January, 2023

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What the Extreme Drop in Wholesale Prices Means for the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

The severe drop in wholesale cannabis prices in many states over the past year can be traced to a few key factors: Regulatory missteps, high taxes for consumers, and competition from still-thriving illicit markets are contributing to the industry’s current woes. Additionally, in states that were early legalization adopters like Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon, production capacity has caught up to the needs of the mature market and supply continues to outpace demand.

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Study: Cannabis Use Reduces Daily Use of Prescription Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

“These findings contribute robust evidence for clinicians regarding the potential benefits of medical cannabis in reducing the opioid burden for patients receiving long-term opioid therapy and possibly reduc[ing] their risk for overdose.” The post Study: Cannabis Use Reduces Daily Use of Prescription Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Statins Dysregulate the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Statin drugs cause muscle weakness and pain by suppressing cannabinoid receptor genes.

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. The symptoms of MG vary greatly, but they often include double vision, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments.

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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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Will the FDA Regulate CBD?

Cannabis Life Network

Will the FDA regulate CBD? It’s a question on many minds as the FDA commissioner is to appear before the U.S. House Oversight Committee. Chairman of the Committee, James Comer, wants details on CBD. He said: “It’s not just their lack of action with respect to CBD and other types of hemp. It’s their inaction regarding a lot of areas of their jurisdiction … We’ve got an agency here that has a big budget, they have a lot of employees, […].

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Addressing Shareholder Disputes in the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

As the legal cannabis industry suffers through a period of distress brought on by global economic woes, along with punitive taxation structures and an oversaturation of products, and plummeting prices, there has naturally been an uptick in internal cannabis business disputes. Incidents of owners suing other owners, shareholders making claims of poor business operations, and disputes between investors are on the rise.

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Arizona Supreme Court: Maternal Use of Cannabis for Morning Sickness Doesn’t Constitute Child Neglect

NORML

"Because the use of marijuana under AMMA ‘must be considered the equivalent of the use of any other medication under the direction of a physician,’ the exposure of [the plaintiff’s] infant to marijuana resulted from medical treatment and did not constitute neglect under A.R.S. § 8–201(25)(c).”. The post Arizona Supreme Court: Maternal Use of Cannabis for Morning Sickness Doesn’t Constitute Child Neglect appeared first on NORML.

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Psychedelics, Endocannabinoids & Gut Microbiota

Project CBD

A deep science foray into LSD ’s impact on the endocannabinoid system and the microbiome.

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Can cannabis help your workout?

Leafly

Nothing beats being in the flow of a kickass workout. Whether your feet are pounding the pavement, your arms pumping while lifting kettlebells, or your glutes firing while swimming across a pool, a great workout session will leave you feeling fantastic. The problem for many, though, is finding the motivation to get started. When the […]. The post Can cannabis help your workout?

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Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal. What can cannabis oil and CBD do to help post-stroke rehab? The post Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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ASA Demanded a Pregnant Medical Cannabis Patient Should Not be on a Child-Abuse Registry…and the AZ Supreme Court Agreed!

Americans for Safe Access

On January 5, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, letting stand a lower court decision that Lindsay Ridgell’s medicinal use of cannabis while pregnant did not constitute child neglect and ordered her name be removed from the state’s child abuse registry.

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Navigating the Legal Landscape in a Distressed Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

It’s an especially challenging time for cannabis businesses. Although legal cannabis markets exist at some level in the majority of states in the country today, they fight to survive amidst a web of restrictive and confusing regulations that make it difficult for businesses to operate in the black. Cannabis entrepreneurs and investors need to understand the unique legal aspects and learn how to navigate the wobbly industry in order to avoid ruinous financial outcomes.

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Virgin Islands: Governor Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions

NORML

"Today, with the hard work of the members of the 34th Legislature and prior Legislatures and the efforts of my team, we are finally here and finally signing into law the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act." The post Virgin Islands: Governor Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis and Immunotherapy for Cancer: Are They Compatible?

Project CBD

Cannabis and immunotherapy for cancer: a finding that could have major clinical significance.

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Connecticut expunged more than 43,000 cannabis convictions

Leafly

Connecticut is the latest state to legalize recreational cannabis with a focus on equity and social justice. They've expunged nearly 44,000 criminal records so far, but there’s more work to be done. The post Connecticut expunged more than 43,000 cannabis convictions appeared first on Leafly.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Migraines are a peculiarly painful condition. They affect millions of people worldwide, and can strike without warning or relief for hours or days on end. In fact, migraine is now ranked as the second leading cause of years lived with disability, following only lower back pain. Scientists still don’t understand exactly why migraines happen, nor how to cure the condition – but perhaps cannabis can help.

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Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Sudden Eviction – New Landlord Wants VCBC Out Today

Cannabis Life Network

After more than two decades in the same location, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) is facing a sudden eviction; last October, the previous landlord sold the building and the new one wants them out by today. Given only 19 days to vacate the premises, they are supposed to be out by January 2, 2023. Due to the short notice for the relocation, the VCBC is defying the eviction.

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The Key Differences Between CBD and THC You Need to Know

United Patients Group

As the legality of hemp and cannabis products strengthens, people are curious to learn more about the different compounds they contain. CBD and THC are two natural substances found in the cannabis plant. These two substances have different effects on the body, and consumers are interested in discovering more about them. Defining CBD and THC. CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa.

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Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales

NORML

If public safety is an actual priority for either chamber, then they will approve legislation to begin sales at licensed dispensaries as soon as possible.”. The post Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales appeared first on NORML.

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Project CBD Responds to the FDA's 2023 Statement on CBD

Project CBD

The FDA announcement is riddled with disingenuous doublespeak.

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Death of a Trimmer: A cannabis worker’s death went unnoticed for months. Now it’s raising alarms in the industry.

Leafly

When occupational asthma killed Lorna McMurrey, it should have set off alarms industrywide. But nobody spoke up, even as thousands of workers remain exposed to the same hazards. The post Death of a Trimmer: A cannabis worker’s death went unnoticed for months. Now it’s raising alarms in the industry. appeared first on Leafly.

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America’s only doctor-reviewed magic mushrooms

The Cannigma

When people think of magic mushrooms, the most common compound that comes to mind is psilocybin. But there are tens of thousands of mushroom species across the world, and mind-altering compounds aren’t limited to psilocybin. In fact, there’s a “magic mushroom” compound that’s legal in 49 states, can be ordered online, and shipped right to your door.

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More Weed, More Problems?

Cannabis Life Network

More weed, more problems? As in, if you smoke all day, everyday, your life is likely a hot mess with no hope of redemption? According to recent research from CU Boulder, the answer to “more weed, more problems” is no. According to researchers, legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not lead to an increase in substance use disorders.

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8 Health Benefits of Turmeric

United Patients Group

8 Health Benefits of Turmeric. Introduction. Turmeric, also known as curcumin, is a yellow-orange powder that comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It’s been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and it’s often added to curry dishes and other cuisines. In addition to being used in cooking, turmeric is also available as a supplement.

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Connecticut: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Begin This Week

NORML

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post Connecticut: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Begin This Week appeared first on NORML.

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Review: POTUS Berriez Live Resin by Aer?z          

Illinois News Joint

Sometimes, genetics are what grab me. I’ve said before that classic strains are classic for a reason, and when multiple legendary strains are crossed, I have to explore the results. That’s why I picked up POTUS Berriez Live Resin from Aerīz at Consume Marion. POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. This live resin tested at 2.09% D9THC, 81.63% THCa, and 85.06% total cannabinoids.

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How to boil your grinder to clean it and get high at the same time

Leafly

Did you know you can catch a buzz while cleaning your grinder? Here's how. The post How to boil your grinder to clean it and get high at the same time appeared first on Leafly.

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What is hashishene? Examining the unique chemistry of hashish

The Cannigma

For hundreds if not thousands of years, human beings have been separating glandular trichomes from cannabis plants, pressing them into shapes, and allowing them to cure like fine wines as a product known as hashish, or hash. But what do we know about the chemical transformation that takes place when trichomes are separated from the plant and turned into hashish?

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Legal Cannabis Reduces Prescription Codeine

Cannabis Life Network

States with legal recreational cannabis see a reduction in demand for prescription codeine, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Cornell University. Codeine is an opioid medication that binds to the opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Like other opioids, it can cause physical and psychological dependence.

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How Stress Impacts Your Body

United Patients Group

How Stress Impacts Your Body Introduction Stress is a normal part of life. It’s how our bodies and brains respond to changes in our environment, whether they’re positive or negative. But when stress becomes chronic—when it goes on for more than three months—it can have serious health consequences. Chronic stress has been linked to everything from heart disease and depression to anxiety disorders and autoimmune diseases to cancer.