NORML
AUGUST 29, 2022
Before a single ballot has been cast in the 2022 midterm elections on a single marijuana ballot measure, prohibitionists funded by dark money special interests are doing everything they can in an attempt to crush legalization attempts in several states before voters ever get a say. The post Raising the Alarm: Legalization Efforts Under Attack appeared first on NORML.
Americans for Safe Access
AUGUST 4, 2022
With August Recess starting, Congress members are leaving DC and returning home for a month of work. This is the perfect opportunity to meet with them and tell your story about how important medical cannabis is to you. Last week we posted a blog on how to schedule an August recess meeting , so take a look if you missed it. Talking to a member of Congress or their staff should not be a scary thing - YOU are the expert in this conversation!
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Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 17, 2022
Terps are double-edged swords. They include a family of cannabinoid acids and terpenes but are conversely toxic to cannabis plants. Thankfully, terp production occurs within trichomes — glandular hairs that cover your favourite frosty nugs. And trichomes have many tricks to prevent a toxic leak of cannabinoids and terpenes, which includes their mushroom shape.
Leafly
AUGUST 8, 2022
The 'Grease' actress and Grammy-winning singer became a vocal advocate for medical marijuana late in life. Here's why it mattered. The post Remembering Olivia Newton-John’s courageous medical marijuana advocacy appeared first on Leafly.
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.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
AUGUST 2, 2022
A class action lawsuit challenging health insurance companies’ refusal to cover the costs of medical cannabis has been moved to federal court, for now. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by a group of medical cannabis patients and one cannabis production company, originally asked a state district court judge to order New Mexico healthcare insurance [.
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NORML
AUGUST 8, 2022
According to the report, over 10,000 drivers tested positive for past cannabis exposure between January 1 and April 1, 2022. That figure is a 33 percent increase over the year before. The post Report: Spike in Marijuana Positives Fueling Truck Driver Shortage, Supply Chain Disruptions appeared first on NORML.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 22, 2022
Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain. Cannabinoids have a greater benefit-safety profile compared to opioids used to manage chronic neuropathic pain. The post Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
The Cannigma
AUGUST 5, 2022
When antidepressants were first introduced in the mid-20 th century, they were a breakthrough in pharmaceuticals. Nearly 70 years later, antidepressants are still an important piece of the mental health puzzle. But for thousands of people, these little pills aren’t enough. The statistics on depression are startling. Depression is the most common mental health disorder in the US, and some 21 million people suffer daily.
Leafly
AUGUST 11, 2022
PTSD is one of the most common conditions that people use cannabis to treat. What is it about the plant that can help with trauma? The post Can memory loss be good? How cannabis can help with PTSD appeared first on Leafly.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
AUGUST 2, 2022
A class action lawsuit challenging health insurance companies’ refusal to cover the costs of medical cannabis has been moved to federal court, for now. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by a group of medical cannabis patients and one cannabis production company, originally asked a state district court judge to order New Mexico healthcare insurance companies to cover the costs of medical cannabis for members.
Project CBD
AUGUST 21, 2022
Nearly 75 years since cannabis was banned in Japan, policy changes in favor of medical marijuana are long overdue.
NORML
AUGUST 4, 2022
Officials in the United States should do all they can to free Griner, but just as important, end the hypocrisy of acting repulsed by her sentencing while maintaining marijuana criminalization at home by bringing our domestic marijuana policies in line with our nation’s stated principles of liberty and justice. The post NORML Comments on Sentencing of Brittney Griner in Russia appeared first on NORML.
CannaMD
AUGUST 4, 2022
As medical marijuana continues to gain acceptance across the United States and beyond, patients are increasingly turning to cannabis-based therapies as a complement or alternative to prescription pharmaceutical drugs. While this trend is seen as a step in the right direction by many in the medical community, concerns remain over the current disconnect between patients […].
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 30, 2022
Are you planning a trip to Canada soon? Specifically, to experience legal cannabis? Think again. We’ve got three reasons Canadian cannabis tourism sucks. So let’s get into it. 3rd Reason Canadian Cannabis Tourism Sucks – You Can’t See Anything Canada’s federal government didn’t legalize cannabis because we’re all self-owning individuals with the right to bodily […].
Leafly
AUGUST 3, 2022
Brownies are an OG weed edible across North America. We've given the recipe a little (vegan) upgrade, just in time for late summer fun. The post Recipe: How to make the best vegan weed brownies appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
AUGUST 5, 2022
No matter what the internet (or Snoop Dogg) tells you, no matter what videos are trending on social media, putting cannabis in the microwave is totally unnecessary. Yes, you can microwave your weed. But like many things you’re able to do, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. 1. Will putting your cannabis in the microwave ruin it? Possibly not- if you know the wattage of your microwave and the amount of time you can leave weed in there without it burning.
Project CBD
AUGUST 31, 2022
CBD is a cannabis compound with anti-addictive potential.
NORML
AUGUST 1, 2022
“These are common sense reforms provide further and sorely needed protections and freedoms for patients and others. Lawmakers are to be commended for putting politics aside and taking these important steps forward.”. The post Louisiana: Changes in State’s Marijuana Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 26, 2022
New Study Further Proves That THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD. A new study shows the positive effect that THC has on patients with PTSD. The post New Study Further Proves That THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 9, 2022
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is the victim of another cyberattack, this time leaving retailers unable to process or get their orders delivered. Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) Latest Cyberattack Unlike the previous May 11 cyberattack, the OCS said customers’ information wasn’t compromised. Instead, the August 5 attack targeted the OCS’s third-party distribution centre, Domain Logistics. […].
Leafly
AUGUST 9, 2022
In this episode: A green wave is coming this November, Washington DC legalizes quietly, NASA releases space thirst traps, and are cannabis drinks here to stay? The post The Roll-up #249: Contemplating the universe with cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
AUGUST 1, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. There is no legal medical or recreational cannabis program in North Carolina. The state is still a full cannabis prohibition state after a bill to create a medical program was stalled in the state House in July 2022. Possible penalties. North Carolina has taken a small step in the direction of decriminalizing cannabis.
Veriheal
AUGUST 22, 2022
Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. Based on the details of a June 21 press release, the trials—which are taking place in Johannesburg—are the first ethically approved studies exploring the suitability and safety of using cannabis as a substitute for opioid pain relievers. . According to the announcement, Biodata—a subsidiary of Labat Africa—“is the brainchild of Dr.
NORML
AUGUST 16, 2022
“This survey data indicates that personal experience with cannabis is a relatively surefire cure for ‘reefer madness.". The post Gallup: Those with First-Hand Experience with Cannabis Likely to Perceive It Positively appeared first on NORML.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 25, 2022
People Who Use Medical Marijuana Are More Likely To Smoke Cigarettes. A new study shows a link between medical marijuana users and cigarette smokers. The post People Who Use Medical Marijuana Are More Likely To Smoke Cigarettes appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 18, 2022
Do you see what happens? Do you see what happens when you put all your cannabis eggs in one basket? You get a government monopoly called the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), which experiences a cyberattack which leads to product shortages. The cyberattack has reinforced the belief among many that Ontario doesn’t need a central government […].
Leafly
AUGUST 18, 2022
A back-to-school must! Keep your stash safe from roommates and the RA with these secure weed locked boxes. The post 8 stash boxes to make your back-to-school storage dreams come true appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
AUGUST 14, 2022
It’s 3pm – the last stretch of the work day, and your mind is jumping around. You know if you could just focus, you would knock out your last few tasks and be done – but your mind just won’t cooperate. Should you reach for a joint or a tincture? As with all things in cannabis, it depends. There is certainly some evidence that cannabis may be helpful with increasing focus, in the right dose with the right terpenes and cannabinoids.
CannaMD
AUGUST 10, 2022
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in marijuana use by persons over the age of 50, with the greatest increase among those 65 and older. In addition, a 2021 study published by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society notes that the majority of older adults now using cannabis did not begin […].
NORML
AUGUST 9, 2022
Secretary of State John Ashcroft issued a certificate of sufficiency to the Legal Missouri 2022 campaign, formally placing the adult-use legalization initiative on the November ballot. The post <strong>Missouri Legalization Measure Officially Approved for Ballot</strong> appeared first on NORML.
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