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CBD, THC & CBG for Skin Conditions

Project CBD

Cannabinoid compounds show promise in treating skin diseases, both as topical applications and as systemic medication.

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What are cordyceps mushrooms? Can they really turn their hosts into zombies?

Leafly

HBO's hit series 'The Last of Us' has us asking: Does this mushroom really work like that? The post What are cordyceps mushrooms? Can they really turn their hosts into zombies? appeared first on Leafly.

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Amplify recruits women of color for workforce cohort

Illinois News Joint

Amplify , a Chicago-based organization committed to closing the opportunity gap for the region’s underserved, has announced that it is recruiting young women of color for its first cannabis workforce development cohort. The tuition-fee, five-week, in-person program is designed for young women living in Chicago communities that have been disproportionately impacted by violence, criminal activity, economic disruption, and educational disinvestment, and will prepare them for career pathways with lo

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Star signs and cannabis strains: February 2023 horoscopes

Leafly

Is that love we smell in the air, or the perfect strain for impending Valentine's? Either way, here are the best weed strains for your sign in February 2023. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: February 2023 horoscopes 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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Brazi Bites Announces La Porteña Foods as First Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator Program Winner Alongside Five Finalists

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brazi Bites, pioneer of Latin-inspired, better-for-you, naturally gluten-free foods, today announced La Porteña Foods as the winner of.

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US cannabis vaping leader AVD prevails over CCELL in USITC patent decision

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A US International Trade Commission administrative law judge ruled Wednesday in favor of Seattle, Washington-based Next Level Ventures (dba: Read More

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How to find the legal weed stores opening Feb. 6 in Missouri

Leafly

Missouri's medical dispensaries will start recreational sales on Monday, Feb. 6. Here's the easiest way to find your new local weed store. The post How to find the legal weed stores opening Feb. 6 in Missouri appeared first on Leafly.

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5 Takeaways from Colorado’s Proposition 122 – The Natural Medicine Health Act

Cannabis Law Report

Article by: Partner Jeff Zuber, Counsel Raza Lawrence, and Associate Lizzie Fanckboner. In November 2022, Colorado voters passed Proposition 122, the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA), which establishes a regulated natural medicine access program and provisions for personal use of natural medicines.

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Cannabinoids and Cannabinoid Receptors: What Are They?

United Patients Group

Introduction The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a group of cannabinoid receptors located throughout the body, but particularly in the brain and central nervous system, that interact with cannabis compounds. This system plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis by regulating relaxation, eating, sleeping, certain inflammation responses and even cognitive function.

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Bankruptcy Court Doors Swing Open For Cannabis Companies, But Just Slightly

Cannabis Law Report

By Mark Salzberg on January 31, 2023 Are bankruptcy doors now opening for cannabis companies? A decision last week from a California bankruptcy court indicates perhaps so, at least for cannabis companies that are no longer operating. Factual Background The Hacienda Company, LLC (the “Debtor”) was in the business of wholesale manufacturing and packaging cannabis products.

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Medical vs Recreational Cannabis in Rhode Island

Canna Care Docs

Since 2006, Rhode Island medical patients with qualifying conditions have enjoyed medical cannabis. Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries. In Rhode Island, many consumers are curious about the difference between medical and recreational cannabis, and wonder if they should bother applying for a medical card.

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OLCC releases biennial report to Oregon’s Legislature: Legal Marijuana Remains in Abundant Supply

Cannabis Law Report

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) today submitted to the Oregon Legislature the 2023 Marijuana Supply and Demand report reflecting the quantity of cannabis available in Oregon’s legal commercial market.

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Nearly 90% Of Hawaiians Support Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Even More Than For Medical-Only Policies

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The Hawaii Cannabis Industry Association (HICIA) revealed Tuesday that the large majority of Hawaiians back cannabis legalization. According to poll results published.

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BREAKING: Steve Marks Out as OLCC Director Signaling Change in Oregon Cannabis Policy

Cannabis Law Report

by Kevin Jacoby, Green Light Law Group As reported by Willamette Week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has asked for and received the resignation of Steve Marks, the long-time Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

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Rapid Dose Therapeutics Reports Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BURLINGTON, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Friday, January 27, 2023, Rapid Dose Therapeutics Corp. (“RDT” or the “Company”) (CSE: DOSE), filed its financial.

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Willamette Week….”Gov. Tina Kotek has asked for and received the resignation of longtime director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, Steve Marks, sources tell WW.”

Cannabis Law Report

WW are reporting the following Marks informed OLCC staff of his departure today. The move came as a surprise to OLCC staff and to key players in the industries the agency regulates. Marks took over leadership of the OLCC in October 2013, when its business was strictly the sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages.

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Rapid Dose Therapeutics Reports Quarterly Financial Results for First Three Quarters of the 2023 Fiscal Year

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BURLINGTON, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rapid Dose Therapeutics Corp. (“RDT” or the “Company”) (CSE: DOSE), has filed its financial results for the first.

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Australian Medicinal Cannabis Producer BBS Goes Into Administration

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz write Medicinal cannabis firm BBS Pharmaceuticals goes into administration BBS was licensed to cultivate and manufacture medicinal cannabis at its facility in regional South Australia, with plans to sell domestically and overseas. Read Full Story At Cannabiz The last time they bothered to tweet anything was Feb 2020.

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Man arrested for sale of marijuana in Kadamdzhai –

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

10:02, 01 February 2023, Bishkek – 24.kg news agency , by Aida DZHUMASHOVA A man was detained in Kadamdzhai district on suspicion of illegal.

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If at First You Don’t Succeed: Updated Medical Cannabis Bill Filed in South Carolina

Cannabis Law Report

By Whitt Steineker, J. Hunter Robinson & Rachel M. LaBruyere on February 1, 2023 Ah, South Carolina. Its siren song has tempted cannabis advocates for years with its diversity – political, geographic, geologic, and otherwise. But to date, nada.

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Hong Kong officials implement ban on CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Hong Kong’s government implemented a ban on CBD Wednesday, designating it a “dangerous drug” in line with heroin and cocaine.

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Canada: Yellowknife man charged with cocaine trafficking asks judge to return seized money for lawyer fees

Cannabis Law Report

CBC reports A Yellowknife man facing cocaine trafficking charges is applying to use cash seized during a raid of his apartment last year to pay for a lawyer. Abdulkadir Dirshe appeared in N.W.T. Supreme Court in Yellowknife Monday morning to argue for the return of $61,335 police seized from his apartment last spring.

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CBD net profit surges 25.8% to Dh1.825 billion in 2022 – News

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Stronger revenue across net interest and other operating income generated a significant increase in net profit … Original Author Link.

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Australia: Former lawyer spared jail for supplying cocaine and lying after speed trap

Cannabis Law Report

A former Queensland solicitor and Australian Defence Force veteran has been spared jail over supplying cocaine and lying to avoid losing his driver’s licence.

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Seminole County student accused of selling brownies with marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

An investigation is underway after a high school student had to be transported to the hospital following a possible overdose, Read More

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Assistant Attorney General – Regulated Public Interests State of Georgia Atlanta

Cannabis Law Report

Department of Law ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Regulated Industries and Professions – Regulated Public Interests Annual Salary Range: $65,000.

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Photos: Amplify marijuana dispensary set to open in Northeast Columbus with drive through

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Photos: Amplify marijuana dispensary set to open in Northeast Columbus with drive through Original Author Link click here to read.

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Cannabiz Report Says Australia Is Dumping Ground For Non GMP Medical Cannabis Before Rule Changes Date Of July 1

Cannabis Law Report

Read more at CANNABIZ

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UPDATE: Hong Kong Bans CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published Oct. 20. 2022, and was updated Feb. 1, 2023, to reflect that the.

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This Activity is Dangerous

Cannabis Life Network

This activity is dangerous. Full stop. On average, approximately 42,000 people in North America die of it every year. Lack of experience plays a critical role. Newcomers may not have the skills or knowledge to handle certain situations. They may not anticipate the hazards we associate with this activity. They may have difficulty navigating unfamiliar experiences.

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