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CDC Report: Rates of Current Marijuana Use Among Teens Has Steadily Declined Over Past Decade

NORML

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, “These latest findings add to the growing body of scientific literature showing that legalization policies can be implemented in a manner that provides access for adults while simultaneously limiting youth access and misuse." The post CDC Report: Rates of Current Marijuana Use Among Teens Has Steadily Declined Over Past Decade appeared first on NORML.

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Here’s why Miley’s ‘Flowers’ was most streamed song of V-day 2023

Leafly

Miley Cyrus has come a long way since her Disney days. Her new song, "Flowers" ties in self-love, heartbreak, and of course, cannabis. The post Here’s why Miley’s ‘Flowers’ was most streamed song of V-day 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Increase Substance Abuse (Study)

CannaMD

In 1920, the U.S. government banned the sale of alcohol. It didn’t work. Consumption declined at first, but within a few years, Americans were drinking almost as much as ever and were buying illegal and often dangerously poor-quality products from criminals.

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Cannabis Growing for Beginners: Tips You Should Know

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

If you have recently entered the world of growing cannabis, it can feel overwhelming. Luckily, it doesn’t have to feel.

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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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The Week in Weed: February 17, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we saw some federal activity on medical marijuana for veterans. We have an update on those SAFE Banking talks. Twitter will now allow cannabis ads. And finally, marijuana has come to vending machines. MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR VETS Could veterans suffering from PTSD or chronic pain be able to use cannabis to relieve their symptoms?

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On top of world: Sky Deck to take CBD and economy to new heights

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… the heart of the Brisbane CBD. The massive Queen’s Wharf … more than 12 hectares of CBD land, the.

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Oklahoma AG to Prosecute Attorney Accused of ‘Ghost Owner’ Medical Cannabis Scheme

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports The Oklahoma Attorney General’s office is taking over the prosecution of the attorney accused of helping set up illegal cannabis businesses under the state’s medical cannabis program, KFOR reports. Matt Stacy is facing 13 charges related to the scheme in which he is accused of assisting nearly 400 illegal grow operations as so-called “ghost owner.

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Twitter To Allow THC, CBD, and Related Ads in U.S.

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In a seismic shift away from the way nearly all major social media platforms handle cannabis ad-related content, Twitter announced.

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ChatGPT and Cannabis: Not Bad, Not Bad at All

Cannabis Law Report

A few years ago I wrote a somewhat tongue-in-cheek blog post titled, “Cannabots – Are the Robots Coming For Your Weed,” which discussed the application of robotics to the cultivation of marijuana. In that post I cited several articles discussing the use of robots as farmers, restaurant workers, fashion models, and even lawyers.

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Just Breathe begins marijuana delivery

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Starting this weekend, New York’s first legal marijuana dispensary in Upstate will begin bringing the pot.

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California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee to hold Equity Subcommittee meeting

Cannabis Law Report

California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee to hold Equity Subcommittee meeting The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold an Equity Subcommittee meeting on March 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. View the meeting agenda and information about the meeting.

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Researchers Discover How Cannabidiol (CBD) Counters Epileptic Seizures

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

This microscope image of the brain region called the hippocampus shows the protein targeted by cannabis-derived CBD, GPR55 (red), and.

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Bankruptcy Court Dismisses Cannabis Company Employee’s Chapter 13 Case

Cannabis Law Report

ByKyle ArendsenonFebruary 17, 2023 Last month, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts denied confirmation of a cannabis company employee’s Chapter 13 plan and dismissed his bankruptcy case. The employee, Scott H. Blumsack (the “Debtor”), is a general manager who is licensed in Massachusetts to work for Society Cannabis Co.

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Smith Vocational students 1st in state to try Army National Guard’s Fatal Vision marijuana-impairment goggles

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

NORTHAMPTON — Navigating on a pedal kart through a makeshift dirt obstacle course marked off with cones and LED lights.

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Alert: Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon – Casey Houlihan Steps Down as Executive Director, Announces Departure

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the announcement February 17th, 2023 Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with a heavy heart that I find myself writing to you all today to announce that I am stepping down from my role as Executive Director of ORCA, a position I have held since the organization’s founding nearly ten years ago.

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Johns Hopkins University Researchers Find CBD May Increase the Adverse Effects of THC in Edible Cannabis Products – India Education | Latest Education…

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Johns Hopkins University Researchers Find CBD May Increase the Adverse Effects of THC.

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Washington Legislators Approve Bill To Allow Home Cannabis Cultivation

Cannabis Law Report

A bill to allow Washington State adults to grow marijuana at home cleared its first legislative hurdle on Thursday, passing out of the House Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee on a 7–4 vote.

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The future of recreational marijuana in Maryland

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The future of recreational marijuana in Maryland – CBS Baltimore Watch CBS News Marylanders voted on a November referendum to.

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North Carolina: 6 years, 200 committees: Cape Fear senators continue to push medical cannabis bill

Cannabis Law Report

200 committees! Port City Daily reports After a medical marijuana bill stalled in the House last summer, its legislative sponsors have brought it back to the table. Sens. Michael Lee (R-New Hanover), Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick) and Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) reintroduced the Compassionate Care Act, aimed to legalize cannabis use for medicinal purposes.

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Oklahoma governor, attorney general oppose recreational marijuana state question news

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

With a statewide vote set for March 7 on legalizing THC merchandise for grownup use, Oklahoma’s governor and attorney general.

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SAVO Cannabis Launches New Genetics Facility

Cannabis Law Report

Funded by Brightsmith Capital, this new facility will grow designer cannabis for specific effects. Atlanta, GA, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAVO Cannabis is thrilled to announce the development of a genetics focused cannabis cultivation facility funded by Atlanta-based Brightsmith Capital Partners.

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Happy Hippy Herbals is Taking the Australian CBD Market by Storm – World News Report

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Happy Hippy Herbals Official Logo The Black Label range of CBD Oils available from Happy Hippy Herbals Bubba Kush CBD.

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Which CBD Product Is The Trendiest This 2023

Cannabis Law Report

It’s no secret that the CBD market is booming, with more and more people turning to this all-natural plant derivative for its benefits. However, with so many different products now on the market—from topical creams to tinctures and edibles—it can be hard to keep up with what’s trending in the ever-evolving world of Cannabis.

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Is Perth CBD safe? (Part two)

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Is Perth CBD safe? (Part two) Original Author Link click here to read complete story.

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Western Australia: Kalgoorlie restaurant owner Bing Xia faces court over $1 million cannabis operation at Wheatbelt farm

Cannabis Law Report

ABC Australia reports A 38-year-old Kalgoorlie restaurant owner accused of masterminding a million-dollar commercial cannabis operation at a rural property in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt has been granted bail, despite being considered a “flight risk” by police.

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NYSP: Rochester man arrested after police find stolen gun and bags of marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man is in custody after New York State Police say they found a stolen gun.

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Canada’s federal cannabis fees ‘make industry unsustainable, says Cannabis Council of Canada,

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports Canadian cannabis executives are pleading with the federal government to offer relief to the fee and excise regime it imposes on the industry amid mounting job and financial losses.

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How To Optimize the Space in Your Indoor Grow Room

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Many first-time growers believe they must have as much space as possible to have a successful business. However, that’s not.

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Celebrating our Forefathers and Hemp on President’s Day

United Patients Group

Celebrating our Forefathers and Hemp on President’s Day Introduction President’s Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday of every February. It commemorates the birthdays of several former U.S. presidents, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In addition to celebrating these two men and their contributions to our nation’s history, we also celebrate one facet of their lives that has become highly controversial in recent years: Hemp!

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Best CBD Gummies for Sleep in 2023

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Sponsored Content Due to its many amazing properties as well as a more hospitable legal environment, in recent years the.

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