March, 2021

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Women Patient Cannabis Activists Fighting for Change

Project CBD

Portraits of four women patient-activists who are leading the struggle for medical cannabis access around the world.

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How many isomers of THC are in cannabis and beyond?

Cannabis Life Network

A century ago, cannabis was respected but not well understood in the scientific literature. The intoxicating ingredient, THC, was officially isolated in 1964. (1) After 56 years, an isomer of THC, Delta-10-THC, was identified in cannabis extract for the first time. But, how many different variations and isomers of THC are truly in cannabis, and […].

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A How-To Explainer For First-Time Senior Patients

Leafwell

Did you know that more and more seniors are turning to cannabis as an alternative and effective form of medicine? According to the Marijuana Policy Project, there are more than 4 million medical cannabis patients across the 35 states, four U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. And while cannabis isn’t often associated with the elderly, studies show that a steadily growing number of those.

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Executive Action Can Close the Medical Cannabis Access Gap for Veterans

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access. For example, veterans who rely on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as their primary healthcare provider are unable to receive medical cannabis recommendations from their doctors even if they live in a state with a me

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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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New York: Governor Cuomo Signs Marijuana Legalization Legislation into Law

NORML

The provisions specific to the personal possession of marijuana took effect upon signing. The post New York: Governor Cuomo Signs Marijuana Legalization Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Psychedelics for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Project CBD

Psychedelic treatments for OCD may yield insights into whether therapeutic benefits are caused by the drug alone, acting physiologically on the brain, or are they caused by the lived, subjective response engendered by the drug?

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Pot in the can: Why can’t inmates get medical marijuana?

The Cannigma

A United Kingdom police chief proposed a novel idea this January: Allow drug-dependent inmates access to free cannabis to help them overcome opioid addiction. An added bonus — reduce violence behind prison walls. “If they’re on opioids, why can’t they be prescribed cannabis?” asked North Wales Police Chief Constable Arfon Jones, adding “at the end of the day, opioids are a damn sight more dangerous than cannabis.”.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Life Network

AI is transforming the world—and the cannabis industry. Some view Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an existential risk that could wipe out humanity, others see it as an exciting new frontier to advance civilization. Regardless of one’s views, its prevalence today cannot be understated. Its application is so ubiquitous that even those critical of AI may […].

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Pledge to Demand Equity for Patients

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the fact that a wide majority of 36 states have now created comprehensive programs to allow legal access to medical cannabis treatment, there are still vital conflicts in the web of state and federal regulations stemming from remaining federal prohibition. From addressing challenges faced by patients in federally subsidized housing to veterans whose doctors are prohibited from recommending cannabis as a treatment option, the executive branch can accomplish meaningful change for patients

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BREAKING: New York Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization

NORML

Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA) legalizes and regulates the adult-use, commercial marijuana market in New York State, while also permitting those over the age of 21 to cultivate personal-use quantities of cannabis in their own homes. The post BREAKING: New York Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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What is delta-8?

Leafly

Delta-8 is a cannabis compound similar to THC, although less potent. It's become popular lately because it's legal in states where THC is illegal—sometimes. Learn all about delta-8. The post What is delta-8? appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD for Heart Disease

Project CBD

Research shows that CBD can help maintain healthy cardiovascular function and prevent heart disease.

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Cannabis is mainstream — if you’re white and middle class

The Cannigma

Judging by the gains it has made in recent years, it’s tempting to declare that cannabis has firmly entered the mainstream and has been normalized in American society. According to a recent study, however, such declarations are premature. Stigmas around cannabis and cannabis users are alive and well, especially when it comes to people of color. Some people get a little too excited and claim that cannabis is already normalized, Dr.

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California (Yet Again) Considers Legislation Regulating Employer Consideration of Marijuana Use

The Blunt Truth

Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. However, more and more states and localities are either enacting marijuana laws with express employment protections or resolving court cases in favor of marijuana users. Yet, more than a decade ago, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v. RagingWire Telecomm., Inc. , that employers have the right to reject an applicant who tests positive for medical marijuana.

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Seth Rogen’s Cannabis Company Houseplant Makes its US Debut

Veriheal

Actor Seth Rogen is known for his cannabis-themed movies. In 2008’s Pineapple Express , Rogen’s character goes on the run with his dealer. In 2015’s Christmas classic The Night Before, Rogen and two friends celebrate the holidays with a night of depravity, including a generous dose of cannabis. And in 2011’s 50/50 , Rogen plays best friend to a young man struggling with cancer and medicating with cannabis.

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Texas: Survey Finds That 61 Percent of Self-Identified Medical Cannabis Consumers Report Substituting It for Prescription Drugs

NORML

Sixty-one percent of respondents said that they “replaced” prescription opioids and/or benzodiazepines with medical cannabis – a finding that is consistent with several other studies. The post Texas: Survey Finds That 61 Percent of Self-Identified Medical Cannabis Consumers Report Substituting It for Prescription Drugs appeared first on NORML.

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New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill

Leafly

With homegrow, social equity, delivery, and lounges, the legalization bill could pass next week. The post New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill appeared first on Leafly.

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The Essential Guide to CBD

Project CBD

Project CBD has teamed up with Reader’s Digest to publish a reliable, accessible, easy-to-understand guide to all things CBD.

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

The Cannigma

Many US military veterans avoid speaking to a doctor before self-medicating with cannabis due to stigma and fear of consequences, potentially putting their health at risk, according to the findings of a new study. Published in Health Communication in February, the study examined Reddit conversations in which veterans discussed marijuana use, and concluded that “in studying veterans’ open Reddit conversations, one of this study’s most important findings is that the doctor-veteran relationship nee

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Tips for Storing Your Cannabis Vape Carts

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Tips for Storing Your Cannabis Vape Carts. As cannabis gains popularity and recreational legality, many people are experimenting with ways to ingest marijuana. While some people prefer traditional smoking methods, others look toward edibles or concentrates to achieve the desired effect. One mode that is extremely popular is vaping, a process that involves heating the cannabinoids in marijuana to create a vapor rather than smoke.

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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

CannaMD

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. The evidence available today is mixed, with some studies – including those published by the Journal of Primary Prevention and Justice Quarterly – finding increases in crime post legalization and others – featured by the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization , The B.E.

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Marijuana Legalization Expected to Advance This Week in Key States

NORML

A handful of key states are poised to advance adult use marijuana legalization proposals this week. The post Marijuana Legalization Expected to Advance This Week in Key States appeared first on NORML.

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How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement

Leafly

#PlanTÓN420 is occupying space in front of the Mexican Senate building as a means to fight for their rights to consume cannabis. The post How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis, the Euphoriant

Project CBD

Cannabis producers euphoria and a myriad of health benefits, according to Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter.

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Tiktok’s baked feta pasta can get you baked

The Cannigma

If you’re reading this article, you’ve surely heard of, watched videos of, been served, or answered questions in a Zoom meeting about the baked feta pasta recipe that went viral on TikTok in January, earning blogger MacKenzie Smith more than 3 million views, and sparking the #bakedfetapasta hashtag. Why this TikTok recipe became such a phenomenon. It’s really the perfect storm of viral food recipes — extremely easy, only a few ingredients, nothing hard to pronounce, it’s all basically made in on

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Which states allow out-of-state patients to buy medical marijuana?

Veriheal

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. .

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D8 THC is made from illegal hemp waste boiled in acid— here’s why

Cannabis Life Network

D8 THC has made a buzz around the cannabis market recently. A noteworthy anomaly of D8-THC is its legal status in the US. Ever since the Farm Bill permitted legal hemp-derived CBD next to illegally cultivated D9-THC, processors began using fifty-year-old chemistry and technology. Due to a loophole in the Bill, massive quantities of legal […]. The post D8 THC is made from illegal hemp waste boiled in acid— here’s why appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos 

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Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use

NORML

“This study found no evidence between 1991 and 2015 of increases in adolescents reporting past 30-day marijuana use or heavy marijuana use associated with state MML [medical marijuana law] enactment or operational MML dispensaries.”. The post Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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Seth Rogen’s new Houseplant cannabis unboxed and reviewed

Leafly

My house smells terrific. I’ve spent several days sampling Seth Rogen’s new line of Houseplant cannabis, and the air in my place is spicy and fragrant. This weed is loud. The beloved comedic actor and stoner icon, along with his creative partner Evan Goldberg, launched Houseplant in California last week. They promptly broke the weed […].

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The 'Weed Mom' Manifesto

Project CBD

Thumbs up for Weed Mom, Danielle Simone Brand’s book about cannabis.

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