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Poll: 92 Percent of Americans Say Marijuana Should Be Legal Under Certain Circumstances

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Ninety-two percent of those surveyed favored either partially or fully legalizing marijuana. Only eight percent of respondents opposed legalization. The post Poll: 92 Percent of Americans Say Marijuana Should Be Legal Under Certain Circumstances appeared first on NORML.

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How Cannabis Helps People Cope With Mental Health: A Study

Cannabis Life Network

There is a significant and long-standing debate over the effects of cannabis on mental health. Let’s look at some ways cannabis impacts mental health and mental illnesses. Anxiety Many children, young adults and adults suffer from anxiety. Anxiety causes panicking and intense stress-induced brain activity. Some of the symptoms that occur due to anxiety can […].

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Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis

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Patients diagnosed with either Huntington's disease, spasticity or severe muscle spasms, or a terminal illness are now eligible to receive authorizations to access medical cannabis. The post Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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INCBA Publish 2021 Board Member Nominees

Cannabis Law Report

INCBA Board of Directors Election. Join us For a Special Two-Hour Member Meeting & Candidate Forum. Friday, June 18, 2021. YOUR 2021 BOARD NOMINEES! The INCBA 2021 Nominee Period has closed – below, please find your 2021 Board Nominees! Elections take place June 21-25 online. You will receive an email ballot if your are a verified member of INCBA at the start of the election.

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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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/11/21

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/11/21 appeared first on NORML.

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Parolees Should Have Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

As a cannabis coach, I talk to many people who are seeking information about cannabis to improve their health and their lifestyle. Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.

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University of Sydney: Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics – Resources for Medical Doctors Page

Cannabis Law Report

Useful materials for prescribing medicinal cannabis. A collection of guides, articles, videos, podcasts and other resources to help doctors better understand medicinal cannabis and the prescription process. [link].

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A Guide to Make Cannabis Coconut Oil at Home

The Joint Blog

These days the use of oil is almost everywhere. However, the combination of Cannabis and coconut is currently making rounds all over the globe. Whether it be about topicals, edibles, or oils, a combination of Cannabis and coconut oil is a top DIY recipe which almost all people love. While science is still trying to know more about CBD, there is always a stream of new evidence coming our way.

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California Is Using Cannabis Tax Money The Right Way

Cannabis Law Report

Another State Is Using Cannabis Tax Money For A Good Cause.

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Stoner Sundae: How to Make Weed Ice Cream

SpeedWeed

We all love ice cream, right? So why not weed-infused ice cream? There is no better mixture than ice cream and weed. So, get in the kitchen, and whip up your favorite flavor! Grab a grinder full of weed and follow this guide to make cannabis-infused ice cream. This recipe will make 3 quarts of ice cream and create a great base for you to add whatever flavor fits your pallet.

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Hong Kong Free Press Interviews Taiwan’s Leading Cannabis Lawyer

Cannabis Law Report

They report… Interview: Green is the colour for Taiwan’s pioneering ‘weed lawyer’. As the legalisation of marijuana continues apace in western countries, attitudes towards illegal narcotics remain hard-line across Asia. However, Zoe Lee is trying change all that, starting in Taiwan. With her dyed green hair and a passion for weed, Zoe Lee is not a typical Taiwanese lawyer.

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6 Marijuana Board Games You Need to Try with Your Friends–

SpeedWeed

Hey! Perhaps it’s time to actually wipe your face off your computer/tv/phone screen and grab your friends for some fun. We suggest some good ol’ fashioned togetherness time with your stoner friends while you play a marijuana board game. That’s right. Marijuana board games are just right for amazing humans like yourself. They all come with actual boards.

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MindMed Announces Chief Executive Officer “Transition”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release. NEW YORK, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (DE: MMQ) (the “Company”), a leading clinical-stage pharmaceutical company and pioneer in the field of psychedelic inspired medicines, announces that J.R. Rahn, the Company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, is stepping down as chief executive officer and a director, and that its chief development officer, Robert Barrow, will assume the position of chief executiv

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Answer of the Day for Jun 12, 2021

TheAnswerPage

St. John’s wort is an over the counter medication used as a remedy for mild depression. Does St. John’s wort interact with CBD? Yes. St. Johns wort inhibits some of the liver enzymes that metabolize CBD. As a result, there is an increase in bioavailability of CBD, and a possible increase of adverse effects associated with CBD consumption.

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The Emergence of Cannabis as Luxury

Cannabis Law Report

Consumers are seeking a sophisticated experience more than the high.

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Amazon Likes Marijuana Legalization. Will Amazon Prime Deliver Cannabis? (Probably Not.) – Cannabis Business Executive

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Amazon Likes Marijuana Legalization. Will Amazon Prime Deliver Cannabis? (Probably Not.) – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Amazon Likes Marijuana Legalization. Will Amazon Prime Deliver Cannabis?

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Takeaways from Talk About Regulators and Cannabis Insurance

Cannabis Law Report

Insurance Journal reports… There’s a shortage of carriers offering insurance to cannabis businesses in numerous states, causing these businesses to pay more for policies or go underinsured. Regulators in several states are stepping in and putting some time and resources into encouraging more insurers to get into the business of insuring cannabis.

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21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme – Cannabis Business Executive

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21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post 21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Marijuana Money June 11, 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Connecticut failed to move forward with legalizing adult-use cannabis sales. The state has already legalized medical marijuana, but state Republicans thwarted the effort to expand legalization by delaying a vote. This week Vireo Health changed its name to Goodness Growth Holdings, which is similar to the companies retail store name Green Goods. The company also changed its ticker from VREOF to GDNSF on the OTC Marketplace.

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What happens if you get caught with cannabis in a national park?

SpeedWeed

The world’s first national park, Yellowstone has wowed visitors with its 3,500-sq. miles of wilderness and volcanic action since 1872. The setting is almost too perfect for nature-loving cannabis enthusiasts, with many vacationers undoubtedly tempted to sneak in some product and light up on a trail. However, Yellowstone like other national parks, lies on federal ground, and with cannabis’s legality currently occupying a grey area between state and national laws, it’s important to not only under

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Cheba Hut Continues Expansion Across the United States

Cannabis Law Report

In June 2021, Cheba Hut will open a new location in San Antonio, Texas, deep in the heart of a state that hasn’t yet even legalized medical marijuana. What’s more, it’s actually the third location in the Lone Star State, with the first two already opened and thriving in Austin and Dallas. That success in Texas – another location is planned for Houston, as well – provides a pretty good indicator of how things are going for the restaurant, which doesn’t have cannabis-infused food, but

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Elevation Gain: Leafly’s guide to the best high hikes in Arizona

SpeedWeed

You can spend your day taking in the gorgeous views surrounding the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk , but it wouldn’t do Arizona’s other hiking spots—with their own natural beauty and charms—much justice. And to pair those stunning hikes with some mind-opening cannabis will have you flying high over the Copper State’s sandstone and arid desert plains. So stock up on your favorite strains and discover a brand new trailhead as you explore Arizona’s many awesome high hikes.

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How to Safely Use Weed For Your Workouts

Cannabis Law Report

Once you know how to use it, you can pretty much add it to any activity and obtain positive results.

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Five things to know about recreational marijuana in Connecticut – Cannabis Business Executive

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Five things to know about recreational marijuana in Connecticut – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Five things to know about recreational marijuana in Connecticut – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Isle of Man opens licence applications for new cannabis export sector

Cannabis Law Report

City AM Reports. The Isle of Man Government has opened licence applications for the production, distribution and export of medicinal cannabis products from the island. It marks a major step in the IOM’s bid to be a world-leading exporter of medicinal cannabis, which will provide economic investment and development for the island. “I am delighted to welcome licence applications and look forward to attracting quality businesses to the Island, transforming the cannabis export sector into a key cont

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Ohio adds 3 new qualifying medical marijuana conditions – Cannabis Business Executive

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Ohio adds 3 new qualifying medical marijuana conditions – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Ohio adds 3 new qualifying medical marijuana conditions – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Ready, Set, Wait… New York Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis, but Not Likely to Issue Licenses Until 2022

Cannabis Law Report

On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state and establishing a regulatory framework to govern what likely will be one of the nation’s largest cannabis markets. Upon enactment, MRTA immediately decriminalized the use, purchase, and possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of concentrate by adults 21 and older.

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Latest Cannabinoid in the Spotlight: Delta-10 THC

SpeedWeed

By now, many in the industry are aware of the recent craze surrounding delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a natural component of cannabis that has burst into popularity over the past several months. And it seems as soon as the industry has gained a solid understanding of delta-8, another THC compound has come into the spotlight: delta-10 THC. . Similar to delta-8, delta-10 is a minor cannabinoid that exists in trace amounts in hemp and cannabis, according to ACS Laboratory , a cannabis, hemp an

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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Publishes Summer 2021 Issue Of Topics & Trends Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

The Summer 2021 edition of Topics and Trends , published by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, is available for viewing. Inside this edition: Message from the LCB Cannabis Manager Kevin Milovac. LCB has New Communication Tool – Microsoft Teams. Cannabis Licensing Team Schedule and Contact Information. Changes in COVID-19. Build-Out and Final Documents.

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Surna Cultivation Technologies Introduces High Efficiency EcoChill Heat Recovery Chiller

SpeedWeed

By now, many in the industry are aware of the recent craze surrounding delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a natural component of cannabis that has burst into popularity over the past several months. And it seems as soon as the industry has gained a solid understanding of delta-8, another THC compound has come into the spotlight: delta-10 THC. . Similar to delta-8, delta-10 is a minor cannabinoid that exists in trace amounts in hemp and cannabis, according to ACS Laboratory , a cannabis, hemp an