January, 2018

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Growing Pains: Can Sustainable Farmers Survive Legalization?

Project CBD

The California counties of Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity, which comprise the Emerald Triangle, emerged as the epicenter of domestic cannabis cultivation in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. After the Golden State legalized medical marijuana in 1996, the nascent cannabis industry spread throughout much of Northern California’s remote regions and into the Central Valley.

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Honoring Dennis Peron

Americans for Safe Access

The medical cannabis community is mourning the death of medical cannabis pioneer Dennis Peron, who died on Saturday at the age of seventy-two. Dennis was the founder of the legendary San Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club in San Francisco and a crusader for the right to safe access to medical cannabis in California. Called the “Father of Medical Marijuana,” he inspired the grassroots movement that adopted Proposition 215 legalizing medical cannabis in California in 1996.

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Cannabis, Cancer and Compassion

Ezra Parzybok

I’m going to unravel the cannabis/cancer conundrum. There are a lot of interested people hearing about medical marijuana as a treatment for cancer and its symptoms. When somebody asks me about cancer and cannabis, I start by talking about the palliative path. The palliative path is just helping with cancer symptoms. This might be the cancer itself causing pain, insomnia, anxiety, mood issues, and symptoms from cancer treatment.

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Why You Shouldn’t Share Medical Cannabis

Peninsula Alternative Health

You may think you’re doing a favor by introducing your ailing friend or family member to medical cannabis. However, many factors are considered when prescribing a medical cannabis strain for your specific condition. The exact strain may not work the same for your friend or family member. It’s also illegal to share medical cannabis in any form in some states.

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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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Freedom Leaf’s Diversity in Cannabis Impact List

Freedom Leaf

“Our goal is to bring awareness of emerging innovation and opportunities to the East Coast regarding cannabis technology.” JACOBI HOLLAND. Cofounder, Jade Insights and Cannabis Tech Group, New York, N.Y. “2017 was an incredible year for my career. After months of development, my partner and I built and successfully launched the beta for our cannabis data-analytics software, Jade Insights.

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Growing Pains: Can Sustainable Farmers Survive Legalization?

Project CBD

The California counties of Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity, which comprise the Emerald Triangle, emerged as the epicenter of domestic cannabis cultivation in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. After the Golden State legalized medical marijuana in 1996, the nascent cannabis industry spread throughout much of Northern California’s remote regions and into the Central Valley.

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New Memo from Congressional Research Service

Americans for Safe Access

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a memorandum analyzing the Justice Department’s Decision to rescind Obama-era guidance on federal cannabis policy including the Cole Memo, the Ogden Memos, the Wilkinson memo on cannabis on tribal lands and the FinCen guidance which created policies for financial institutions interacting with cannabis businesses.

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Cannabis Use in Women’s Health

Ezra Parzybok

First off, I want to say I’m not a doctor. The beauty of cannabis is that you don’t need a doctor. Cannabis is a nontoxic medicine. Moderate use of cannabis has not been shown to have any negative health risks. All of the health risks around cannabis are with heavy use or chronic use. Safe, moderate use of cannabis has many benefits, including for women’s health.

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A List of Movies That Helped Cannabis Become Mainstream

Peninsula Alternative Health

At Peninsula Alternative Health in Salisbury, Maryland, we like to educate our community about medical cannabis, and popular culture is a great way to stay informed about societal shifts in this alternative medicine. Check out our team's list of fun movies that helped medical cannabis become more mainstream: The Big Lebowski. Jeff Bridges takes on the titular role of Jeff Lebowski, also known as The Dude.

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Cutting The Haze: Busting California’s Marijuana Hearsay

Above The Law

Here are the top 10 legal questions or industry hearsay attorneys are hearing most regarding California’s newly legalized cannabis industry.

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Cole Memorandum Rescinded

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions today rescinded the Cole Memorandum , which had directed the federal justice department to de-prioritize the prosecution of federal marijuana laws in states where the use of marijuana has been legalized under state law if state enforcement procedures were in line with certain specified law enforcement priorities.

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Comment on In Groundbreaking Ruling, Illinois Judge Says 11-Year Old Can Use Medical Marijuana at School by Walter Schwenk

Medical Marijuana, Inc.

Thankful for the progress. So far, there has been no reports of canna treated kids going off the deep end, unlike the ritalin kids, and those on the other gov’t sanctioned antidepressants. Cannabis as medicine is a very welcome return to sanity, after 80 years of true reefer madness.

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Five Diseases Marijuana Can Help Treat

The Herb Collective

Marijuana is a newly-legal recreational drug in California. Like alcohol, it can be consumed and purchased by anyone over the age of 21. Although marijuana is also associated with treating headaches and sleeping disorders, because of certain properties that it has, it can also help treat diseases. One of those properties is CBD which is a compound that doesn’t get you high, but does help numb pain, relieve nausea, reduce anxiety and much more.

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Finding Your Dosage “Sweet Spot”

Ezra Parzybok

It’s important to think about dosing and drug interaction. A lot of people start with, say, 20 milligrams of CBD. You’ll feel relaxed. But if we’re looking at scientific evidence for the reduction of anxiety using CBD, we are seeing 600 milligrams as a dose that reduces anxiety. I have many clients who are hypersensitive to medication or have severe anxiety – I would never start them off on 600 milligrams.

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A List of Medical Cannabis Products in Maryland

Peninsula Alternative Health

In the state of Maryland, we offer many ways for qualifying patients to get the relief they need in various consumption methods of medicinal cannabis. Check out Peninsula Alternative Health’s list of medical cannabis products in Maryland: What is a vape pen? In order to avoid the harmful effects of smoking on the lungs, vaporizer pens are the most recommended alternative by physicians and patients alike.

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CBD Isolate Vs. Full Spectrum CBD

Green Relief

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBD ISOLATE AND FULL SPECTRUM CBD? Due to its non-psychoactive healing properties, Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a very popular option for patients seeking a natural alternative to treat conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and more. As patients start to understand how CBD can be used to alleviate their symptoms, they are often faced with a choice between using products made from CBD Isolate or Full Spectrum CBD.

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Cole Memorandum Rescinded

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions today rescinded the Cole Memorandum , which had directed the federal justice department to de-prioritize the prosecution of federal marijuana laws in states where the use of marijuana has been legalized under state law if state enforcement procedures were in line with certain specified law enforcement priorities.

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Comment on In Groundbreaking Ruling, Illinois Judge Says 11-Year Old Can Use Medical Marijuana at School by Walter Schwenk

Medical Marijuana, Inc.

Thankful for the progress. So far, there has been no reports of canna treated kids going off the deep end, unlike the ritalin kids, and those on the other gov’t sanctioned antidepressants. Cannabis as medicine is a very welcome return to sanity, after 80 years of true reefer madness.

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Israel’s Tikun Olam Making Moves in the U.S. and Canada

Freedom Leaf

In Hebrew, “tikun olam” means to repair the world. It’s a major precept of Judaism—and it’s also the name of Israel’s most prominent medical- marijuana company, now planting seeds around the globe. In the United States, it already has retail outposts in Nevada and Delaware. . Tikun Olam , which was founded in 2007, controls nearly 40% of the Israeli medical-marijuana market.

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Toning our Anxiety

Ezra Parzybok

I feel anxious when I have to give a lecture. It’s really important as a practitioner that I have compassion for my patients, so I’ve used CBD to help my own anxiety. I’ve been able to walk a lot of people through using CBD and other cannabinoids to regulate, tone, and help their anxiety. So, first of all, what is anxiety and why does it happen?

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5 Health Tips For Medical Cannabis Consumers

Peninsula Alternative Health

While medical cannabis is a breakthrough in the health and technology industries, it’s important to remember that, like all prescription medications, it’s not an end-all-be-all solution to your qualifying condition. As a patient, you’re responsible for honest, open communication with your physician about how to supplement medical marijuana with healthy habits to reach a prognosis.

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Green Relief - Untitled Article

Green Relief

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBD ISOLATE AND FULL SPECTRUM CBD? Due to its non-psychoactive healing properties, Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a very popular option for patients seeking a natural alternative to treat conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and more. As patients start to understand how CBD can be used to alleviate their symptoms, they are often faced with a choice between using products made from CBD Isolate or Full Spectrum CBD.

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Cole Memo Doesn’t Change Medical Marijuana Availability

Canna Care Docs

January 4, 2018. In a surprise move this morning, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made the public aware that he will be rescinding the Cole Memo later on today; an important Obama era document that directed U.S. attorneys from seeking federal legal action against individuals and businesses who engage in marijuana activities (except for some very specific circumstances) in states where medical and/or recreational marijuana is legal by state law.

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Comment on Medical Marijuana Patients Gun Rights Threatened by jz

Medical Marijuana, Inc.

Of all the good reasons why some people would be too risky if in possession of a firearm being a marijuana user is not even in the top 20. What is wrong with some people like this police chief? He’s either lying or stupid. Dangerous convicted felons will care less and get a firearm, but a marijuana user is prohibited by an overreaching government?

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5 Health Tips For Medical Cannabis Consumers

Peninsula Alternative Health

While medical cannabis is a breakthrough in the health and technology industries, it’s important to remember that, like all prescription medications, it’s not an end-all-be-all solution to your qualifying condition. As a patient, you’re responsible for honest, open communication with your physician about how to supplement medical marijuana with healthy habits to reach a prognosis.

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Comment on Medical Marijuana Patients Gun Rights Threatened by jz

Medical Marijuana, Inc.

Of all the good reasons why some people would be too risky if in possession of a firearm being a marijuana user is not even in the top 20. What is wrong with some people like this police chief? He’s either lying or stupid. Dangerous convicted felons will care less and get a firearm, but a marijuana user is prohibited by an overreaching government?

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Why You Shouldn’t Share Medical Cannabis

Peninsula Alternative Health

You may think you’re doing a favor by introducing your ailing friend or family member to medical cannabis. However, many factors are considered when prescribing a medical cannabis strain for your specific condition. The exact strain may not work the same for your friend or family member. It’s also illegal to share medical cannabis in any form in some states.

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A List of Movies That Helped Cannabis Become Mainstream

Peninsula Alternative Health

At Peninsula Alternative Health in Salisbury, Maryland, we like to educate our community about medical cannabis, and popular culture is a great way to stay informed about societal shifts in this alternative medicine. Check out our team's list of fun movies that helped medical cannabis become more mainstream: The Big Lebowski. Jeff Bridges takes on the titular role of Jeff Lebowski, also known as The Dude.

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PAH Ribbon Cutting Celebration 01.19.2018

Peninsula Alternative Health

Join Peninsula Alternative Health as we celebrate our opening with a day of events that are free and open to the public! Learn about medical cannabis, meet the PAH team and celebrate our opening with us and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce / Salisbury, MD ! Join us at 1, 2, or all of these events. Can't make it to any? Tune into our Facebook Live segment!

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PAH Ribbon Cutting Celebration 01.19.2018

Peninsula Alternative Health

Join Peninsula Alternative Health as we celebrate our opening with a day of events that are free and open to the public! Learn about medical cannabis, meet the PAH team and celebrate our opening with us and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce / Salisbury, MD ! Join us at 1, 2, or all of these events. Can't make it to any? Tune into our Facebook Live segment!

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