Project CBD

JULY 26, 2021

Scientists are studying the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the magic mushroom compound, for severe phantom limb pain.

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JULY 29, 2021

On July 16, 2021, the United States Surgeon General made a statement that went against years — no, decades! — of prior official policy. According to the nation’s top doctor, it’s time to stop locking up people who use marijuana. U.S. Surgeon General’s Remarks on Marijuana As stated by the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: […].

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The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2021

This article first appeared in Analytical Cannabis. It is republished here with permission. From the analysis of ancient pollen, scientists had already previously determined that modern cannabis evolved in Central Asia on the Tibetan Plateau millions of years ago. Now, new research suggests that the plant was actually domesticated for the first time in East Asia, roughly 12,000 years ago.

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NORML

JULY 28, 2021

This updated edition reviews over 450 peer-reviewed studies assessing the safety and efficacy of either whole-plant cannabis or cannabinoids for 23 different patient populations. The post Revised for 2021 — NORML Report Highlights Over 450 Studies Assessing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabis and Cannabinoids appeared first on NORML.

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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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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 28, 2021

Check out the July 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter to find out about the long-awaited Senate cannabis legalization proposal and what ASA is doing to shape it to meet patient needs. You'll also read about what ASA is doing to get changes in cannabis drug testing so positive drug tests don't end anyone's career or Olympic dreams. . The July newsletter includes announcements about ASA's launch of a new PFC training platform, upcoming in-person events with ASA staff, and a new partnership

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The Cannigma

JULY 29, 2021

With a green glass bong in hand, Kyle Kushman leans forward on his couch at his home somewhere in LA County and marvels at how his life story became a stoner film whose last act has yet to be written. “Growing pot and [that] becoming my career, there’s a movie in there somewhere. There’s gotta be a movie in there somewhere,” he says. Long before he became the legendary cannabis cultivator behind powerhouse strains like Strawberry Cough , he was Adam Orenstein, a nice Jewish boy from Long I

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NORML

JULY 24, 2021

As soon as next week, there will be a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives on an amendment to protect legal marijuana states from federal interference. The post Upcoming Congressional Vote House On Marijuana Policy appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 25, 2021

My claim to fame as a teenager was being one of the top ten GoldenEye: Source players in the world. I logged around 1000 hours in the game within a year, even competed in tournaments with my clan. I grew up on games, built my first pc when I was 15, but this time, I […]. The post Cannabis and ADHD: The THC and Anandamide Connection appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2021

Weed vaporizers have come a long way in the past couple decades. Read more on how companies continue to innovate and optimize vapes. The post How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve appeared first on Leafly.

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The Cannigma

JULY 28, 2021

It’s a nug of cannabis conventional wisdom that’s as old as time: Getting high makes you more creative, insightful, and more willing to heed the call of your artistic side, leaving behind the staid and serious concerns of the work day. But is it actually true? Marijuana and creativity: What the research says. To get the buzzkill out of the way up top — clinical research has found little to support the assertion that cannabis boosts creativity and artistic inspiration across the board.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Delta-8 and smokable flower are the two products keeping hemp framers alive. The regulatory loophole that has allowed Delta-8 to be sold legally is also causing legal confusion. Delta-8 is a cannabis product that can be derived from hemp, but still give the consumer a light psychotropic experience. Some states have issued restrictions around the product, while others haven’t addressed it at all.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 30, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We start off with an amendment to federal legislation that would protect state-legal cannabis programs. Then we move on to the states, where Mississippi is holding hearings on medical marijuana. Ohio’s legislature may take up adult-use legislation.

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2021

Magic Hour Cannabis is an organic, small-batch weed brand in Oregon that encourages everybody to Take Time. The post Magic Hour Cannabis knows and grows good weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 27, 2021

What came first, the robot or the cone? Get ready for this: Canadian rolling paper company Papes are refining rollies with the help of robotic automation from RoboRoots. Believe me, that was as fun to write as it was to read. Featuring proprietary technology and chlorine-free paper, the process Papes creates a fantastic opportunity for competitive […].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

MJ Biz report. Rhode Island regulators have again delayed a lottery for medical cannabis business licenses. The lottery, which was expected to take place next week, was postponed because of an ongoing administrative appeal by a rejected lottery applicant, the Providence Journal reported. Read full article at [link].

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 28, 2021

Thursday, August 5, 2021. 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join Seyfarth and Fyllo for an action-packed happy hour event in the heart of New York City. Meet cannabis industry professionals from leading organizations, with expertise in compliance, real estate, government affairs, licensing, and more. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register and for more information, including our Office Visitor Safety Guidelines, visit: [link].

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Leafly

JULY 26, 2021

At the Emerald Cup, judges pair cutting-edge lab data with their own exquisitely tuned senses. The post What I learned sitting courtside at the NBA Finals of weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

JULY 28, 2021

Cannabis legalization has become widespread across the United States. Many states have adopted medical cannabis laws, and several allow recreational cannabis. It is easy to get frustrated by the negative opinions of anti-cannabis activists and supporters. After all, much of what they argue is based on misinformation. This information was abundantly plastered into the public’s minds for decades thanks to the United States Federal Government’s Reefer Madness campaign.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Smoking cigarettes indoors has been shown to reduce a home’s resale value by up to 29%, says Realtor.com. When it comes to buying a cannabis enthusiast’s home, the resale value research is less clear, though 30% of realtors say they have struggled to sell a house where cannabis was grown. A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors said 50% of leasing professionals found it wasn’t hard to re-lease a property after tenants smoked cannabis indoors, and the organization “does n

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 24, 2021

Before sitting down to watch this week's episode, I tested out a new-to-me strain from "The Batch" by High Park Holdings. A joint, some bong rips and a bag of chips later, "Central Park" left me feeling quite mellow and thoroughly entertained. The post Central Park + The Batch Hybrid appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Leafly

JULY 30, 2021

This week the Roll-up crew discuss phytol, a new vape cartridge additive that's raising health alarms. The post The Roll-up #201: Phytol and frauds appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

JULY 30, 2021

Congress has major cannabis-related bills to vote on. An Arizona hotel wants to become the first-ever cannabis-friendly hotel. Megan Rapinoe discusses her sister’s CBD brand in the wake of Sha’Carri Richardson’s scandal. Several cannabis-related amendments went through Congress this week. And a hotel in Arizona aims to be the first-ever cannabis-friendly one.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Congress will be voting on a proposal that would protect currently existing cannabis programs across the U.S. A proposed, bipartisan amendment from the House Rules Committee was presented on July 28. If passed, it would create protections for existing state cannabis programs, as well as any tribal medical cannabis programs. It also specifically bars the Justice Department from meddling in medical cannabis-related affairs.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 29, 2021

When using CBD, knowing how your body responds to it and what times are better for your body is important. Although you can use CBD at any time of day, there are a couple of things to consider. What is the best time to take CBD? While CBD can boost energy, a common paradoxical side […]. The post What time of day should you take CBD, and why? appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Leafly

JULY 30, 2021

These nurseries have everything you need to start growing cannabis with seeds, clones, and tissue culture. The post Cannabis nurseries are taking off, providing seeds and clones to growers appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

JULY 29, 2021

Following the recent news of Texan sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson returning a positive test for cannabis, a debate has erupted on the topic of cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug – can the plant enhance agility, strength, and/or speed? On July 6, Richardson faced her unfortunate Olympic fate. It was on this date that USA Track and Field’s 130-person roster was published… without Richardson’s name.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

The Pantagraph reports… On the verge of a lottery to award new cannabis business licenses in Illinois, a judge has ordered that no new cannabis retail licenses may be awarded in Illinois until he rules on a challenge to the state’s licensing process. The order by Cook County Judge Moshe Jacobius on Wednesday allows the state to proceed Thursday with its first of three lotteries to determine who will be eligible to receive the licenses, but states that no licenses may be awarded “until furt

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 28, 2021

I once came across a review of Night Train that led with “I can’t believe it’s not paint thinner.” Anyone who remembers the 2018 defacto Canadian Heritage Moment “buck a beer” probably also remembers how it tastes pretty much like drinking 100 pennies. Now Grizzlers are bringing “Buck A Joint” to Alberta.

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Leafly

JULY 28, 2021

Believe it or not, staying at home might have been a much-needed catalyst for a second at cannabis tourism in Canada. The post The pandemic may have been the best thing to happen to cannabis tourism appeared first on Leafly.

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CannaMD

JULY 26, 2021

In yet another win for marijuana advocates, peer-reviewed journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research has published results discrediting the prohibitionist argument that legalizing cannabis will lead to an increase in other forms of smoking – namely: tobacco cigarettes. Join CannaMD, Florida’s leading network of medical marijuana doctors, as we take a closer look at the research. […].

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