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THC versus Breast Cancer

Project CBD

It’s no secret that many cancer patients are using cannabis to help manage pain, fatigue, nausea, and other side effects of chemotherapy. Less well known is the fact that extensive preclinical research shows that plant cannabinoids – most notably, tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) and cannabidiol ( CBD ) - produce antitumor responses in various animal models of cancer.

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NHL Alumni Study Centres on CBD, Puts THC on Ice

Leafly

The study focused on CBD aims to help determine “the secret sauce” that can be used to treat pain and post-concussion neurological disorders. The post NHL Alumni Study Centres on CBD, Puts THC on Ice appeared first on Leafly.

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Consumers Are Replacing Pharmaceuticals With Medical Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Consumers Are Replacing Pharmaceuticals With Medical Marijuana In recent years, certain states that have medical and/or recreational cannabis programs in place have experienced decreases in the number of opioid overdoses. The post Consumers Are Replacing Pharmaceuticals With Medical Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML Responds To Latest Cannabis and Psychosis Claims

NORML

A widely reported study appearing today in the British journal The Lancet alleges that an estimated 30 to 50 percent of psychosis cases in Europe are due to cannabis exposure, and that exposure to elevated levels of THC increases this risk. NORML has previously written on the data showing a multi-directional association between cannabis and psychiatric illnesses, and we have cautioned that those predisposed to psychosis or other disorders may be at higher risk for adverse events.

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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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Healthy Soil, Healthy Gut, Healthy Brain

Project CBD

In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, Project CBD director Martin A. Lee interviews Kelly Dunn & Josh Sarvis, British Columba regenerative farmers, about how using sustainable and regenerative growing practices can bring out the highest quality product.

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Jelly Belly Founder Introduces New CBD Jelly Beans

MassRoots

The Cannabidiol (CBD) industry is so hot right now that everybody from Martha Stewart to Montel Williams is trying to get in on a piece of the action. Now the creator of the original Jelly Belly jelly bean can be added to the list of CBD industry hopefuls. Candy maker David Klein, the self proclaimed Candyman, created the Rolls-Royce of jelly beans in 1976, and now that CBD is no longer restricted in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act, he had the idea to combine the two to mak

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New York: the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)

NORML

A.1617 , the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana. Over the past twenty years, many New Yorkers have been negatively affected by the harms of prohibition in New York. With people of color accounting for nearly 85% of those arrested annually, the MRTA directs the benefits of taxing and regulating marijuana to these communities.

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Cannabis Conversations: Healthy Soil, Healthy Gut, Heathy Brain

Project CBD

In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, former municipal court judge Doug Bench discusses his transformation from ardent prohibitionist to medical cannabis advocate.

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CVS Ignores DEA, Says It’s Already Selling CBD Products

Leafly

The nation's largest drugstore chain is selling CBD products in 8 states. Meanwhile, independent CBD stores are being raided by police in Texas. The post CVS Ignores DEA, Says It’s Already Selling CBD Products appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Older Marijuana Users Are More Productive

The Fresh Toast

Study: Older Marijuana Users Are More Productive Research conducted in states where marijuana is legal found that users aged 51 and older experienced a significant reduction of pain and an increase in their work productivity. The post Study: Older Marijuana Users Are More Productive appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

NORML

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).

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What’s a Good CBD Strain (and Why Should You Care)?

LIWTS

If you know anything about cannabis, you’ll probably know a thing or two about CBD. If nothing else, you’ll know that CBD is non-psychoactive and therefore isn’t going to get you high. Precisely why the vast majority of stoners don’t really give a damn about this prominent and prevalent cannabinoid. Still, there’s a growing raft […]. The post What’s a Good CBD Strain (and Why Should You Care)?

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Portland’s $6 Eighth-Ounces Are the Future of Cannabis

Leafly

Prohibition jacked the price of cannabis up by a factor of ten. Need proof? Look at what happens when prohibition ends. The post Portland’s $6 Eighth-Ounces Are the Future of Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Won’t Solve Opioid Crisis But Could Be Part of the Solution

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Won’t Solve Opioid Crisis But Could Be Part of the Solution A paper from Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research shows the herb might help addicts through the worst of the withdrawal symptoms. This means a cannabis alternative might be a substantial first step in addiction therapy. The post Marijuana Won’t Solve Opioid Crisis But Could Be Part of the Solution appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination.

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Proposition 65: Yet Another Challenge for California Cannabis Businesses to Bend Their Minds Around

The Blunt Truth

As cannabis growers and retailers struggle with the complex and onerous regulatory scheme governing California’s emerging legal marijuana marketplace, they may be excused for overlooking the requirements of California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 —more commonly known as Proposition 65. Neither the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), nor its implementing regulations, reference or suggest that cannabis growers or retailers are subject to

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Louisiana Takes a Step Toward Finally Delivering Medical Marijuana

Leafly

Patients have been waiting nearly four years. But one company finally has the go-ahead to grow cannabis. The post Louisiana Takes a Step Toward Finally Delivering Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis 101: Mastering Bong Etiquette And Winning At Life

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis 101: Mastering Bong Etiquette And Winning At Life A typical bong includes a bowl and a water chamber. If you don't follow bong etiquette, you will look like an ass. Don't be an ass, follow our tips! The post Cannabis 101: Mastering Bong Etiquette And Winning At Life appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance Important Marijuana Law Reform Bills

NORML

In some big news out of New Jersey, several marijuana reform bills have been voted out of their committees and are awaiting floor votes. Senate Bill 2703 and Assembly Bill 4497 have both passed out of their committees and are set to be voted on as early as Monday, March 25th. These bills would legalize the personal possession of one ounce or less of cannabis and would regulate and tax the adult-use and retail sale.

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Here Come The Big Boys !

Cannabis Law Report

And today’s players are Hogan Lovells. All we can tell you because of paywalls is the following. Hogan Lovells partners Neal Katyal and Sean Marotta have joined the legal team of a Colorado company trying to recover a tractor-trailer full of industrial hemp that Idaho police seized as contraband in January. If you are a ALM subscriber read on at.

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‘Costco of Cannabis’ Aims to Cut Prices in Half. Will it Work?

Leafly

Golden State cannabis prices have doubled post-legalization. We tried saving mad money with Flower Co.— a wholesale buyer's club backed by Y Combinator. The post ‘Costco of Cannabis’ Aims to Cut Prices in Half. Will it Work? appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis can Help you Through Your Period

Leaf Science

Weed Relief. It’s that time of the month again, Aunt Flow’s in town. Time to curl up in your PJs, fill up your hot water bottle and eat your body weight in chocolate. If this sounds like your monthly routine, then your not alone. A large majority of women suffer from PMS with symptoms like abdominal pain or cramping, lower back pain, leg pain, and even headaches.

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Pay Cannabis Tax with Cryptocurrency? California Takes a Look.

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written about the potential benefits of harnessing the power of blockchain technology to track and trace cannabis from seed to sale and provide an effective regulatory tool for governments (see here and here ). We’ve also warned of the risks and dangers (and outright scams) associated with many cryptocurrencies and the heightened risks that come when a federally prohibited substance is combined with use of typically anonymous cryptocurrencies.

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Holistic Approach to Wellness

Peninsula Alternative Health

I wanted to briefly explain what a holistic approach to healing actually means. The term holistic is based on the principles of holism. Holism is the theory that everything in nature is connected. While allopathic medicine focuses on treating illness and disease, holistic medicine combines nutrition, lifestyle, and herbal medicine to support optimal wellness and prevent illness.

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Support for US Cannabis Legalization Reaches New High, Poll Finds

Leafly

Support for legalization is strongest among 18-to-34-year-olds, with nearly 75% favoring it, according to a widely respected survey of social trends. The post Support for US Cannabis Legalization Reaches New High, Poll Finds appeared first on Leafly.

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How To Treat Your Pain With Homemade Cannabis-Infused Topicals

The Fresh Toast

How To Treat Your Pain With Homemade Cannabis-Infused Topicals Cannabis infused topicals represent an ideal solution for those seeking an effective natural and non-addictive way to treat joint pain, inflammation, and muscle soreness. The post How To Treat Your Pain With Homemade Cannabis-Infused Topicals appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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The Marijuana Banking Bill Is Off To A Strong Start

Canna Law Blog

Great news: on March 7, 2019, the “ Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 ” (or, the “SAFE Banking Act”) was officially introduced in the House of Representatives. Even greater news: championed by Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and Denny Heck (D-WA), the SAFE Banking Act reached the House with a bipartisan alliance of 106 co-sponsors – meaning a quarter of the House recognizes that state-legal, marijuana-related businesses need to be able to engage with banks and other financial

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Bill grows medical cannabis program

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

More New Mexicans would qualify for medical marijuana, and the 70,000-plus patients already in the state’s medical cannabis program would have to deal with less paperwork under legislation approved by the state Legislature and sent to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. On Friday, the House passed Senate Bill 406, sponsored by Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, which would add more qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use and would allow patients in the program to renew their medical

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New York Legalization Lives or Dies by Friday, Senator Says

Leafly

It's got to pass within the budget, because legalization doesn't have the votes to pass in a standalone bill, says Sen. Diane Savino. The post New York Legalization Lives or Dies by Friday, Senator Says appeared first on Leafly.

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How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder

The Fresh Toast

How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder CBD looks promising for BPD patients as a possible treatment option to supplement talk therapy and to target specific BPD symptoms that get in the way of everyday life. The post How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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