NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

We also spoke with her attorneys, who explained why they believed the DEA broke the law by holding up long-promised medical marijuana research licenses. Dr. Sue Sisley. I first met Dr. Sue Sisley in person when she spoke in Las Vegas a few years ago. Back then, Dr. Sisley just entered the national spotlight, known as the research doctor who’d been unfairly fired from the University of Arizona for simply trying to study medical marijuana.

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Greencamp

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Cannabis has come a long way since its days of prohibition and the “war on drugs” that labelled it a. Continue Reading. The post Cannabis Wellness: Why Is Weed Branded As a Wellness Product? appeared first on Greencamp.

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Project CBD

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

There was a time when glossy magazine ads touted the supposed health benefits of cigarette smoking. For years, mainstream media and public officials routinely aided and abetted the false claims of the tobacco industry until the publication of the U.S. Surgeon General’s 1964 report on Smoking and Health. Cigarette commercials were subsequently banned from television, but tobacco products were never outlawed.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Learn more about CBDA (cannabidiolic acid), one of many compounds produced by cannabis and hemp. The post What Is CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid) & What Are the Benefits of This Cannabinoid? appeared first on Leafly.

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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 Life Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A new study by Ontario researchers suggests that brain activity in rats exposed a single time to THC — the vapourized psychoactive component of marijuana — is similar to those with schizophrenia and cannabis-induced psychosis. Lead author Jibran Khokhar, an assistant professor of neuroscience at the University of Guelph, said the rats’ “dampened” brain activity lasted at least one […].

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In the middle 19th century, Paris functioned as the epicenter of an international movement to medicalize hashish. The post France Forgets Its Golden Age of Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia. Dozens of District residents, medical cannabis patients, and advocates came to speak in favor of ending the practice of randomly testing public employees and/or

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The Fresh Toast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Arthritis often causes a dramatic lifestyle change that's accompanied by depression and/or anxiety. But that doesn’t have to be the case. . Continue reading What’s Next For Rheumatoid Arthritis And Cannabis? at The Fresh Toast.

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The Fresh Toast

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Twice as many Americans report using marijuana to alleviate medical conditions than for recreation, new study finds. Continue reading Medical Marijuana Users Outnumber Recreational Consumers 2 To 1 at The Fresh Toast.

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Greencamp

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

If ever a subject was considered controversial, it has to be the legalization, potential benefits and dangers of the use. Continue Reading. The post What Are The Benefits Of Medical Marijuana? appeared first on Greencamp.

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Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Several states across the country are legalizing marijuana, the federal government isn’t budging. Here are things you need to know about federal marijuana law. Guess what? Medical marijuana is actually legal in 21 states throughout the country. Not only that, but recreational marijuana is also legal to use in 10 states. Even Washington D.C. legalized weed recreationally!

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Medicinal Genomics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Recently, some 450 cases of “vape pen” reported illnesses have allegedly contributed to six fatalities (NEJM). This health threat is serious, and tragic for its victims, but compared to the losses we sustain every day from opiates, alcohol, tobacco and guns, this threat is—for now—less dire. For sensationalism, however, this crisis can’t be beat, featuring the triple boogiemen of cannabis, e-cigarettes, and teen vaping.

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MedicalJane

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Healthcare in the Western world is dominated by doctors, physician assistants, nurses and other professionals who practice “standard” medical care. There are, however, others that specialize in providing compassionate integrative medicine and use all healing sciences to promote health and prevent illness. Dr. Donald Abrams, a world-renowned doctor utilizing the latest integrative cannabis therapies with patients, is on the record for saying “I believe people, especially those g

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. The YES votes represented 99% of the Democratic majority caucus and 47% of the Republican minority caucus.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Learn how terpenes work on physiological and psychological pathways to influence the effects of your cannabis. The post How cannabis terpenes work on your body and mind appeared first on Leafly.

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Greencamp

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 1 in every 10 women of childbearing age, from 15. Continue Reading. The post Can Cannabis Be Used To Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? appeared first on Greencamp.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Medics have treated injuries with ice and heat for thousands of years. Therapy by numbing is an obvious asset, but a more intricate event occurs. The act of icing and applying heat to an injury falls deeply in tune with cannabinoid therapy. In fact, THCV and Cannabigerol (CBG) directly effects the same cooling sensation as […]. The post Replacing Ice with Cannabinoids: Numbing Pains appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Project CBD

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Who is using CBD and why? Despite the huge public interest in CBD products, and an endless stream of media stoking that fire, there have been limited efforts to figure out exactly how and why people are using this darling compound of the cannabis world.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

“The potential benefits that patients stand to gain from passage of the SAFE Banking Act are significant. Americans for Safe Access is proud to have supported this historic bill since its introduction and reiterates its call for swift passage in the Senate. Broader, more robust cannabis reform is still urgently needed, but the Act’s passage through the House is an encouraging sign that we are on the right path.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer on Friday announced that members of the House are anticipated to hold a floor vote next week on The SAFE Banking Act (HR1595), which explicitly permits banks and other financial institutions to work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. “The upcoming banking vote is an important first step by Congress, but in no way should it be the last,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. “Much more action will still need to be taken by lawmakers, in

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Anyone growing commercial cannabis knows how detrimental pests and diseases can be to a crop. These tips from Rx Green Technologies will help keep mites, mold and other pesky pests away. The post 8 Ways to Rid Your Cannabis Crop of Pests and Diseases appeared first on Leafly.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, released the following statement : “In light of the growing evidence, I have become increasingly concerned about the prevalence and possible health consequences of vaping , particularly as they affect our youth. At the same time, it has become abundantly clear that we do not have access to sufficient data and information to understand the potential scope of this issue.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Seattle’s 28th annual Hempfest just happened on Aug. 16-18 and Craig Ex was there for all the cannabis goodness. As Danny Danko from High Times said: “It’s important to get people together to understand we’re all like-minded people from all different communities that celebrate this wonderful flower.” Craig also had a blast riding around with […].

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Those with low-level marijuana convictions are being encouraged to seek pardons from state officials. The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons has created an expedited process to review and grant pardon applications for those with marijuana-related records. There is no fee associated with filing an application. Those who receive pardons are then encouraged to apply with county officials to have their criminal records expunged from the public domain. “[O]ne thing we can do right now is alleviate t

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

How a 59-cent cartridge originated in a Shenzhen factory, landed in L.A., and left a New York businessman fighting for his life. The post Journey of a Tainted Vape Cartridge: From China’s Labs to Your Lungs appeared first on Leafly.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

MONTREAL and SMITHS FALLS, ON, Sept. 16, 2019 /CNW/ – Québec doctors have a new tool at their disposal for learning about medical cannabis and its viability as a treatment option for their patients. Santé Cannabis, a pioneer in medical cannabis in Québéc , has partnered with Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to launch the Prescriber Training Program, designed to aid physicians and patients, announced today at the new Santé Cannabis clinic

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If you’ve been following the hemp scene in Washington state, you know it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient. According to the memo, Washington is following the lead of many other states, most notably California , in prohibiting the use of hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”)

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

As we discussed, your liver possesses it’s own strategy to metabolize cannabis. But other than inside your body, how does one boil cannabis down into water-soluble Prodrugs? Prodrugs are medications or compounds that need to be metabolized (ie. broken down) before they become pharmacologically active. But is there even a good reason for cannabis prodrugs, […].

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