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Connecticut’s ‘Cannapreneurs’ Can Now Apply for Recreational Cannabis Business Licenses

Veriheal

Since Connecticut lawmakers embraced Senate Bill 1201 in June 2021, wannabe cannabis business owners have been eagerly waiting to get involved in the fresh adult-use (recreational) market. Fortunately for retailers and cultivators — two available business license types — the wait is over. According to a Jan. 5 announcement from the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) , which is tasked with regulating statewide trading practices for commercial establishments, construction sites, charities, fo

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Yet cannabinol (CBN), the first cannabinoid ever discovered by modern scientists, is slowly making a comeback in the cannabis industry. . Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. 1.

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Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis

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The author of 'Runners High' explains why athletes are using cannabis for more than just pain relief. The post Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Wild cannabis: what is ditch weed and can you use it?

The Cannigma

Ditch weed is a term used in North America for any wild-growing cannabis. It’s an umbrella term that can encompass any variety of cannabis plant found outside and growing without the help of a human. You may hear ditch weed referred to as wild weed, but this term would actually more appropriately represent a cannabis plant that has never been influenced by humans.

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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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Marijuana Linked to Lower Hospital Mortality Rates

CannaMD

“Marijuana might help you come out of the hospital alive!” Okay, so that statement is a bit too sensational… but the underlying premise is based on findings from a recent study with the more mundane title: Marijuana Use Associated with Decreased Mortality in Trauma Patients. The study, which was conducted by researchers at UCLA, compared […].

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Cannabis Relieves Tension Headaches And Migraines From Remote Work

Cannabis Life Network

Since the pandemic, there’s been an increase in headaches and migraines due to many life-changing factors. Covid-19 is a massive social change leading to increased headaches, particularly the shift to remote work and online school. So, if you’ve tried the painkillers and preventives and found that they haven’t been helping, you’ll be pleased to know […].

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Sharon Bentley: Australian Medical Cannabis Industry Changemaker

Cannabiz MD

A changemaker is one who is taking creative solutions to solve a social issue. Assuredly, that’s Sharon Bentley, Medical Cannabis of Australia Founder/Managing Director. Sharon founded Medical Cannabis Australia (MCA) out of a personal connection to a patient benefiting from the therapeutic benefits medical cannabis has for treating chronic pain. When medical cannabis became legal […].

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How can CBD Flowers treat your anxiety woes?

Cannabis Law Report

Living in such a challenging era is incredibly difficult and may overwhelm anyone from any corner of the world. The 21st century has expanded a new realm and connected people from all over the globe. Technology is at its all-time peak, and everything seems great from a bird’s eye perspective. However, it is only when we take a deeper look into society that we understand things are way more complicated than they seem.

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Arrested in Russia Over Cannabis Oil

Veriheal

Over the weekend, news broke out about WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia. According to the Russian Federal Customs Service, officials found vaping cartridges containing cannabis oil in Griner’s luggage at an airport near Moscow. In Russia, Griner’s alleged crimes can result in up to 10 years of prison time. Griner, like many of her fellow WNBA players, spends the off-season playing in Russia.

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New Title: Canada McGill – Queens University Press: Remedicalising Cannabis Science, Industry, and Drug Policy By Suzanne Taylor

Cannabis Law Report

A contemporary history of the remedicalization of cannabis and the shifting boundaries between licit and illicit drugs. When cannabis tincture was withdrawn from the medical establishment in the UK in 1973, cannabis became regulated solely as an illicit drug. Within a decade cannabis-based drugs were back in the clinic. The UK is one of the biggest producers of medicinal cannabis, but few patients have access to these medicines.

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Answer of the Day for Mar 8, 2022

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What medications alleviate the symptoms of marijuana withdrawal? There are no general guidelines to treat the symptoms of marijuana withdrawal, but it has been reported that benzodiazepines and synthetic THC products used for the treatment of chemotherapy induced N/V may help alleviate some of the symptoms. Alexander JC, Joshi GP. A review of the anesthetic implications of marijuana use.

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Guyana’s President Wants Illegal Cannabis Farmers To Switch To Legal Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced that he plans to meet with marijuana farmers to encourage them to get into the cultivation of high-value hemp. ” I intend to have a meeting very soon with all the marijuana growers in this country. I intend to have a meeting and to let them understand that there is a viable future in the hemp industry and bring them into that discussion and move away from the marijuana that has social consequences and come into mainstream economic activity that does not h

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Bongs from China: The Different Types

The Joint Blog

Getting your weed fixed these days is easy with numerous options of products and devices available in the market. Out of all these, the bong is the top choice for many marijuana smokers. Just like you have many ways of consuming weed, there are several types of bongs that users can explore. Many brands of these bongs are made in China and the best part is that they are available to stoners in every part of the world.

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How to Pick Premium Cannabis Seeds for Marijuana Growing?

Cannabis Law Report

If you are new to growing marijuana, you may find it exceedingly difficult to pick what type of seeds to use to begin the process. If you go to a regular grow store or an online seed store, you will likely be overwhelmed by the variety. Although having a lot of alternatives is sometimes a good thing, it may make deciding what kind of seeds to cultivate a challenging chore.

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California DCC Engages in New Cannabis Rulemaking

Canna Law Blog

The California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC”) is undertaking new cannabis rulemaking pursuant to the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. Unlike other states, California hasn’t implemented sweeping changes to its cannabis regulations with immense impacts on the industry. Instead, it has adopted a series of emergency rules with substantive changes here and there since 2018.

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Israel Poised to Decriminalize Recreational Cannabis Use

Cannabis Law Report

The proposed regulations, which are expected to be approved in the coming days, would decriminalize personal cannabis use and expunge the criminal records for those convicted in the past in the majority of cases. The Israeli government is considering decriminalizing recreational marijuana use and expunging the criminal records of those convicted of personal possession or use of cannabis, President Isaac Herzog and Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Sunday.

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Israel: Herzog, Sa’ar call on convicted cannabis users to request clemency

Cannabis Law Report

The Jerusalem Post reports. The President and Justice Minister are working to decriminalize the personal use of cannabis and make it an administrative offense as part of a broader push to reform Israel’s penal system. Israelis who have been convicted for possessing or using cannabis for personal purposes were called upon to submit a request to have their criminal record erased, President Isaac Herzog and Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced on Sunday.