December, 2022

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5 Things to Watch in the Cannabis Industry in 2023

MJ Business Attorneys

As 2022 draws to a close, we are looking ahead to try and anticipate what 2023 has in store for the cannabis industry. Missouri & Maryland. Voters in five states were asked to consider legalizing adult-use cannabis and two states, Missouri and Maryland, voted to approve implementing adult-use cannabis programs. These two states are home to approximately 12.3 million people between them, dramatically expanding the population of people with access to legal cannabis.

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Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2022

NORML

“It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of ‘what we don’t know’ and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.”. The post Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Are Edibles Safe for Seniors?

Cannabis Cheri

Dear Cheri, Are edibles safe for seniors? I have been trying to get my mother to try medical marijuana. She does not want to smoke but she might be open to trying edibles. I have not had great experiences with edibles in the past and worry she might not either. What are your thoughts? The short answer is, yes, I think edibles are safe and therapeutic for seniors, IF they are in the proper dosage.

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The 5 most intriguing cannabis research studies of 2022

Leafly

Reduced restrictions and improved legalization efforts paved the way for new and exciting ways to research cannabis and its complexities in 2022. The post The 5 most intriguing cannabis research studies of 2022 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 arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Poison Alert! Quality Control is Often Lacking for Cannabis Products

Project CBD

Are your CBD and THC -rich products contaminated by heavy metals, pesticides, and reproductive toxins?

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Cannabis Helps Protect The Brain From Injury And Long Term Issues — Here’s How

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Helps Protect The Brain From Injury And Long Term Issues — Here’s How. Making cannabis a part of your wellness regimen is a great way to give your brain the support it needs. The post Cannabis Helps Protect The Brain From Injury And Long Term Issues — Here’s How appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Connecticut: Governor Announces Intent to Expunge 40,000+ Marijuana-Related Convictions

NORML

“Especially as Connecticut employers seek to fill hundreds of thousands of job openings, an old conviction for low-level cannabis possession should not hold someone back from pursuing their career, housing, professional, and educational aspirations.”. The post Connecticut: Governor Announces Intent to Expunge 40,000+ Marijuana-Related Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Hop Latent Viroid Homology to Cannabis and a Possible Path Off the qPCR Treadmill

Medicinal Genomics

Hop Latent Viroid (HpLVd) is as enigmatic as it is ubiquitous. Although one study estimates as much as 90% of California cannabis is infected with HpLVd, costing nearly $4 billion in lost yields, the viroid’s pathological mechanism in Cannabis sativa is still unknown. A few studies in closely-related hops ( humulus lupulus) suggest that HpLVd may exert its pathology through RNA interference, which occurs when short viroid sequences interfere with the expression of genes with which they have sequ

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Quebec covers psilocybin therapy under medical insurance in historic first

Leafly

Quebec became the first place to cover psilocybin-assisted therapy under medical insurance last week, another push to legalize psilocybin and other psychedelics for medical benefits. The post Quebec covers psilocybin therapy under medical insurance in historic first appeared first on Leafly.

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Three New Studies on Cannabis and PTSD

Project CBD

Growing numbers of PTSD sufferers are medicating with cannabis and finding it helpful.

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Show Your Support for Patients by Sponsoring Unity!

Americans for Safe Access

Still Time to Sponsor ASA’s Unity Conference! We would like to give a great big thanks to our conference sponsors for supporting us this year! We know that it has been a tough year for so many, and that is why we are extra appreciative that so many of you continue to support our work. There are only a few short days left to sponsor Unity! Sign up by Friday, December 9th to show your support for patients!

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Psychedelics were first discovered by indigenous cultures surveying the land for resources. Through trial, error, and knowledge sharing, they began to discover the magic hidden in the world around them. Powerful, mystical effects were uncovered about certain plants and specific combinations of plants, which altered the mind and changed perceptions of reality.

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Missouri: Legalization Takes Effect on 12/8

NORML

"December 8th is a historic date for Missourians," said Dan Viets, co-author of Amendment 3, Missouri NORML Coordinator, and Chair of the Amendment 3 Advisory Board. "Most of the 20,000 annual marijuana arrests in our state will end on that date. Instead, adults will be able to legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis, and soon will also have the option to grow up to 18 plants or purchase cannabis products tested for purity and potency from licensed retailers.".

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The Week in Weed: December 23, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we note that SAFE banking did not make it into the omnibus appropriations bill, which should come as a surprise to no one. President Biden should be on the lookout for a bipartisan letter asking him to de-schedule cannabis. Florida issued a lot of medical marijuana licenses.

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11 Missourians react to newly legal cannabis and the passage of Amendment 3

Leafly

As of December 8, 2022, adult Missourians can legally possess marijuana. Find out what Missourians think of the changes in their state. The post 11 Missourians react to newly legal cannabis and the passage of Amendment 3 appeared first on Leafly.

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Delta-8, Delta-10, HHC, THCO. A Pandora's Box of Unregulated Cannabinoids

Project CBD

Cannabis industry trade group declares nationwide sale of hemp-derived intoxicants a “public health disaster.

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ASA Founder Steph Sherer: Reflection on 20 Years of Advocacy

Americans for Safe Access

Welcome to ASA’s 10 th Unity Conference! This year Americans for Safe Access is celebrating our 20-year anniversary, and in the spirit of the occasion we are taking some time to reflect on the impact we have had on bringing safe access to the U.S., explore the challenges still facing us today, and to recommit to the future for everyone who needs safe access to medical cannabis.

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Is It All in Your Head? Cannabis Vs. The Dreaded Placebo Effect

The Fresh Toast

Is It All in Your Head? Cannabis Vs. The Dreaded Placebo Effect. Weed's main enemy in pain studies seems to be the placebo effect. The post Is It All in Your Head? Cannabis Vs. The Dreaded Placebo Effect appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Kansas City: Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Marijuana Cases Following Statewide Legalization Vote

NORML

City officials report that there are no longer any open cases specific to marijuana possession pending before the Municipal Court. The post Kansas City: Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Marijuana Cases Following Statewide Legalization Vote appeared first on NORML.

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9 Best Mellow Cannabis Strains

Sensi Seeds

There are many cannabis strains that can help you relax, and knowing which ones will leave you feeling carefree and mellow is essential. Most consumers favor indica-dominant hybrids renowned for their body stone. Indicas are shorter and bushier than most sativas, and the classic indica high will leave the consumer with a long-lasting physical stone.

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Lawmakers buy New York’s first legal weed products

Leafly

Before customers lined up to buy at Housing Works, the regulators vowed an equitable industry, then tasted the fruits of their labor. The post Lawmakers buy New York’s first legal weed products appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD: It's a Molecule, Not a Miracle

Project CBD

[ PODCAST ] What is CBD , how does it work, what is its relationship to THC and what’s the evidence for its health benefits?

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Let's Make 2023 the Year of the Patient!

Americans for Safe Access

This year Americans for Safe Access celebrated our 20-year anniversary. During 2022, I spent a lot of time reconnecting with ASA members and supporters. One common thing I heard from everyone was despair about the state of medical cannabis in the U.S.

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Thailand Cracks Down on Public Smoking in Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Shops

Veriheal

Cannabis shop owners in Thailand have been cautioned against using traditional doctors to sidestep the ban on in-store recreational smoking. The warning was issued on Sunday, Nov. 27 by the Public Health Ministry, the government department tasked with managing and overseeing the kingdom’s public health. Members of the Thai governmental body were prompted to issue the warning after several cannabis shops scattered across Bangkok’s famous Khaosan Road employed traditional doctors to work at

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NORML Report Highlights Citywide Policies Depenalizing Marijuana Law Enforcement

NORML

Today, even in jurisdictions where cannabis remains criminalized under state law, tens of millions of Americans reside in cities and counties where local laws either depenalizing or decriminalizing cannabis-related activities are in effect. The post NORML Report Highlights Citywide Policies Depenalizing Marijuana Law Enforcement appeared first on NORML.

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The Year in Weed: 2022 Edition

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, our annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. As usual, we’ll adopt Dave Barry’s Year in Review format and look at stories month by month. Last year , I hoped 2022 would provide some answers to the questions of 2021 and predicted we’d spend much of the year discussing ballot initiatives. Was I right? Well, you tell me….

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New York reacts to lawsuit blocking weed stores from opening

Leafly

Reactions to the lawsuit that's blocking nearly half of the state's adult-use dispensary licenses. The post New York reacts to lawsuit blocking weed stores from opening appeared first on Leafly.

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Lend Us a Hand If You Can

Project CBD

Join the fight against the stigmatization of cannabis, as well as the snake-oil promoters that mislead consumers.

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Help ASA Document 20 years of Advocacy: Share your story!

Americans for Safe Access

Anniversaries are a time to reflect and remember. For the holiday season, ASA is compiling stories from our friends, allies, and members to share with our community. We invite you to take a few minutes to make a short video on the Tribute platform.

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2023 Cannabis Industry: 3 Trends to Watch For

Cannabis Life Network

What will the 2023 cannabis industry look like? Mergers, acquisitions, branding, and the entourage effect, according to HEXO‘s President and CEO, Charlie Bowman. HEXO is an award-winning cannabis brand with a solid reputation among Canadian consumers. After acquiring their competitor Redecan, they became the number one cannabis company in Canada in the third quarter of 2021.

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