Cannabis for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
A pioneer cannabis clinician reports that many patients with gastrointestinal disorders respond well when treated with a combination of CBD and THC.
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Does cannabis help or hurt the immune system?
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Some studies suggest cannabis can help the immune system, while others imply the plant can suppress it. Learn more about the current research on how cannabis effects the immune system. The post Does cannabis help or hurt the immune system? appeared first on Leafly.
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What is Cannabinol (CBN)? [More About the “Sleepy” Cannabinoid]
Leafwell
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
There are over 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Each one offers different medical possibilities. Today we’re looking at cannabinol or CBN, sometimes called the sleep cannabinoid because it is particularly useful for treating insomnia. But beyond insomnia, CBN can also be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), Crohn’s Disease, chronic pain and much more.
Does Cannabis Use Interfere with Dreams?
Cannabis Cheri
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Dear Cheri, After a long absence, I started regularly using cannabis again about 8 months ago. Generally speaking, I feel great but one thing I have noticed is that, even though I have been sleeping great, I hardly have any dreams anymore, and I used to have lots of vivid dreams. Could my cannabis use be the reason for my lack of dreams? You are not dreaming about not dreaming.
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.
Top 5 Key Takeaways from the 2020 State of the States Report
Americans for Safe Access
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Every year, Americans for Safe Access spends months comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States with the purpose of analyzing what each program is doing well, where it is failing, and how the state program can improve to best serve the needs of patients. In 2020, this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories.
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Gut Microbiota & the Endocannabinoid System
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
The endocannabinoid system regulates communication between gut microbiota and the brain, and THC and CBD promote a healthy microbiome.
City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The city council has declared psychedelics a "lowest enforcement priority.". The post City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi appeared first on Leafly.
Using Medical Cannabis for Endometriosis Management and Relief
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
For those suffering from endometriosis , getting through the day can be an excruciatingly painful experience. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the tissue that comprises the lining of the uterus grows in other organs, commonly the ovaries and the fallopian tubes. This out of place endometrial tissue thickens, breaks down, and bleeds just as the tissue within the uterus does, in accordance with the menstrual cycle.
The Car That Was Made And Run Off Hemp By Henry Ford
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Yep, you read that right! Back in the 1940’s Henry Ford released a car that was made and run off of the plant material, hemp. Back then, metal was needed for military supplies, so there was little to be used for car production. This slowed the industry. Henry Ford and his team got creative. In […]. The post The Car That Was Made And Run Off Hemp By Henry Ford appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Nestle Muscle In On EU CBD Business
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
The food giants are muscling into the CBD game…The press release is chocka full of CBD “scientific” goblededook but the important thing to note is … Read More. The post Nestle Muscle In On EU CBD Business first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
Democrats’ Latest COVID Relief Package Includes Marijuana Banking Provisions
NORML
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The latest COVID stimulus package proposed by House leadership maintains provisions permitting licensed cannabis businesses… The post Democrats’ Latest COVID Relief Package Includes Marijuana Banking Provisions appeared first on NORML.
The Vaping Crisis One Year Later
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Scientists identify synthetic cannabinoid adulterants in CBD vape oil cartridges, warn of “devastating toxicological consequences.
Cannabis life advice: Secondhand ‘rona smoke; Instagram dealers
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Keep your distance in the session; and avoid Instagram scammers entirely. The post Cannabis life advice: Secondhand ‘rona smoke; Instagram dealers appeared first on Leafly.
Does Using Cannabis Affect Dreams?
Cannabis Cheri
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Dear Cheri, Does cannabis use affect dreams? After a long absence, I started regularly using cannabis again about 8 months ago. Generally speaking, I feel great but one thing I have noticed is that, even though I have been sleeping great, I hardly have any dreams anymore, and I used to have lots of vivid dreams. Could my cannabis use be the reason? You are not dreaming about not dreaming.
Tax expert says there could be significant revenues in cannabis legalization, some lawmakers still skeptical
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Comments and questions raised on Tuesday during an interim legislative tax policy committee point towards lengthy debates on recreational cannabis legalization in the upcoming legislative session in January. Richard Anklam, the president and executive director of the New Mexico Tax Research Institute, told lawmakers that states that were early in legalizing recreational-use cannabis like Colorado, Washington, Oregon and California have seen significant tax revenue increases in the past several y
Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The cannabis industry is changing rapidly across the United States, and public opinion has shifted significantly over just the last decade that shows increased public support for cannabis reform laws in states that have not already adopted such laws. As of 2020, more states allow for some type of legal cannabis use than do not, and there is growing public interest in expanding the number of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana approval.
Renowned Travel Author Rick Steves Urges Voters to Back Marijuana Legalization Initiatives in November
NORML
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Rick Steves wrote: “I've campaigned for marijuana legalization in six different states — Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois, and Michigan — and in each one, we’ve been successful. The post Renowned Travel Author Rick Steves Urges Voters to Back Marijuana Legalization Initiatives in November appeared first on NORML.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Cannabis: Robert’s Story
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
A doctor’s account of a young man with Crohn’s disease who benefited greatly from cannabis therapy.
Top 9 arguments in support of marijuana legalization and regulation
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Legalization is gaining momentum. Here's the debate-winning facts. The post Top 9 arguments in support of marijuana legalization and regulation appeared first on Leafly.
Does Cannabis Use Interfere with Dreams?
Cannabis Cheri
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Dear Cheri, After a long absence, I started regularly using cannabis again about 8 months ago. Generally speaking, I feel great but one thing I have noticed is that, even though I have been sleeping great, I hardly have any dreams anymore, and I used to have lots of vivid dreams. Could my cannabis use be the reason for my lack of dreams? You are not dreaming about not dreaming.
Study Finds No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients
The Fresh Toast
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Study Finds No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients. Older adults have begun consuming cannabis more than ever, often using the plant to deal with chronic pain. The post Study Finds No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Treating addictions with psychedelic psychotherapy
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Imagine having a treatment-resistant addition. You’ve tried going to therapy, taking medications, receiving treatment at rehabilitation centres–everything. But none of it worked. Where do you even go from there? What else is there to do? Getting an addiction can not only hinder one’s mental and physical health, but also their relationships, career, and life in […].
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: MORE Act Vote Postponed
NORML
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we make this post. Despite an unprecedented level… The post Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: MORE Act Vote Postponed appeared first on NORML.
Marijuana Microdosing Study Confirms Pain Benefits
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
When it comes to cannabis dosing, more isn’t always better. In fact, the very best dose of cannabis might be the dose you don’t immediately feel at all! That’s according to a study put out by Syque Medical , a Tel Aviv-based medical cannabis company. Published only recently, in May of 2020, this clinical trial is the first to show that microdoses of cannabis can be just as effective as much higher doses.
Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores, years after legalizing
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
It's good news for consumers. Stores are expected to open in May 2022. The post Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores, years after legalizing appeared first on Leafly.
What is Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)? [A Multi-Purpose, Appetite-Suppressing Cannabinoid]
Leafwell
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) has a chemical formula of C19H26O2. THCV is a homologue of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), meaning that the two share the same parent compound in cannabigerol (CBG) and have similar structures to one another, but differ from each other by a repeating unit. THCV has a propyl (3-carbon) side chain instead of a repeating pentyl (5-carbon) group on the molecule found in.
Growing Forward and looking to the past
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
It is nearly a guarantee that recreational cannabis legalization will be one of the main talking points and likely a wedge issue during next year’s legislative session. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has made it clear since she ran for governor and throughout her nearly two years in office that she wants to see cannabis legalized. There have been repeated efforts to fully legalize recreational-use cannabis for a number of years, but under former Gov.
Tricks and tips for stoners looking to toke incognito
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Sometimes even the stoniest stoners want to be incognito about their smoking habits. Maybe you’re not comfortable with everyone who comes to your place knowing you smoke up or just like being incognito about your habits. Here are a few tricks and tips for stoners looking to toke incognito. Obtain smell proof containers This one […]. The post Tricks and tips for stoners looking to toke incognito appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
MORE Act Gains Third Public Republican YES Commitment and Hits 25% Cosponsorship Threshold In House
NORML
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Just over a week ahead of an anticipated House vote on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment,… The post MORE Act Gains Third Public Republican YES Commitment and Hits 25% Cosponsorship Threshold In House appeared first on NORML.
Intro to CBG
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, cannabichromene, and cannabinol – also known as THC , CBD , CBC , and CBN. These are just a sampling of the close to 100 known cannabinoids found in marijuana. The properties and effects of major cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are generally well known within the medical marijuana community, but they are far from the only components of the cannabis plant that hold potential health and therapeutic benefits.
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