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Poll: 69 Percent of Adults Support Legalizing Marijuana, Most Say It’s Less Harmful Than Alcohol

NORML

"At a time when national politics remain acutely polarized, elected officials ought to come together in a bipartisan manner to repeal the failed policy of cannabis prohibition. It is one of the few policy reforms that voters on the right and on the left can all agree upon.”. The post Poll: 69 Percent of Adults Support Legalizing Marijuana, Most Say It’s Less Harmful Than Alcohol appeared first on NORML.

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Could Elon Musk’s Twitter end the cannabis social media ban?

Leafly

If Twitter embraces legal weed—and succeeds—the company could force Instagram, Facebook, and others to follow. The post Could Elon Musk’s Twitter end the cannabis social media ban? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cleveland to Expunge Cannabis Convictions

Cannabis Life Network

Officials with the city of Cleveland have filed motions to expunge cannabis convictions of more than 4,000 people. The convictions are for possession of 20 grams or less, dating back to 2017. If considered a minor misdemeanour, cannabis possession won’t create a criminal record. Located in Ohio, cannabis in Cleaveland remains illegal. However, like elsewhere […].

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Beyond CBD & THC: Kynurenine, Kynurenic Acid & More

Project CBD

Scientists probe health effects of little-known cannabis compounds.

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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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President Biden Uses Clemency Powers for the First Time; NORML Calls His Actions “Woefully Inadequate”

NORML

While granting clemency to nine individuals for federal marijuana offenses is the right thing to do, it is woefully inadequate when there remain over 10,000 individuals who still suffer under the weight of a federal charge on their criminal record. The post President Biden Uses Clemency Powers for the First Time; NORML Calls His Actions “Woefully Inadequate” appeared first on NORML.

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NFL’s Laremy Tunsil is selling a gas mask NFT to help cannabis prisoners

Leafly

The Houston Texans lineman lost millions on Draft Day 2016 after a leaked video showed him using weed. Now he's reclaiming the narrative. The post NFL’s Laremy Tunsil is selling a gas mask NFT to help cannabis prisoners appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis and the Clan: Exploring the Highs of the Wu-Tang Clan

Cannabis Life Network

There is, will, and can only ever be one Wu-Tang Clan. The Wu-Tang Clan has a career-long connection to cannabis, including performing at the 2017 Cannabis Cup. There’s much to explore when it comes to the Wu-Tang Clan and cannabis. Some questioned Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s claim that “Wu-Tang is for the children” at the 1998 Grammy […].

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Not Are Associated with Lax Attitudes Toward Drugged Driving

NORML

The study's authors reported: “Current cannabis users in recreational and medical only cannabis states were significantly less likely to report driving within three hours of getting high in the past 30 days, compared to current users living in states without legal cannabis.". The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Not Are Associated with Lax Attitudes Toward Drugged Driving appeared first on NORML.

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Top Studies Proving Medical Marijuana Works

CannaMD

It’s not uncommon for medical marijuana critics to cite a “lack of research” as their main argument for not supporting the use of cannabis for medical purposes. But as it turns out, there is no shortage of research into the medical benefits of cannabis. The volume of studies on the subject has boomed in recent […].

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Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?

Leafly

Know what you're dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound. The post Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Highly Grounded: The Strings Connecting Cannabis and Yoga

Cannabis Life Network

Chilling out and finding inner peace has been gaining popularity in this modern world that is buzzing with noise and bursting with energy. To combat the mounting stress, both yoga and cannabis provide venues to escape. These ‘tools’ enable people to find their quiet spots or happy places, even for just a speck of a […]. The post Highly Grounded: The Strings Connecting Cannabis and Yoga appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Virginia: Senate Kills Governor’s Recriminalization Amendment, Bill Addressing Synthetically Derived Marijuana Products

NORML

With the 2022 legislative session having already ended, this vote effectively ends any further discussion of the legislation this year. . The post Virginia: Senate Kills Governor’s Recriminalization Amendment, Bill Addressing Synthetically Derived Marijuana Products appeared first on NORML.

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Elon Musk Bought Twitter—What Does It Mean for Cannabis Content?

Veriheal

Twitter has officially accepted billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to buy the company. Elon’s purchase comes in at $44 billion, or approximately $52.40 a share. In a statement released along with the purchase announcement, Elon stated his intentions to “make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans.”.

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President Biden commutes sentences of 9 marijuana prisoners

Leafly

Of the 78 people whose sentences were reduced, 9 involved cannabis offenses. The post President Biden commutes sentences of 9 marijuana prisoners appeared first on Leafly.

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Ancient Drugs and Narcotics Crossword

Cannabis Life Network

The ancient world was full of drug use and narcotics and today this hasn’t really changed. However, the drugs back then were different from our modern-day supply. Every drug came from the surrounding environment and most of them packed a heavy hit. Test your knowledge of drug use way back in the day; learn all […]. The post Ancient Drugs and Narcotics Crossword appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature

NORML

"These common-sense changes will further facilitate patients' and others’ access to medical cannabis products and will provide opportunities for greater inclusivity within Maine's licensed marijuana industry.”. The post Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature appeared first on NORML.

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NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes

Veriheal

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced that it would be lifting the restraints on its cannabis drug testing policy among collegiate athletes located in the United States. Moreover, the sporting organization has confirmed that it will reduce penalties for athletes who return a positive test. The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S. college athletes and will effect hundreds of schools and th

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How to join Cannabis for Black Lives and support Black-led cannabis businesses

Leafly

Cannabis for Black Lives is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Black-led cannabis companies. The post How to join Cannabis for Black Lives and support Black-led cannabis businesses appeared first on Leafly.

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Isolating CBD: How full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolate are differentiated

Cannabis Life Network

Of course, CBD needs to be extracted from cannabis or hemp to make the products we are making. But how are full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolate extracted to create a differentiated CBD product? Want to know more about CBD extraction? Learn more about the different extraction methods here. First, let’s define the difference between full-spectrum, […].

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State Policy Weekly Update 4/29/2022

NORML

This week's update highlights legislative advancements in several states, including Kentucky, Virginia, Vermont, Tennessee, and Kansas. The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/29/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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How to Get Approved for Medical Cannabis in Maryland

Peninsula Alternative Health

Today we will discover the 3 steps needed to obtain your Medical Cannabis Certification in the state of Maryland. Step 1: Gather Your Files and Information Here you will have 3 options to register: Register as an Adult , Register as a Minor , or Register as a Caregiver. Registering as an Adult Patient - What You Will Need: 1. A valid, accessible email account. 2.

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Is it legal to fly with marijuana? Here are the laws you need to know

Leafly

You accidentally left a gram or two in your pocket. What will happen on your way through security? The laws are murky. The post Is it legal to fly with marijuana? Here are the laws you need to know appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Retailers Suing BC Government

Cannabis Life Network

An anonymous group of cannabis retailers are suing the British Columbia government. The lawsuit stems from what they say is a failure to enforce cannabis regulations. The plaintiffs are 14 retailers from BC and Alberta. They are seeking $40 million in damages. The lawsuit argues, “As a result of the defendants’ failure to enforce the […]. The post Cannabis Retailers Suing BC Government appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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CBD Simplified: The Right Dosage of CBD for a Restful Night’s Sleep

Cannabis Law Report

What is CBD? Cannabidiol, sometimes known as CBD, is the most common functional component in marijuana (marijuana). While CBD is an important component of medical marijuana, it is either extracted directly from hemp, a marijuana cousin, or synthesised in a lab. CBD is one of hundreds of ingredients in marijuana, but it does not produce a “high” on its own.

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Key Takeaways from Benzinga 2022

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

After a few days in the Miami sun — well, actually, in the air-conditioned exhibition spaces of the Fontainebleau hotel — the Burns & Levinson team is happy to report that the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference was a great success. Our Cannabis Business & Law Advisory Group was well represented by Frank A. Segall, Scott Moskol, Bryan Natale, and myself – Max Borg.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: May 2022 horoscopes

Leafly

Which weed strains will help you spring forward this May with minimal drama and maximum alignment? Find out with our May strain horoscopes. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: May 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Lighting Up Later in Life: Cannabis and Older Adults

Cannabis Life Network

I think we tend to picture cannabis as an activity for the youth. But really, there’s nothing stopping adults from lighting up later in life. Indeed, aside from the old hippy stereotypes, many people of all ages use cannabis both recreationally and medicinally. In fact, findings show us that cannabis use by older adults has […]. The post Lighting Up Later in Life: Cannabis and Older Adults appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Report: Global Legal Cannabis Market Will Mature Significantly by 2031

Veriheal

Growth of the worldwide legal cannabis market is unlikely to slow down anytime soon, according to the findings of a new report published by analysts at Research and Markets. Titled, the “ Legal Cannabis Market Research Report by Product, Application, and Region — Global Forecast to 2026 — Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 ,” the new report predicts that the global market will be worth USD $54.41 billion by 2026.

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Is weed legal in Belize?

The Cannigma

Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. The status of cannabis in Belize is complicated. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. Belize is one of the top countries in Central America when it comes to cannabis consumption, but buying, selling, and growing cannabis are illegal.

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OCS drops: Check out the newest weed in Ontario

Leafly

After a long dry spell with the same old same old, the floodgates have opened. We have the scoop on the Ontario Cannabis Stores latest drops. The post OCS drops: Check out the newest weed in Ontario appeared first on Leafly.