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U.S. Surgeon General Pushes Lies to Further Anti-Cannabis Agenda

WeedAdvisor

It is no secret that the United States government does not like marijuana. For decades, ill-conceived and unproven arguments have been the mainstay of the anti-cannabis movement. Now, The Hill reports U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams drank the proverbial Kool-Aid, “warning” the population about marijuana by using arguments that were disproven long ago, or can be easily disproven with five minutes of research.

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Killing Cancer: Why is CBG Better Than CBD?

Cannabis Life Network

We previously reported the difference between cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) and how they work together to produce a cannabinoid system powerhouse. What may have been missed, is how much stronger CBG is at killing cancer. Rare protection Cancer-killing, cell-healing magic is no easy task and requires many functions to cooperate as one unit.

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Washington, DC: City Council Approves Workplace Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients

NORML

District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination. The Act states , “A public employer may not refuse to hire, terminate from employment, penalize, fail to promote, or otherwise take adverse employment action against an individual based upon the individual’s status as a qualifying [medical cannabis] patien

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When Cannabis May Complicate Some Cancer Treatments

Leafly

Cannabis is known as a palliative treatment for cancer and may even slow tumor growth. But it may also reduce the effectiveness of a certain kind of cancer treatment. The post When Cannabis May Complicate Some Cancer Treatments 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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What’s Next For Rheumatoid Arthritis And Cannabis?

The Fresh Toast

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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Mississippi: Proponents Turn In Signatures for 2020 Medical Cannabis Ballot Measure

NORML

Proponents of a 2020 statewide ballot measure to legalize and regulate medical cannabis access have submitted 105,686 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office. To qualify for the November 2020 ballot, advocates must collect 86,185 certified signatures, with at least 17,237 certified signatures from each of the state’s five congressional districts.

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Can Cannabis Be Used To Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Greencamp

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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Washington Bans Hemp-CBD in Food

Canna Law Blog

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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Vape Cart Additive Makers Pull Products as Others Go Dark

Leafly

As officials focus on vape carts tainted with vitamin E oil, the website for Honey Cut, a diluent named by Leafly last week, just vanished. The post Vape Cart Additive Makers Pull Products as Others Go Dark appeared first on Leafly.

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Hempfest 2019 with Craig Ex & Friends

Cannabis Life Network

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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Mayor & Staff Of Fall River Massachusetts Arrested On Federal Extortion Charges

Cannabis Law Report

USA Today reports… Jasiel Correia II, the already embattled mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, was arrested Friday on new federal extortion charges for allegedly operating a scheme to help marijuana vendors get approval to operate in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Prosecutors say Correia agreed to sign non-opposition letters in return for significant six-figure payments from four marijuana vendors looking to open businesses in the city of nearly 90,000 about an h

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Idaho

Canna Law Blog

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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Vape Pen Lung Disease: Here’s What You Need to Know

Leafly

Throw away any street-purchased vape carts. Pen makers are cutting them with dangerous additives including Vitamin E oil. The post Vape Pen Lung Disease: Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Leafly.

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Quebec Judge strikes down provincial law forbidding home cultivation of cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

MONTREAL — A court has invalidated the provisions of Quebec‘s cannabis law prohibiting home cultivation of the drug. Quebec Superior Court Justice Manon Lavoie ruled Tuesday that Quebec‘s legislation infringed upon the jurisdiction of the federal government, which has sole responsibility for legislating on criminal matters. The judge ruled unconstitutional the sections of the Quebec Cannabis Regulation Act […].

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Adderall and Weed: Everything You Need to Know

Greencamp

Before we get into the effects of adderall and weed combined, we should first get acquainted with the colorful history. Continue Reading. The post Adderall and Weed: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Greencamp.

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International Cannabis: Breaking the Law, Staying Honest

Canna Law Blog

Yesterday, I came across an article in this week’s Economist titled Going to Pot (*sigh*). The premise of this article is that “a global revolution in attitudes towards cannabis is under way” and it explains how countries in many parts of the world have begun to undertake cannabis reforms in varying degrees. This includes everything from wholesale federal legalization (i.e.

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New Health Canada Data Suggests Cannabis Oils Are ‘Just Not Selling’

Leafly

Is Canada in a for a cannabis oil glut? The post New Health Canada Data Suggests Cannabis Oils Are ‘Just Not Selling’ appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: September 6, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Let’s start this week with hemp, marijuana’s straight arrow cousin. The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced that it is now eligible for crop insurance. Farmers must be compliant with state and federal law and can insure crops with revenue up to $8.5 million.

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Twelve cannabis store applicants disqualified for not submitting documents

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — The regulator overseeing Ontario‘s legal cannabis stores says a dozen licence applicants who participated in the latest lottery have been disqualified. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a lottery for the right to apply for one of the next 42 cannabis store licences earlier this month. Those who won the lottery had until Wednesday to submit the documents. […].

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California Cannabis: Napa County Headed for a Cultivation Compromise?

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis cultivation and the means for regulating it have been contentious topics in Napa County for some time now. Back in July, proponents of allowing commercial cannabis cultivation in unincorporated Napa County, led by the Napa Valley Cannabis Association, collected enough signatures to qualify for a ballot measure during the March 3, 2020 election.

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Lawsuit Exposes Nevada’s Sketchy Cannabis Licensing Practices

Leafly

A lawsuit reveals expensive dinners, high-priced consultants, and scoring judges hired from Manpower. (Yes, the temp agency.). The post Lawsuit Exposes Nevada’s Sketchy Cannabis Licensing Practices appeared first on Leafly.

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The Company Behind Arizona Cannabis Products Are as Important as the Smoke

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Our level of interest in Arizona cannabis products can run the gamut: from infrequent enthusiast to a daily shake of the wake-and-bake. Cannabis consumers aren’t one in the same. Just as we all have our differences, people have their reasons for partaking in nature’s wonder drug. But what’s behind the cannabis confections, concentrates, topicals, and sweet flowers that we’ve come to enjoy?

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Weedmaps and Cova team up and roll out the Next Generation of Live Online Menus

Cannabis Life Network

VANCOUVER, Sept. 3, 2019 /CNW/ – Weedmaps, a leader in technology for the cannabis industry, is now partnering with Cova Software, an award-winning cannabis retail point-of-sale (POS), to deliver enhanced real-time online menu integration. The newly upgraded Weedmaps platform will allow medical dispensaries and recreational cannabis stores using Cova’s robust POS system to sync inventory […].

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Montana’s DPHHS Posts New Administrative Rule Regarding Medical Cannabis Testing Laboratories

Cannabis Law Report

On September 26, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., the Department of Public Health and Human Services will hold a public hearing in the auditorium of the Department of Public Health and Human Services Building, 111 North Sanders, Helena, Montana, to consider the proposed adoption and repeal of the New Rules I through VIII and the repeal of ARM 37.107.305 and 37.107.306 pertaining to medical marijuana testing laboratories.

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NBA All-Star Gary Payton’s New Cookies Strain Heating Up California

Leafly

The post NBA All-Star Gary Payton’s New Cookies Strain Heating Up California appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis During Breast Cancer Treatment: What Are The Benefits?

The Fresh Toast

Well-known organizations like the American Cancer Society have already had frank discussions about the benefits of CBD and cannabis during cancer treatment. . Continue reading Cannabis During Breast Cancer Treatment: What Are The Benefits? at The Fresh Toast.

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Ottawa paid $75M for veterans cannabis last year, could pay $100M this year

Cannabis Life Network

OTTAWA — The federal government shelled out a record $75 million to cover the cost of veterans cannabis/medical marijuana in the last fiscal year — and it is on track to spend nearly $100 million this year. The figures from Veterans Affairs Canada come despite the government having cited rising costs. A lack of scientific […]. The post Ottawa paid $75M for veterans cannabis last year, could pay $100M this year appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Teri Buhl – Smashmouth Report: Canadian Regulator Demanded Serruya turn over Defrancesco Communications: $SCU.TO

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to her story. Cannabis Investor and mega Canadian millionaire Michael Serruya was hauled into the Ontario Securities Commission office last year after the Canadian regulator subpoenaed him for an on record interview and demand document production. The securities investigation centered on a Mississauga, Ontario-based coffee shop chain called Les cafés Second Cup.

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Body Cameras for Cannabis Delivery Raise Concerns About Privacy in Mass.

Leafly

Massachusetts' cannabis delivery regulations may force workers to wear body cameras. Consumers are concerned about their privacy and personal freedom. The post Body Cameras for Cannabis Delivery Raise Concerns About Privacy in Mass. appeared first on Leafly.

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How I Use Cannabis For My Essential Tremor And Fibromyalgia

Miss Marijuana

By The Blonde Lemonade. Growing up in the 90’s where D.A.R.E. and not giving into peer pressure was encouraged, I always prided myself on being able to find ways to adapt. Most of my life I have had different health struggles to deal with. However, at the age of 14, I had sinus surgery, and after enduring that I knew what my pain tolerance limit was.

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