrons of a business. But cannabis companies face challenges that other industries don’t.

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Origin Law: Contract Cannabis Farming in California: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 

Cannabis Law Report

Heather Burke writes………… Community, I am honored to be quoted in Marijuana Business Daily’s article “ Contract cannabis farming gaining popularity in California, but practice … Read More.

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Oregon Cannabis: Recent OLCC Settlement Trends

Canna Law Blog

We regularly represent marijuana businesses that find themselves on the wrong side of an OLCC charging document. The charging document will list the particular rule or rules that the OLCC alleges the licensee has violated and always, in my opinion, lists only the most severe sanctions. The OLCC sanctions schedule is laid out in tiers. For Category I violations, the default sanction is license cancellation.

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Malawi Looking To Hemp To Replace Tobacco With UK Investment Says Report

Cannabis Law Report

All Africa.com are reporting… the following Malawian businessman and agriculture investor, Ibraham Aziz, says the Industrial Hemp industry has the potential to turn around the economic … Read More.

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How to Get a New Jersey Medical Marijuana Card in 2020

Leafwell

Are you interested in getting a Medical Marijuana Card in New Jersey? You’ve come to the right place. We hope this article acts as a valuable guide to help you understand the process of applying for your MMJ Card. We keep this information up to date to make sure it is accurate and makes your journey as simple as possible. Keep reading to find out more.

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Hemp Shampoo Is Out For US Navy Servicemen & Women

Cannabis Law Report

Looks like they’ll have to stick with argan oil shampoo in the meantime. Marijuana Moment reports … The update was released just four days after … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 15% of women in the United States. Cannabinoid receptors are expressed on reproductive tissues (including the uterus) and non-reproductive pelvic tissues. Do patients with chronic pelvic pain use cannabinoid-based products to ameliorate their symptoms? The conclusions of a survey of 122 chronic pelvic pain female patients indicated that up to 23% report using cannabinoid-based products as an adjunct to their prescribed therapies.

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PsyIndex Weekly Update   July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020

Cannabis Law Report

The PsyIndex fell 4.89% last week in a relatively quiet week. Aside from several capital raises last week, Magical Brands updated its plans to list … Read More.

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Louisiana industrial hemp hit hard by southern blight

SMPL

Louisiana’s first industrial hemp crop is getting hammered by a fungal disease called southern blight. LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh says the disease is caused by a soilborne fungus called Sclerotium rolfsii. “The pathogen has a wide host range and is known to cause disease on more than 500 plant species in 100 plant families,” Singh said. “Some of the economically important vegetables include tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants and cucurbits.” The fungus a

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Top 7 Tips on How to Grow Industrial Hemp

The Joint Blog

People often get confused between hemp and marijuana. Both belong to the cannabis plant family, however, are distinct species. The growing methods used for the two plant species are also entirely different. When harvesting marijuana, the goal would be to produce plants that have potent flowers with high-THC levels. In the case of industrial hemp, the focus would be more on the stalks and leaves.

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Congress Planning Vote On Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill In September, Sources Say

SMPL

Leadership of the House of Representatives is moving toward holding a floor vote on a comprehensive federal cannabis legalization bill in September, multiple sources familiar with the developing plan tell Marijuana Moment. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act—introduced by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) last year—has already cleared his panel and was referred to several other committees.

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Marijuana Legalization May Not Be A Blue State Issue

SMPL

In November of 2019, a Pew Research study revealed that 9 out of 10 Americans favor legalization of either medical or recreational/adult-use marijuana. As a political issue, the study found that a majority of Republicans—55%—and a majority of Democrats—78%—were in favor of legalization. American voters no longer believe marijuana should remain a criminalized, Schedule I substance.