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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Delta-8 THC Dangerous? 

Cannabis Life Network

Is Delta-8 THC dangerous? What is it, and why does it have a bad reputation? Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive compound found in cannabis. As a minor cannabinoid, it is one of the many natural compounds found in cannabis that interact with our body’s endocannabinoid system. Delta-8 THC is similar to delta-9 THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.

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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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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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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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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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2022 Cannabis Trends in Review 

Cannabis Life Network

How did the cannabis industry fair in 2022? What were the general trends? And what can we anticipate for next year? Who bought cannabis in 2022? What about inflation? We’ll discuss all of that below. The data comes from Headset‘s business intelligence software. They track real-time sales reporting from cannabis retailers via their point-of-sale systems. 2022 Cannabis Trends in Review In the United States, total market sales remained relatively flat throughout the year, except for a f

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The Battle for Legalization in 2023 Starts NOW

NORML

What we do now will determine how successful we are next year. The post The Battle for Legalization in 2023 Starts NOW appeared first on NORML.

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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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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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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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Nevada Supreme Court Finds a Private Right of Action Under Nevada’s Medical Cannabis Law

The Blunt Truth

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. To address that concern, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring employers to attempt to make reasonable accommodations for its employees’ use of medical cannabis outside of the workplace.

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Cannabis Banking Left out of NDAA

Cannabis Life Network

United States Congress has declined to include cannabis banking in the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act). The NDAA is an annual congressional bill guiding policies and funding of federal military agencies. Often, the NDAA is used to undermine the principles the United States was founded on. For example, the NDAA grants the president the power to kidnap Americans and indefinitely hold them without trial.

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