February, 2023

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Federal Court Rules Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers Is Unconstitutional

NORML

"[T]he mere use of marijuana carries none of the characteristics that the Nation’s history and tradition of firearms regulation supports," the Court determined. "The mere use of marijuana does not indicate that someone is in fact dangerous" or has a "proclivity for violence." The post Federal Court Rules Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers Is Unconstitutional appeared first on NORML.

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THC and CBD-Rich Cannabis for Fibromyalgia

Project CBD

New studies offer hope for treating fribromylagia with cannabis.

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Three Cannabis-Impaired Driving Myths

Cannabis Life Network

What are three cannabis-impaired driving myths? In a piece for Farmers Forum, James Pascual reports that drug-impaired driving charges have more than doubled since Canada legalized cannabis. Of course, the “significant increase in the prevalence of drug use” in drivers includes alcohol and prescription medicines. As well, plenty of people were driving on cannabis before.

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CBD, THC & CBG for Skin Conditions

Project CBD

Cannabinoid compounds show promise in treating skin diseases, both as topical applications and as systemic medication.

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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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Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

The Cannigma

Patients are often left to their own devices when looking into cannabis and cancer, given the lack of clinical evidence, and stigma surrounding the use of the plant as medicine. Individuals who use cannabis-based medications often want to cure their cancer, not just reduce the symptoms that come with the condition. 1 So can cannabis cure cancer? The answer: Maybe!

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Alaska: Supreme Court Orders Prior Cannabis Convictions to Be Sealed From Public View

NORML

Those previously convicted of possessing one ounce or less of cannabis are eligible for record sealing. It is estimated that some 800 Alaskans will receive relief under the order, which takes effect May 1, 2023. The post Alaska: Supreme Court Orders Prior Cannabis Convictions to Be Sealed From Public View appeared first on NORML.

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Slashing spree across the Nowra CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Slashing spree across the Nowra CBD Original Author Link click here to read complete story.

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Ecuador, Belgium sign deal to fight crime after mega cocaine bust

Cannabis Law Report

Ecuador and Belgium on Monday agreed to increase bilateral cooperation in their fight against international organized crime, a day after Ecuadorean police seized nearly nine tonnes of drugs bound for the European country.

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CBD Market Report

Project CBD

Market report shows that CBD remains a top-selling health supplement.

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Can tracking your cannabis use help you buy better products? One stoner investigates.

The Cannigma

I wish I had been better about tracking my cannabis experiences at the start of the cannabis journey. I didn’t know then what I know now; the full array of options and products, different strains with different aromas and chemical makeups. I barely understood the difference between indica and sativa , let alone chemotypes , terpenes , and the ways different consumption types are processed through the body.

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How Hemp CBD Oil Can Help Improve Your Health and Well-Being

The Herb Collective

CBD oil is known for its many health benefits, including improved mental clarity, reduced anxiety and depression symptoms, relief from chronic pain and inflammation, better sleep quality, reduced nausea, and an increased sense of overall wellbeing. Hemp CBD oil specifically has been linked to providing a natural form of relief from a variety of other ailments like multiple sclerosis (MS) and epilepsy.

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Oklahoma: Voters Days Away from Deciding Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Measure

NORML

"Historically, when voters are provided the choice at the ballot box, they choose legalization and regulation. This has been the outcome not only in traditionally 'blue' states like California and Oregon, but also in traditionally 'red' states like Montana and Missouri." The post Oklahoma: Voters Days Away from Deciding Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Measure appeared first on NORML.

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Chef Sean Connelly Is Opening a Hidden Burger Joint Inside a CBD Hotel

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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UPS employees charged with trafficking cocaine

Cannabis Law Report

McALLEN, Texas – A total of five people have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Orlando Candelario Almanza, 49, Edinburg, and Fidencio Salinas Jr., 51, Pharr, are set to make their initial appearances before U.S.

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PEA: Anti-Inflammatory Superstar

Project CBD

PEA , a lipid neurotransmitter known as the “endogenous CBD ,” is a powerhouse against inflammation and pain.

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Top seed banks visited on Leafly in 2022

Leafly

We took a look at site data from the last year to determine where Leafly readers were searching for top seed banks. The post Top seed banks visited on Leafly in 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Netherlands to Launch Cannabis Pilot Program

Cannabis Life Network

The government of the Netherlands will launch a cannabis pilot program with the goal of full-scale legalization. Wait, you might ask, doesn’t the country with Amsterdam cafes already have legal cannabis? Technically, no. Not legal, like in Canada or Uruguay. The Dutch decriminalized cannabis in 1972, making possessing an ounce or less a misdemeanour.

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State Policy Weekly Update 2/22/2023

NORML

Highlights include: CA, CO, GA, HI, IL, MD, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, and WA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/22/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Using marijuana for medicinal purposes in Texas could become easier

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Using marijuana for medicinal purposes in Texas could become easier – CBS Texas Watch CBS News Advocates say they are.

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Canada: Cocaine dealer says $74K fine for selling drugs to undercover police is unconstitutional

Cannabis Law Report

The National Post reports ]Despite his nickname of “Kash,” money is something Abdallah Abdelrazzaq doesn’t seem to have much of, at least not that he wants to use to pay a fine imposed after his conviction for selling cocaine.

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Outdoor or Indoor Grown Cannabis: What's the Difference?

Project CBD

New study comparing outdoor and indoor grown cannabis finds variations in phytochemical production.

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Meet Kiva’s Dream Team, CBN-infused sleep edibles for a great night’s rest

Leafly

CBN-infused sleep edibles from Kiva have been helping people quit counting sleep since 2019. Meet the Dream Team. The post Meet Kiva’s Dream Team, CBN-infused sleep edibles for a great night’s rest appeared first on Leafly.

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New York Cannabis: Microbusiness Licenses

Canna Law Blog

As we previously broadly summarized on December 27, 2022 ( here ), in late December 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) released its first proposed adult-use cannabis rules and regulation for New York (the “Proposed Regulations”). The official document is 282 pages, so we won’t cover every detail. But we will highlight the big-ticket items, significant issues that all applicants should be aware of, and the license application process as a whole.

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CDC Report: Rates of Current Marijuana Use Among Teens Has Steadily Declined Over Past Decade

NORML

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, “These latest findings add to the growing body of scientific literature showing that legalization policies can be implemented in a manner that provides access for adults while simultaneously limiting youth access and misuse." The post CDC Report: Rates of Current Marijuana Use Among Teens Has Steadily Declined Over Past Decade appeared first on NORML.

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Study Finds CBD Could Help Tobacco Smokers Quit

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Tobacco is undeniably addictive, with scientific research reporting that compulsive behavior is mainly due to nicotine. The toxic substance that acts.

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CBP Officers Seize Over $1.9 Million in Cocaine at World Trade Bridge

Cannabis Law Report

Release Date Mon, 02/27/2023 – 12:00 LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $1,900,000 in street value.

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Curaleaf Controversies

Project CBD

Curaleaf, the world’s largest cannabis company, is mired in scandals involving Russian oligarch money, product safety violations, and unfair labor practices.

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I smoked a blunt on an elephant in Thailand

Leafly

While exploring Thailand's rich cannabis culture, I enjoyed a blunt while riding an elephant through the jungle. The post I smoked a blunt on an elephant in Thailand appeared first on Leafly.

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Last Call: Webinar for Distressed Cannabis Businesses 

Canna Law Blog

Register Today The cannabis industry is under pressure. Difficult conditions have caused many cannabis businesses to grapple with layoffs, reorganization, litigation, dissolution, and even liquidation. These tough conditions arise from a variety of regulatory and macroeconomic factors, and they affect businesses large and small, along with their stakeholders.

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US Senate Committee Advances Bill Facilitating Cannabis Research Among Veterans

NORML

Recently conducted observational trials in Israel and the United Kingdom have documented improved symptoms following the use of cannabis products among patients with post-traumatic stress. These outcomes include statistically significant changes in sleep quality and in anxiety, fewer nightmares, and improved quality of life. The post US Senate Committee Advances Bill Facilitating Cannabis Research Among Veterans appeared first on NORML.

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