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Recent Wave of Illnesses and Contaminants Pushing Customers to Organic Cannabis

WeedAdvisor

Customers often complain about the disadvantages of the legal market – mainly when it comes to pricing. Some, however, also argue that legal cannabis is inferior in quality to the unregulated product found on the streets or in grey market dispensaries. But according to Newswire , recent events prompted many naysayers to change their attitudes, swinging the pendulum in favour of the legal market in both Canada and the U.S.

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Is Marijuana Addictive? A Registered Nurse Puts It To The Test

Cannabis Cheri

Guest Post by Lanny Swerdlow, RN, LNC. I am a long-time marijuana smoker having started over 50 years ago. Over the last 20 years I have also been a prodigious marijuana smoker imbibing multiple times every day. I have used it primarily to treat anxiety, reduce stress and to enjoyably alter my consciousness. Some might claim that I am addicted to marijuana.

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Are You Allergic To Marijuana?

The Fresh Toast

Some people report an ultra sensitivity to cannabis along with symptoms that are very similar to allergies. Continue reading Are You Allergic To Marijuana? at The Fresh Toast.

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Can cannabis help with Crohn’s disease? Doctors and patients weigh in

Leafly

Learn more about the research so far investigating the link between cannabis and Crohn's disease. Does cannabis show any promise in treating this inflammatory bowel disease or its symptoms? The post Can cannabis help with Crohn’s disease? Doctors and patients weigh in appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Microwaved Weed: How LPs can steal Cannabinoids

Cannabis Life Network

Growers love hanging with their buds. A freshly harvested crop of cannabis needs to dry to a perfect consistency. Curing is a vital process for quality, beyond simply removing moisture. A method that can be eliminated on a commercial scale – with microwaved weed. As crude as rapidly dehydrating flowers in 48 hours with any […]. The post Microwaved Weed: How LPs can steal Cannabinoids appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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ICMYI: Cannabis Edibles, Extracts, and Topicals Are Now Legal in Canada

Canna Law Blog

A year after Canada’s national legalization of Cannabis, on October 17, 2019, the Government of Canada’s new regulations for edible cannabis, cannabis extracts, and cannabis topicals went into effect. The first round of regulations under the Cannabis Act went into effect on October 17, 2018, and allowed adults who are 18 or 19 years or older (depending on the province or territory) to possess up to 30 grams of legal dried cannabis, or its equivalent in non-dried form and grow up to four plants p

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Why are colleges expelling students for taking legal medicine?

Leafly

Some colleges in medical states are expelling students for taking legal medicine. Students are fighting back in court—and winning. The post Why are colleges expelling students for taking legal medicine? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: October 25, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Hemp was in the news quite a bit this week. The 2019 edition of the Hemp and CBD Industry Factbook released figures that show retail sales of CBD topping $1 billion this year, and predicted that number could hit $10 billion by 2024. But there are some hiccups on the way to that big number.

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How to try the top cannabis terpenes in Nevada

Leafly

Nevada cannabis lovers interested in learning more about the top terpenes in need to look no further than this list. Check out the brands that are helping cannabis consumers experience the joy of terpenes through their different cannabis products. The post How to try the top cannabis terpenes in Nevada appeared first on Leafly.

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Vaping Epidemic Boosts the Case for Legalization

WeedAdvisor

With 33 deaths and almost 1,500 vaping-related illnesses, public concern about THC vaping has increased. But according to Vox , most people did not react the way some ban-happy governments did. These incidents have boosted popular support to legalize and regulate marijuana. This is perfectly understandable, given that the prime suspect behind the epidemic – vitamin E acetate – was found in most illegal vape samples, but not legal ones.

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How to try the top cannabis terpenes in California

Leafly

Californians interested in finding the top terpenes in cannabis need to look no further than this list. Check out the brands that are helping cannabis consumers experience and learn about terpenes. The post How to try the top cannabis terpenes in California appeared first on Leafly.

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Hexo Becomes Axe(o) …….Canadian Cannabis Producer Forced To Axe 200 Jobs

Cannabis Law Report

Hexo cuts 200 jobs including executives after revenue warnings, shares tumble writes the Canadian Business Post. Here’s what’s being said so far… Quebec licensed producer Hexo Corp. slashed its workforce Thursday afternoon, cutting 200 jobs across all departments and locations, including the elimination of certain executive positions. .

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LA dispensary crime reports doubled since 2010, fueled by unlicensed stores

Leafly

Legalization seems to have calmed the crime problem—but only at licensed stores. The post LA dispensary crime reports doubled since 2010, fueled by unlicensed stores appeared first on Leafly.

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Just Published PDF Guide: Sun Sea Sensi – “Guide To Caribbean Cannabis Laws (32 Countries)”

Cannabis Law Report

Below you’ll find the full text. Authored By: Ingrid Riley. For an easy download pdf please go to. SUN, SEA AND SENSI – Guide to Current Caribbean Cannabis Laws from Ingrid Riley. 1. GUIDE TO CARIBBEAN CANNABIS LAWS ( 32 COUNTRIES) Ingrid Riley Page of1 18. 2. Page of2 18. 3. THE CARIBBEAN IS THE NEXT BIG CANNABIS MARKETPLACE. Page of3 18. 4.

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Religion & Cannabis: An Interview With Natalie Gillespie of God’s Greenery

NewsMunchies

What role should religion play in cannabis consumption and usage? What is the relationship between cannabis and religion ? I recently had the opportunity to dive deeper into these and other topics when I interviewed the Editor-in-Chief of GodsGreenery.com , which is the first online arena for the Christian community to access reliable information, research, and stories about the uses of hemp-based Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, from a faith-based perspective.

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Tax Court’s decision in Harborside A Big Challenge For CA Cannabis Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: aBIZinaBOX Inc. CPAs – Jordan S. Zoot, CPA. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. We once again revisit the Tax Court’s decision in Harborside [1] and focus our attention on statements made to the public, in financial statement related disclosures, and just as importantly, on what has NOT been said.

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Hexo announces 200 layoffs, to maintain viability

Cannabis Life Network

In the newest update to a developing situation, cannabis company Hexo Corp. says it is cutting 200 jobs to adjust for expected future revenues and ensure the long-term viability of the firm. The announcement comes after earlier this month Hexo cut its net revenue forecast for the fourth quarter of its financial year which ended July 31 and withdrew […].

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Podcast: Australian Medical Association Tells ABC Radio They Still Can’t Back Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The ABC reports There has been a surge in approvals for people wanting to use medicinal cannabis in Australia, from 2,500 last year, to 16,000 this year. At the same time, a review has found there was much more commercial interest than expected and has recommended that licensing requirements be made less onerous. The AMA isn’t convinced, saying there is still not enough research to prove medicinal cannabis is safe.

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Medical Pot on Campus: Colleges Say No and Face Lawsuits

Puff Puff Post

HARTFORD, Conn. — Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical marijuana is legal , students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court. College officials argue they could lose federal funding for failing to follow federal law that labels cannabis an illegal drug with no accepted medical use.

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Vietnamese Children Trafficked To UK To Tend Cannabis Grow

Cannabis Law Report

The BBC reports. Three children have been discovered tending to a cannabis farm after being trafficked into the UK from Vietnam, police have said. The three, aged 15 to 17, were rescued on 14 October from a property on Livsey Street, Rochdale. Greater Manchester Police said they were found living in “squalid conditions” and had been made to work at the farm for months.

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6 evidence-based health benefits of hemp

Ezra Parzybok

Did you know that hemp was among the first plants that our ancestors cultivated? It is its sheer abundance of benefits and nutrients, which has made hemp a favorite for centuries. With recent research and passing of the Hemp Farm Bill 2018 , it is becoming a household name. Are you planning to make a few lifestyle changes to get healthy? Here is how incorporating hemp into your daily life can do wonders for you: Image Source.

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NORML 2019 Membership Survey

NORML

Next year promises to be a pivotal year for cannabis policy reform. In addition to the 2020 Presidential election in November, voters will also be deciding that same day on several state-level marijuana policy initiatives. We also anticipate several high-profile legislative battles, and victories, in the State Houses this coming spring. With many legislatures commencing their 2020 sessions in a matter of weeks, NORML is busy looking ahead and setting our legislative and advocacy priorities.

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CBD Does Not Go Better with Coke

Project CBD

Late last year, Bloomberg reported that Coca-Cola was in serious talks to develop a CBD -infused beverage. High sugar diets, like those that include drinking a lot of sugary beverages, have been linked to a host of health issues. Does it really make sense to add CBD to the mix?

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Chef Cody serves up 4th annual Veterans Dinner Nov. 4th

Cannabis Life Network

Chef Cody has been having a banner year. He was recently on Bong Appetit, Vice’s series of cannabis cooking competitions, where he got the chance to cook for guest judge Wiz Khalifa and B-Real from Cypress Hill. Fresh off that appearance, he’s once again throwing his annual Veterans Dinner, now in its fourth iteration, on […]. The post Chef Cody serves up 4th annual Veterans Dinner Nov. 4th appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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How to try the top cannabis terpenes in Arizona

Leafly

Arizonians interested in finding the top terpenes in cannabis need to look no further than this list. Check out the brands that are helping cannabis consumers experience and learn about terpenes. The post How to try the top cannabis terpenes in Arizona appeared first on Leafly.

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The Emerald Cup returns to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds this December

Cannabis Life Network

The Longest Running Sungrown Contest, Celebration and Farmers Market in the World Tommy Chong Announced As Recipient of the Willie Nelson Award The Emerald Cup is thrilled to announce the programming for the 16th annual competition and festival to be held December 14 & 15, 2019. Long known as the largest, most-respected organic outdoor cannabis […].

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Does medical grade marijuana dispensed from a dispensary undergo state government-regulated laboratory testing for impurities, molds and other potentially harmful substances prior to distribution to patients? Yes, it undergoes state government-regulated testing, but not federal testing. See Answer. See Answer.

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Team Member

Canna Care Docs

We are seeking a team member to perform the day to day operations of our clinic in Lewes, DE. This individual would work directly with patients and practitioners to insure we are providing the best care possible. Canna Care Docs, is the specialist in cannabis medicine. We are on a mission to solve the issue of cannabis access for patients. We’re passionate about improving our patient’s quality of life and bringing cannabis into mainstream healthcare.

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Mayor Pete gets schooled at a ‘tidy’ Las Vegas cannabis grow

Leafly

The Democratic presidential candidate toured two licensed Nevada companies and learned a whole lot about what's happening. The post Mayor Pete gets schooled at a ‘tidy’ Las Vegas cannabis grow appeared first on Leafly.