August, 2023

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Report: Leaked HHS Letter Calls Upon DEA to Reschedule Cannabis

NORML

The HHS recommendation now goes to DEA, which possesses the final authority to schedule or reschedule a drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The post Report: Leaked HHS Letter Calls Upon DEA to Reschedule Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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FDA JUST UNLOCKED A DOOR FOR CANNABIS POLICY, WILL CONGRESS PUSH IT OPEN?

Americans for Safe Access

What just Happened On Wednesday, Bloomberg news reported that Health and Human Services (HHS) is recommending that cannabis be rescheduled to Schedule III following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) scientific review of cannabis under the direction of President Biden. Their findings were sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who will be performing the final review for the Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to President Biden’s request in October 2022 for HHS and DOJ to lo

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ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto

Project CBD

I counted over 175 talks and posters at the 33rd annual gathering of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), which convened in Toronto at the end of June. In accordance with longstanding ICRS policy, all speakers presented new findings and data that had not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. But this year’s 4-day ICRS conference was notable not only for its cutting-edge science.

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Consumers will save money if cannabis moves to Schedule III

Leafly

Leafly interviews a legal expert on the biggest news of the year. The post Consumers will save money if cannabis moves to Schedule III appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Three Myths and Three Facts on the HUGE Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation

Canna Law Blog

Huge news yesterday. Huge! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially recommended that marijuana be rescheduled, from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This means that the country’s top health agency has finally conceded that cannabis has medical value, and isn’t a drug of abuse on par with fentanyl or heroin.

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Study: Cannabis Use During Off-Hours Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Workplace Accidents

NORML

Consistent with prior studies, investigators reported “no difference in workplace injury risk” among those employees who consumed cannabis while away from the job versus abstainers. The post Study: Cannabis Use During Off-Hours Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Workplace Accidents appeared first on NORML.

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WHILE CONGRESS IS TAKING THEIR AUGUST RECESS, LET’S RESET OUR COMMITMENT TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ADVOCACY

Americans for Safe Access

Let’s be honest, medical cannabis is not the most pressing issue in Washington these days. I have experienced firsthand from walking the halls of Congress, that while a majority of members are sympathetic to the needs of patients, most do not understand the issue of medical cannabis much less that there is a way forward.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. Solicited by a formal Congressional Request for Information (RFI) on ideas for how to regulate hemp-derived CBD, public feedback included a diverse range of perspectives from businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders.

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Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of August 2023

Leafly

Leafly Buzz’s 13 top weed strains of August 2023 include The 26, Sherb Haze, and Mom’s Spaghetti. Read our monthly West Coast fire flower report.

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The Role of Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: Benefits, Synergy, and Personalizing Your Experience

United Patients Group

When discussing the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis, the conversation often revolves around cannabinoids like THC and CBD. However, another critical class of compounds called terpenes plays a significant role in the overall cannabis experience. These naturally occurring aromatic compounds give cannabis strains their unique scent and flavor profiles, but they also offer a host of therapeutic benefits that can enhance and complement the effects of cannabinoids.

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California Cannabis Repeal? A Humboldt County Study

Canna Law Blog

It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is on a steep decline in a variety of states, including California. We have time and again written about the specific woes plaguing the California cannabis industry. High taxes , a staggering credit crunch and collections problems , receiverships , rampant local prohibition, overregulation by the state, and the raging illegal market are just a few.

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Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers

NORML

"In short, our history and tradition may support some limits on an intoxicated person’s right to carry a weapon, but it does not justify disarming a sober citizen based exclusively on his past drug usage." The post Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers appeared first on NORML.

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Rescheduling Medical Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

A New Agency – the Office of Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Control (OMCCC) proposed by Americans for Safe Access (ASA) By Karen Jaynes, August 1, 2023 In this past year, I have had the opportunity to dig deep into the discussions, written drafts and opinion papers of policy makers, change influencers, industry stakeholders, academics and advocates of cannabis.

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How Cannabis Bureaucracy Destroys Wealth

Cannabis Life Network

This is how cannabis bureaucracy destroys wealth. Last week, the government of Canada released a review of Health Canada’s cost-effectiveness for issuing cannabis licences. Of course, a “licence” from a government body is asking permission for a freedom you already have. When you have to ask permission to produce from people who produce nothing, your society is ass-backward.

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The best-rated weed dispensaries in Vermont for 2023

Leafly

Vermont’s reputation as one of the most progressive states in the country was solidified after the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2018. Although it wouldn’t be until 2022 when recreational dispensaries first opened, the Green Mountain State has welcomed recreational cannabis retailers with open arms. If you visit Vermont today, you’ll have your pick of […] The post The best-rated weed dispensaries in Vermont for 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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The Miracle In Mundelein set for next weekend

Illinois News Joint

The cannabis-friendly events continue in Illinois, including the inaugural The Miracle In Mundelein set for next weekend. The Miracle In Mundelein is an outdoor two-day concert event in which on-site cannabis consumption will be allowed. The Miracle In Mundelein will be at RISE Mundelein, located at 1325 Armour Blvd. in Mundelein. The two-day music event will span multiple genres, offering up a cultural mix of hip-hop, jam, reggae, and funk artists.

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The Effects Of Smoking Low-THC, High-CBD Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

The Effects Of Smoking Low-THC, High-CBD Cannabis We know that CBD is one of the most therapeutic, healing parts of the plant and growers are focusing on high-CBD cannabis that places THC in the backseat. The post The Effects Of Smoking Low-THC, High-CBD Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Another State Liberates Cannabis

NORML

The possession and home cultivation of marijuana is now legal for Minnesotans. The post Another State Liberates Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Prioritize Consumer Safety: Our response to a Congressional Request for Information on Federal Cannabinoid Hemp Regulation

Americans for Safe Access

Last week, Americans for Safe Access responded to a bicameral Congressional Request for Information on cannabinoid hemp regulation from the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce and the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System: The Science Behind Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana is gaining global recognition, with more and more people considering it as a plausible treatment option for a wide range of health conditions. Key to understanding the therapeutic effects of marijuana and associated compounds like CBD is a grasp on the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The United Patients Group is committed to offering readers comprehensive, reliable insights into the use of medical marijuana.

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How Conservatives Can Win Over Stoners

Cannabis Life Network

How can Canada’s Conservatives win over stoners? Or whatever you want to call Canada’s class of cannabis connoisseurs, entrepreneurs, employees, casual consumers, and medical patients. A lot of these people voted Liberal in 2015. I’m sure many plan to again. And can you blame them? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre isn’t exactly drug-friendly.

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Trichomes on Weed: What Are They & What Do They Look Like

Sensi Seeds

Trichomes are the tiny but mighty powerhouses that give weed its unique properties. If you want a great harvest, you need to understand the basics of these microscopic structures. Learn how to treat trichomes and when they're ready to harvest, and you can expect a stellar experience. The post Trichomes on Weed: What Are They & What Do They Look Like appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Bell’s Palsy Symptoms Relieved By Full-Spectrum CBD Oil

The Fresh Toast

Bell’s Palsy Symptoms Relieved By Full-Spectrum CBD Oil The Fresh Toast spoke with Andrew Clark, cofounder of World Class Health CBD, to find out the secret behind their particular CBD oils, why he thinks they work so well, and his opinion on THC medicine. The post Bell’s Palsy Symptoms Relieved By Full-Spectrum CBD Oil appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Ohio: Voters Will Decide on Adult Use Legalization Measure This November

NORML

"Historically, when given the choice, voters have consistently chosen to reject cannabis criminalization and to embrace legalization and regulation. Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating the cannabis market is preferable to the failed policy of prohibition." The post Ohio: Voters Will Decide on Adult Use Legalization Measure This November appeared first on NORML.

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The best-rated weed dispensaries in New Mexico for 2023

Leafly

New Mexico has a little something for everyone. There’s delicious food (hello hatch chilis), perfect snow for skiing, and most importantly, good weed. If you find yourself in the Land of Enchantment, there’s a good chance you’re not too far from a dispensary. In fact, New Mexico has added over 600 recreational cannabis dispensaries since […] The post The best-rated weed dispensaries in New Mexico for 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Mastercard Directives Block Cannabis Purchases on Debit Cards

Veriheal

In a recent controversial move, Mastercard issued a directive to United States banks, ordering them to block cannabis purchases on its debit cards. The decision has ignited a firestorm of debate, primarily due to the unique nature of debit cards. For years, most major credit cards have prohibited cannabis purchases with minimal public outcry. This new mandate struck a chord because, unlike credit cards, debit cards are linked directly to an individual’s bank account.

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What’s So Scary About THC?

Cannabis Life Network

What’s so scary about THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)? If we listen to the “experts,” we’re led to believe that potent THC cannabis will lead to anxiety, depression, “cannabis use disorder,” and even psychosis like schizophrenia. Studies funded by special interests love finding “associations” between cannabis and anything negative.

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Papi Chulo OG Feminized Grow Report

Sensi Seeds

Papi Chulo OG Feminized was bred by combining three world-class OG strains; Face Off OG, San Fernando Valley OG, and OG Kush! Join us as we guide you through each stage of the cultivation cycle and its multilayered terpene and flavour profiles. The post Papi Chulo OG Feminized Grow Report appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Melatonin, Marijuana And A Good Night’s Sleep

The Fresh Toast

Melatonin, Marijuana And A Good Night’s Sleep When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, many cannabis imbibers turn to their favorite indica to help catch some zzzs, but what about melatonin? The post Melatonin, Marijuana And A Good Night’s Sleep appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Analysis: Many ‘Hemp-Derived’ Delta-9 THC Products Sold Over the Counter Contain Synthetically Derived THC

NORML

“Only 18.4 percent [of the evaluated products] probably used natural hemp-derived delta-9 THC,” the study’s authors concluded. The post Analysis: Many ‘Hemp-Derived’ Delta-9 THC Products Sold Over the Counter Contain Synthetically Derived THC appeared first on NORML.

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