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Study: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Heart Abnormalities Among Middle-Aged People

Veriheal

If you search the term “cannabis and heart health” on Google, you’ll notice that the results are flooded with pages upon pages of claims about the plant’s allegedly negative impacts on cardiovascular health. But just how true are these claims? Is the cannabis plant a true culprit for poor heart health ? Well, according to a team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland, the cardiovascular outcome of using the plant is actually quite positive.

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CBD & THC for Traumatic Brain Injury

Project CBD

CBD and THC reduce tissue damage and trauma caused by a closed head injury.

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Reimaging weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine? 

The Cannigma

Cannabis has been around humans for millennia. In that time it has served many purposes, as an industrial crop, religious rite, and source of entertainment. But despite the importance of hemp in the developing world, cannabis has not enjoyed the widespread acceptance of a substance like wine. In the past 100 years, cannabis has undergone a dramatic transformation in the public eye, becoming enemy #1.

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Go inside NYC’s secret weed shops: Fire strains and hidden lounges

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Take a look inside some of NYC's buzziest underground and gifting weed shops to learn what's hot, and who's got top quality product. The post Go inside NYC’s secret weed shops: Fire strains and hidden lounges 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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Names of the Retailers Suing the BC Government

Cannabis Life Network

The names of the 14 retailers suing the BC government are now known. Earlier this week, a group of anonymous cannabis retailers filed suit against the BC government over the government’s failure to enforce cannabis regulations. While city-based shops enjoy a steady stream of customers, rural areas are affected by unlicensed shops on Indian Reserves. […].

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NM expected to pay an estimated $15 million in tax refunds to medical cannabis companies

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

New Mexico cannabis businesses are expected to pay cannabis excise and gross receipts taxes by the end of this month. But the state’s Taxation and Revenue Department is also expected to issue about $15 million dollars worth of gross receipts refunds to medical cannabis companies that paid those taxes prior to the enactment of the Cannabis Regulation Act, which legalized recreational-use cannabis.

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FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies

Leafly

Five companies were told to stop making medical claims for their hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The post FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies appeared first on Leafly.

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Connecticut Lawmakers Send Psychedelic Treatment Program Proposal To Governor As Part Of Budget Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment report. Connecticut lawmakers sent the governor a large-scale budget bill on Tuesday that includes provisions to set the state up to provide certain patients with access to psychedelic-assisted treatment using substances like MDMA and psilocybin. The language largely mirrors a standalone bill that moved through committee earlier this session.

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Companion planting: What grows best with weed

Leafly

Celebrate your green thumb and your budding plant prowess by using these herbs and flowers to create a robust garden that works in harmony. The post Companion planting: What grows best with weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Canada: Court challenge to Manitoba’s homegrown cannabis ban argues province going against Ottawa

Cannabis Law Report

CBC Canada reports. A lawyer for the Manitoba government says the province is well within its rights to ban the production of homegrown cannabis, even though federal legislation permits it. Michael Conner said laws which are tougher provincially than federally already exist in some areas, such as imposing penalties for impaired driving beginning with a reading of .05, rather than the .08 prescribed by Ottawa.

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Answer of the Day for May 4, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Do low doses of cannabis impact libido differently than high doses of cannabis? Yes. ” ‘At low doses, cannabis helps libido, but at high doses, it often isn’t as effective’, [Dr. Peter Grinspoon] said, adding that the wrong amount will lead some people to become paranoid and anxious. The drug could also inhibit orgasm, creating the opposite effect of what was intended.” Caron C. “Cannabis for Better Sex?

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Cann Global insists the future is bright despite 69% revenue drop reports Cannabiz

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they told Cannabiz. Cann Global has insisted it remains on course for future growth despite falling revenues. The firm reported income of A$69,000 in the three months to March, down 69% on the previous quarter and 75% on the same period last year. But in a bullish quarterly update, Cann Global said the decline was expected as it completes its business restructure, beds down new brands and steps up awareness of its Instacann medicinal cannabis.

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Four Considerations for Foreign Investors in U.S. Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Foreign investors (often in countries that prohibit cannabis) are eager to invest in burgeoning state cannabis markets in the U.S. This can often go very wrong, especially if the investor gets bad legal or tax advice. Our cannabis attorneys and our foreign direct investment team have seen these problems crop up again and again. Today, I want to address four key considerations for foreign investors looking to make foreign direct investments in cannabis. #1 State cannabis regulations may require f

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Bod Australia reports fall in receipts and sales reports Cannabiz

Cannabis Law Report

Bod Australia receipts fell sharply in the three months to March as sales also took a hit. Receipts from customers fell almost 50% to A$647,000, a decrease blamed on receipts for large orders from UK partner Health and Happiness Group being collected in the previous quarter. Excluding the impact of its issues in Italy – where some of its products failed to reach Italian regulatory standards – sales fell 8%.

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Statement on May 1st Deadline to Issue Licenses – Delay Announced

Cannabis Law Report

April 29, 2022. The Cannabis Board announced on Monday that it will not begin issuing cannabis licenses on May 1st as provided for in Act 164. The Board does not anticipate a long delay in issuing licenses to qualified applicants. The Board has made significant progress in meeting this target date, however our core mission remains creating a safe, effective, and equitable adult-use market.

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FDA Issues First Warning Letters Targeting Delta-8 THC Products It Says Are Being Illegally Marketed

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first set of warnings to companies over the allegedly illegal sale of products containing the increasingly popular cannabinoid delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC products may be dangerous to consumers. Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects, and the FDA has received reports of adverse effects experienced by patients who have consumed these products. — U.S.

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Missouri House Committee Approves Joint Resolution To Put Marijuana Legalization On The Ballot

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment. A Missouri House committee on Tuesday approved a GOP-led joint resolution seeking to place the issue of marijuana legalization before voters on the November ballot. The Special Committee on Criminal Justice passed an amended version of the legislation, sponsored by the panel’s chairman Rep. Shamed Dogan (R), in a 7-2 vote. The development comes amid a push for separate measure to enact legalization legislatively that’s also advanced through committee but ran up against procedur

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Even Indirect Income from Cannabis Can Get You Banned From Bankruptcy

Cannabis Law Report

Despite widespread trends in state-level legalization and decriminalization of high-THC cannabis and growing acceptance of cannabis among Americans, cannabis and cannabis products remain illegal under federal law. . At least 37 states , the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have adopted a medical cannabis regulatory program – and 18 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia have enacted measures to allow and regulate adult-use cannabis.

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CBD of Denver Expands into Europe’s Largest Cannabis Market

Cannabis Law Report

Denver, Colorado–(Newsfile Corp. – May 3, 2022) – CBD of Denver, Inc. (OTC Pink: CBDD), a distributor of CBD and unique CBD products sold in Switzerland and throughout Europe, is pleased to announce its expansion into the German medical cannabis market with the hiring of Bijan Hezarkhani to lead CBD of Denver’s growth in this fast growing European market.

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CT Innovations makes $1.25M investment in Colorado cannabis business relocating to state

Cannabis Law Report

Connecticut Innovations, the state’s quasi-public venture arm, has invested $1.25 million in a Colorado recreational marijuana company, a move that is being touted as the first investment made by a state entity into a cannabis business. Connecticut Innovations (CI) recently invested $1.25 million in 1906, a recreational cannabis pills company moving its headquarters to the state.

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A Lot Of Mississippi Decides Not To Burn: 10 Counties, 17 Municipalities Opt Out of Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program By May 3 Deadline

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Business Times reports. May 3 marked the deadline for counties and municipalities to decide whether they would host medical cannabis businesses within their jurisdictions, and 10 counties and 17 cities ultimately opted out, according to the Clarion Ledger. Mississippi’s medical cannabis law, which Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law in February, allowed counties and municipalities to opt out within three months of the legislation being signed into law, setting the opt-out deadline as Ma

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Quick update on chairman Hoffman’s recent resignation Mass. Cannabis Control Commission

Cannabis Law Report

CLR contacted the commission with a couple of quick questions following up the Boston Herald’s announcement earlier in the week that Hoffman was resigning ahead of the end of his contract. The commission has already posted the position in order to continue the process of finding a new Chair as efficiently as possible. They also add There are no plans for an interim Chair at this time.

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Connecticut moves to restrict cannabis advertising on border with Massachusetts

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. Connecticut lawmakers are moving toward imposing stricter curbs on marijuana advertising, including barring billboard ads from cannabis retail stores along the Massachusetts border. The Associated Press reported that a bill that passed the state’s House of Representatives would prevent anyone without a marijuana-related license from advertising the product and marijuana services in Connecticut.

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Lebanese Media Reports That Govt “Expediating” Hemp Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

This is how it is being reported by the outlet, The New Arab. Lebanon’s Minister of Agriculture said that the regulatory mechanism to start growing legal hemp was being expedited. Lebanon ‘s parliament has passed a law allowing for the cultivation of hemp, the Minister of Agriculture, Abbas Hajj Hassan, said on Monday, though implementation mechanisms had yet to be specified.

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Australia’s Little Green Pharma Inks UK Medical Cannabis Deal

Cannabis Law Report

Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX:LGP) announced on Monday it had entered into a medicinal cannabis distribution agreement with Sana Life Sciences. Under the Agreement, the parties grant each other mutual exclusivity across the UK and Crown Dependencies for the supply or distribution of LGP 10:10 Classic Oil and other oils with the same or similar ratios.

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DOJ Southern Texas Press Release: Local man charged for importing powerful psychedelic

Cannabis Law Report

McALLEN, Texas – A 25-year-old McAllen resident has been indicted for importing dimethyltryptamine (DMT) from Brazil, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Today, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Mario Alberto Molina. He is expected to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nadia Medrano for his arraignment in the near future.

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Australia: Releaf: Luxury Cannabis Wellness Resort For Byron Bay Area Northern NSW

Cannabis Law Report

Personally here at CLR we think this is unconscionable while recreational cannabis use remains illegal in Australia. This sounds like an excuse for wealthy people to pretend they are undertaking some sort of medical regime, whilst in fact, they can just use weed legally because they have lots of money … and don’t get me started on what a money-making exercise it is for Releaf.

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Corporate Counsel AMMA Investment Group

Cannabis Law Report

Full Job Description. At Nature’s Medicines, we are in the business of improving people’s lives. We bring our purpose to life by creating life-enhancing experience in the communities we serve, navigating our business lines with excellence, and dedicating ourselves to shaping the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. As a team that connects, enlightens, and empowers, Nature’s Medicines is looking for people who are inspired by our vision and wish to grow with us as we continue our