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NORML Remembers: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam

NORML

NORML is saddened to report on the passing of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, the “Father of Cannabis Research.” He was 92 years old. The post NORML Remembers: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam appeared first on NORML.

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Chicken and Weed Dumplings: Cannabis Comfort Food

Cannabis Cheri

Chicken and dumplings is a classic cold weather comfort food. With this recipe we add the healing power of cannabis. It makes a hearty cannabis infused main course. Fluffy weed dumplings simmer in a savory homemade thickened chicken and vegetable soup. YUM! What kind of chicken to use for Cannabis Chicken and Dumplings I like to use chicken thighs for this dish.

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Mexico Grants First License for Cannabis Cultivation

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico’s Health Regulatory Agency this week awarded the nation’s first commercial cannabis cultivation license. Via Ganjapreneur Mexico’s government on Thursday granted its first-ever license for cannabis cultivation in the country.

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Pioneering cannabis chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam passes away at 92

Leafly

Dr. Mechoulam was the first to isolate THC in the 1960s and his research laid the foundation for medical and adult-use weed legalization. The post Pioneering cannabis chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam passes away at 92 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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The Week in Weed: March 10, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the big news comes out of Oklahoma, where adult-use cannabis went down to defeat. The Department of Justice is accepting applications for pardons. New York, meanwhile, is increasing the number of dispensary licenses. The Hawaii Senate passed an adult-use bill.

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Understanding the Connection Between Medical Cannabis and Anxiety

United Patients Group

Anxiety is a very common mental health issue that affects many people. It can cause various symptoms, such as intense worry, agitation, and difficulty sleeping. A lot of people are using different therapeutic methods to manage their anxiety. Cannabis is becoming a popular treatment for anxiety , and this article will discuss why medicinal cannabis effectively reduces anxiety symptoms for some people.

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Illinois Senate bill addresses cannabis use and probation

Illinois News Joint

An under-the-radar cannabis-related bill making it way through the Illinois Senate was assigned to the Subcommittee on Cannabis Thursday with a deadline established for March 24. Senate Bill 1886 amends the Illinois’ Unified Code of Corrections and would provide “that a person on probation, conditional discharge, or supervision shall not be ordered to refrain from having cannabis or alcohol in his or her body…” The rest of the sentence adds a caveat by stating, “…unless the person was sentenced

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What are New York’s employee cannabis drug testing laws?

Leafly

Looking for information on New York’s weed drug testing laws and policies? Leafly has you covered with a comprehensive guide on cannabis testing, including changes coming in 2023. The post What are New York’s employee cannabis drug testing laws? appeared first on Leafly.

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Review: Papaya x Gelato by PTS

Illinois News Joint

It’s been more than five months since we reviewed a product from East St. Louis cultivator Progressive Treatment Solutions. In that time, PTS has introduced some new strains to the genetic library and elevated the production of some of its classics. I headed to Consume Marion to grab some samples of its newer offerings, including this Papaya x Gelato.

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Discover strain-specific edibles from Lost Farm

Leafly

Lost Farm, part of the uber-popular Kiva family, has charted a new course for cannabis edibles and is inviting all potheads of good taste to share in their discovery. Lost Farm chews and gummies are all full-spectrum, and strain-specific, infusing either 100% live resin or solventless live rosin into their plant-based edibles. The post <strong>Discover strain-specific edibles from Lost Farm</strong> appeared first on Leafly.

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USVI Office of Cannabis Regulation Still In process Of Finalizing Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis Law Report

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture met Wednesday with the USVI Office of Cannabis Regulation to receive updates related to Act 8680, which allows for the legal use of cannabis by adults for medicinal, sacramental and other uses and also regulates the production, distribution and use of cannabis.

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What Is CBG and What Does It Do?

PrestoDoctor

CBG Is Becoming Increasingly Popular CBD products have exploded on the market in the last few years, after their production was legalized by federal law in 2018. Its lesser-known cousin, CBG, has only recently sprung onto the scene. If you stay up to date on the latest holistic health trends, you may have come across information on this product but are unsure exactly how it works and why people take it.

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Maryland: New Bill hopes to make it illegal for police to search vehicles based on cannabis smell

Cannabis Law Report

A bill going before the Maryland House Judiciary Committee would make it illegal for police to search a vehicle based on the alleged smell of marijuana. It’s a top priority of the legislative black caucus in hope of ending racial profiling for that alleged reason.

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OK’s Legalization Vote, Canadian Dispo Sells Cocaine, AZ Law Students Bring Some Cannabis Justice

Veriheal

Oklahomans’ cannabis vote ended on a sour note, a Canadian dispensary is facing backlash over cocaine sales, and Arizona law students are offering free expungement services. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Oklahomans Vote on Cannabis Legalization Earlier this week, Oklahoma voters had a big decision to make on the ballot. Question 820 asked Oklahomans whether cannabis should be legal for those 21+.

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Jay-Z’s cannabis brand accused of harassment, illegal shipments out of Calif.

Cannabis Law Report

SF Gate has the story Jay-Z’s Monogram cannabis brand illegally shipped pot from California to New York, filed inaccurate financial reports and engaged in gender discrimination, a new lawsuit alleges.

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Hawaii, Delaware adult-use marijuana legalization outlook rosy after Oklahoma failure

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… Tuesday, advocates of adult-use marijuana legalization are turning their attention … to six plants. Expunge certain marijuana-related offenses. Existing.

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Green Leaf Lab Gains Accreditation for Oregon’s New Testing Rules

Cannabis Law Report

Portland, Oregon, March 10, 2023 – Green Leaf Lab is excited to announce they are approved and accredited for Oregon’s New Testing Rules, which now include Metals and Microbial testing, along with Cannabinoids, Pesticides, Solvents, Terpenes, and Mycotoxins.

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Daytrip Launches NightTrip Gummies With CBD And CBN

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Daytrip Beverages launched their new NightTrip gummies and prebiotic sodas. The new products are infused with Daytrip’s signature proprietary blend.

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Why Can’t The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Division Fill Positions (especially legal) That They Have Been Advertising Since The Beginning of the Year

Cannabis Law Report

A little bit of an open question from us. We know things have been a little unsettled at the commission but we are beginning to wonder if they’ll ever fill these spots that have been on offer for over 3 months now?

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Megaworld starts building P98-B Bulacan CBD – Manila Bulletin

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Township developer Megaworld Corporation has started the construction of Bulacan’s first central business district (CBD), which is envisioned to become.

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Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court to consider cases on the constitutionality of cannabis criminalization

Cannabis Law Report

Via Marijuana Moment Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court announced it will consider cases on the constitutionality of cannabis criminalization this year.

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Marijuana found in urine sample of hospitalised student: SAU administration- Edexlive

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Responding to queries on the administration’s refusal to pay the hospital bills of student Ammar Ahmed, the South Asian University, Read More

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RIP Cannabis Pioneer Raphael Mechoulam November 1930 – March 2023

United Patients Group

PHOTO CREDIT – [link] Introduction Raphael Mechoulam was not only a cannabis pioneer, but also a pioneer for science in general! As one of the world’s most prominent cannabinoid researchers, he discovered the endocannabinoid system and conducted most of his research in Israel. In addition to his prolific cannabis research, Mechoulam also co-invented synthetic cannabinoids (e.g. dronabinol).

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The Missing Piece to Expanding Texas’ Medicinal Marijuana Program

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

For the last several legislative sessions, Texas lawmakers have inched forward the state’s compassionate use program for medicinal marijuana. What.

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U.N.: Legal Cannabis Has Risks 

Cannabis Life Network

The United Nations (U.N.) drugs control board says legal cannabis has health risks. They’re warning of “negative health effects and psychotic disorders” with legalization. They also worry that legalization violates the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. You’d think after sixty-two years of evidence dispelling reefer madness myths, the U.N. would have an updated view.

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Marijuana is legal in Oregon — why do some still grow it illegally?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

PORTLAND, Ore. (Portland Tribune) — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that deputies found approximately $2.2 million worth.

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Legalizing cannabis fails to address health risks says UN drugs control board

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release Issuing the warning at the launch of its annual report, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) cited data indicating that the trend caused “negative health effects and psychotic disorders” among some recreational cannabis users, while also contravening the UN 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.

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Brockton man sentenced to prison for violent assault of marijuana dealer

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. (WLNE) BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A 29-year-old Brockton man was sentenced to three years in.

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Justice Department Backs Proposed Marijuana Sentencing Guideline Reform To Treat Past Convictions More Leniently

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports The Justice Department is backing a proposal to update a federal commission’s sentencing guidelines suggesting that judges treat prior marijuana possession offenses more leniently, arguing that it aligns with the Biden administration’s “sentiment” toward cannabis policy. Members of the federal U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) voted to propose the amendment in January.

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Yonkers apartment building fire was sparked by marijuana growing operation: Police

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Deadly Yonkers apartment building fire caused my marijuana heating lamp: Police Officials in Yonkers are slamming legal marijuana laws in.