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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. The deadline to submit comments to the agency is Tuesday, June 16, 2020. The agency’s call for comments, initially posted on April 17 at regulations.gov here , states: “Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by submitting written views, recommendations, and data related to perspectives on and experiences w

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Cannabis & COVID-19: Breaking News or Bogus Science?

Project CBD

A molecular biologist critiques claims that cannabis can prevent or treat COVID -19.

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Why is it so hard for medical cannabis patients to get high?

Leafly

Common among medical cannabis users is the feeling of not being able to get high despite consuming all the time. The good news: cannabis can still provide symptom relief. The post Why is it so hard for medical cannabis patients to get high? appeared first on Leafly.

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A Cannabinoid Antagonist for Dying COVID Patients?

Project CBD

French scientists promote cannabinoid antagonist as a treatment for COVID -19

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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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Here’s how to start fixing racism in cannabis dispensaries

Leafly

As a budtender, I see how Black employees and customers are passed over and ignored. Here are five ways to change that. The post Here’s how to start fixing racism in cannabis dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.

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7 websites to get Hemp oil delivery to your door

Cannabis Life Network

Finding good hemp oil in 2020 is almost as hard as finding a good gluten-free, vegan pizza. Fear no more, CLN is here to help you know about popular websites for hemp oil delivery. Here is what you need to know about hemp oil, especially if you’re someone who needs it. Both hemp seed oil […]. The post 7 websites to get Hemp oil delivery to your door appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Australia: NSW police pursue 80% of Indigenous people caught with cannabis through courts who in turn convict 92.85% of Indigenous Australians taken to court for cannabis possession

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian (Australia) has published a report that will sound very familiar to people of colour in the US and Europe. Court data shows that … Read More.

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Shoulder Pains From Shooting Pool: What Are The Remedies?

Cannabis Life Network

A lot of people love playing billiards and consider a safer sport for many out there. However, there’s more than just shooting pool, studies have shown that it has some health benefits. Much like any other sports, billiards helps build focus. It can improve your critical thinking skills at the table and life in general. […]. The post Shoulder Pains From Shooting Pool: What Are The Remedies?

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Thrive Cannabis Receives Extract Sales License from Health Canada

Cannabis Law Report

TORONTO, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thrive Cannabis (“ Thrive ”, “ Company ”), a licensed producer of premium, craft cannabis concentrates and dried … Read More.

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Why We Love the Harborside IRC §280E Appeal

Canna Law Blog

Recently, I mentioned that except for Champ v. Commissioner, no cannabis company has ever won an IRC §280E case. One of the more famous setbacks was a 2018 case known as Harborside v. Commissioner , which expressly found Internal Revenue Code §280E constitutional. That decision started with the memorable line that: “[Harborside] owns what may well be the largest marijuana dispensary in America.

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Top Trending Cannabis Trends In The Market

Cannabis Law Report

Since more markets are beginning to accept cannabis due to legalization in some states like California, the demand for cannabis-based products continues to rise. The … Read More.

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8 Best Cannabis Strains For Working Out

Miss Marijuana

By: Hannah Agatston. Cannabis is widely known for its medicinal qualities, physically and psychologically. However, there is an added benefit that aids healing in both of these realms, albeit indirectly–cannabis use prior to exercise. The benefits of cannabis use before exercise vary according to strain and cannabinoid profile. RELATED: Can Smoking Weed Help Your Workout?

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Why Cannabis Products are Becoming More Popular

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabidiol or CBD is a compound that comes from the cannabis Sativa plant. This compound interacts with the body’s natural endocannabinoids to help maintain homeostasis. … Read More.

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USP Calls for Aspergillus Testing on Cannabis. Names qPCR Best Method ‘By Far’

Medicinal Genomics

Recently, the USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) published an article in the Journal of Natural Products titled, “ Cannabis Inflorescence for Medical Purposes: USP Considerations for Quality Attributes ”. The article conclusively states that qPCR is the most sensitive method for Aspergillus testing. This published scientific work was developed by a panel of experts to provide information and guidance to state cannabis regulators and laboratories who are charged with addressing the public health r

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Australia: HEMP(The Help End Marijuana Prohibition) Party Candidate To Stand In Bellwether Seat ?Eden ? Monaro? For Upcoming By Election

Cannabis Law Report

The Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party will provide a protest vote for Cannabis law reform at the Eden-Monaro by-election on Saturday 4 July 2020 … Read More.

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8 Best Cannabis Strains for Inflammation

Miss Marijuana

By: Annabelle Paulino. Looking for the best cannabis strains for inflammation? Inflammation. One of the many things that happen to all of us, but what is inflammation? It is the normal response of our body’s immune system to injuries and harmful things that enter our bodies. RELATED: 8 Best Cannabis Strains For Sleep. Immune cells quickly react to the damaged area to fix the problem.

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French cannabis tech startup Rainbow raises ?1 million to launch two new brands

Cannabis Law Report

French cannabis tech startup Rainbow has closed a funding round of €1 million from private investors to tackle the problem of the century: stress. With … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Respiratory depression is associated with the overdose of opioids or benzodiazepines. Is respiratory depression associated with an overdose of cannabinoids? Why or why not? Respiratory depression is not associated with cannabinoid use because CB1 receptors are not located in the midbrain, the part of the brain responsible for respiratory drive. See Answer.

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Judicial Decisions Reflect Need for CBD Regulations and Legal Counsel

Cannabis Law Report

While some courts await FDA regulations on CBD, FDA has continued to send warning letters to companies making and marketing CBD products. June 9, 2020… Read More.

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Cannabis May Be a Safer Alternative for People Who Use Drugs During Sex

Puff Puff Post

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis, and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. Authors: Natasha Parent, Ph.D. Student in Human Development, Learning and Culture, University of British Columbia and Rod Knight, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia.

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Australia: Tennant Creek man pleads guilty to cannabis possession after calling police on himself ? only in the outback!

Cannabis Law Report

ABC news Australia reports William Pointon called police to a Tennant Creek property to report that a young person had broken into his residence and … Read More.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization

NORML

NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the seventh in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of the Legalization Movement: Dr.

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Response To Katherine Allen?s Letter To Editor Re Our Article, ?A Biz In A Box ? Article 2/4: 280E ? Not A Problem !?

Cannabis Law Report

Jordan Zoot & Bill Taggart write in response to Katherine’s letter of 9 June 2020 See letter at [link] Katherine, You should read … Read More.

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Cannabis May Be a Safer Alternative for People Who Use Drugs During Sex

Puff Puff Post

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis, and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. Authors: Natasha Parent, Ph.D. Student in Human Development, Learning and Culture, University of British Columbia and Rod Knight, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia.

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World High Life PLC Announces Love Hemp Appoints Chief Scientific Advisor

Cannabis Law Report

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 9, 2020 / World High Life Plc (AQSE:LIFE)( WRHLF ) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, … Read More.

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OROleafhr Launches a New Full-Service HR Solution Tailored to the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Jim Valenzuela , Phoenix -based executive and former CEO of a national HR solutions provider acquired by Paychex, launches OROleafhr, a full-service provider of legal … Read More.

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You Can?t Keep The Bruce Down. The Return of The Bruce II or is it III?

Cannabis Law Report

More comebacks than Die Hard ! BNN Bloomberg reports… Linton is already eyeing his next move on the global cannabis stage, launching a Dublin-based … Read More.

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The Best Organic CBD Oil in the UK

Cannabis Law Report

AS CBD continues to go from strength to strength, both in clinical trials and in the minds of the mainstream, the question of the best … Read More.