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.
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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.
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Weed-inspired tarot decks you need in your life
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Cannabis and tarot are a powerful duo and these plant-inspired decks are a weed witch's dream. The post Weed-inspired tarot decks you need in your life appeared first on Leafly.
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.
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.
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.
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Topical Cannabis for Leg Ulcers
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Topical cannabis: A pioneering approach to wound healing.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
Czech president expected to sign 1% THC Rule Into Law
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Hemp Today reports. Czech President Miloš Zeman is expected to sign a bill that would set the limit for THC in industrial hemp at 1.0% and significantly loosen up rules regarding THC in finished hemp products. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies, the Parliament’s lower house, this week turned back a challenge from Senate critics who tried to strike the limit re-set, passing a package of amendments that would also improve the availability of medical marijuana, and make it easier to get a lic
The Week in Weed: October 1, 2021
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Mississippi makes some progress towards legalizing medical marijuana. Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce an adult-use bill. There’s more news on Illinois licensing. And finally, a pro-cannabis rally in DC featured a really big joint and a really big dog. mississippi.
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’
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.
Survey finds most cannabis consumers are ‘stoners’ – is that a bad thing?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
A new survey has found that the majority of cannabis consumers in 2021 could be classified as “stoners,” and that maybe we need to rethink what exactly that “stoner stereotype” should be in the first place. Carried out by the cannabis industry analysis firm BDSA , the survey found that at least 62% of consumers who use inhalable cannabis products use them at least once a day, and that while around 60% of consumers in adult-use states consume in the evening, 30% of consumers are still “wake and b
Marijuana For Motion Sickness?
The Fresh Toast
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Marijuana For Motion Sickness? Can cannabis help with motion sickness symptoms? The post Marijuana For Motion Sickness? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
AP Report “Illegal marijuana farms take West’s water in ‘blatant theft'”
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
We all know this but it is good to see that the reporting, if anything, on the issue is growing. AP write. “Because peak water demand for cannabis occurs in the dry season, when streamflow is at its lowest levels, even small diversions can dry streams and harm aquatic plants and animals,” a study from the center said. Some jurisdictions are fighting back.
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?
Medical Marijuana & Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA has been described as one of the more serious yet least recognized health risks to American adults. This condition causes frequent interruptions in sleep patterns that can result in a wide range of health problems, and there are indications that OSA is becoming increasingly common among adults in the United […].
Q&A with Jesce Horton: CEO, cultivator, innovator
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
LOWD CEO Jesce Horton talks to Leafly about resilience, growing in Oregon, and innovation in the weed industry. The post Q&A with Jesce Horton: CEO, cultivator, innovator appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis? Weed? Marijuana? Why what we call it matters
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Cannabis has more names than any other illicit substance, recreational drug or medicinal plant. Maybe more than all of them put together. Some are botanical (“cannabis sativa”), some steeped in history and discrimination (“marijuana”) and others just good for a giggle (“the devil’s lettuce”). Most are recognizable and get the point across – which is not surprising since an estimated 20% percent of Americans use it at least once a year according to the CDC, and 36 states now have at least a
These 4 Newly Legal States Are Projected Earn an Annual $5 Billion
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The cannabis industry has been on a progressive incline for the last few years and 2021 is no exception. In fact, this year looks set to be one of the most successful years for cannabis reform in the United States so far. . Among the many recent developments that are occurring in the industry, such as the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) push to review cannabis research applications and the House-approval of cannabis-focused spending legislation, the legalization of recreational can
Farmhouse Inc. Wins @420 Trademark
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
Farmhouse Inc. (OTC: FMHS) (the “Company”), a public fully reporting technology company with multiple cannabis-related divisions and IP, today announces that it has successfully obtained the trademark for “@420” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The filing is accessible online here < [link] > or by entering US Serial, Registration or Reference No. 87519273 into the United States Patent and Trademark Office online portal.
The Week in Weed: September 3, 2021
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We have the latest news on the Ohio ballot initiative, along with a look at medical marijuana in North Carolina. A new governor in New York brings new energy to setting up a cannabis market. The Ninth Circuit opines on rescheduling marijuana.
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