NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. Benzodiazepines are class of drugs primarily used for treating anxiety. According to data compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control, the drug was attributed to over 11,500 overdose deaths in 2017.
Cannabis Chronicles
JANUARY 30, 2019
The joint you smoked last night won’t give you schizophrenia. It also won’t make you assault your neighbor. You might not know that after reading a recent New Yorker article that draws connection between marijuana use, schizophrenia and violent crimes in Washington. In the article — “Is Marijuana as Safe as We Think?” — writer Malcolm Gladwell focused on a 2017 report by the National Academy of Medicine that examined the scientific evidence of the health effects and therapeutic purposes of canna
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Leafly
JANUARY 30, 2019
Kushes reigned supreme in a patient survey of anti-anxiety strains. Chocolope gave people the most heebie-jeebies. The post Got Anxiety? Study Finds Cannabis Strains to Try, or Avoid appeared first on Leafly.
MassRoots
JANUARY 30, 2019
Baltimoreons will no longer find themselves in court for possessing cannabis. Taking the initiative to reform local cannabis policy from within, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby declared that they will not prosecute any marijuana possession cases moving forward. These “common sense changes,” which are to be implemented immediately, also state that the quantity a person has will not matter, and neither will the person’s criminal history, as long as it is only for personal use.
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.
NORML
JANUARY 29, 2019
Officials will no longer prosecute marijuana possession offenses in Baltimore, as per a new policy unveiled today by the office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. Under the plan , which takes immediate effect, the office will also move to expunge the criminal records of an estimated 5,000 citizens previously convicted for cannabis-related offenses.
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Leafly
JANUARY 30, 2019
One ongoing study could help more cannabis farmers go legal. Other research is flourishing as stigma against the crop dies out in academia. The post UC Berkeley Launches a Cannabis Research Center appeared first on Leafly.
MassRoots
JANUARY 30, 2019
Studies show that men who consume marijuana are more likely to produce semen with a lower concentration of sperm , known as low sperm count, than those who abstain. According to new research from Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina, smoking cannabis may have an even bigger impact on sperm than previously thought. The study aimed to learn more about the reproductive effects of a father’s exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ), the most abundant psychoactive cannabinoid in marij
NORML
JANUARY 31, 2019
Seventy-five percent of military veterans say that they would consider using either “cannabis or cannabinoid products as a treatment option,” according to member survey data compiled by the group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The organization represents over 400,000 veterans nationwide. Under existing federal regulations, physicians affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs are forbidden from providing medical cannabis recommendations, even in jurisdictions that legall
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
How Marijuana Can Help Those With Traumatic Brain Injury Doctors are asking if the noble weed may hold some answer for those with traumatic brain injury that currently need better therapeutic solutions. The post How Marijuana Can Help Those With Traumatic Brain Injury appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
JANUARY 28, 2019
A recent study found that vaping delivers more pronounced effects than an old-fashioned joint. The post Which Is More Potent, Vaping Cannabis or Smoking a Joint? appeared first on Leafly.
Puff Puff Post
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
HUMACAO, Puerto Rico — Jose Carlos Laviena emptied his pockets, took off his shoes and waited to die. He had just injected himself with a new type of heroin that his dealer was promoting, but the high was so strong that Laviena thought he had overdosed. The 35-year-old was preparing his body for how he wanted to be found. “It’s truly something super strong,” he said, referring to what he believes was heroin mixed with fentanyl.
NORML
JANUARY 28, 2019
The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state.
Connor & Connor PLLC
JANUARY 31, 2019
As the 2018 NFL season comes to an end, we approach the holy grail of the sport, the Super Bowl. The 53 rd installment of the “most expensive ticket in town” will feature the Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots, on February 3, 2019 in the beautiful home of the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Whether you’re tuning in for the commercials, the half-time show or the actual game, you should be in for a treat.
Leafly
JANUARY 29, 2019
The hemp movement has produced many heroes we can celebrate wholeheartedly, including activists, scientists, authors, and a few of the nation’s Founding Fathers. Here’s the story of seven who truly changed the game. The post 7 Hemp Heroes Who Changed the Game appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 29, 2019
In December 2018, Congress passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (better known as the “ Farm Bill ”). Among other things, the passage of the bill removed industrial hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, allowing legal production of the crop. Despite this landmark legislation, pitfalls still lay on the path ahead. The legality of many industrial-hemp derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) products is in question now more than ever, with different states and federal agencies taking vastl
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. John Fetterman, Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania, is beginning a state-wide listening tour to find out where PA residents stand on cannabis legalization.
The Fresh Toast
JANUARY 30, 2019
Stress Can Kill You: Marijuana Can Help Kill Stress Stress is a killer, it contributes to the six leading causes of death. Marijuana can help kill stress. Thus, marijuana is your friend. The post Stress Can Kill You: Marijuana Can Help Kill Stress appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
JANUARY 28, 2019
Reefer Madness—the movie—was famously produced by a church. But do the world's religions really forbid the enjoyment of a plant? The post Is Cannabis Against Your Religion? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 26, 2019
If you thought that the Canadian government’s legalization of cannabis was already bad enough, it’s about to get much worse with the impending legalization of edibles and concentrates this October. The government’s efforts to make legal edibles as unappealing as possible to children may end up being so successful that even the adults won’t want […].
NORML
JANUARY 31, 2019
Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe. Martinez played a crucial role in organizing local cannabis advocates to bring about Frederick’s legislation, Senate Bill 639.
The Fresh Toast
JANUARY 28, 2019
CBD And Chemo Combo Increases Cancer Survival Rates A recent study shows that CBD has the ability to improve cancer survival rates in mice when combined with a chemotherapy regimen. The post CBD And Chemo Combo Increases Cancer Survival Rates appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
It’s the latest sign that the world is warming to the health benefits of a plant that for decades has been dismissed as a dangerous drug. The post World Health Organization Calls for Cannabis Rescheduling appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 31, 2019
With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the proliferation of food products containing CBD, we’ve been writing extensively about how the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in particular, the United States Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) apply to the interstate sale of CBD products. Unfortunately, however, we have little guidance from the FDA regarding how hemp-CBD products such as foods, beverages, dietary supplements and cosmetics should comply with basic FDA requirement
CannaTech
JANUARY 27, 2019
Capitalizing on cannabis is occurring across the Western hemisphere. From North America down to South America, there is a trail of expansion, investment, mergers, and acquisitions. Some may think this process is as easy as counting to ‘one, two, three’ or ‘uno, dos, tres,’ but it’s not that simple. Money still doesn’t grow on trees. However, by counting on one plant, such as cannabis, it is simple to reach millions of people and capitalize on billions of dollars, pesos, sol (Peruvian currency),
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 31, 2019
We highlight this proposed bill amongst the 100’s of bills being presented at state legislatures throughout the country because it’s passing could engender an avalanche of other bills in states around the country wanting to do the same thing and the precedent of states trading the commodity before Federal legislation is in play just presents another set of questions.
Leafly
JANUARY 31, 2019
Visiting Amsterdam is a fundamental experience for anyone who loves cannabis. Here's some advice and etiquette for our favorite coffeeshops. The post A Cannabis Connoisseur’s Guide to Amsterdam Coffeeshops appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 28, 2019
Keep your fingers crossed for AB 228. On January 17, 2019, California Assembly Member Cecilia M. Aguiar-Curry kept her promise and introduced a piece of hemp legislation, AB 228. This bill is aimed at paving the way for adding industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) to foods, beverages, and cosmetics. The text of AB 228 is relatively short and would add the following two provisions to the California Health and Safety Code which contain provisions of the Sherman Food, Drug,
Leaf Science
JANUARY 30, 2019
Cannabis is a fantastic treatment for a whole range of different ailments. This is why it is becoming increasingly popular among a growing segment of patients who are turning to medical cannabis as a treatment for what ails them. Of course, over time the human body can build up a tolerance to medical cannabis, making it less effective. When this happens it’s totally understandable that people will gradually increase their dose.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Here’s the full press release… Born and raised in Summit County, Colorado, Halston Puchek grew up in the heart of ski country snowboarding, hiking, training horses and enjoying everything that makes Colorado great. . . After studying hospitality abroad in Montreux, Switzerland, Halston graduated with a degree in marketing and a minor in event management from Metropolitan State University and the University of Colorado Denver.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Meet Bob Snodgrass, the glassblower whose proliferative techniques gave rise to a new wave of cannabis craftsmanship in the form of gorgeous, artistic pipes. The post Meet Bob Snodgrass, the Hippie Deadhead Who Invented Heady Glass appeared first on Leafly.
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