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Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2022

NORML

“It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of ‘what we don’t know’ and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.”. The post Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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2022 Cannabis Trends in Review 

Cannabis Life Network

How did the cannabis industry fair in 2022? What were the general trends? And what can we anticipate for next year? Who bought cannabis in 2022? What about inflation? We’ll discuss all of that below. The data comes from Headset‘s business intelligence software. They track real-time sales reporting from cannabis retailers via their point-of-sale systems. 2022 Cannabis Trends in Review In the United States, total market sales remained relatively flat throughout the year, except for a f

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Lawmakers buy New York’s first legal weed products

Leafly

Before customers lined up to buy at Housing Works, the regulators vowed an equitable industry, then tasted the fruits of their labor. The post Lawmakers buy New York’s first legal weed products appeared first on Leafly.

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9 Best Mellow Cannabis Strains

Sensi Seeds

There are many cannabis strains that can help you relax, and knowing which ones will leave you feeling carefree and mellow is essential. Most consumers favor indica-dominant hybrids renowned for their body stone. Indicas are shorter and bushier than most sativas, and the classic indica high will leave the consumer with a long-lasting physical stone.

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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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Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML’s State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations

NORML

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement. The post Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML’s State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations appeared first on NORML.

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New York’s first legal weed store opens to big crowds, happy customers

Leafly

Day one of legal weed sales in New York will go down in history. Leafly was there for the smoke. The post New York’s first legal weed store opens to big crowds, happy customers appeared first on Leafly.

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The Year in Weed: 2022 Edition

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, our annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. As usual, we’ll adopt Dave Barry’s Year in Review format and look at stories month by month. Last year , I hoped 2022 would provide some answers to the questions of 2021 and predicted we’d spend much of the year discussing ballot initiatives. Was I right? Well, you tell me….

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Kentucky NORML Meets with Governor Beshear on Medical Cannabis

NORML

Kentucky NORML sponsors exhibit at Capitol in support of medical cannabis legalization. The post Kentucky NORML Meets with Governor Beshear on Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Psychedelic Users Tend to Be ‘One With Nature’ and Are More Passionate About Climate Change, Study Finds

Veriheal

A new study has found that psychedelic users have a stronger connection to nature and a greater awareness of their impact on climate change, both qualities associated with environmental consciousness. The study’s authors say this could be because psychedelics help people become more aware of the interconnectedness of all living things. Furthermore, it suggests that psychedelics could be used to help people become more environmentally responsible.

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28 grams of game: Budega NYC’s Alex Norman

Leafly

Alex Norman followed his instincts, and the lyrics of New York rap greats, to success in various fields. His legacy-to-legal cannabis journey now lives on for those hoping to take a similar path. The post 28 grams of game: Budega NYC’s Alex Norman appeared first on Leafly.

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Should I tell my doctor I smoke cannabis?

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’m getting to the age where I’m periodically having medical “procedures,” and on the various forms that have to be completed they always ask if you “smoke.

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Rising Depression And Anxiety Have Led To More Marijuana Sales In This State

The Fresh Toast

Rising Depression And Anxiety Have Led To More Marijuana Sales In This State. Medical marijuana, which can help treat multiple health conditions while minimizing the negative side effects of prescribed medications. The post Rising Depression And Anxiety Have Led To More Marijuana Sales In This State appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Recreational Cannabis in Ireland Is Making Progress

Veriheal

Of Europe’s 44 countries, 27 countries allow for medical marijuana. But there is currently just one country that has legalized recreational cannabis: Malta. In 2021, Malta became the first EU member to allow adults to carry up to 7 grams and grow up to four plants at home. Perhaps we will see Malta start to join the canna-tourism game like the Netherlands.

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How and where to buy legal weed in New York?

Leafly

Here's how to find legal weed shops and delivery services across New York when cannabis sales begin December 29. The post How and where to buy legal weed in New York? appeared first on Leafly.

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Oregon Cannabis: State of the State

Canna Law Blog

Welcome to the seventh annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. For the first year since program launch, regulated cannabis sales fell in the state. We also saw significant legislative and regulatory changes, further contraction of the hemp industry and a myriad of interesting odds and ends. Overall, it has been a rocky ride (see: Tough Times in Oregon Cannabis ).

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4 Compelling Benefits of a Cannabis Seed-to-Sale ERP System

MaxQ Cannabis

Are you wondering how a Seed-to-Sale ERP system can benefit your Cannabis business? You are not alone. As a growth-centric player in the Cannabis industry, you must be privy to the need for streamlined operations and continual regulatory compliance. Regardless of your position in the Cannabis Supply Chain, you will find it fitting to adopt […].

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Cannabis laws in Montenegro

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in Montenegro, which is a major transit country for marijuana produced in Albania on its way to Western Europe. In 2014, the country’s Liberal Party put forward a bill to allow the use of medical marijuana , but it was rejected. Cannabis in Montenegro. Montenegro has a conservative approach to cannabis and has not legalized any form of the plant.

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40 weed predictions highly likely to come true in 2023

Leafly

We were 74% right about 2022. Just sayin’. The post 40 weed predictions highly likely to come true in 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Rules and Regulations: The Series

Canna Law Blog

Way back in Spring of 2021, we ran a series on the New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in New York and established the framework for adult-use cannabis licensing. That series of posts covered everything from the available license types to the MRTA’s real estate requirements. In keeping with our recent tradition, this post will start our series of posts on New York’s adult-use cannabis rules and regulation.

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India: Uttarakhand will soon launch its hemp policy

Cannabis Law Report

Uttarakhand can come out with its hemp policy soon. If media reports are to go by, the initial draft of the hemp policy is ready and has been sent to the legal department. The draft will be soon sent to the state cabinet for approval. The final policy will be launched in 2023. The policy […].

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Cannabis laws in in Croatia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Although adult-use cannabis is not legal, Croatia has a relatively progressive approach to cannabis laws. Since 2013, the possession of cannabis for personal use is considered a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of between €650-2,600. In 2015, the country legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

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Leafly’s most loved strains and weed products of 2022

Leafly

Leafly Staff lives and breathes strains and products. Find out which ones were our favorites in 2022, and make sure to grab them in 2023! The post Leafly’s most loved strains and weed products of 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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USPTO’s Abuse of the “Lawful Use” Trademark Registration Standard

Canna Law Blog

Lawful use in commerce is a requirement for a trademark to be registered in the United States. For cannabis brands, this means that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will not register trademarks used in connection with products that are illegal under federal law, most notably marijuana. However, USPTO’s problematic approach to lawful use when it comes to cannabis goods and services is leading to the denial of applications that describe perfectly legal products.

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Tincture Dosage Guide for THC, CBD, CBG & CBDA Tinctures

Healer

Cannabis tinctures make it simple to take the smallest effective dose that works for you. Different cannabinoid doses may be required with different formulas. And, you may need a unique dose depending on your tolerance, sensitivity to cannabinoids, weight, and metabolism. Dosing different cannabinoid tinctures can yield different effects. Therefore, dosage recommendations vary depending on the type of tincture.

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Economic Development/Cannabis Attorney Big Fire Law & Policy Group

Cannabis Law Report

Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP is a prominent tribal law firm providing legal representation and advocacy in a broad range of services, with an emphasis in tribal law and federal Indian law serving tribal nations, tribal business enterprises and tribal organizations throughout the United States. Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP is […].

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All of 2022’s Cannabis Cup winners and where to buy them

Leafly

Pink Certz, Animal Face, Spritzer, and more. The post All of 2022’s Cannabis Cup winners and where to buy them appeared first on Leafly.

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Los Angeles Cannabis Audit: Problems, Problems, Problems

Canna Law Blog

On December 1, 2022, the Los Angeles Controller released a report (PDF here ) with a pretty lame pun as a name: “High Maintenance: Review of the City’s Cannabis Regulation Efforts.” While the report’s name is bland, it reveals the pretty dire state of Los Angeles’s cannabis regulation and licensing. Since opening up for licensing, LA has been mired in controversies.

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New Cannabinoid Alert: PHC

Veriheal

In recent months, there has been an uptick in the number of compounds being labeled and advertised as cannabinoids that offer a legal way to experience a THC high. Some of these compounds are not naturally occurring within cannabis but are rather made by extracting CBD from hemp and then synthesizing it in various ways in order to convert it to different molecular states.

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Alert: New York’s First Adult-Use Cannabis Sale 

Cannabis Law Report

On December 29, 2022, New York State’s first adult-use cannabis sale took place at Housing Works Cannabis Co., located in lower Manhattan. The dispensary is the first legal recreational cannabis store to open in New York. Housing Works, a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting AIDS and homelessness, known for its entrepreneurial endeavors including a chain of […].

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3 Benefits of Pure CBD Isolate You Didn’t Know

Otherside Farms

CBD isolate has become a popular health and wellness supplement in recent years, and with good reason. It is one of the purest forms of CBD, containing only cannabidiol and no other cannabinoids, terpenes, or flavonoids. As such, it has a wide range of potential health benefits, many of which you may not have heard of. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at three of the most noteworthy benefits of CBD isolate and how you can get the most out of your supplement.

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