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Migraines and our need for cannabinoids

Cannabis Life Network

We recently explored different ways that diet can cause and prevent migraines. A debilitating neurological condition resulting in unbearable pounding headaches that come with a variety of personalities. Some can be accompanied by aura or symptoms such as nausea. Stats Canada claimed 8.3% of Canadians experience migraines, with females suffering three times more often than […].

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Cannabis Sustainability: GACP and GMP

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If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. C annabis S ustainability: GACP and GMP. THE DISCUSSION CONCERNING SUSTAINABLE CANNABIS. On April 22, 2019, United Nations-based cannabis correspondent and global drug policy analyst Sara Brittany Somerset took advantage of our collective national climate focus to address the “ cannabis carbon footprint ” issue with her pertinent Earth Day Begs The

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Nebraska

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The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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Best Ways of THC Detox For You!

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The best way to pass a drug test is to not consume at all. However, perhaps it’s too late for that, in which case there are several ways to mask THC in your body. So, consider the following tips and have a backup plan ready in case of emergencies. THC Detox: 3 Easy Ways to Flush THC Out of Your System. Usually, random drug tests are performed with little to no notice, meaning you don’t get enough time to prepare for the test.

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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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Oregon bans cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages, buzzkill

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Oregon is renowned for its craft beer and increasingly for its high-grade cannabis, but the state is keeping the two apart — for now. In a new ruling, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates both alcoholic products and recreational cannabis, says beer and other alcoholic drinks as of Jan. 1 may not contain either […]. The post Oregon bans cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages, buzzkill appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Sarah Leamon – License to Chill – Episode 10

Cannabis Life Network

In studio today, Bert is joined by criminal defense lawyer, Sarah Leamon. In 2017, she was invited to speak before the House of Commons Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, providing legal testimony on the changes to Canada’s impaired driving laws in light of cannabis legalization, and has since then continued her advisory […].

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Chicago Police Dept Instructs Officers Not To Issue Citations To People Using Cannabis, “on porches, patios, balconies or in backyards.”

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The Chicago Police Department issued a new edict to officers Thursday instructing them to not issue citations to people whose “sole violation” is using marijuana on porches, patios, balconies or in backyards. Adult recreational marijuana use becomes legal in Illinois on Jan. 1. A caveat of the law stipulates that pot use in “any public place” is still prohibited.

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How Medical Marijuana Can Improve The Quality Of Your Sleep

The Fresh Toast

There is an extensive, ever-growing body of peer-reviewed medical research which attest to the efficacy of cannabis in aiding restful sleep for patients of all ages. Continue reading How Medical Marijuana Can Improve The Quality Of Your Sleep at The Fresh Toast.

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Will “unicorn/ pie in the sky” Australian cannabis grow projects actually come to fruition

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Here’s a piece in Yahoo news that talks about the size and risk of these projects. Already there is talk of over production before they appear to have actually started building anything, nevermind export markets that don’t really exist. We’d also suggest that the effect of climate change on Australia’s east coast which is becoming increasingly evident each day to all except the Australian government will also have its part to play in future plans for regulated medical can

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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According to the European Pain Federation position paper on appropriate use of cannabis-based medicines and medical cannabis for chronic pain management, is it prudent to prescribe cannabis?based medicines to patients taking high doses of opioids or benzodiazepines? No. It is not. See Answer. See Answer.

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Article: Headwinds and Tailwinds for the Cannabis Industry in 2020

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Here’s their introduction…… As we all prepare to wrap up 2019, a year that can’t end fast enough for many investors and operators in the cannabis industry, we want to share our thoughts about the year ahead, as we think we bottomed out this week and expect the year to end on a more positive note. We were a bit premature in both timing and price level when we suggested that the bottom was within 10% and within two weeks in early October , but we think that the tone did change th

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Types of Drug Tests That Are Commonly Used!

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Drug tests are an efficient means of identifying those who are involved in consuming illegal drugs. It could potentially be a step toward ending the user’s drug addiction completely. . Drug testing is part of nearly every business in the US. Companies that operate under specific government agencies must include a drug-testing program complying with the agency that they are under as part of the company policy. .

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CBD oil For a Healthy Life

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Cannabidiol is a natural remedy used for several common ailments. . Commonly known as CBD, it’s one of over a hundred chemical compounds called cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa. . According to Wikipedia, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the key psychoactive compound in marijuana, which causes the “high” often associated with smoking pot.

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Article: How Does Artificial Intelligence Fit into Cannabis Cultivation?

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Grit Daily report… In a clandestine, 40,000-square-foot cultivation facility in northern Arizona, we met with the founders of CEAD, Royce Birnbaum and Adam Klaasmeyer, a company that develops artificial intelligence applications for the cannabis industry. These two are no strangers to innovation. Birnbaum, the lead back-end developer for the project, has had a career in developing systems for monitoring nuclear reactors for the Navy and AI technology for the defense industry, while Kla

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Epidiolex will be available from 6 January 2020 after NHS deal with manufacturer

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The Guardian (UK) reports today. Cannabis-based medicine is to be fast-tracked into the NHS , allowing thousands of people to be prescribed the drugs, including children with severe epilepsy. Last month the NHS struck a deal with the manufacturer GW Pharmaceuticals to bring down the price of Epidiolex, which has been approved by the European medicines agency for use in children over the age of two who suffer from seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy – Lennox-Gastaut s

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Press Release: NEWAGE LAUNCHES ‘NHANCED HEMP TOPICALS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

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DENVER, COLORADO, Dec. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEWAGE (NASDAQ: NBEV ) , the Colorado-based healthy products company, announced the launch of its hemp portfolio in Australia and New Zealand. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: NewAge launches its ‘NHANCED Hemp Topical Products in Australia and New Zealand. Plans to launch in Korea, Taiwan and 32 markets in Europe as part of its drive to lead in CBD and hemp industry worldwide.

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Press Release: Marijuana Giant Curaleaf Snags Syndicated Loan in Rare Feat

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Marijuana company Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has secured $275 million in financing, one of the first syndicated deals for the cannabis industry. The senior secured term loan comes as traditional banks have steered clear of pot-linked debt amid regulatory concerns. Curaleaf’s deal, mostly provided by a slate of U.S. institutional buyers including hedge funds and loan-only debt funds, is one of the most sizable financings the cannabis industry has seen in the U.S., according to Boris Jordan, Curaleaf’

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Canadian Company Pure Global Cannabis ‘temporarily’ lays off staff to conserve cash

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“We’re sort of in a holding pattern, waiting to be able to buy more inventory and commence certain operations, so there are certain staff that just couldn’t be utilized. It’s just a prudent fiscal measure of containing costs where we possibly can,” Panchal said. Read the full MJ Biz report. Pure Global Cannabis ‘temporarily’ lays off staff to conserve cash.

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Press Release: Aurora Cannabis Announces – Change to Executive Team: Cam Battley Steps Away From his Role as Chief Corporate Officer

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EDMONTON , Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (NYSE ? TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabis worldwide, announces a change to the Executive Team. Cam Battley has stepped down as Chief Corporate Officer effective December 20, 2019. Mr. Battley joined Aurora in 2016, serving a number of senior roles critical to the success of the company in its early years before being named Chief Corporate

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Article: 4 Things Hemp Lawyers Want You to Know Before You Sell CBD Products

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Saturday, December 21, 2019. You’ve probably heard this by now, but hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) were previously classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act of 1972. That changed with the passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) which, among other things , decriminalized hemp and hemp-derived CBD.

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Chicago City Council Committee Approves 6-Month Cannabis Moratorium

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Almost over the line but not quite ! The Chicago City Council Committee on Contracting Equality and Oversight has approved a measure that would force cannabis sales in the city to be delayed until July 1 because of the lack of minority-owned dispensaries, NBC Chicago reports. The measure would need to be approved by the full city council but, even if it passed, could be vetoed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Cannabis Sustainability: Scope and Solutions

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If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. C annabis S ustainability: SCOPE and SOLUTIONS. SUSTAINABILITY SITUATION IN 2017. Over two years ago, Nora Mounce of Hello MD penned Beyond Organic: How to Shop for Sustainable Cannabis : Cannabis can’t be certified organic, but there are third-party labels to help you pick marijuana grown safely and sustainably.

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US cannabis testing services market will more than triple to US$409.3 million by 2027: report

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Muggle head write, The U.S. cannabis testing services market will more than triple over the next seven years to a total of US$409.3 million, according to a market intelligence firm. Coherent Market Insights said Tuesday it expects the market segment will experience a compound annual growth rate of 15.7 per cent over the 2019 – 2027 period. The information came alongside the firm’s release of a for-purchase report on the topic.

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Trump Obviously Thinks He Doesn’t Need Medical Cannabis Users As Voters For 2020

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Now various Republicans have taken a dive on the late 2019 cannabis stock crash it looks as though the right’s love affair with regulated cannabis is on the wane. We’d suggest the first sign of this is Trump announcing that he now reserves the right to ignore a congressionally approved provision that seeks to protect state medical marijuana laws from federal interference.

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