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The future of pot in Washington: State regulators talk marijuana ahead of 5-year anniversary of sales

Cannabis Chronicles

SPOKANE — Nearly five years on, regulators of Washington state’s legal marijuana industry say there’s more work to be done on keeping pot out of the hands of children and assisting growers facing falling revenues due to a glut of product. “We need to be well-positioned for an eventual national legalization, and what does that require,” said Jane Rushford, who chairs the three-member policy-making arm of the Liquor and Cannabis Board, in an interview Monday recorded for The Spokesman-Review’s New

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Sorry, But Malcolm Gladwell Is Plain Wrong About Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Sorry, But Malcolm Gladwell Is Plain Wrong About Marijuana Malcolm Gladwell posits significant concern over the public’s embrace of cannabis without demonstrating some significant context. The post Sorry, But Malcolm Gladwell Is Plain Wrong About Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Cancer Treatment Shows Potential – Jamaican Medical Company

WeedAdvisor

For decades, marijuana for cancer treatment seemed out of the question. The drug’s status as a controlled substance meant that research into its anti-tumour potential was sparse. Even if trials were successful, it is safe to say that using marijuana to treat cancer would meet resistance from the pharmaceutical companies and medical communities alike.

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Redman’s Mom Says She Is Selling His Old Weed on Ebay

MassRoots

Darlene Noble, mother of Reginald Noble, better known as hip-hop artist and actor Redman, recently found an old stash of his weed in their home, and she jokes that she is selling it on Ebay. These dime bags are decades old, and at least one is very special, according to Redman in the video he shared with his followers on Twitter. OFFICIAL !!!! BRANSON !!

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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 Using Marijuana Help Lower My Cholesterol?

The Fresh Toast

Can Using Marijuana Help Lower My Cholesterol? Millions of Americans live with high cholesterol, which can increase the risk of developing heart disease, developing peripheral artery disease, or having a stroke – all of which are potentially life-threatening. The post Can Using Marijuana Help Lower My Cholesterol? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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ABCD 2018 Cannabis Price Index Published

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Table of Contents and the introduction. Overview of cities in the US. Most and least expensive cities(price per gram, USD). Most potential tax if taxed like cigarettes. Most potential tax if taxed like average US rate. Most and least consumption of cannabis. Full study. Methodology. . With a total of 156 , Los Angeles (USA) has the most headshops.

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Aphria completes first shipment of medical cannabis to Shoppers Drug Mart

Cannabis Life Network

LEAMINGTON, ON, Jan. 8, 2019 /CNW/ – Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA and NYSE: APHA) announced today that it has completed its first shipment of medical cannabis to Shoppers Drug Mart (“SDM“). Vic Neufeld, Chief Executive Officer of Aphria, said: “As the first licensed producer to partner with Shoppers Drug Mart, we are pleased to have reached this […].

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Thailand Legalizes Medical Marijuana

WeedAdvisor

In an event nothing short of historic for the medical and cannabis communities alike, Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize medicinal marijuana. This a huge social shift. Regardless, it appears that Thailand is the latest country to ride the wave of cannabis reform. However, Thailand is just the beginning. Medical Marijuana Becoming More Accepted in Southeast Asia.

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Fem-trepreneurs Helping Rewrite Role of Women in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Maven

Women are taking the lead in cannabis companies and in the market as the legalized industry continues to emerge.

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Guide to CBD

Otherside Farms

CBD is the non-psychoactive cannbinoid in cannabis. It is known for providing its many health benefits, despite being illegal in most countries around the world. What is CBD? Cannabidiol which is also known as CBD is a compound in the cannabis plant. CBD is one of at least 85 cannabinoids identified in cannabis. It is the second most abundant compound in hemp, which represents up to 40 percent of its compounds, the first being THC.

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U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Reclassifying Cannabis

Cannabis Maven

" We need to look at the way we schedule different medications across the board." Reclassify marijuana and study it.