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Medical Marijuana Enrollment Is At All Time High — Here’s The Reason

The Fresh Toast

Medical Marijuana Enrollment Is At All Time High — Here’s The Reason. Medical cannabis program enrollment jumped by over four times between 2016 and 2020, reaching nearly three million patients in 2020. The post Medical Marijuana Enrollment Is At All Time High — Here’s The Reason appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol

NORML

"As legal access continues to expand, one would expect the cannabis substitution effect to grow even more pronounced in the future.". The post Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis collectibles tell the tale of prohibition, racism, and legalization

Leafly

As legal weed grows, so does our yearning for mementos of its stories past. These collectors are going all out to preserve weed history. The post Cannabis collectibles tell the tale of prohibition, racism, and legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Lupus: Medical Marijuana Case Study

CannaMD

Doctors have long struggled to find the best treatment for their lupus patients. But a recent case study published in the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine found that medical marijuana could prove to be an effective treatment for symptoms of the disease. In this post, CannaMD will dive into this promising case study and explore […].

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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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Gluten-free and keto-friendly edibles

The Cannigma

What’s not to love about edibles? They’re versatile, delicious, and inconspicuous- a practically perfect combination. But many edibles on the market are made with gluten, which can present a problem for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or just trying to avoid gluten. An overwhelming amount of the edibles on the market also contain sugar, which can be a challenge for any cannabis lover who is on a special diet like keto.

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Northeaster University study published by the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association – Massachusetts municipalities have collected more than $53 million in cannabis “impact” fees

Cannabis Law Report

Massachusetts municipalities have collected more than $53 million in “impact” fees from cannabis companies since the launch of adult-use sales in 2018, according to a Northeaster University study published by the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association outlined in a Boston Globe report. The survey of 88 communities comes as lawmakers are considering a bill that would essentially force towns and cities to justify any fees on cannabis businesses that exceed those levied on other businesses

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NM cannabis company, medical cannabis patients sue health care providers

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

The New Mexico Legislature last year approved a bill aimed at eliminating out-of-pocket costs for behavioral health. When Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the measure into law, she said in a press release that the bill could “make a real, meaningful difference” by eliminating copays for behavioral health services. Now, a class action lawsuit filed last week is challenging New Mexico medical insurance providers for not covering medical cannabis expenses.

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Press Release: Launch of the Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance – PAREA

Cannabis Law Report

PR. PAREA is a non-profit, multistakeholder and multidisciplinary partnership bringing together patient organizations, medical associations, scientific societies, psychedelic foundations, and the for-profit sector. The Greek word ‘parea’ means to do something together – it is a venue for the growth of the human spirit and the exploration of ideas to enrich our quality of life.

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New Washington Cannabis Regulations Require Pesticide Testing.

Canna Law Blog

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“Board”, “LCB”) voted in March to adopt new final rules effective April 2, 2022 that require all cannabis flower and intermediate cannabis products to be tested for pesticide contamination. The LCB Chair David Postman stated in the Board’s release that: “testing for pesticides and heavy metals adds a deeper layer of confidence for consumers that these [cannabis] products are free of chemical or biological residuals”.

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Spanish Police Seize Tonnes of Drugs, Arrest Officers Accused of Corruption

Cannabis Law Report

Authorities said that in two unrelated operations, Spanish police recovered the largest amount of synthetic cathinones ever found in Europe and arrested 61 suspected members of a gang that bribed officers to turn a blind eye to drug deliveries to Europe. Spanish Police seized record amount of synthetic Cathinones. (Photo: Guardia Civil , License ).

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$6 billion for farm disaster aid but not a penny for cannabis farmers. WTF?

Leafly

Biden's new $6 billion program bails out everyone except state-licensed weed producers. The post $6 billion for farm disaster aid but not a penny for cannabis farmers. WTF? appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado: All Buddy Boy Dispensaries to Close

Cannabis Law Report

Contraction of the market in 2022 seems destined, not only because some form of market re-alignment had to come eventually but also, we imagine, other economic forces such as inflation will no doubt affect such a retail heavy sector. The Buddy Boy owner is fully aware of market forces. WestWord Reports. Buddy Boy , a chain of seven dispensaries in Denver founded in 2014, will close on June 17.