Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
There was a time when glossy magazine ads touted the supposed health benefits of cigarette smoking. For years, mainstream media and public officials routinely aided and abetted the false claims of the tobacco industry until the publication of the U.S. Surgeon General’s 1964 report on Smoking and Health. Cigarette commercials were subsequently banned from television, but tobacco products were never outlawed.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia. Dozens of District residents, medical cannabis patients, and advocates came to speak in favor of ending the practice of randomly testing public employees and/or
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Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
In the middle 19th century, Paris functioned as the epicenter of an international movement to medicalize hashish. The post France Forgets Its Golden Age of Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Updated data provided today by the US Centers for Disease Control reports over 800 cases of acute respiratory distress linked to the use of portable vapor cartridges used to consume certain e-liquids. According to the latest totals, “Among patients with data on substances used in e-cigarettes, or vaping products, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing product use was reported by 76.9 percent (36 percent reported exclusive THC-product use); 56.8 percent reported nicotine-containing product u
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.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Anyone growing commercial cannabis knows how detrimental pests and diseases can be to a crop. These tips from Rx Green Technologies will help keep mites, mold and other pesky pests away. The post 8 Ways to Rid Your Cannabis Crop of Pests and Diseases appeared first on Leafly.
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Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Massachusetts has a 4-month ban on all vapes. Washington just imposed a ban on flavored vapes. What's your state doing? The post Did Your State Ban Vaping? Check Here To Find Out appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Info
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The Great Vaporizer Panic Is a Grifter’s Paradise. “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste… it’s an opportunity to do things that you think you could not before.” – Rahm Emmanuel. Nobody knows exactly what’s caused 530 Americans to fall ill with vaping-associated pulmonary illness, nine of whom are dead, after using vaporizer products — some with THC oil, some with nicotine or other flavored “vape juices,” some who used both.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The bill, which the House passed 321–103 on Wednesday, is seen as a major win for banks, investors, and much of the legal cannabis industry. What's next? The post Cannabis Industry Optimistic on Banking Despite Murky Senate Prospects appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
NEW YORK — An outbreak of vaping illnesses. A surge in teens using electronic cigarettes. They’re often spoken of in the same urgent breath, but it’s not clear how — or even if — they are connected. Following a shakeup at Juul Labs Inc., the largest U.S. seller of e-cigarettes, here are some questions and […]. The post What we know (and don’t) about Juul, teen vaping and illness appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Football fans don’t have to turn to booze to have a good time on game day. Whether you are looking to minimize your pre-game jitters or loosen up enough to nail your favorite player's endzone dance, this list is for every fan and player that loves a little pigskin. The post How Football Fans Can Elevate The Game Day Experience appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
TORONTO — A legal battle over Ontario‘s licensing system for retail cannabis stores/pot shops focused Wednesday on the steps taken by the province to contact several applicants who were later disqualified for failing to file documents by a certain date for pot shop licenses. The group of 11 applicants is challenging the rejection and disputing […].
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Home to a Canopy Growth production facility and Canada's first 420 golf course, Mayor Shawn Pankow wants to put his town on the map. The post Canada’s Next Cannabis Tourism Destination Could be This Small Town appeared first on Leafly.
TheAnswerPage
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Does dronabinol increase appetite in HIV/AIDS patients? There is limited to moderate evidence to suggest that dronabinol, a synthetic pharmaceutical preparation of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, may be effective in stimulating appetite and weight gain among patients suffering from HIV wasting syndrome. In 1992, the US Food and Drug Administration approved dronabinol for the treatment of AIDS-related anorexia.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The amount of the legal cannabis industry revenue that comes from vape products has dropped by 15% nationwide, with some states seeing decreases of more than 60%. The post Cannabis Vape Sales Falter as Lung Illnesses Rise appeared first on Leafly.
The Herb Collective
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Doing anything online for the first time can feel sketchy. Tinder dates, Ubers, buying a couch off of Craigslist - they all come with risks. Now that marijuana is legal in California, you can also buy weed online from reputable retailers. Now, buying weed online has always been a possibility. But it’s never been a safe or legal one before. Legalization has opened the doors to buying weed online legally, but many still question the safety of this process.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Dry mouth is nothing to joke about. Okay, well, it is kinda, but seriously it's not good for long-term oral health. Discuss. The post The Roll-Up #107: Should You Floss After Smoking? appeared first on Leafly.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
For medical marijuana facility licensees and some first-time applicants who are looking to jump into the adult-use marijuana industry in Michigan, the day when the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) will begin accepting applications—November 1—is approaching quickly. While the application itself has not yet been released online, the MRA has been on tour during September, holding public educational sessions to familiarize potential applicants with the requirements and process.
The Herb Collective
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
CBD oil is hot. Really hot. Jennifer Anniston uses it. Whoopi Goldberg founded a medical marijuana company and advocates for CBD. Kim Kardashian wanted a CBD-themed baby shower. And even if you’re not a celebrity, you’ve probably heard about the wonders of this product. CBD oil is supposed to relieve pain and anxiety. It takes your stress away and can even help to prevent acne.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Listening to Australian politicians and reading the press one would think that we are still in the world of Anslinger and “Devil’s Weed” Here are the latest updates from the storm in a teacup. Greg Hunt ‘involved’ about legalisation of hashish however no plans to override ACT regulation. [link]. On Friday Hunt and treasurer Josh Frydenberg added to a rising refrain of senior federal ministers criticising the regulation – of which dwelling affairs minister Peter Dutt
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The indica/sativa system is outdated—we show how in this video by putting three cannabis consumers to the test. The post We Blind-Tasted Cannabis Strains and Guessed: Indica or Sativa? appeared first on Leafly.
Medicinal Genomics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Recently, some 450 cases of “vape pen” reported illnesses have allegedly contributed to six fatalities (NEJM). This health threat is serious, and tragic for its victims, but compared to the losses we sustain every day from opiates, alcohol, tobacco and guns, this threat is—for now—less dire. For sensationalism, however, this crisis can’t be beat, featuring the triple boogiemen of cannabis, e-cigarettes, and teen vaping.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
A first(!): Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (“CWB Holdings”), operated by the famed Stanley brothers, has secured the first-ever patent for a hemp cultivar in the United States. CWB Holdings is now the proud owner of a plant patent for “a new and distinct hemp cultivar designated as ‘CW2A.’” Patent documents describe CW2A as a hardy plant, resistant to cold, and capable of producing up to 6.24% CBD and only 0.27% THC (which is below the 0.3% threshold that separates hemp (legal) from marijuana (i
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Part 1: To Lobby or Not to Lobby: That is the Cannabis Question. Prescription Medicines Watch Out! Cannabis Is Here To Replace You — From Wake and Bake Daily comes an enlightening read for cannabis consumers and non-consumers alike; this article concerns the current U.S. trend and rise in marijuana re/descheduling, legalization, re/degulation, and taxation:
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