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Cannabis Act Review: No More Medical Program?

Cannabis Life Network

Take the Survey and Tell Health Canada to Keep their Hands Off Our Medicine Does the Cannabis Act review mean no more medical cannabis in Canada? Many of Canada’s cannabis consumers, producers, and retailers welcome the Cannabis Act review. And why not? It’s a year late, and there are plenty of problems with the current legalization scheme we hope the review will fix.

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New York approves first 36 adult-use dispensaries

Leafly

The first round of New York dispensary licenses have been awarded. Here are the nonprofit and justice-involved recipients. The post New York approves first 36 adult-use dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Doesn’t Increase Creativity but Rather How Creative You Think You Are

Veriheal

Many artists, from composers to painters, consume cannabis to increase creativity. In a surprising twist, however, a recent study found that cannabis does not actually increase creativity. Rather, it increases how creative the consumer thinks they are. Analyzing Creativity via Divergent Thinking. Christopher Barnes, one of the study authors and a Michael G.

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New York: Regulators Award Marijuana Licenses to Justice-Involved and Non-Profit Applicants

NORML

“The inclusion of applicants that have been negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition is an important step toward providing restorative justice, "says Jax James, NORML’s State Policy Manager. . The post New York: Regulators Award Marijuana Licenses to Justice-Involved and Non-Profit Applicants appeared first on NORML.

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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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Lifecann Blog

LifeCannMD

Convenience stores are small retail businesses that are often part of gas stations & stock a range of everyday items for customers to purchase, including coffee, quick snacks, drinks, lottery tickets, and tobacco products. Coming in 2023, Floridians will be able to purchase another item at the pump! In partnership with Chicago-based Green Thumb, ten Circle K stores in Miami will begin selling medical cannabis products next year.

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Canada’s Cannabis Credit Union

Cannabis Life Network

When you’ve got a cannabis credit union in your corner, nothing seems impossible. Despite Canadian cannabis legalization, banking for cannabis producers and operators is still a struggle. That’s where Community Savings Credit Union has stepped up. With seven branches in British Columbia, they’ve won two awards from the Canadian Marketing Association for cannabis advocacy.

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Rhode Island: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Next Week

NORML

"We are proud to launch adult use sales in Rhode Island just six months after the Cannabis Act was signed into law, marking the Northeast’s fastest implementation period,” said Matt Santacroce, interim deputy director of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. The post Rhode Island: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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Can Cannabis Help Cure Ovarian Cancer? New Research Shows Promise

The Fresh Toast

Can Cannabis Help Cure Ovarian Cancer? New Research Shows Promise. Ovarian cancer remains the most common cause of cancer death from gynecologic tumors in the United States. The post Can Cannabis Help Cure Ovarian Cancer? New Research Shows Promise appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Krispy Kreme is paying to keep weed illegal

Leafly

Big Donut is joining the NFL, Big Pharma, and the Methodist Church to defeat legalization in Congress. See who else is propping up prohibition. The post Krispy Kreme is paying to keep weed illegal appeared first on Leafly.

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How Medical Cannabis Programs Differ Throughout the United States

Veriheal

Medical cannabis is legal in 37 states, including our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Nineteen states have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis. Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country. There are many existing differences between medical cannabis programs from state to state.

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We’re Thankful for You in 2022

NORML

Our successes are only possible because of your support in our fight for cannabis freedom. The post We’re Thankful for You in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Kings College London Launches “Cannabis & Me study “

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Science Tech write The Cannabis & Me research study will reportedly study the effects of cannabis on the human brain, particularly in terms of a user’s prior psychological conditions. Recently King’s College London announced the start of the world’s largest independent cannabis use research study called Cannabis & Me (1). King’s College, located in […].

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The best NYC museums to visit after tripping or toking

Leafly

Elevate your next NYC museum with a little cannabis or psychedelic pairing. You'll never see art and science the same way. The post The best NYC museums to visit after tripping or toking appeared first on Leafly.

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How Popular are Cannabis Beverages in 2022

Cannabis Life Network

So, how popular are cannabis beverages? With just over a month left in 2022, it’s time to take a step back and analyze sales and consumer data for this product category. Using real-time data reporting from Headset, we can see how cannabis beverage sales have increased by 40% in the US and Canada. But more importantly, we can answer questions like: which beverages are the most popular?

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Oregon: Governor Announces Mass Pardons for Those with Low-Level Cannabis Convictions

NORML

“Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”. The post Oregon: Governor Announces Mass Pardons for Those with Low-Level Cannabis Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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N.Y. city may pay $242K settlement to firefighter-EMT fired over medical marijuana use

Cannabis Law Report

This is , we’d suggest, a big story if the payout ends up being this figure and a precedent case to boot EMS1 News… BUFFALO, N.Y. —A Buffalo firefighter who was fired for his medical marijuana use is poised to receive a $242,000 settlement from the City of Buffalo. Scott Martin, a 12-year veteran with the […].

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Delta-9 gummies from Diamond CBD are a holiday treat that ship nationwide

Leafly

Last-minute gift givers & self-care procrastinators alike can rest assured that buzzy delta-9 gummies are just an online order away. The post Delta-9 gummies from Diamond CBD are a holiday treat that ship nationwide appeared first on Leafly.

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Investors Lose Billions with Canadian Cannabis 

Cannabis Life Network

Investors have lost billions investing in Canadian cannabis. That’s the latest data collected by the law firm Miller Thomson. Of the total 183 publicly traded licensed cannabis producers, they collectively lost $131 billion. Or, as one Redditor put it, High quality marijuana cost $7.69 per gram. It’s estimated that the average joint has 0.32 grams of marijuana in them.

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FL Medical Marijuana Black Friday Sales (2022)

CannaMD

It’s here: CannaMD‘s annual round-up of Florida’s BEST medical marijuana deals, discounts, and sales! And to kick off Black Friday 2022, we’ve got some exciting news: CannaMD will be offering $30 off initial appointments! Just mention code, “GIVE THANKS” when booking your appointment! Florida Medical Marijuana Doctors: Discounts That’s right!

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Can cannabis ointment help jaw pain?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: I’ve had chronic nerve pain for 5 years. It all started when a dentist drilled my jaw. I sought help at the university dental clinic. The bite plate was made there, which ultimately ruined my joint.

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The future of cannabis is about to photobomb the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Leafly

The new Cookies flagship store at Herald Square may backdrop Al Roker's standups on Thursday. The post The future of cannabis is about to photobomb the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade appeared first on Leafly.

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Oregon Cannabis: Drive-Thru Marijuana Sales Ending?

Canna Law Blog

The OLCC rulemaking process continues after a public hearing on October 25 and the close of the public comment period on October 31. You can read our prior coverage here , here and here , and you can read the proposed rules here. The public hearing lasted about 35 minutes and a hot topic was whether retailers may continue to deliver medical and recreational marijuana to customers and patients through a drive-up window or whether the OLCC will kill drive-thru delivery.

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The Supply Chain Challenges Facing the Cannabis Industry Today

MaxQ Cannabis

Supply Chain challenges are affecting many industries today and the Cannabis Industry is no exception. So how do these challenges and disruptions impact Cannabis businesses and what remedies can streamline the supply chain? This article looks at the top supply chain challenges in the cannabis sector to highlight how you can minimize the impact and […].

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What Is a Tolerance Break, and Do You Need One?

PrestoDoctor

Do You Need a Tolerance Break? According to the CDC, 48.2 million Americans have used THC at least once in their life. Consuming cannabis every once in awhile is unlikely to create a tolerance for your body. However, if you are a regular user and have felt that the effects of THC have become lesser, you may want to consider taking a tolerance break.

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Can cannabis help you lose weight?

Leafly

Research suggests that cannabis users are significantly less likely to be obese than non-users (despite its ability to provoke the munchies). Learn more about how weed may be able to help with weight loss. The post Can cannabis help you lose weight? appeared first on Leafly.

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New York’s Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations, Part 2: Security and Surveillance

Canna Law Blog

Welcome to Part 2 in this series on New York’s cannabis retail dispensary regulations, covering security. In Part 1 , we covered the rules around dispensary operations. As we also previously summarized , on Friday, October 28, 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released its “ Guidance for Adult-Use Dispensaries ” (the Regulations). The Regulations are promulgated to provide guidance for Conditional Adult-Use Retails Dispensary (CAURD) licensees and applicants.

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Amsterdam Cannabis Expo 2022 Is A Scam Reports BusinessCann

Cannabis Law Report

The 2nd mega Euro cannabis scam in 2022 Here’s what they’ve heard. AN upcoming European cannabis conference, at which 10,000 cannabis companies were purportedly due to visit, is thought to be the latest scam to target the industry. Jetzt schon Vormerken!!!Amsterdam – Cannabis Expo 2022-Auf CannabisUrlaub findet ihr eure Messen, Festivals und natürlich cannabisfreundliche Hotels!

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Topping Cannabis to Increase Yields

Sensi Seeds

There are many cannabis plant training techniques, but only a handful have been used for decades and proven effective. Increasing yields, managing the canopy, and light efficiency are all reasons to practice techniques such as topping. Today we aim to demystify the most common plant training practice; how to top a cannabis plant. The post Topping Cannabis to Increase Yields appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Top autoflower seeds to grow for winter ’22

Leafly

With Mephisto, Night Owl, Mosca and more. The post Top autoflower seeds to grow for winter ’22 appeared first on Leafly.

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Best Pain Management Centers In Arkansas That MMJ Patients Should Know

MMJ Recs

MMJ treatment can be hugely helpful in treating the symptoms of chronic pain, among other medical conditions. However, the beauty of medical marijuana is that it can work well in conjunction with more traditional medical approaches. As MMJ becomes more widely accepted and more widely available all throughout the US, the benefits of MMJ treatment are gaining the positive recognition they deserve.