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.
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.
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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.
Sleep gummies: how cannabis comes into play
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Sleep gummies are making waves as a huge helper for catching zzz's. Find out how cannabis sleep gummies come into play when you're desperately seeking dreamland. The post Sleep gummies: how cannabis comes into play appeared first on Leafly.
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.
Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
NORML
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis access program will be able to purchase cannabis-infused edible products from licensed dispensaries for the first time. The post Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.
Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Thinking about getting your card? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What rights do you have as an employee? What about travel? Where can you use your medicine and when are you at risk of getting arrested?
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.
How to summer detox with the help of cannabis
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
The fall equinox means summer is over and it's time for that summer detox. Check out these three tips to detox with the help of cannabis. The post How to summer detox with the help of cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Hemp testing over 0.3% THC must be destroyed—here’s why
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The 2018 Farm Bill opened up hemp farming in the US, but when an entire crop tests over 0.3% THC it's considered illegal. The post Hemp testing over 0.3% THC must be destroyed—here’s why appeared first on Leafly.
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 […].
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.
Study: Over Three in Four Cannabis Consumers Prefer Flower Over Concentrates
NORML
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
"Just as the majority of those who consume alcohol prefer relatively low potency beer or wine over hard liquor, most adult-use cannabis consumers gravitate toward herbal cannabis preparations and away from the comparatively stronger alternatives.”. The post Study: Over Three in Four Cannabis Consumers Prefer Flower Over Concentrates appeared first on NORML.
Spain: activist leader of cannabis associations takes his case to the European Court to avoid going to prison
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
Publico report. Albert Tió, sentenced to five years for a marijuana intervention in his club, trusts that his case will serve as a “revulsive” to … Read More. The post Spain: activist leader of cannabis associations takes his case to the European Court to avoid going to prison first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
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.
Can cannabis be a substitute for prescription drugs?
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
In order for a prescription drug to reach the market, it must be extensively studied, first in animal and then in human clinical trials. Safety, efficacy, and risks must be determined. But as anyone who has seen a commercial for a prescription drug knows, there are still side effects. There are risks in stopping a […]. The post Can cannabis be a substitute for prescription drugs?
Can We Please Start to Recycle Cannabis Packaging?
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
I am sure by now you have purchased weed from a dispensary. Did you notice the excessive packaging… Can we please start to recycle cannabis packaging? Seriously. It is absurd how much packaging is used to legally sell a few buds. I understand there are regulations, and this is the way it has to be… […]. The post Can We Please Start to Recycle Cannabis Packaging?
What Are the Side-Effects of Cannabis & Medical Marijuana?
Leafwell
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
Cannabis has a huge variety of effects, meaning that what could be useful for one person could be completely different for another person. One person’s positive is another’s negative. This makes finding what works challenging, but also rewarding as well. It also makes determining what constitutes a positive and negative side-effect a little confusing as well.
Survey: Nearly One in Three Migraine Sufferers Have Used Cannabis for Symptom Management, Most Report It to Be Effective
NORML
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Some 30 percent of migraine patients have used cannabis to mitigate migraine pain. Among these users, 82 percent reported it to be effective at providing migraine relief. The post Survey: Nearly One in Three Migraine Sufferers Have Used Cannabis for Symptom Management, Most Report It to Be Effective appeared first on NORML.
Green Light Law Group Snags New Attorney In Seattle From Harris Bricken, Daniel Shortt
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Here’s his blurb… Daniel is a corporate and regulatory attorney based in Seattle, Washington who works extensively with entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. He advises … Read More. The post Green Light Law Group Snags New Attorney In Seattle From Harris Bricken, Daniel Shortt first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
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.
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