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Marijuana article strikes a nerve

Cannabis Chronicles

The joint you smoked last night won’t give you schizophrenia. It also won’t make you assault your neighbor. You might not know that after reading a recent New Yorker article that draws connection between marijuana use, schizophrenia and violent crimes in Washington. In the article — “Is Marijuana as Safe as We Think?” — writer Malcolm Gladwell focused on a 2017 report by the National Academy of Medicine that examined the scientific evidence of the health effects and therapeutic purposes of canna

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Got Anxiety? Study Finds Cannabis Strains to Try, or Avoid

Leafly

Kushes reigned supreme in a patient survey of anti-anxiety strains. Chocolope gave people the most heebie-jeebies. The post Got Anxiety? Study Finds Cannabis Strains to Try, or Avoid appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Possession Cases No Longer Prosecuted In Baltimore

MassRoots

Baltimoreons will no longer find themselves in court for possessing cannabis. Taking the initiative to reform local cannabis policy from within, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby declared that they will not prosecute any marijuana possession cases moving forward. These “common sense changes,” which are to be implemented immediately, also state that the quantity a person has will not matter, and neither will the person’s criminal history, as long as it is only for personal use.

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UC Berkeley Launches a Cannabis Research Center

Leafly

One ongoing study could help more cannabis farmers go legal. Other research is flourishing as stigma against the crop dies out in academia. The post UC Berkeley Launches a Cannabis Research Center 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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THC Causes Genetic Changes To Sperm According To New Study

MassRoots

Studies show that men who consume marijuana are more likely to produce semen with a lower concentration of sperm , known as low sperm count, than those who abstain. According to new research from Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina, smoking cannabis may have an even bigger impact on sperm than previously thought. The study aimed to learn more about the reproductive effects of a father’s exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ), the most abundant psychoactive cannabinoid in marij

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Stress Can Kill You: Marijuana Can Help Kill Stress

The Fresh Toast

Stress Can Kill You: Marijuana Can Help Kill Stress Stress is a killer, it contributes to the six leading causes of death. Marijuana can help kill stress. Thus, marijuana is your friend. The post Stress Can Kill You: Marijuana Can Help Kill Stress appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Go Inside Brooklyn’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Leafly

New York legalized medical cannabis four years ago. Brooklyn's first dispensary opened last month. It's about damn time. The post Go Inside Brooklyn’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary appeared first on Leafly.

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How Can I Lower My Cannabis Tolerance?

Leaf Science

Cannabis is a fantastic treatment for a whole range of different ailments. This is why it is becoming increasingly popular among a growing segment of patients who are turning to medical cannabis as a treatment for what ails them. Of course, over time the human body can build up a tolerance to medical cannabis, making it less effective. When this happens it’s totally understandable that people will gradually increase their dose.

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Recipe: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Nanaimo Bars

Leafly

We gave the famously Canadian confection the Leafly treatment! The post Recipe: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Nanaimo Bars appeared first on Leafly.

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Qualified Opportunity Zones and Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Seems like a long shot, anyway. Qualified Opportunity Zones, which provide a tremendous benefit to investors and low income communities, are the hot new topic in the real estate investment world. The cannabis industry is buzzing about investment opportunities in these zones, but we remain skeptical about the ability of cannabis business activity to qualify for the benefits under this new federal program.

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Weed Weddings: ‘You May Kiss the Bride… and Hand Her a Joint’

Leafly

From floral arrangements to party favours, a growing number of Canadians are enjoying cannabis during their nuptials. The post Weed Weddings: ‘You May Kiss the Bride… and Hand Her a Joint’ appeared first on Leafly.

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Document: Barr Responses To QFR’s: CLR Digs Out The Relevant Q’s & A’s

Cannabis Law Report

The introduction to the document… The Honorable Lindsey Graham. Chairman Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, DC 20510. The Honorable Dianne Feinstein. Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, DC 20510. Dear Chairman Graham and Ranking Member Feinstein: Enclosed please find responses to Questions for the Record that I received from Ranking Member Feinstein, as well as Senators Grassley, Cornyn, Tillis, Crapo, Kennedy, Leahy, Durbin,

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The High Life Episode 7: Jay Danger Explains Dabbing

Leafly

"An oral history of the forms of dabs.". The post The High Life Episode 7: Jay Danger Explains Dabbing appeared first on Leafly.

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California Growers Assoc Leaked Doc Confirms Debts Of $US267K

Cannabis Law Report

The document includes allegations that former executive director Hezekiah Allen had refused to share information with the board of directors and had run up $267,000 in debt for CGA and that many expenses had “fallen outside of CalGrowers financial policies.”. MJ Biz daily reports. Response to report. The document was quickly rejected by interim CGA chairman Nathan Whittington as “in no way an accurate representation of fact,” and Allen told Marijuana Business Daily that much of the information i

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Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – Delush-ious

Cannabis Life Network

This week Craig welcomes the delicious CBD folks from Delush CBD to the show, and Tha Big Puffa brings new music for Dab Time. He’ll also get a few Grow Tips, and Puff Puff Pass It Along too. Join Craig Ex every Thursday at 4:20 PM PT from #Studio710 for another episode of “Expert Joints LIVE!” […]. The post Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – Delush-ious appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.

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Best practices relating to Cannabis Cultivation Tax (“CCT”).

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Jordan Zoot. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis Tax collections did not meet projections. California has begun to ask why. There are multiple reasons California’s Cannabis Tax collections did not meet projections. One significant reason is the failure of licensed distributors and manufacturers to prepare and maintain appropriate financial records.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Aim To Legalize Cannabis By 2020

MassRoots

Lawmakers in Minnesota aim to legalize, regulate, and tax a recreational cannabis market as soon as possible, according to two pieces of companion legislation introduced Monday in both the House and the Senate. Senate File 619 is sponsored by Sens. Melisa Franzen (DFL-Edina) and Scott Jensen (R-Chaska). House File 420 is sponsored by Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden Valley).

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Legalization Changes the Way Parents Discuss Cannabis with Kids

WeedAdvisor

With all the fanfare surrounding legalization, we seemingly overlooked how this change affected how parents and other adults talk to kids about cannabis. Those of us who grew up in the ‘90s no doubt remember watching the classic “this is your brain on drugs” ad that infiltrated Saturday morning cartoons. But the ad was so easily mocked that the message was lost on many of us, who may have been too young to even know what drugs were.

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Qualified Opportunity Zones and Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Qualified Opportunity Zones, which provide a tremendous benefit to investors and low income communities, are the hot new topic in the real estate investment world. The cannabis industry is buzzing about investment opportunities in these zones, but we remain hesitant to recommend them without reservation. Congress disqualifies certain businesses from participation in Qualified Opportunity Zones, and we have seen some indications that Congress is considering disqualifying cannabis businesses as we

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Grow Tech Labs creates Co-Op for Small Cannabis Producers and Processors in BC

Cannabis Life Network

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grow Tech Labs (GTL), a Cannabis Business Accelerator, announced the development of a co-operative for small cannabis producers and processors in BC to help maintain the province’s historic position as a global cannabis leader. In partnership with Victory Square Technologies (CSE:VST), Grow Tech Labs is inviting small cannabis […].

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Select Oil Cartridge Deal

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Select Oil Elite Cartridges Buy 2 Get 1 Free Thursdays & Sundays Only!! Thursdays and Sundays you can buy two Select Elite cartridges and get the third cartridge free. And if you have questions about the cartridges, a representative from Select Oil will be here every Thursday 3pm-6pm, to answer them! While supplies last. Offer good Thursdays and Sundays during March, 2019.

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P.E.I. Cannabis Takes First Place with Highest Sales Per Capita

WeedAdvisor

As legalization slowly approaches its fourth month, we finally have enough data to see where Canadian cannabis retailers stand. Despite a rough rollout that continues to this day, CBC News reveals that the small province of Prince Edward Island is making bank, beating its rivals by a long shot in terms of marijuana sales per capita. Eastern Canada Dominates Cannabis Sales.

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Select Oil Cartridge Deal This February

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Select Oil Elite Cartridges Buy 2 Get 1 Free Thursdays & Sundays Only!! Thursdays and Sundays you can buy two Select Elite cartridges and get the third cartridge free. And if you have questions about the cartridges, a representative from Select Oil will be here every Thursday 3pm-6pm, to answer them! While supplies last. Offer good Thursdays and Sundays during February, 2019.

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New York recreational marijuana plan overhauls medical cannabis too: What to know

Weedistry

Drastic changes to New York’s medical marijuana program are tucked into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize recreational pot. From abolishing strict patient eligibility rules to permitting homegrown cannabis for medical use, the once anti-marijuana governor has seemingly conceded to many pro-cannabis demands. Notably, some of the existing medical marijuana companies in New York, which spent millions of dollars lobbying Cuomo and state lawmakers, pushed key aspects of the legislation, called the

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Select Oil Cartridge Deal Renewed for February

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Remember that wonderful deal we had in December for Select Oil cartridges? It’s back!! And now we have it two days a week! Sundays and Thursdays you can buy two Select Oil cartridges and get the third cartridge free. And if you have questions about the cartridges, a representative from Select Oil will be here every Thursday to answer them! Why Select is still the Best.

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Alberta Grants 10 New Cannabis Licenses Amid Criticism

WeedAdvisor

In a rather unexpected move, Alberta granted 10 new cannabis retail licenses – much to the ire of existing marijuana shop owners, CBC News reports. Just days ago, we covered Alberta’s much more favourable position in the Canadian marijuana supply fiasco. Despite the prairie province having 65 licensed retailers – more than any other province by at least 40 stores – supply issues were not nearly as terrible.

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Exclusive Mohave Shatter Deal

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Exclusive Mohave Shatter Deal. That’s right! Mohave Cannabis Company is giving us an exclusive deal to pass on to you, our Medical Marijuana card holders! Now you can get five grams of Mohave Shatter for only $100! While supplies last. Mohave Cannabis Company. Mohave is a family owned and operated business since 2012 and comes from a small town along the Colorado river.

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Cannabis Lifestyle Coming to Canadian Television

WeedAdvisor

Long before legalization – and most likely long after – one of our biggest struggles will be to help cannabis shed its stigma and become mainstream. Now, this cause is about to take a huge leap forward thanks to a partnership between a Canadian TV producer and a California-based cannabis lifestyle brand. According to the Toronto Star, Insight Productions (the producer behind shows like The Amazing Race Canada and Top Chef Canada) and Californian digital media company, Civilized, plan to bring ma

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Press Release US Hemp Authority Launch “Certified Seal of the U.S. Hemp Authority”

Cannabis Law Report

Read the full press release. Today, we proudly announce that the first awardees of the Certified Seal will be shared with the public on Friday, March 1. This will allow companies that are in the pipeline – and those who start now – nearly five weeks to study the guidelines and pass the third- party audit which is administered by Where Food Comes From, the nation’s premier provider of certification and verification services to the food industry.

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Understanding the Language of Cannabis

Medicinal Marijuana Association

If you’re new to cannabis , you’re likely learning a lot. There’s so much to know and to consider before you make your first cannabis purchase.