Not So Fast: Null Results in Cannabis Science
Project CBD
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
While some cannabis studies show therapeutic benefits and some show harms, others show no effects at all.
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Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers’ Compensation Insurance
NORML
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, our laws and regulations are recognizing this fact and evolving their policies accordingly.". The post Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers’ Compensation Insurance appeared first on NORML.
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White Boy Rick comes out swinging for cannabis and ‘The 8th’ Amendment
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The Detroit legend was freed in 2020, and now he's all about 'The 8th,' a new cannabis brand named after the 8th Amendment. The post White Boy Rick comes out swinging for cannabis and ‘The 8th’ Amendment appeared first on Leafly.
1 in 5 caregivers treat their autistic children with CBD, survey finds
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
One in five caregivers of children with autism give them CBD as a form of treatment, and 31% started CBD treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from Autism Parenting Magazine. Of the CBD used by the respondents, 76.3% was described as CBD only (less than 0.3% THC), 13.7% as a CBD/THC combination, and the remaining 10% use “other” formulations such as a combination of CBD/THC and the FDA-approved cannabinoid-based medicine Epidiolex.
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.
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Resolve IRS Cannabis Lawsuits for a Second Time
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
For the second time, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to help resolve an ongoing legal battle between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and various cannabis businesses in Colorado. The Court’s justices have repeatedly declined to hear the appeals from Eric Speidell, owner of the Green Solution , as well as Denver-based cannabis company Standing Akimbo and various other legally operating businesses.
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Where is growing weed most environmentally sound?
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Temperate climates with clean grids grow the greenest green. The post Where is growing weed most environmentally sound? appeared first on Leafly.
What are cannabis coaches and how can they help close the cannabis education gap?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
If your first experience with alcohol was a night spent chugging a gallon of rotgut, people would probably understand if you became a teetotaler. But what about with cannabis? In the absence of guidance or know-how, can people get turned off for good? “For me my biggest fear is always that someone will try cannabis once and have a really bad experience with it and then never be open to trying it again,” Andrea Meharg, the cannabis science education partner at the Cannabis Coaching Institute and
The Best Countries for Cannabis Tourism in 2021 and 2022
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
As vaccination rollouts become more efficient and travel restrictions ease up, and as a result, many avid pothead travellers will want to know the best countries for cannabis tourism in 2021 and 2022. Lighting up in the comfort of your home brings a special kind of contentment many potheads are familiar with, but after two […]. The post The Best Countries for Cannabis Tourism in 2021 and 2022 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers
NORML
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law. The post Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers appeared first on NORML.
Q&A with Jesce Horton: CEO, cultivator, innovator
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
LOWD CEO Jesce Horton talks to Leafly about resilience, growing in Oregon, and innovation in the weed industry. The post Q&A with Jesce Horton: CEO, cultivator, innovator appeared first on Leafly.
8 famous people you didn’t know were cannabis patients
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
In the world of cannabis, not everyone can be Snoop, Seth Rogen, or Willie Nelson. There are cannabis users, patients, and just everyday fans who may be fans, but don’t make it a big part of their public persona. For these famous medical cannabis patients and supporters, it is something that can improve quality of life and which should be made readily available to anyone in need. 1) Patrick Stewart.
NC Senate Committee Votes to Advance Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. In a groundbreaking moment on Tuesday, August 24, North Carolina Senate committee voted in approval of a revised bill to legalize medical cannabis statewide. Prior to the bill’s approval, a different version made its way through the Judiciary and another committee in July.
House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA
NORML
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
NORML Supports Swift Enactment; Stresses Need for Further Federal Reforms Washington, DC: The NDAA funding… The post House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA appeared first on NORML.
California State Fair’s new cannabis competition for 2022 is gonna be lit
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Move over cotton candy and hog races because there’s a major new attraction coming to the California State Fair in 2022. Today, officials announced details for a first-ever, state-sanctioned cannabis competition and award event, set to debut next July at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California. Dried, cured cannabis bud entries are due starting […].
Italy to hold cannabis decriminalization referendum in 2022
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Could cannabis legalization in Italy be on the horizon? A new proposal seeking to legalize cannabis for personal use while easing criminal penalties is making waves in the country of love. In just a week, #referendumcannabis garnered well over 500,000 online signatures. It’s the first referendum to ever do so fully online, writes a post […].
Czech president expected to sign 1% THC Rule Into Law
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Hemp Today reports. Czech President Miloš Zeman is expected to sign a bill that would set the limit for THC in industrial hemp at 1.0% and significantly loosen up rules regarding THC in finished hemp products. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies, the Parliament’s lower house, this week turned back a challenge from Senate critics who tried to strike the limit re-set, passing a package of amendments that would also improve the availability of medical marijuana, and make it easier to get a lic
Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House
NORML
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The MORE Act, which repeals federal marijuana criminalization, is set to be voted on by members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee NEXT WEEK. . The post Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House appeared first on NORML.
Delta-8 THC poisonings? The CDC’s warning isn’t what you think
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Calm down. You're not poisoned. You're high. This is what happens when people can't buy safe, regulated products. The post Delta-8 THC poisonings? The CDC’s warning isn’t what you think appeared first on Leafly.
After The Puff Settles: Taliban and Cannabis
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
What’s the relationship between cannabis and the Taliban? August 30, 2021, marked the day the US left Afghanistan after a twenty-year-long campaign. Just like a body with a physical dependency suddenly being cut off, Afghanistan went into withdrawal as the entire world held its breath. With the Taliban poised to take over the country and […].
AP Report “Illegal marijuana farms take West’s water in ‘blatant theft'”
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
We all know this but it is good to see that the reporting, if anything, on the issue is growing. AP write. “Because peak water demand for cannabis occurs in the dry season, when streamflow is at its lowest levels, even small diversions can dry streams and harm aquatic plants and animals,” a study from the center said. Some jurisdictions are fighting back.
World Anti-Doping Agency To Review Marijuana Policies
NORML
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
In response to the public outrage regarding the suspension of American athlete Sha'Carri Richardson for testing positive for cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that it will be reevaluating its policies. The post World Anti-Doping Agency To Review Marijuana Policies appeared first on NORML.
Judge reveals surprise twist in cannabis bribery case
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The former mayor of Fall River, Mass., convicted of taking bribes for cannabis licenses, had a wild day in court. The post Judge reveals surprise twist in cannabis bribery case appeared first on Leafly.
Does Cannabis Make You More Empathetic?
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Cannabis and empathy? You might be wondering, “what does empathy have to do with cannabis? I thought stoners were supposed to be apathetic.” Well, the answer might surprise you. Studies suggest cannabis actually positively impacts our ability to process emotions. Cannabis opens up the potential to understand others better and be more aware of their […].
Nigeria – Legislation Bill Has Passed Second Reading In House of Reps
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
The Guardian Nigeria reports. … In October 2020, the House of Representatives proposed a bill seeking to legalise the cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, also known as marijuana or Indian hemp. The bill, which has passed through second reading in the House of Representatives, was sponsored by Miriam Onuoha, the lawmaker representing Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/ Okigwe federal constituency of Imo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
NORML Sends Letter In Support Of The SAFE Banking Act Being Attached To The NDAA
NORML
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
NORML maintains that the NDAA is an appropriate vehicle for the SAFE banking provisions. According to the American Legion, nearly 1 in 4 veterans report consuming cannabis. Most do so because of its therapeutic effects to mitigate symptoms of a physical or mental ailment. The post NORML Sends Letter In Support Of The SAFE Banking Act Being Attached To The NDAA appeared first on NORML.
How Mila Kunis got ‘Stoner Cats’ made with NFTs
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Hollywood couldn't handle grandma and her cats getting baked, so 10,420 NFT buyers financed the new comedy. The post How Mila Kunis got ‘Stoner Cats’ made with NFTs appeared first on Leafly.
The Week in Weed: September 24, 2021
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in legalized marijuana. Cannabis banking hitches a legislative ride on the National Defense Authorization Act. Chicago’s new zoning restrictions allow more dispensaries. Michigan considers tightening restrictions on caregivers. Adult-use marijuana could become legal in Italy. And finally, is the NJ Weedman about to go legit?
Top Five Cannabis Myths Debunked
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
As the legalization of cannabis begins to spread across the U.S., more people are slowly opening their doors of curiosity to cannabis culture. With more research and data is found on the benefits, cannabis has become the new frontier for the wellness industry. However, there are still myths and stigmas that continue to cling making […]. The post Top Five Cannabis Myths Debunked appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors
NORML
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors appeared first on NORML.
Six strains for Election Day stress
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
It's election day in Canada! Reward yourself for voting with these six strains. The post Six strains for Election Day stress appeared first on Leafly.
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