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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

Exploring a novel treatment for phantom sounds.

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7 trends coming to your cannabis from Spannabis

Leafly

More seeds, Zkittlez, live rosin, and dope collaborations. The post 7 trends coming to your cannabis from Spannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?

Veriheal

Alternative medicine is becoming more widely acknowledged and practiced than ever before, opening the door for therapies like psychedelics to enter the world of mainstream healthcare. One psychedelic that’s been getting a whole lot of attention lately is psilocybin , an active ingredient in mushroom species that are often called “magic mushrooms.

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How to think about cannabis and cardiac health

Leafly

Far more research needs to be done. The post How to think about cannabis and cardiac health appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Parkinson’s and Cannabis Benefits

United Patients Group

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive disease of the nervous system. It affects neurons in the brain that produce dopamine, leading to tremors and impaired movement. People with PD may experience a range of symptoms, including tremor (shaking), stiffness, slowness of movement and difficulty walking; these symptoms worsen over time.

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CBD for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

Exploring a novel treatment for phantom sounds.

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Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of March

Leafly

Including Duck Sauce, Apple Butter, and Mitten Cake Batter. The post Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of March appeared first on Leafly.

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Raphael Mechoulam, RIP

Cannabis Life Network

Raphael Mechoulam, the Israeli chemist who first isolated THC, died in his home. He was 92 years old. The American Friends of the Hebrew University confirmed his death. Mechoulam had been a professor at the university since 1966. Who Was Raphael Mechoulam? Raphael Mechoulam was an Israeli organic chemist and professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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District of Columbia: Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access Enacted Into Law

NORML

"Members of the DC City government continue to prioritize policies that both advance and protect the freedoms of responsible cannabis consumers. These policies include providing patients with convenient access to regulated medical cannabis products, prohibiting certain employers from discriminating against those who use cannabis while off the job, and providing legal relief to those with past, low-level marijuana convictions.

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

Recently my wife returned from a night out with a ringing in one ear and significantly diminished hearing. It was a sure sign of injury caused by standing too close to a speaker. She was upset with herself for being so careless and concerned that the condition would persist. For the next couple days, she got extra sleep to aid recovery, and for good measure took an extra dose or two of CBD.

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How to make a weed budget

Leafly

It's easy to burn through your bud just like your paycheck. Here's how to ensure you have enough green, of all kinds, to go around. The post How to make a weed budget appeared first on Leafly.

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IDPH opens petition window to add cannabis medical conditions

Illinois News Joint

As required by the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act , the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is providing notice to the public of the annual period for submitting petitions for the addition of debilitating medical conditions to the list prescribed. Illinois residents may petition IDPH to add debilitating medical conditions or diseases to those listed in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act starting June 1.

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State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023

NORML

Highlights in: AZ, DE, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, NH, NY, TX, VT, WA, and WV. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: March 24, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see action on a federal CBD bill. Kentucky advances a medical marijuana bill, while Kansas decides against. In other medical news, the DC Medical Cannabis Amendment Act went into effect. And finally, a marijuana company gives its employees a company holiday on 4/20.

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Article: Marijuana Taxes Keep Black Markets Thriving

Cannabis Law Report

Twenty‐​one states have legalized some amount of marijuana for recreational use, and sixteen more allow marijuana for medical use. Critics claim black markets remain despite legalization. This is true — because legalization has been accompanied by excessive taxation and regulation. California’s legal marijuana industry, for example, has a tough time competing with the black market.

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Review: Bear Dance Live Resin Cart by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

Revolution Cannabis recently debuted a new line of live resin vape carts, highlighting some of its top genetics. I’ve sampled the Sun King OG and Red Headed Stranger offerings from the new line, and to round out the strain selection, I picked up a Bear Dance Live Resin Cart from Enlightened Mt. Prospect to review. Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap.

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What Legal Cannabis May Look Like for Patients and Marijuana Users in Maryland

Peninsula Alternative Health

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards. Here is a closer look at what legal cannabis may look like for patients and marijuana users in the state of Maryland.

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Can Endocannabinoids Help Curb Effects From Binge Drinking? Here’s What Science Says

Veriheal

Consuming alcohol heavily in young adulthood is associated with an increased likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) , the most widespread substance-related disorder worldwide. Research has already shed light on the effects of individual differences like alcohol sensitivity and cardiovascular responses in predicting binge drinking behaviors and progression to AUD.

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FL: COCAINE HEADED FOR PRISON FACILITY DISCOVERED FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP; TWO OUT OF MIAMI ARRESTED

Cannabis Law Report

A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation leads to the arrest of a pair out of Miami on drug charges. On Sunday morning, a Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy conducting traffic enforcement near Highway 90 and State Highway 285 pulled over a vehicle when he noticed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Canna Vibe podcast combines two passions

Illinois News Joint

At the end of 2020, Chino had “nothing to do” during the pandemic, but he knew he “loved to talk about everything in life” and cannabis. So Chino took inspiration from his favorite podcaster (Joe Rogan, Snoop Dogg, Nelk Boys, etc.) and combined his two passions to create the Canna Vibe podcast. Recently, Founder of Illinois News Joint , Jason Brown, sat in with Chino and the Canna Vibe podcast crew to discuss cannabis, Abraham Lincoln, teaching, Chicago Bears, St.

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5 Tips for Incorporating Cannabis Into Your Daily Routine

United Patients Group

Cannabis is a plant that has been used for centuries for medicinal and recreational purposes. It is also known as marijuana, pot, weed, grass, or ganja. Cannabis is believed to have originated in Central Asia and is now grown in many parts of the world. The reason cannabis is so often used in many cultures is for two things: its THC and CBD. THC is the more popular of the two cannabinoids , as it is the active ingredient that causes the high we associate cannabis with.

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Nevada Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Veriheal

At one time, there was a sign coming into Las Vegas that read, “Don’t gamble with marijuana.” In Nevada, possession equals 20 years, and sale equals life! Las Vegas has had a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis for decades. Today that sign is nothing more than a meaningless icon of the past. Recently, Judge Joe Hardy, a Clark County district judge, ruled that the Nevada Board of Pharmacy classification of cannabis as a Schedule I substance violated the State Constitution , sayin

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Are 504 Private Placement Security Offerings Allowed in Cannabis Businesses?

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written regularly about the plight of cannabis businesses not being able to secure traditional lending (and other financial services) from major, federally regulated institutions. In this post, we dive deeper into a promising federally regulated equity offering as an alternative funding means: Rule 504 under Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Regulation D.

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Review: Refined Taste by Crops

Illinois News Joint

Compound Genetics has created some of my favorite strains. Flavorful genetics, such as The Menthol and Jet Fuel Gelato, have cemented Compound Genetics reputation as a world-class breeder. That’s why I get excited when I see in-state cultivators using Compound Genetics; I know cultivators started with quality. Crops has added Refined Taste, a Compound creation, to its lineup, so I picked up a sample from Consume Marion for this review.

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Ten Ways Cannabis Can Revive a Depressed Economy

Cannabis Life Network

An economic winter is coming, but don’t worry; we’ve compiled ten ways cannabis can revive a depressed economy. When many people hear “cannabis,” they may think of it as a recreational activity or a medical necessity. And it is. But it’s more than that. So while politicians will inevitably announce “stimulus” and bailouts, the real solution will come from entrepreneurs in a free market.

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Cannabis laws in Afghanistan

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Afghanistan is widely known for its production of opium poppies , which is used to make illicit drugs like heroin. However, cannabis has also been cultivated in Afghanistan for centuries and is a commonly used drug in the country. Is cannabis legal in Afghanistan? The simple answer is no, cannabis is not legal in Afghanistan.

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Minnesota Supreme Court Reverses Vape Liquid Conviction

Canna Law Blog

As Minnesota approaches the legalization of marijuana, the Minnesota Supreme Court has just ruled on a case we covered in September 2021. The case involves the difference between hemp and marijuana and a state prosecutor’s burden to prove what side of the line a leafy or liquid cannabis substance falls. As we explained two years ago, the ruling impacted manufacturers, processors, sellers, distributors, and consumers of any liquid form of Hemp/CBD.

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‘Cannabis use while on probation’ bill moves ahead

Illinois News Joint

Earlier this month, Illinois News Joint reported on an under-the-radar cannabis-related bill moving through the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 1886 , which amends the Illinois’ Unified Code of Corrections and would provide “that a person on probation, conditional discharge, or supervision shall not be ordered to refrain from having cannabis or alcohol in his or her body,” cleared another legislative hurdle today.

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Legalizing Psychedelics: California & the United States

Cannabis Life Network

California is one step closer to legalizing psychedelics. A State Senate committee approved a bill that legalizes possessing certain psychedelic substances. The bill looks to legalize the “possession, preparation, obtaining, transfer, as specified, or transportation” of small amounts of psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine and mescaline for personal use.

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Twitter Breaks Ground as First Major Social Media Platform to Allow Cannabis Advertising

MaxQ Cannabis

Twitter recently announced that it would allow cannabis ads for B2B and B2C companies starting from February 15, 2023. This shift makes it the first major social media platform to do so and marks a significant turning point for the cannabis industry. The company eased its cannabis ads policy in specific U.S. states to provide more opportunities for […] The post Twitter Breaks Ground as First Major Social Media Platform to Allow Cannabis Advertising appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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