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Synthetic Cannabinoids: Dangerous for Diabetics?

Project CBD

While smoking cannabis appears to be helpful for diabetics managing weight and insulin levels, synthetic cannabinoids could be dangerous. Spanish researchers recently documented a case where a diabetic man expressed dangerously high blood sugar levels after smoking an herbal blend treated with unknown synthetic cannabinoids.

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COVID-19 restrictions sparking a run on cannabis stores

Leafly

As cities across Europe shut down, consumers line up to stock up at legal stores across North America. The post COVID-19 restrictions sparking a run on cannabis stores appeared first on Leafly.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Puerto Rico

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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Is Weedmaps in hot water with federal prosecutors?

Leafly

A leaked grand jury subpoena demanded nearly all company documents dating back to 2008. Here's what it could mean. The post Is Weedmaps in hot water with federal prosecutors? 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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Microdosing Marijuana For Depression: What To Expect

The Fresh Toast

Depression — major depressive disorder in clinical-speak — affects 40 million adults every year. It is treatable, but only 40 percent of those affected will seek appropriate help. Continue reading Microdosing Marijuana For Depression: What To Expect at The Fresh Toast.