Does cannabis interact with a COVID shot?
Leafly
JUNE 8, 2021
Is it OK to use CBD or THC pre or post-vaccine for COVID? The post Does cannabis interact with a COVID shot? appeared first on Leafly.
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In legal weed states, employees are failing drug tests at record pace
The Cannigma
JUNE 23, 2021
The number of employees testing positive for cannabis has soared over the past decade, especially in states with legal recreational marijuana, a recent report found. The 2021 Drug Testing Index carried out by Quest Diagnostics found that in states with legalized recreational marijuana , positivity rates for marijuana testing rose 118.2% from 2012 to 2020 (from 2.2% to 4.8%).
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ADHD: Pediatric Anxiety
Project CBD
JUNE 2, 2021
For cannabis users with ADHD , the need to self-medicate symptoms of adolescent angst is not youthful hedonism,
Supreme Court Justice Questions Whether Federal Ban on Marijuana Remains “Proper”
NORML
JUNE 28, 2021
Justice Clarence Thomas wrote: "If the Government is now content to allow States to act ‘as laboratories’ ‘and try novel social and economic experiments,’ then it might no longer have authority to intrude on ‘[t]he States’ core police powers. to define criminal law and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens.’ A prohibition on intrastate use or cultivation of marijuana may no longer be necessary or proper to support the Federal Government’s piecemeal approach.”.
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.
What Are Cannabis Concentrates or Extracts?
Leafwell
JUNE 9, 2021
When you’re new to the world of cannabis, you have a whole world of jargon to get to grips with understanding. Not only are there lots of different varieties or “ strains” of cannabis, but also different types of products as well. One of these types of products are cannabis concentrates, which, as the name implies, are essentially cannabinoids extracted from the raw plant material and stuck.
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Top 10 Things You Should Know About Cannabis
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 14, 2021
While mainstream culture in the U.S. has come to accept cannabis as not the dangerous and addictive substance of after school special legend, general public knowledge about the plant remains fairly low. Cannabis is a complex plant, and decades of research have been able to pull back the curtains on fascinating mysteries behind its inner workings. Here, we wanted to shed light on some things about cannabis that even an educated patient might not know!
Leafly Buzz: 14 best hash brands of the West
Leafly
JUNE 30, 2021
Live resins, live rosins, and hash holes, oh my! The post Leafly Buzz: 14 best hash brands of the West appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis for ADHD: An Emerging Therapeutic Option
Project CBD
JUNE 1, 2021
Many people with ADHD use cannabis for therapeutic relief.
Welcome the Three New Legal Marijuana States
NORML
JUNE 28, 2021
This week marks another critical mile-marker on the road to ending marijuana prohibition in the… The post Welcome the Three New Legal Marijuana States appeared first on NORML.
5 foods that can affect your high
The Cannigma
JUNE 20, 2021
Everyone has a favorite album they like to pair with cannabis, a movie they really love to watch when high, or that special secluded spot in town where the view, the breeze, and the simple tranquility of it all can make it the perfect place to smoke a joint. But along with music and movies, there are also specific foods that can affect your high, and we don’t just mean in terms of the munchies.
Cannabis For Mental Health In The Workplace — How Canada Is Showing Us The Way
The Fresh Toast
JUNE 4, 2021
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.
Check out the June 2021 Activist Newsletter
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 18, 2021
The June 2021 ASA Activist Newsletter is now out. Our lead story is the reintroduction of the MORE Act, the most comprehensive cannabis reform bill ever to go before Congress. Also Amazon announced its public policy team will be lobbying for the MORE Act, and they are stopping most pre-employment testing for cannabis use. You will also find news on developments in Connecticut and Texas, as well as opportunities to participate in upcoming events where ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai will be
Calling all homegrowers: Here are three standout seed strains you’ll want to get to know
Leafly
JUNE 29, 2021
Check out some exceptional seed strains for your homegrow from Kannabia Seed Company. Grower notes for each strain will help you get the best possible yield. The post Calling all homegrowers: Here are three standout seed strains you’ll want to get to know appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis & Crony Capitalism: From Matt Gaetz to Trulieve
Project CBD
JUNE 9, 2021
The origins of Trulieve, a major cannabis company, trace back to a nexus of prominent Florida Republicans tied to disgraced Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Mexico: Supreme Court Moves to Abolish Laws Prohibiting Personal Use of Marijuana
NORML
JUNE 28, 2021
"With these actions by the Court, the United States has become an island of federal marijuana prohibition in North America," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post Mexico: Supreme Court Moves to Abolish Laws Prohibiting Personal Use of Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
3 ways to use cannabis for wellness
The Cannigma
JUNE 20, 2021
Much can be said about the potential of cannabis to improve human health. Scientific studies are being published almost every day showing the potential benefits of cannabis for everything from epilepsy to chronic pain to psoriasis and brain trauma. However, cannabis’ potential does not end at treating life-altering diseases and conditions. Marijuana can also be used to improve and enrich life in many other dimensions.
Marijuana Money June 4, 2021
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 4, 2021
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.
The Week in Weed: June 4, 2021
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 3, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Yet another federal legalization bill begins its journey. Amazon endorses legal cannabis and stops testing its employees for marijuana. We have an update on the Mississippi situation. Bad news emerges for legal sales in the District of Columbia.
Cannabis lounges are finally legal in Las Vegas—so when will they open?
Leafly
JUNE 25, 2021
Some may open this winter or next spring. But will they actually make money? The post Cannabis lounges are finally legal in Las Vegas—so when will they open? appeared first on Leafly.
CBD and Its Entourage
Project CBD
JUNE 21, 2021
CBD works best in combination with THC and the full spectrum of other cannabis components.
Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill
NORML
JUNE 22, 2021
“Rhode Island is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalization.”. The post Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis laws in Germany: Is weed legal?
The Cannigma
JUNE 2, 2021
Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. Today, Europe’s largest country is also the continent’s leading medical cannabis market, with more than 128,000 patients receiving medical cannabis in the country each year, according to Prohibition Partners.
USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2021
The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. The research, backed by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), involved 20 people who either ate or vaporized cannabis with varying levels of THC. They were then tested with basic field sobriety and cognitive tests.
Why is it so Hard to Dose Cannabis Edibles?
Leafwell
JUNE 26, 2021
Americans have purchased a lots of legal cannabis over the last year or so. To be precise, $18 billion worth in 2020. When you think about it, if you’re stuck in your house for months on end during a global pandemic that has turned your desk job into a couch job, your TV into a make-shift movie theater, and that spare bedroom into a home gym, it only makes sense to enjoy a little bit of cannabis.
New ‘Seeds of Change’ report rates states on cannabis equity, finds most lacking
Leafly
JUNE 24, 2021
A Leafly investigation reveals causes of low Black ownership rates and highlights solutions to the industry's biggest challenge. The post New ‘Seeds of Change’ report rates states on cannabis equity, finds most lacking appeared first on Leafly.
Dr. Mikuriya's Medicine
Project CBD
JUNE 28, 2021
Trailblazing U.S. physician Tod Mikuriya rediscovered the forgotten medical history of cannabis, and he sought to restore cannabis to its proper place in the Western pharmacopeia.
Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults
NORML
JUNE 22, 2021
“This legislation recognizes that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should not be a crime, and that those who carry the stigma of a criminal record for their past use of cannabis should receive relief.". The post Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults appeared first on NORML.
Does cannabis make women sleep worse?
The Cannigma
JUNE 13, 2021
Women who regularly use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep issues than male cannabis users, a new study has found. The difference, the researchers postulated, could be because women are more sensitive to the effects of cannabis. Published in “Front Psychiatry” in May 2021, the study examined 170 chronic cannabis users — defined as people who have used cannabis more than 100 times — and found that, relative to a control group, the cannabis users had smaller cerebellum volume and poorer
Continued Labor Movement Momentum in Cannabis
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 21, 2021
This past month, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) took a big step forward in its efforts to unionize cannabis employees. On May 25, 2021, UFCW announced an agreement to unionize the entire workforce of Union Harvest and Nature’s Root Labs. Nature’s Root Labs is the manufacturer for Union Harvest. This agreement encompasses workers in production, packaging, purchasing, sales and worker/customer education.
June 24: Carbon Credits & Hemp
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 21, 2021
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