Leafly
JUNE 8, 2020
The DEA's five-part test to determine 'currently accepted medical use' is flawed, say the plaintiffs. The post New lawsuit aims to force DEA to reschedule marijuana appeared first on Leafly.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
JUNE 7, 2020
Amid a gradual relaxing of public health orders designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, consumers and business owners alike are navigating how to have a socially distanced meal, shopping trip and gym session. But after July, there will be a new type of business facing still unknown restrictions while at the same time allowing patrons to smoke inside.
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NORML
JUNE 8, 2020
NORML leadership today sent an open letter to Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), asking her to recognize the detrimental impact that racially-discriminatory marijuana law enforcement has had on the public health of communities of color. NORML’s letter was written in response to a recent blog post authored by Director Volkow in which she acknowledges, “Whites and Black/African Americans use drugs at similar rates, but it is overwhelmingly
Leafly
JUNE 8, 2020
Is microdosing still too much weed for you? Check out why both researchers and consumers are looking into the benefits of ultra-low dosing. The post Ultra-low cannabis dosing: When microdosing is still too much appeared first on Leafly.
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.
Project CBD
JUNE 10, 2020
French scientists promote cannabinoid antagonist as a treatment for COVID -19
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Project CBD
JUNE 10, 2020
A molecular biologist critiques claims that cannabis can prevent or treat COVID -19.
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 12, 2020
Our last update on the first-ever cannabis patent case, United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) v. Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. (“Pure Hemp”) was back in July 2019. A lot has changed in the world since then (although the case was largely unremarkable), and the possible ending to this once-deemed “pivotal” case for the industry may now face a pretty anti-climatic ending, at least for now: bankruptcy.
NORML
JUNE 10, 2020
NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the seventh in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of the Legalization Movement: Dr.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 7, 2020
According to a new study published by the Journal of Dietary Supplements , many cannabinoid (CBD)-infused products that are purchased over-the-counter contain far lower percentages of cannabidiol than advertised on the products’ labeling. The study, titled Content versus label claims in cannabidiol (CBD) products obtained from commercial outlets in the state of Mississippi , was first reported on by NORML.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 8, 2020
On May 29, 2020, the Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit against his former employer after it terminated him for refusing to submit to a reasonable suspicion drug test, even though his “bizarre” behavior could have been attributed to other causes. As employers are becoming increasingly concerned about marijuana use in states with recreational or medical marijuana laws, the decision serves as a reminder to employers to develop a process for making and defending
MMJ Recs
JUNE 11, 2020
Can medical marijuana treat epilepsy? This is an important question that needs to be thoroughly explored by any patient or carer of a person with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that can be dangerous if not properly treated. Treatment of epilepsy is complex, but there are some signs that medical marijuana may offer benefits to some epileptic patients.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 9, 2020
Leafreport partnered with Las Vegas’ Canalysis Laboratories to put dozens of CBD products from various brands to the test. Our goal was simple: check if … Read More.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 7, 2020
According to a new study “cannabinoid mechanisms and pharmacology are relevant to the current and future practice of clinical gastroenterology.” The study was published in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility, and was published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health. It was conducted by researchers from the Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research department at Mayo Clinic.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 11, 2020
Interesting story in the Jakarta post. Any form of drug use is severely frowned upon in Indonesia as a matter of course and as many … Read More.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
JUNE 9, 2020
A state district judge denied a petition asking the court to force Bernalillo County and its Metropolitan Detention Center to allow those on house arrest to use medical cannabis if they have a medical cannabis card. Second Judicial District Judge Erin O’Connell ruled from the bench during a telephone hearing on Tuesday. She said she denied the petition on the basis that it was out of her jurisdiction and that if she granted the petition it would conflict with the judges decision in a tangential
The Fresh Toast
JUNE 11, 2020
Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective. With states all over the U.S. legalizing medical marijuana, many more cancer patients are not hesitating to ask their care teams for the plant. The post Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
JUNE 9, 2020
Even in the continually uncertain world that Nevadans find themselves in, Nevada NORML is continuing to advocate for cannabis reform despite the strange corona-world of 2020. While in-person meetings are on hold, Nevada NORML has found a cyber-way to continue to provide that education and cannabis advocacy that the chapter has become nationally recognized for.
MedicalJane
JUNE 12, 2020
A nonprofit organization dedicated to therapeutic cannabis research and education known as the Realm of Caring Foundation, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, has been diligently collecting data from cannabis users and non-users alike over the past 4 years for purposes of evaluating the impact of medicinal cannabis use on patient-level health and quality of life.
Leafly
JUNE 11, 2020
The Michigan man, 69, sold three pounds of weed in 1994. It's time for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to set him free. The post If cannabis is legal, why is Michael Thompson serving 40 years in prison? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2020
March 13 2020 Tulsa world reported… A Tulsa-area dispensary faces a federal lawsuit from Bank of Oklahoma alleging trademark infringement. In a Wednesday filing in … Read More.
NORML
JUNE 12, 2020
When I started NORML in late 1970 I realized that our movement would need the support of some courageous doctors and other health experts to overcome the widely-held perception that existed at that time that marijuana must remain a crime to protect the public health. I found that support in Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Dr. Norman Zinberg, and others. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 12, 2020
Ever wonder what has happened to the weed you found in an old ziplock bag hidden in the depth of your closet? Because same. Now, before you grind that up and smoke it, read this article first to find out what happens behind the scenes when your weed gets old. To smoke or not to […]. The post What happens to your weed when it gets old? appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Leafly
JUNE 11, 2020
New to psychedelics? We talked to the pros at Zendo and tapped into psychedelic culture for tips on how to prepare for your trip. The post How to prepare for your first psychedelic mushroom trip appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 11, 2020
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds. There’s plenty of state news also. Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program.
NORML
JUNE 8, 2020
Even in the continually uncertain world that Nevadans find themselves in, Nevada NORML is continuing to advocate for cannabis reform despite the strange corona-world of 2020. The post A Monumental May for Nevada NORML appeared first on NORML.
Leafwell
JUNE 9, 2020
Are you healthy but interested to learn how cannabis could help improve your quality of life, overall health and wellness? This blog is designed to help you understand how cannabis can be used as a supplementary medicine for people who are not ‘sick’ but want to harness the power and potential of the cannabis plant. It is becoming more and more evident that having a healthy endocannabinoid system.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2020
Common among medical cannabis users is the feeling of not being able to get high despite consuming all the time. The good news: cannabis can still provide symptom relief. The post Why is it so hard for medical cannabis patients to get high? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 12, 2020
A new lawsuit alleges the top brass of Canada-based cannabis company Tilray misled shareholders and engaged in insider stock sales during 2019 and early 2020.… Read More.
CannaMD
JUNE 6, 2020
According to the National Sleep Foundation , 50 to 70 million Americans have problems sleeping. Left untreated, these problems can contribute to a variety of health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and even stroke. Plenty of medical cannabis patients have offered anecdotes of better sleep as a result of nightly marijuana use, but the evidence doesn’t stop there.
LIWTS
JUNE 7, 2020
Everyone knows the dangers of smoking tobacco, but are there really any viable tobacco substitutes for rolling joints and blunts? All over the world, millions of cannabis users pack their joints and blunts with weed and tobacco. For some, the appeal lies in the added buzz of the nicotine in the smoke. For others, it’s [ ] The post Top Tobacco Substitutes for Rolling Joints appeared first on Legalize it.
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