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Landmark CBD Study Concludes: No Liver Toxicity with CBD Use

Cannabis Cheri

Care by Design Hemp , a wholly-owned CannaCraft brand, is pleased to announce that the groundbreaking clinical study exploring the effects of CBD on liver health has concluded after seven months of research. The IRB-approved study, which included the brand’s expertly formulated CBD products, was commissioned, designed and conducted by ValidCare in response to requests in early 2020 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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How Different Generation View Cannabis

Leafwell

It’s fair to say that the cannabis industry has absolutely exploded over the last twenty years or so. Since California paved the way for medical cannabis with the passage of Prop 215 way back in 1996, the legal cannabis industry has evolved into a multi-billion dollar juggernaut and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. But does everyone feel the same way about cannabis entering the.

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Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use

NORML

“This study found no evidence between 1991 and 2015 of increases in adolescents reporting past 30-day marijuana use or heavy marijuana use associated with state MML [medical marijuana law] enactment or operational MML dispensaries.”. The post Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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Psychedelics for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Project CBD

Psychedelic treatments for OCD may yield insights into whether therapeutic benefits are caused by the drug alone, acting physiologically on the brain, or are they caused by the lived, subjective response engendered by the drug?

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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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New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill

Leafly

With homegrow, social equity, delivery, and lounges, the legalization bill could pass next week. The post New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill appeared first on Leafly.

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New Mexico: Lawmakers Fail to Approve Marijuana Legalization Before Key Legislative Deadline

NORML

“Lawmakers, for the moment, have once again failed to deliver common sense marijuana policy reform for the people of New Mexico, an overwhelming majority of whom support legalizing cannabis for adults.”. The post New Mexico: Lawmakers Fail to Approve Marijuana Legalization Before Key Legislative Deadline appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis, the Euphoriant

Project CBD

Cannabis producers euphoria and a myriad of health benefits, according to Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter.

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How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement

Leafly

#PlanTÓN420 is occupying space in front of the Mexican Senate building as a means to fight for their rights to consume cannabis. The post How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement appeared first on Leafly.

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New York to legalize adult-use cannabis

The Cannigma

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The bill could reportedly become law as early as next week. >> Get your NY state medical card now. According to various media reports, the deal reached with embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo would legalize marijuana use and possession of up to three ounces for adults 21 years and older, and impose a

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Senators Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act To Normalize Cannabis Commerce

NORML

Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Steve Daines (R-MT), along with 27 other members of the… The post Senators Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act To Normalize Cannabis Commerce appeared first on NORML.

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Pot stock analyst @BettingBruiser accused of role in Conspiracy to get Regulators looking at Anson Funds

Cannabis Law Report

A popular cannabis stock analyst, Robert Lee Doxtator, is accused of being involved in what looks like an extortion scheme… Read More.

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How to choose the right community for your cannabis business

Leafly

Where can you open a dispensary? Good Tree Capital answers this and more in this article about the right place to open a cannabis business. The post How to choose the right community for your cannabis business appeared first on Leafly.

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Good news, governor: Cannabis will not kill your kids

The Cannigma

The governor of Nebraska made international headlines earlier this month by staking his opposition to allowing medical cannabis on the claim that doing so would kill children. During a press conference held to oppose a medical cannabis legalization bill advancing in his state, Governor Pete Rickets pulled out all the stops to paint cannabis as a dangerous drug.

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Dozens of Congressional Leaders Admonish the Biden Administration Over Marijuana-Related Firings

NORML

This week, a letter led by Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Don Beyer, Jared Huffman, Mondaire Jones, Barabara Lee, and cosigned by 25 other members, called on the Biden Administration to ".act within its power to stop legitimizing unfair cannabis laws.". The post Dozens of Congressional Leaders Admonish the Biden Administration Over Marijuana-Related Firings appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana Legislation Progresses in…Texas?

The Blunt Truth

Two years ago, we detailed here legislative and other efforts in Texas to expand legal uses of cannabis. The bill related to expanding Texas’ compassionate use registry for medical marijuana (still one of the narrowest in the nation) was successful; broader efforts at decriminalization or legalization were not. 2021 brings another legislative session (In Texas, the state legislature only meets in odd-numbered years and for a period of less than 5 months), and further prospects for opening up op

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KushKart delivery service makes Massachusetts debut after raising $3.5 million

Leafly

KushKart cannabis delivery service is using a state social equity program to show Massachusetts' what it's got. The post KushKart delivery service makes Massachusetts debut after raising $3.5 million appeared first on Leafly.

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Concert to memorialize Charlotte Figi, the girl who changed medical cannabis

The Cannigma

When a cause loses its lodestar, how do the survivors carry on the legacy? And how does a 13 year old leave such large shoes to fill in the first place? “My personal goal is that we don’t forget as an industry, how we got started so that Charlotte can have that legacy,” Heather Jackson, the co-founder and CEO of Realm of Caring, told The Cannigma. Last April 7th, 13-year-old Charlotte Figi, whose battle with a rare, catastrophic form of early childhood epilepsy called Dravet syndrome raised awar

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/26/21

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/26/21 appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: March 26, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Often, our news summary focuses on the states – they seem to have all the action. This week, however, we start with news from the federal government. The SAFE Banking Act is back. There’s new legislation that would allow cannabis companies to buy insurance.

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Gelato is the best strain ever. Try and change my mind

Leafly

Once and for all, it’s time to crown the greatest weed strain of all time—Gelato. Let me tell you why. The post Gelato is the best strain ever. Try and change my mind appeared first on Leafly.

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Super Skunk Grow Report and Strain Story

Sensi Seeds

Super Skunk is the offspring of Skunk #1 and a powerful Afghani parent. It has genetics to boast about, and has claimed its place as one of the most celebrated strains of all time. Its potency, yield, and being a sheer pleasure to grow have won it multiple awards. Sensi Seeds is proud to present Super Skunk in regular, feminized, and autoflowering seeds.

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How glucose and fructose can block cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis consumers of the THC variety—whether they’re stoners, patients, regular humans, veterans, or doctors—typically experience what is known as the munchies. Our appetites go up after consuming THC, but the endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates metabolism on both sides. In fact, a certain hormone in our bodies that is triggered by fat and sugar, leptin, will […].

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California City Lowers Taxes For Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Companies

Cannabis Law Report

CALIFORNIA CITY — California City emerged Tuesday night as a potential competitive option for cannabis manufacturing and distribution companies to… Read More.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country, scientists are interested in tracking how legalization influences adolescents. Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. According to their findings published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence , legalization was associated with a decrease in admissions for marijuana use among adolescents aged 12-17!

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Lobbying Could Birth Big Cannabis

Leafwell

Lobbying is an essential process of American politics. A joint 2014 study by researchers at Northwestern and Princeton Universities found little to no evidence that U.S. lawmakers will pay any attention to the needs of any group in the general populace, take medical marijuana patients for example, unless that group’s need aligns with the whim of a special interest group that dumps truckloads of.

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What are cannabis flavonoids and what do they do?

Marijuana Seeds NL

It’s likely you’ve heard of terpenes, cannabinoids, and common cannabis compounds, but what about flavonoids? Flavonoids are the latest, and greatest term to get to know, when growing and consuming cannabis. Like terpenes , flavonoids are dual in purpose serving to protect the plant, while also adding to its unique characteristics. So, what are cannabis flavonoids and why do you need to know?

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Donnell Alexander Special Report: The US Cannabis Jobs Market. Is It Just Documentation Rather Than Growth?

Cannabis Law Report

Donnell Alexander, pens his second piece for us about the world of regulated cannabis. Recent reports wax lyrical about the… Read More.

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Recipe: Sous-Vide CannaOil & Spinach Pistachio Pesto

Cannabis Life Network

There’s no better way to signal the coming of spring than whipping up gorgeous spinach pistachio pesto. This pistachio pesto is rich in spinach, with deep nutty-garlic notes, and a welcoming freshness easily felt by its vibrant green appearance. It sounds like it couldn’t get any better, but just wait until we add some cannabis […].

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More Cannabis Industry Securities Suits Hit Dockets

The Blunt Truth

In our recent article [1] on securities litigation in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry, we noted that companies in this space must be careful and thoughtful in their disclosures to avoid securities litigation exposure. In the past month, at least three additional securities litigation complaints were filed against companies connected to the legal cannabis industry, including pre-M&A disputes in the Southern District of New York and a putative class action under the Securities Exchang

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TBI Awareness Month: Nikki Lawley and Her Story

Leafwell

Meet Nikki Lawley, a traumatic brain injury ( TBI) survivor and cannabis advocate who was once a pediatric nurse, a blackjack dealer and HVAC salesperson. Meeting her, you would think, “That makes sense. She’s a lively person who has it together.” Well, you would be correct in that assessment, but Nikki’s injuries unfortunately put a dampener on that lifestyle for quite some time, and it wasn’t.