Topical Cannabis for Leg Ulcers
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Topical cannabis: A pioneering approach to wound healing.
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A Summary of our Comments and Recommendations of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Americans for Safe Access
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Last week ASA submitted our comment letter to the offices of Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY), and Senators Booker (D-NJ) and Wyden (D-OR) on their draft cannabis reform legislation known as the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). Released on July 14, the proposed bill would address a wide range of issues ranging from the conflict of laws between the federal and state governments on cannabis to research and restorative justice.
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Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee
NORML
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.
This Irish activist planted cannabis outside the Prime Minister’s office—and he’s not done yet
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Martin Condon is sparking a national conversation about legalization in Ireland, one seedling at a time. The post This Irish activist planted cannabis outside the Prime Minister’s office—and he’s not done yet appeared first on Leafly.
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.
Badder, budder, and shatter: what’s the difference?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Maybe they sound like a mid-90s R&B trio or the mascots for a breakfast cereal, but badder, budder, and shatter are actually three types of cannabis concentrate that are all the rage these days. Highly potent and very effective, what exactly sets them apart? What are cannabis concentrates? Cannabis bud, rosin and shatter (Shutterstock). Cannabis concentrates are products that are made by extracting the active ingredients, primarily cannabinoids and terpenes, from the plant.
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The Feds Can't Outlaw Delta-8 THC!
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
A deluge of lab-synthesized CBD isolates, favored by regulators, will devastate hemp CBD commerce by undercutting the need for plant-derived, single-molecule cannabinoids. But it could also create new opportunities for artisanal cannabis product-makers, who craft full-spectrum THC / CBD mixtures with unique qualities that can never be fully replicated in a lab.
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Resolve IRS Cannabis Lawsuits for a Second Time
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
For the second time, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to help resolve an ongoing legal battle between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and various cannabis businesses in Colorado. The Court’s justices have repeatedly declined to hear the appeals from Eric Speidell, owner of the Green Solution , as well as Denver-based cannabis company Standing Akimbo and various other legally operating businesses.
Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers’ Compensation Insurance
NORML
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, our laws and regulations are recognizing this fact and evolving their policies accordingly.". The post Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers’ Compensation Insurance appeared first on NORML.
Los Angeles County dismisses 60,000 more cannabis convictions
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Today's move comes more than a year after LA County dismissed 66,000 prior cannabis convictions. The post Los Angeles County dismisses 60,000 more cannabis convictions appeared first on Leafly.
What does religion say about cannabis? Is it a sin?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Depending on your relationship with the plant or where you went to high school or college (if you remember much from those years), then cannabis may be something of a religion to you. But what do the major world religions actually say about cannabis and should you consider converting? Cannabis from Ancient times to today. The oldest recorded human use of cannabis comes from East Asia , as far back as the Stone Age in Taiwan.
The September Activist Newsletter is Out!
Americans for Safe Access
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Check out the September 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter to read ASA's patient-focused policy demands for the new Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). We also have updates on new industry training courses available from PFC, an update on our efforts to change the Olympic drug-testing policy and how you can get involved. We also have a reminder of the various perks and discounts available to ASA members, including a brand-new one from our new partners at CannaKeys.
The Endocannabinoid System & the Brain
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Cannabis therapies have produced positive results for a wide range of mental health conditions, including stuttering, dementia, and social isolation.
A Closer Look At The ‘Smoking Weed Causes Heart Attacks’ Headline Scare
The Fresh Toast
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
A Closer Look At The ‘Smoking Weed Causes Heart Attacks’ Headline Scare. Does marijuana really cause heart attacks or did CNN jump the gun on a shabby study? The post A Closer Look At The ‘Smoking Weed Causes Heart Attacks’ Headline Scare appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week
NORML
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Over 54,000 Connecticut residents are currently registered to possess and and access medical cannabis. The post Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML.
7 hype strains without cookies in them
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Fresh pineapple, peach, or papaya terps? Yes, please. The post 7 hype strains without cookies in them appeared first on Leafly.
1 in 5 caregivers treat their autistic children with CBD, survey finds
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
One in five caregivers of children with autism give them CBD as a form of treatment, and 31% started CBD treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from Autism Parenting Magazine. Of the CBD used by the respondents, 76.3% was described as CBD only (less than 0.3% THC), 13.7% as a CBD/THC combination, and the remaining 10% use “other” formulations such as a combination of CBD/THC and the FDA-approved cannabinoid-based medicine Epidiolex.
NC Senate Committee Votes to Advance Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. In a groundbreaking moment on Tuesday, August 24, North Carolina Senate committee voted in approval of a revised bill to legalize medical cannabis statewide. Prior to the bill’s approval, a different version made its way through the Judiciary and another committee in July.
Not So Fast: Null Results in Cannabis Science
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
While some cannabis studies show therapeutic benefits and some show harms, others show no effects at all.
The Week in Weed: September 10, 2021
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We have an update on New York’s cannabis agencies. Illinois has problems with their lottery (not a surprise). South Dakota says no to medical cannabis home grow. Nevada will open cannabis lounges in 2022. The DEA would like to increase the production quota for marijuana used for research.
Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers
NORML
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law. The post Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers appeared first on NORML.
Massachusetts town charges local cannabis companies $866,000 for “policing”
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
There's no evidence that cannabis companies negatively impact their communities. So why are they paying massive impact fees? The post Massachusetts town charges local cannabis companies $866,000 for “policing” appeared first on Leafly.
Can weed make you more creative?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Countless works of music and art show the sort of open-minded, vulnerable and imaginative mindset that many people associate with a positive and joyful cannabis high. But does cannabis actually help creativity, or is this just a marijuana myth? You don’t need to rely solely on your own anecdotal evidence, the assertions of your guitar-playing cousin, or your old college roommate who wrote an entire zombie space opera thanks to an ounce of high grade weed.
NM Cannabis Control Division employees sue agency over assigned work location
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
As the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department prepares to issue licenses to cannabis businesses, court records show they are also facing a lawsuit by some of the employees tasked with daily operations. In July, about a month after the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act went into effect, four RLD employees filed a civil complaint against the department, alleging that the employees were forced to start working in Santa Fe instead of Albuquerque, where the lawsuit says they have worked for yea
Ryan’s Law Will Increase Terminally Ill CA Patients’ Access to Cannabis
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. That changed for patients in California on Tuesday, Sept. 28 when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief.
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational cannabis use
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
HB 2050 would create a permitting process for growers, processors and dispensaries in addition to a 10% wholesale tax on business-to-business transactions. Renewal fees would be based on gross revenue, meaning companies bringing in the most money would pay the highest renewal fees. Wheatley said growers and processors who partner with existing Pennsylvania farms would not be required to pay the wholesale tax.
House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA
NORML
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
NORML Supports Swift Enactment; Stresses Need for Further Federal Reforms Washington, DC: The NDAA funding… The post House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA appeared first on NORML.
Where is growing weed most environmentally sound?
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Temperate climates with clean grids grow the greenest green. The post Where is growing weed most environmentally sound? appeared first on Leafly.
What are they smoking? CNN says study found cannabis could double heart attack risk – but did it?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
The CNN headline could hardly have been more alarming if it tried: “Young adult cannabis consumers nearly twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack, research shows.” But is that what the research found? A closer look at the study may present more questions than answers. CNN reported that the study published Tuesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal concluded that adults under 45 years old who reported frequent cannabis use in the previous 30 days suffered nearly double the number o
Cannabis-Infused Coffee Recipes and Ideas
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Cannabis has become widely used and accepted. It has helped many overcome physical and mental pain. Many enjoy finding new recipes to get the most out of their THC. Those who like to use cannabis as part of their morning routine may be interested in experimenting with THC and coffee, a combination that offers a unique morning pick-me-up. If you wish to add cannabis to your favorite coffee drink, there are a few very easy ways to do it—but simply adding ground-up flower to your coffee filter isn’
The Week in Weed: September 24, 2021
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in legalized marijuana. Cannabis banking hitches a legislative ride on the National Defense Authorization Act. Chicago’s new zoning restrictions allow more dispensaries. Michigan considers tightening restrictions on caregivers. Adult-use marijuana could become legal in Italy. And finally, is the NJ Weedman about to go legit?
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