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Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

NORML

The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine. A team of Canadian researchers assessed the short-term and long-term impacts of medical cannabis treatment in 751 chronic pain subjects.

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7 Stylish and Affordable Clothing Brands Made from Hemp

Cannabis Life Network

In the world of fashion, hemp is praised for its outstanding qualities. Although it is needless to say that a lot of us haven’t made that shift in our own personal wardrobes just as yet. Why? Well, the top three reasons are based on affordability, accessibility and style. Our list here intends to pave way […]. The post 7 Stylish and Affordable Clothing Brands Made from Hemp appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

NORML

“Taken together, the results of this study add to the cumulative evidence in support of plant-based MC (medical cannabis) as a safe and effective treatment option and potential opioid substitute or augmentation therapy for the management of chronic pain symptomatology and quality of life.”. The post Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Oklahoma Says OK to Cannabis Delivery and Welcomes Non-Residents

Veriheal

Just a few years ago, the state of Oklahoma had some of the most restrictive laws surrounding cannabis. If you were to ask just about anyone who lived in the state, they would tell you that there was no way they would ever think that Oklahoma would have the cannabis market that it has today. Not only has Oklahoma reformed their cannabis laws, but they also have one of the most lenient medical cannabis programs in the United States.

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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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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder… The post A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker appeared first on NORML.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. One of the more pleasant personal benefits of spending much of my professional life working at NORML has been the opportunity to meet and work with a number

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Virtual Listen and Learn Forum: Rules Regarding Tier 1 Producer Licensing, Session #2

Cannabis Law Report

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is hosting two Listen and Learn forums about the current rules regarding marijuana producer licenses, specifically the … Read More.

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Can Cannabis Help My Obsessive Thoughts?

The Fresh Toast

Can Cannabis Help My Obsessive Thoughts? Whatever the worry that plagues you, it can be very hard to get relief from obsessive thoughts. The post Can Cannabis Help My Obsessive Thoughts? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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USA Green Party Candidates Call To Decriminalize All Drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report. Green Party presidential candidates Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker are calling for the decriminalization of all drugs as part of their proposed police … Read More.

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Juneteenth and Criminal Justice Reform

Canna Law Blog

Several years ago, before becoming a business litigator, I had the great fortune of clerking for Judge Myron H. Bright on the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals. Born in northern Minnesota in 1919 to Jewish immigrants from Russia, Judge Bright served in World War II and afterward attended the University of Minnesota Law School. Upon graduating, he took a position at a law firm in Fargo, North Dakota at one of the few firms in the region that would hire persons of Jewish descent.

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Press Release: Medical Cannabis Users Assoc of Australia Intends To Register “The Legalise Cannabis Queensland Party”

Cannabis Law Report

MCUA President, Deb Lynch, is humbled by support shown by the cannabis community this week when they rallied together to help with cost of crucial … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

What CBD products, if any, have been evaluated and approved by the FDA? CBD is marketed in various forms, including oils, capsules, food products, cosmetics/topical lotions and creams, and CBD products are marketed for pets, too. These products are sold in grocery stores, specialty stores, and convenience stores across the US and on the internet. However, only one prescription CBD product has been approved by the FDA.

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Oregon: OLCC Updates – Curbside Delivery Rules & Latest Enforcement & Fines Notices

Cannabis Law Report

OLCC Commission Takes Step to Continue Curbside Delivery Begins Process to Ban Additives in Inhalable Cannabis Products Commissioners Also Approve Marijuana Licensee Stipulated Settlements DELIVERY … Read More.

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6 Essential Facts About CBD You May Not Have Known About 

The Joint Blog

It seems like there is no stopping the CBD wave. From news and media to farmers’ markets and drug stores, CBD is taking the world by storm and for good reason. Cannabis CBD oil extracts in jars herb and leaves. Concept medical marijuana. From anti-inflammatory properties to pain relief, there are plenty of benefits to using CBD even while the research on this cannabinoid is still in its infancy, relatively speaking.

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France – Article: “After the Covid-19 crisis, we must legalize cannabis, quickly! ” + Read Tabled Bill (pdf)

Cannabis Law Report

French media outfit L’OBS report… Led by François-Michel Lambert MP for Bouches-du-Rhône, around sixty elected officials of all stripes (LREM, EELV, UDI, LFI, LR) and … Read More.

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Help!!!!……Yelp Tells Marijuana Moment They Are Blocking Cannabis Advertisers

Cannabis Law Report

Back to the future, it is ? This reminds us of discussions about cannabis advertising as far back as 2016 – 2017. According to a … Read More.

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Press Release: With members’ assent, Euro association launches Novel Food consortium

Cannabis Law Report

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) members overwhelmingly voted in favor of principles and a special contribution structure for a joint Novel Food application during … Read More.

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More 280e….Cannabis Companies’ Tax Fights Stymied By Mail Delivery Issues

Cannabis Law Report

Bloomberg write… Two marijuana companies can’t challenge their tax bills because they missed the deadline after FedEx’s failed attempt to deliver their petitions, the Ninth … Read More.

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AceCann Receives Medical Cannabis Pre-license From Portuguese Regulator

Cannabis Law Report

LISBON, Portugal , June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AceCann, a Portuguese medical cannabis company focused on the cultivation, processing, extraction and R&D of organic medical … Read More.

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EU countries flagged CBD 114 times in food-alert system since start of last year Says Hemp Industry Daily Report

Cannabis Law Report

Authorities across Europe have listed 114 products containing CBD in the European Union’s food-safety alert system since the start of last year, with data indicating … Read More.

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NCIA: Member Blog: Cannabis Technology – Six Predictions for the Future of Cannabis Tech

Cannabis Law Report

by Barry Saik, Chief Executive Officer of Greenbits Big changes are coming to the cannabis industry. At least, that is the outlook shared by cannabis … Read More.

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Oregon: July 2020 ORCA Virtual Meeting

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Members & Invited Guests Only THE DATE – 27 July 2020 THE RATING – THE BLURB – July 2020 ORCA Virtual Meeting … Read More.

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Overview of the New Privacy Litigation Frontier, Including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Litigation

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – THE DATE – Tuesday, June 23 Webinar 10:00 am – 10:30 am Audience Discussion 10:30 am – 11:00 am THE RATING – … Read More.

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CA Public Health Advocates Group Say Studies Suggest Cannabis Revenues Are Not Well Spent On Enforcement

Cannabis Law Report

The Sacramento Bee writes… The group Public Health Advocates is citing two new studies , one from the UC Davis Center for Regional Change and … Read More.

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Mass Texts: How the Cannabis Industry Must Deal with the Surge of TCPA Class Actions During Covid-19

Cannabis Law Report

THC, CBD, CBN…the Cannabis industry is quite familiar with acronyms. But it’s another nasty little four letters, TCPA , that are – or should be … Read More.

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Did you Know? Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Has A Great You Tube Channel?

Cannabis Law Report

Great video resouce from the Massachusetts commission. It’d be great to see other states do the same. Access the full channel at [link] … Read More.

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France Decides To Introduce On The Spot Fines For Cannabis Offences Rather Than Incarceration

Cannabis Law Report

It all sound a bit old school but it’s a change for the better… On-the-spot, fixed fines for consumers of cannabis and cocaine are to … Read More.

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Forbes Article: MedMen’s Failure Is Everything Wrong With Legal Cannabis (And Is Only The First Company To Implode)

Cannabis Law Report

The first sentence of their piece certainly makes us want to read the rest of this piece in Forbes ! The long and slow dumpster … Read More.