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Cannabis For Mental Health In The Workplace — How Canada Is Showing Us The Way

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis For Mental Health In The Workplace — How Canada Is Showing Us The Way. Medical marijuana for mental health could be a big part of the medical cannabis industry in the future. The post Cannabis For Mental Health In The Workplace — How Canada Is Showing Us The Way appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Marijuana Money June 4, 2021

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Markets were closed on Monday in the U.S. for the Memorial Day holiday, so this shortened the trading week. The country’s leading e-commerce company Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) said it will no longer include marijuana in our comprehensive drug screening program for any positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation. Instead, it will treat it the same as alcohol use.

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In-Person Marijuana Card Appointments Required (Again)

Nature's Way Medicine

Marijuana Card Consultations Must Be In-Person. Yesterday, the Pennsylvania medical marijuana doctors received an email from the Department of Health’s Marijuana Program office that explained to them that marijuana card appointments must be conducted in-person again. Last year, Coronavirus protocols allowed marijuana cards to be certified using telemedicine by a patient’s marijuana doctor.

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Cannabis Industry Leaders Speak With CLR on Current Delta 8 Issues In The Industry

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First up we posed a number of questions on Delta 8 to. Dr Stuart Titus the CEO at Medical Marijuana Inc. Dr. Stuart Titus, Ph.D. Dr. Stuart Titus, Ph.D. , is an industry innovator who has been involved in the growth of many companies in the cannabis industry, and started his relationship with Medical Marijuana Inc. by becoming its seventh investor. Titus’ is also a Wall Street veteran, where he was a bond trader for 11 years.

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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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Kino der Cannabis: three lesser-known stoners in cinema

Cannabis Life Network

Since the golden days of Hollywood, directors have shot weed for the big screen. We hold many of these films near and dear, but there are so many, that it can be hard to keep up. That’s why we selected three lesser-known stoners in cinema who deserve our attention, too. The phrase “stoner movie” often […]. The post Kino der Cannabis: three lesser-known stoners in cinema appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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5 Simple Cannabis Oil Recipes

SpeedWeed

Edibles are a fun way to get high. Not only can one avoid the negative effects of smoke, but one can also solve the problems with the munchies that come with cannabis consumption. There are comparatively simple ways one can eat and get high at the same time. It must be noted it can take an hour or so to feel the effects. Don´t overeat because you´re expecting instant cannabis high like one would get from smoking.

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Cannabis Media: The Arcview Group Announces New Chief Executive Officer: Jeffrey Finkle

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Here’s the press release… Effective today, Jeffrey Finkle is the new Chief Executive Officer of The Arcview Group. Most recently, Finkle led Arcview Ventures as CEO and co-founded The Arcview Collective Fund in 2018. Widely respected by the Arcview team and among members of the investment community, Finkle brings extensive experience in business operations, investment management, and fundraising from seed to growth capital.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 5, 2021

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The FDA has approved a CBD product (Epidiolex) for the treatment of 3 rare forms of epilepsy. What is the mechanism of action of CBD in this anti-epileptic medication? How does CBD exert its anti-convulsant effects? According to the prescribing information of this FDA-approved product, “The precise mechanisms by which Epidiolex exerts its anticonvulsant effect in humans are unknown.

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AIkido Pharma Announces Positive Phase 1 Data Presented at ASCO on 225Ac-J591

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– Drug Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety in Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients. – Phase 2 Trial Underway. NEW YORK , June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AIkido Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: AIKI ) (“AIkido” or the “Company”) today announced that positive Phase 1 testing data was presented at the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting June 4 , 2021.

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Cannabis Stocks Continue Surge in Wake of Amazon Statement

SpeedWeed

If you scoop your fingers through layers of fresh, moist soil and look closely, you may notice the soil moves, crawls and even seems to breathe with life. There are more living organisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil than there are living people on Earth. Microbes, fungi, bacteria and insects are a few of the billions of hungry critters consuming and excreting their way through a living web of life within the soil. .

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Psychedellux June 4, 2021

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Novamind Inc. (CSE:NM)(OTC PINK:NVMDF) reported its fiscal third-quarter results for the three months ending in March. NovaMinda reported total revenue of $1.8 million, a 43% quarter-over-quarter, driven by increased patient volume at the Company’s four operating clinics. It has a debt-free balance sheet with $7.6 million in cash and a total working capital of $9.9 million to fund operations.

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Most marijuana reform bills go up in smoke at Texas Legislature – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Most marijuana reform bills go up in smoke at Texas Legislature – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Most marijuana reform bills go up in smoke at Texas Legislature – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Goodleaf-Highlands Merger Creates Largest Integrated Cannabis Co. In Africa

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Yahoo Finance is reporting the following. South Africa-based cannabis brand Goodleaf Company is merging with Highlands Investments in a deal valued at almost R650 million ($50 million), Benzinga has learned exclusively ahead of an official announcement. The combination of Goodleaf, the leading retail brand in South Africa, and Highlands, formerly Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC ) Africa, will result in the creation of the largest vertically integrated cannabis operation in Africa.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: June 2021 horoscopes

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Summer is here, Stargazers! The long, cold nights of winter are drifting further into the rearview mirror, and the night skies have a lot to offer in this glorious month of June and Gemini season. Things kick off with Venus entering into Cancer on June 2. Mars enters Leo on June 11 for a hefty dose of charisma and energy (especially for you Fire signs).

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Milestone As First German Cannabis Company Debuts On Dusseldorf Stock Exchange

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Says UK based Cannabis Business Executive…… GERMANY has its first publicly-listed cannabis company in Cannovum , a Berlin-based importer wholesaler and distributor of medical cannabis. Co-founder Pia Marten described its listing on the Dusseldorf Stock Exchange as a huge milestone for the industry. “We are the first German cannabis company, fully-licensed, to debut on a German stock exchange.

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NSCP: Indoor Cannabis Growing Consumes 10% of Massachusetts’ Electricity

SpeedWeed

If you scoop your fingers through layers of fresh, moist soil and look closely, you may notice the soil moves, crawls and even seems to breathe with life. There are more living organisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil than there are living people on Earth. Microbes, fungi, bacteria and insects are a few of the billions of hungry critters consuming and excreting their way through a living web of life within the soil. .

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Canopy Growth Cuts Drake, Keeps Martha

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Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) has been following a pretty strident strategy of restructuring the company as it keeps cutting assets and unwinding deals made by former CEO Bruce Linton. The latest casualty this week was a deal with Aubrey “Drake” Graham to launch More Life Growth company. Drake originally made the deal in November 2019 with Linton.

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Pot producers are pushing to clamp down on Delta-8 THC; here’s why, and what it is – Cannabis Business Executive

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Pot producers are pushing to clamp down on Delta-8 THC; here’s why, and what it is – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Pot producers are pushing to clamp down on Delta-8 THC; here’s why, and what it is – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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BC’s First Craft Cannabis Hub Open to All Investors

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British Columbia may be well-known for its legendary cannabis strains and connoisseur-level products, but licensed small-batch producers -known as ‘micro-cultivators’, have struggled to reach the same scale as licensed producers in the legal market. Many lack the resources to remain in compliance, and they are seeking service providers for quality assurance skills, packaging, pricing and distribution capabilities.

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A New Line of Defense

SpeedWeed

Robberies in Oregon and Oklahoma that resulted in fatalities have budtenders considering arming themselves , and dispensary owners are talking steps to beef up security. On April 30, a suspected armed robber in Oklahoma was shot and killed by an employee at Higher Choice , a dispensary in a strip mall that contains a gun store. “It was one of our employees who was able to act fast,” said Eric, co-owner of the Highest Choice, who did not want his last name printed.

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Can Cannabis Help Those Who Suffer From Dementia?

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Some experts believe cannabis prevents plaque build-up associated with the condition.

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Tired of Cleaning Your Bong? Bongdromat is the Solution

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Come on, you don’t have to buy a new bong or pipe once it’s dirty. Jordan Robinson from Kamloops, BC has come up with a solution to save you the pain of throwing away your aging bong. If you look at most cannabis smoking devices, the most predominant con is difficulty in cleaning. But Bongdromat is changing this! Here is a scenario from Grassicity that most stoners can identify with: I’ve tried everything and can’t get my bong clean.

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Press Release: Silo Wellness Partners with Mushe Inc. to Establish First Legal Brick & Mortar Psychedelic and Functional Mushroom Shop in the Western Hemisphere

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. June 2, 2021– MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – Silo Wellness Inc. (“Silo Wellness” or “the Company”) (CSE: SILO) (FRA: 3K70), a leading global psychedelics company, today announced it has signed a letter of intent with Canadian-based mushroom company Mushe Inc. to establish the first legal functional and psychedelic mushroom retail outlet in the Western Hemisphere, based in Jamaica, where Silo Wellness currently cultivates psilocybin mushrooms, conducts psychedelic wellness retreats and is testing a p

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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

The Joint Blog

Schedule I drugs like heroin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and ecstasy are strictly regulated by the Federal Government but Marijuana has be made an exception in some states. Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels. Those state laws allow medical marijuana to be used to treat ailments like Alzheimer’s, cancer, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, seizures, hepatitis C and a host of others.

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Cansortium Announces Filing of Supplement to its Management Information Circular and New Annual Meeting Date

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Shareholders Must Recast their Votes to be Counted. MIAMI , June 4, 2021 /CNW/ – Cansortium Inc. (“ Cansortium ” or the “ Company “) (CSE: TIUM.U), (OTCQB: CNTMF) wishes to announce that its annual general and special meeting of shareholders will be held at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto Time) on June 30, 2021 (the “ Meeting “), having been postponed from the initial meeting date of June 16, 2021.

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Beginner’s guide to investing in cannabis

SpeedWeed

This article is the sixth in a series called, “So you want to start a canna biz?” created in partnership with Good Tree Capital. This article highlights different areas you can begin with cannabis investments and should not be considered investment advice. The legal cannabis industry has taken root in our economy and throughout our daily lives. Two out of three Americans are now in favor of legalization.

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New Era of Cannabis M&A: What You Need to Know

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WEBINAR. BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. There are many aspects of the cannabis industry that are still far from figured out or that even have a legal framework.

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Seizures of Cannabis Extracts Skyrocketed in Japan Last Year

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Image via. If the official numbers of drugs seized by authorities are to be believed, Japan has been getting hella stoned during the pandemic. The Japan Times reports that the amount of “liquid cannabis” (which we’re interpreting as cannabis extracts and oils — such as tinctures — rather than weed beverages) seized by Tokyo Customs skyrocketed in 2020, clocking in at 70 times more than in 2019. .

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First Female-founded Psychedelic Biotech Company Launches

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Aphrodite Health, Distinctly Focused on Women’s Mental and Physical Health. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #aphroditehealth — Aphrodite Health , a first-of-its-kind biotech company in the rapidly emerging multibillion dollar psychedelic medicine sector, launches today. Founded by women, and focused on addressing women’s mental and physical health with psychedelic enhanced treatments.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup June 4

Veriheal

The MORE Act gets reintroduced to Congress with a very uncertain outlook. President Biden’s federal budget proposal continues to uphold the prohibition of cannabis sales in DC, and Montana legalizes recreational cannabis. Video Transcript: . The MORE Act has been reintroduced in Congress. And Montana legalizes recreational cannabis. This is Lo with Veriheal keeping you up to date with the latest in cannabis news.