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Cancer & the CB2 Receptor

Project CBD

A compound in cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other leafy greens exerts anti-cancer effects through the endocannabinoid system.

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State Policy Weekly Update 3/29/2023

NORML

Highlights in: CA, DE, LA, MD, MA, MT, NH, NC, ND, OK, SD, & WA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/29/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Ode to Afroman Infused Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Cannabis Cheri

The Afroman Lemon Pound Cake Controversy Afroman has been having quite a moment. The rapper's house was subjected to a no-knock raid in which the cops ransacked his home, terrorized his family, and stole his money. To my knowledge there has yet to be an explanation of where the alleged kidnapping charges came from but the warrant cited both suspicion of narcotics and kidnapping.

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NYC bud crawl: Rating legal, legacy, & unlicensed cannabis strains

Leafly

We blazed through the best and worst flower from all corners of the Big Appleā€™s bud scene for classics like Haze and Sour, plus new favs. The post NYC bud crawl: Rating legal, legacy, & unlicensed cannabis strains 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 armā€™s length and merely profit from it.

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Ubering With Medical Marijuana in Florida: What Patients Should Know

CannaMD

Florida law allows eligible residents to receive medical marijuana treatment for specific medical issues, including ALS, cancer, Crohnā€™s Disease, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsonā€™s Disease, PTSD, and more. However, patients must be well-informed of relevant laws that specify how they can transport medical marijuana in vehicles.

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Opinion: Illinois Caregivers Program needs improvement

Illinois News Joint

In partnership with Modern Compassionate Care to help better advocate for registered qualifying medical patients in Illinois, Illinois News Joint not only will highlight concerns patients have about the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act but also demonstrate with personalized narratives how these concerns actually affect real people who just want to live healthier lives.

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Distressed Cannabis Business Takeaways

Canna Law Blog

On February 28th, I moderated our firm’s “Distressed Cannabis Businesses” webinar. In that webinar, Griffen , Ethan , Vince , and I discussed the current financial and economic pressure the entire cannabis industry is facing today. We covered reorganization, litigation, dissolution, M&A, receivership, secured interests, and liquidation.

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Canadian Judge: Cannabis-Impaired Driving Killed Mother

Cannabis Life Network

According to a Canadian judge, cannabis-impaired driving killed a 51-year-old mother of two. Kevin Hyde will face 6.5 years in prison for striking Louise Whiten in December 2020. Only in Canada can someone get under a decade in prison for killing another person. Even though the death was accidental, we can glean two things from the facts: 1 ā€“ Kevin Hyde should have had his license suspended long ago. 2 ā€“ Cannabis impairment wasn’t the issue.

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New American Medical Association Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Not Linked to Increased Psychosis

Veriheal

Several studies have been investigating the possibility of psychosis resulting from cannabis use. However, a 2023 study debunks many myths about the potential dangers of legalizing cannabis. This groundbreaking research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry (JAMA), challenges previous claims that marijuana legalization increases psychosis and other mental health issues.

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The Harvard Crimson: Experts Discuss Psychedelics Policy in the Global North at Harvard Law School Webinar

Cannabis Law Report

The Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation at Harvard Law Schoolā€™s Petrie-Flom Center hosted a virtual panel on psychedelics in Europe, Australia, and North America on Monday.

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Big businesses, not minorities, are winners in marijuana legalization

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Editor’s note: Wretched City upon a Hill is a 10-part series examining the clash between America’s cherished beliefs about its.

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LGP repays loan to Canopy Growth after A$5m capital raise

Cannabis Law Report

Via Cannabiz. We wonder if this deal also has something to do with them withdrawing from the French Govt sanctioned CBD trial where they were, it appears, prociding “medical grade” CBD at less than cost.

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Core CBD Grade A office rents went up 0.4% QoQ in Q1 23

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Staff Reporter , Singapore CBRE Research said the office market continued to be resilient. Despite subdued tech demand, the office.

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Lucid News: Shifting Strategy, MAPS Turns to Equity Investment

Cannabis Law Report

Maps entering the markets… ummmm? Doblin, MDMA and an investment house in a sector where pharma development companies appear to be dropping like flies at the moment sounds fraught with future pain.

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Pandamart introduces new pick-up feature at Telok Ayer outlet

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

foodpanda officially kickstarted a direct pick-up function at its newest pandamart outlet in Telok Ayer today (March 29). The new.

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Report: Legal California cannabis is ā€˜floodingā€™ unlicensed New York shops

Cannabis Law Report

Just another reason for the feds to start seriously looking at the legislative proposals put up by the likes of Oregon & California on intr-state cannabis shipping and trade Crains write.

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Cannabis-legal California battling surging illegal marijuana operations

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DISCOVERY BAY ā€“ In a state where cannabis is widely legalized, California still has a significant illegal marijuana scene. The.

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Zuber Lawler Partner Chris Parrington for the upcoming panel, ā€œWebinar ā€“ Cultivating Tribal Cannabis: Tribal Sovereignty and Cannabis: What Matters and Whyā€.

Cannabis Law Report

Moderator Chris Parrington, Partner, Zuber Lawler Christopher Parrington represents cannabis companies in respect of deals, regulatory work, and litigation. He has represented cannabis clients located in many of the states that have passed legislation legalizing cannabis (whether at the medical or recreational level). Mr.

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Two arrested for brazen robbery of foreigner in Polokwane CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

POLOKWANE ā€“ Two men are expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrateā€™s Court soon on charges of common robbery following.

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West Virginia to tighten laws around kratom, hemp sales

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting to see Kratom on West Virginia’s radar West Virginia will soon tighten its laws around the sale of kratom and hemp-derived cannabinoid products. What is kratom? Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that can have both stimulant and sedative effects when consumed, depending on the dosage, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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Contentious measures threaten future of 1,000-patient medical marijuana farm on Oahu

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A huge marijuana farm on Oahuā€™s North Shore is the focus of one of the hottest debates.

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Alert: LCB Board Actions: Extended Social Equity Application Period by Emergency Rule

Cannabis Law Report

On Mar. 29, 2023, during its regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action: Emergency Rule – Cannabis Social Equity The Board approved an emergency rule (CR 103E) amending WAC 314-55-570(3)(a), (b), and (c) that extends the Social Equity in Cannabis Program application window from 30 to 58 days.

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Ozark and Christian County asking voters to pass a 3% tax on marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) – Voters will go to the polls on April 4. One big topic weā€™re watching is city.

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Reminder: Deadline Approaching for Equity Applicants

Cannabis Law Report

Per Business and Professions Code 26050.2 (a) (3) (D), equity applicants have until March 31, 2023 to submit an application to the Department to be considered for a provisional license. Due to Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday, the Department will accept applications for provisional equity licenses until Monday, April 3, 2023.

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Vitality Labs CBD Gummies Review ā€“ Is It Legit or Scam? Do NOT Buy Yet!

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

It is now more important than ever to be in good bodily and mental health. There was a time when.

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Vermont Grower Lands Himself In $US20K of Hot Water After Posting Insta Video Of Delivery To Unlicensed Dispensary In NY

Cannabis Law Report

That was an expensive trip down to the big apple! We love his very sanguine Vermont approach to a mistake he won’t be repeating again! VT Digger reports Asmall Peachham cannabis grower has had to pay a big price for a promotional video he posted to social media.

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ANANDA Scientific Announces First Patient Enrolled in FDA-approved Clinical Trial Evaluating a Potential New Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

NEW YORK & GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ANANDA Scientific Inc., a research focused bio-pharmaceutical company today announced that the first subject.

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Colorado Senate Approves Prop 122 Psychedelic Advisory Board

Cannabis Law Report

Westword reports Governor Jared Polis’s nominations for the Natural Medicine Advisory Board were approved by the Colorado Senate on March 17. The new panel will soon get to work developing rules and regulations for psychedelics in the state.

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Answer of the Day for Mar 30, 2023

TheAnswerPage

In Australia, many jurisdictions use point-of-collection oral fluid testing devices (the DrugWipeĀ®-5S and the Drug TestĀ® 5000) to detect driving under the influence of cannabis (which is indexed by the presence of Ī”9-THC in oral fluid). Can these devices used in Australia reliably distinguish between CBD and THC, which have similar chemical structures?

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Article: The global regulatory landscape for psychedelic drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Jessica Riggleman, Owner of Raeco, LLC, examines the global regulatory landscape for psychedelic drugs, with a particular focus on Schedule I classification Depending on the country and specific drug, the global regulatory landscape for psychedelic drugs is complex and variable.