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The Good, The Bad, and the Disappointing: Takeaways of the 2022 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

After 25 years of the state cannabis policy experiments, there is no denying that the national acceptance of cannabis has changed. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that one in three Americans are utilizing medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, all but two U.S. states and most of the territories have passed laws creating some form of access to cannabis products, and public support for medical cannabis remains at an all-time high.

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New study says weed doesn’t cause a hangover, questioning drug tests on workers

Leafly

Findings from a new study call into question employer policies on testing workers for drugs: If workers don’t experience lingering effects of THC, why should employers care what workers do the night before a shift? The post New study says weed doesn’t cause a hangover, questioning drug tests on workers appeared first on Leafly.

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Modern Compassionate Care offers more than medical cards

Illinois News Joint

Every year, we at Illinois News Joint purposely try to expand on several aspects of our coverage, and in 2023, we have decided to direct more attention toward advocating for the needs, rights, and betterment of medical cannabis cardholders in Illinois. To help facilitate this endeavor, we have partnered with Modern Compassionate Care. The collaboration will allow us to combine our resources to better inform the public about issues and concerns Illinois medical patients have with the Compassionat

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Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids?

United Patients Group

Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids? Introduction The opioid epidemic is a major issue in the United States. Prescription opioids are the most widely abused drugs in America, and they lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. It’s no wonder that doctors are looking for new ways to treat patients with chronic pain without resorting to these highly addictive substances.

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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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Webinar Replay: New York Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

On February 1, Simon Malinowski hosted an hour-long webinar to answer questions regarding New York’s adult-use cannabis rules and regulations. He covered a variety of topics including the application process, anticipated timelines and license types. For anyone who missed this event, we’ve embedded a link to the replay below. Enjoy! The post Webinar Replay: New York Cannabis Q&A appeared first on Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP.

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Press Release: Simplifya and Shield Compliance Bring Cannabis RegTech Market Data to Financial Institutions  

Cannabis Law Report

Simplifya Market Guide Now Available to Shield Compliance Customers; Platform Provides Banks and Credit Unions with Real-Time, Comprehensive Regulatory Information for All 50 States (DENVER) February 8, 2023 – Simplifya, the leading regulatory and operational compliance software platform serving the cannabis industry, announced the availability of the Simplifya Market Guide for financial institutions […]

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4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss CannMed 23 

Medicinal Genomics

The CannMed 23 Innovation and Investment Summit is a cannabis industry event like no other. Set at the beautiful Marriot Marco Island Resort, CannMed 23 provides an immersive forum where cannabis researchers, physicians, patients, entrepreneurs, and investors can collaborate and share their latest innovations and insights. If you haven’t registered yet, here are 4 reasons why you should reserve your spot today!

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OR: Recently Released OLCC Head Had A Taste For Fine Bourbons Say Public Docs – They Cost Him His Job

Cannabis Law Report

AP report A thirst for rare bottles of bourbon appears set to cost the executive director and other top officials of Oregon’s liquor and marijuana regulating agency their jobs.

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Nigel Southway Presents Guide to Revitalizing Western Industries – World News Report

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Take Back Manufacturing: An Imperative for Western Economies Cycle Time Management: The Fast Track to Time-Based Productivity Improvement Author Nigel.

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A subsidiary of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co Sues JW Asset Management LLC and cannabis operator TerrAscend Corp For Attempted Board Stacking.

Cannabis Law Report

Reuters Feb 7 (Reuters) – A subsidiary of Scotts Miracle-Gro Co(SMG.N)has sued an investment management company in U.S. court, claiming that it tried to “ruin” the lawn and garden affiliate’s $175 million interest in a cannabis industry acquisition firm.

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Headlines: Gender surgery legislation, marijuana gun law ruling & Valentines’ Day ideas

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Senators take up gender surgery bill today. (NewsOK) Bill advances to reduce Veterans’ Commission members from governor. (Tulsa World) Lawmakers.

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Cronos is now called Vitura Health

Cannabis Law Report

We’ll leave it up to Cannabiz to tell you all the reasons they can think of to re-brand themselves with another completely forgettable name, which, by the way is the idea so in 18 months time they can then tell us the reasons why the name Vitura health is being changed to another completely forgettable […]

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12 Best CBD Gummies For Erectile Dysfunction

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

By 2025, 322 million men will experience erectile dysfunction (ED), predicts Preferred MensMedical. According to MIDSS.org, which was able to.

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Law Firm Article Australia: Regulatory shift provides opportunities for new methods of treatment using psychedelic substances

Cannabis Law Report

Authored by: Suzy Madar , Matthew Swinn , Rosie Rand and Tim Craven On 3 February 2023, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced a major regulatory shift that will have significant impacts for the treatment of mental health conditions. Australia is now the first country to regulate psychedelic substances as medicines on national level.

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Print Hall Perth: CBD bar to reopen as pop-up ahead of renovations

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Long before he built a local hospitality empire on dining, drinking, dancing and, um, darts, NightOwl Entertainment Group chairman David.

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Australia – And here’s another one that didn’t get off the ground, MC Therapeutics

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz again Full story here

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Regular marijuana users need higher anesthesia; expert says time taken for procedures depends on type of substance abuse

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Image used for representational purposes only (Photo credit: Pixabay) According to a new study, people who reported they used cannabis.

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Australia’s TGA Warns Those Exporting To & Those Importing Into Australia That They’ll Be Cracking Down Hard On Out Of Date & Badly Labelled Product

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia reports Read more (paywall) at CANNABIZ

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Cannabis has same effect on adolescents and adults, and CBD doesn’t dampen effects

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Newswise — The short-term effects of vaporised cannabis do not differ between adolescents and adults, while cannabidiol (CBD) does not.

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And Another Planned Australian Medical Cannabis Company Fails Before Starting

Cannabis Law Report

They are literally dropping like flies at the moment.

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Best Full Spectrum CBD Tinctures for 2023: Top 5 for Quality, Efficacy, and Affordability

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Not all hemp-derived CBD products are created equally, so finding the best full spectrum CBD tincture in an unregulated, overcrowded.

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What Amount of Drugs is Considered a Misdemeanor

The Joint Blog

Personal drug possession laws in the United States can vary from state to state and changes often so it is important to do research changing laws for your specific area. However, generally speaking, a small amount of drugs is considered misdemeanor charge in most states. Depending on the state law and the drug in question , a personal amount of drugs can range from a few grams to a few ounces.

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Oklahoma Reaps Benefits Of Medical Marijuana Tax Revenue, Adult-Use Vote Slated For March 7

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Oklahoma collected some $5.9 million from state and local sales taxes on marijuana sold in January, reported MSN citing Oklahoma.

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Proponents of medical marijuana warn Ohio’s program in dire need of overhaul

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Ohio senators are trying once more to overhaul the state’s medical marijuana system. That effort stalled out last session after.

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Print Hall revitalisation to breathe ‘boozy breath of fresh air’ into Perth CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

It was the biggest, flashiest, most champagne-swilling opening of the early noughties, and now Print Hall is back. The former.

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More young Colorado children consuming marijuana despite efforts to stop them

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The number of children — especially very young ones — ingesting marijuana is rising in Colorado despite regulations meant to.

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Secret Nature CBD Review: The original indoor CBD flower brand

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Secret Nature CBD has over ten years of experience in cultivating premium quality hemp flower and earned well over 10,000.

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Missouri dispensaries are selling a whole lot of recreational marijuana | KCUR 89.3

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Marijuana dispensaries around Kansas City opened their doors to a sudden rush of customers last Friday, the first day to.

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Bill to ban medical marijuana clinics passes House on narrow margin

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A bill seeking to, among other things, ban certain types of marijuana related advertising in.

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Harlem marijuana dispensary bogged down by local opposition

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In December, the state announced it had signed the first lease for a legal marijuana dispensary at a vacant storefront.