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House Veterans Affairs Committee To Consider Marijuana Research Bill

NORML

The House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) will conduct a legislative hearing on Wednesday, October 13th, which will include consideration of the bipartisan VA Cannabis Research Act of 2021, HR 2916. The post House Veterans Affairs Committee To Consider Marijuana Research Bill appeared first on NORML.

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Why do states allow legal weed but not homegrowing?

Leafly

Even in states that have legalized some form of weed, there remains a stigma on allowing individuals to grow a couple of plants for themselves. Learn about what's stopping them and the harsh penalties they impose. The post Why do states allow legal weed but not homegrowing? appeared first on Leafly.

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How to make cannabis coffee

The Cannigma

Yield: 1-4 cups of coffee Prep time: Minutes if the infusion is already ready. If not, prep time should take 1-3 hours. For hundreds of years the plant has been cultivated in some of the most beautiful and remote backcountries of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a morning ritual and a daily companion for countless people around the world and is a trusted pick-me-up that’s great to share with friends.

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The Week in Weed: October 15, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Two senators asked the Justice Department to reschedule marijuana. Supporters of adult-use legalization in Oklahoma began the petition process. A supporter of adult-use legalization in Ohio went the legislative route. We have an update on Mississippi.

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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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Virginia: Officials Seal Over 64,000 Misdemeanor Marijuana Distribution Convictions

NORML

333,886 simple marijuana possession conviction records were previously sealed after the state enacted a measure in 2020 to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. The post Virginia: Officials Seal Over 64,000 Misdemeanor Marijuana Distribution Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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CBG ‘very helpful’ when treating medical conditions, first survey of its kind finds

The Cannigma

The majority of people who use the cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) for medical reasons find it to be helpful or very helpful in treating a variety of health conditions, according to the findings of a recent survey. Published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research in late September, the survey found that the majority of respondents reported that their health conditions were “very much improved” or “much improved” by the use of CBG. 1.

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CBG is safe, gets green light for clinical trials and therapy

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabigerol, known as CBG, is a minor cannabinoid that became popular after companies worked around new FDA regulations placed on cannabis producers. Even as a common name, CBG had yet to undergo the same tests and clinical trials as CBD to ensure high doses are safe. That has since begun to change, especially with a […]. The post CBG is safe, gets green light for clinical trials and therapy appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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New NORML Report Highlights Concerns Regarding Sale of Unregulated Delta-8 THC, Similar Products

NORML

In a statement, Dr. Gieringer said: “Consumers are facing a bewildering array of new cannabis products, including novel agents such as Delta-8 THC. Many come from suspect, unregulated sources on the hemp market or contain new synthetic substances not found in nature.". The post New NORML Report Highlights Concerns Regarding Sale of Unregulated Delta-8 THC, Similar Products appeared first on NORML.

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What is HHC?

Leafly

The latest hemp-derived cannabinoid has a lot of potential, but invites many questions, too. The post What is HHC? appeared first on Leafly.

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Breast Cancer Patients Are Using Cannabis, But Many Are Lacking This Important Step

The Fresh Toast

Breast Cancer Patients Are Using Cannabis, But Many Are Lacking This Important Step. Doctors may not know all there is to know about medicinal cannabis, but it's important for them to have all of the information to help guide their patients. The post Breast Cancer Patients Are Using Cannabis, But Many Are Lacking This Important Step appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Sens. Booker and Warren have sent letter to DOJ requesting that cannabis be re-scheduled

Cannabis Law Report

So many letters have been sent to so many heads of govt departments over the last 24 months we’re surprised there isn’t a paper shortage ! Here’s the latest. Garland-descheduling-letter. Here’s the MJ Biz take. [link].

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The Top Five CannaMoms For You To Follow

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis legalization is quickly spreading across the globe, most recently in the United States. And while the cannabis industry creates new opportunities like holistic care and jobs, it’s also creating impact for one of the largest communities in the world — mothers. Women today who’ve given birth or have become primary caregivers have been trading […].

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Where to find the best cannabis-infused food on Chicago’s South Side

Leafly

The city's South Side offers private dining clubs, pop-ups, and chef-hosted dinners with infused delights. The post Where to find the best cannabis-infused food on Chicago’s South Side appeared first on Leafly.

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Does Cannabis Affect Our Speech? A New Study Weighs In

Veriheal

Exploratory research recently published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence found that cannabis consumption may be linked to subtle but long-lasting changes in speech. This associated impact on speech is said to be linked to effects on cannabis consumers’ motor functions, explained by Psychology Dictionary as activity or movement like walking and speaking that requires our brains and muscles to work together.

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Close to 70% of Clinicians Agree Cannabis Has Medical Use

CannaMD

After years of consideration and much debate on both sides of the legalization argument, marijuana’s use in the medical field is now a facet of medicine that needs no introduction. The versatility of medical marijuana is one of many reasons for its popularity. The low risk for harmful side effects, ease of access, low cost, […].

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How Cannabis Changed Mike Tyson’s Life

Cannabis Life Network

Tyson Ranch broke ground in 2017 in the middle of the California desert. It was good timing. Proposition 64 had freshly legalized cannabis for recreational use in the state. When Tyson is being asked about his corporate vision or business savvy, he inevitably gets personal. He describes marijuana as medicine that has put his life […]. The post How Cannabis Changed Mike Tyson’s Life appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Becoming Jasmine Mans: poet and founder of Buy Weed from Women

Leafly

Jasmine Mans founded Buy Weed from Women. She discusses life as a queer, Black woman honoring healing with Leafly. The post Becoming Jasmine Mans: poet and founder of Buy Weed from Women appeared first on Leafly.

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Hemp Insulation Sparks Government Interest

Veriheal

An Idaho-based hemp business called Hempitecture has caught the eye of the U.S. federal government. While the notoriously anti-cannabis state has tried to place a constitutional ban on cannabis, the state’s industrial hemp industry is excelling. Catching the eye of the government when dealing with cannabis is often a bad thing, but for the company’s COO, Tommy Gibbons, the attention resulted in an award of $90,000 for research into a hemp product his business produces.

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California – Clark Howell Update & Information On California Assembly Bill 141 – Excellent & Useful Read

Cannabis Law Report

On July 12, 2021, Governor Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 141, which consolidated the former three cannabis licensing authorities into a single Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). In response, the DCC proposed new Emergency Regulations in early September 2021 to consolidate, clarify, and make consistent the cannabis regulations with AB 141 and MAUCRSA.

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Is weed legal in Greece?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug. The following year, Greek lawmakers approved a law to allow the cultivation and processing of medical cannabis with up to 0.2% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which was followed in 2021 by the approval of a bill to legalize the cultivation and sale of medic

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How to make a budtending career a reality

Leafly

Budtending is a great way to get into the cannabis industry, but what's the best way to become a budtender? The post How to make a budtending career a reality appeared first on Leafly.

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Handcrafted Cannabis Confections and White Glove Delivery? Meet LA’s Cloud 11

Veriheal

With the increase in cannabis legalization came an increased interest in cannabis edibles —which have quite a reputation. Edibles have come to be known as a different kind of cannabis experience in which the effects take a while to kick in but last for several hours. While brownies are famous as the most traditional form of cannabis edible, two chefs in Los Angeles are reimagining the boundaries for these elevating treats with a new edible kitchen called Cloud 11.

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Update From HEMP Party Changing Name To “Legalize Cannabis Party”

Cannabis Law Report

This arrived from them on 13 October 2021. The main issue being the need for 1500 members to register as a party. The libturds sorry we meant the liberals ( with labor we hasten to add) don’t want “minority” parties with minority issues imagine if we ended up with a preferences situation that actually benefitted somebody other than the liberals or the nationals. now we couldn’t have that.

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Are Medical Marijuana Patients More Likely to Get COVID?

CannaMD

Following the publication of a peer-reviewed study on substance abuse and vaccinated COVID-19 patients, sensational headlines have taken aim at marijuana and dominated the mainstream press. But are medical marijuana patients really at risk? What’s helpful and what’s hype? As always, you can trust CannaMD – Florida’s leading network of medical marijuana physicians – to […].

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Budtending by the numbers: Here’s where the jobs are

Leafly

Get yourself a gig with happy customers and cool coworkers in America's fastest-growing industry. The post Budtending by the numbers: Here’s where the jobs are appeared first on Leafly.

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NBA Players Will Not Be Tested for Cannabis This Season

Veriheal

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that it will not subject players to random cannabis testing during the upcoming 2021-22 season. The policy is an extension of rules put in place in March 2020 that suspended drug screening during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even when the 2019-20 season resumed via the Disney World bubble , cannabis testing did not resume alongside testing for performance enhancers.

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Marijuana Moment Report: Head Of Federal Marijuana Farm’s Study Says Illegal Cannabis Seizures Have ‘Decreased Dramatically’ Amid Legalization Movement

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to the piece. Authorities in Southern Oregon & the High Plains in California might argue differently ! MM write. State-level marijuana legalization has left the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with far fewer samples of seized illicit cannabis to analyze, a study led by a top marijuana investigator for the federal government says.

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How to make CBD infused bath bombs

Cannabis Life Network

You may be more familiar with taking CBD orally. However, with CBD products’ popularity, there’s a huge variety in products, including lotions and balms. If you’re looking for some relief from joint and muscle pain and you enjoy soaking in a nice hot bath, then these homemade CBD bath bombs may be just the solution […]. The post How to make CBD infused bath bombs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Looking for hot new cannabis products? Ask a budtender!

Leafly

Budtenders are a wealth of product knowledge—what’s hot, what’s not, and what they keep in their stash box. The post Looking for hot new cannabis products? Ask a budtender! appeared first on Leafly.

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New Mexico Judge Calls for Increases for MMJ Purchase Limits

Veriheal

A New Mexico judge has instructed the state’s Department of Health (DOH) and the Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) to halt the enforcement of stringent medical cannabis purchase limits. The previously imposed limits were included in an older version of the state’s cannabis law. Based on the judge’s demand, New Mexico’s medical cannabis purchase limits should be set in accordance with a March-approved law —titled the “Cannabis Regulation Act”—that legal