Cannabidiol (CBD) is still a big mystery in many ways. How it works and what effect it has on the body is not precisely known, partially because far more clinical trials need to take place before we can say anything for sure, and partially because research on cannabinoids – even the non-psychoactive/non-intoxicating ones – is still restricted in many parts of the world. MORE
Leafwell
MARCH 11, 2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is still a big mystery in many ways. How it works and what effect it has on the body is not precisely known, partially because far more clinical trials need to take place before we can say anything for sure, and partially because research on cannabinoids – even the non-psychoactive/non-intoxicating ones – is still restricted in many parts of the world.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 15, 2019
Science: Why More Marijuana May Equal Fewer Migraines One of the most ancient medical uses of cannabis was headache relief and migraines. But support from modern science has been thin—until this year. The post Science: Why More Marijuana May Equal Fewer Migraines appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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Leafly
MARCH 15, 2019
When it comes to microdosing, more than size matters. Arizona's Darwin Brands explain how their team customizes cannabis oil with microdosing in mind. The post Finding the Right Mix for Microdosing appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 11, 2019
49 years ago, Keith Stroup founded NORML to end marijuana prohibition. Now, 10 states and DC have legalized the adult-use of marijuana, and more than two-thirds of the country has legalized medical cannabis. We’ve moved mountains, thanks to good people like you. Our birthday wish this year is simple: let’s legalize America. Today, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating the progress we’ve made and stand strong with us in the fight for freedom.
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.
MassRoots
MARCH 10, 2019
A Missouri man suffering from stage-four (IV) pancreatic cancer endured a police raid on his hospital room Thursday, as officers searched his belongings for cannabis. As far as Nolan Sousley was concerned, he was about to have his best night of rest in recent memory because he could go to sleep knowing he was surrounded by medical professionals that could save his life if his health took a turn for the worse while he was asleep.
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Leafly
MARCH 15, 2019
Former US House Speaker John Boehner appeared on behalf of Acreage Cannabis, prompting a small backlash against "corporate cannabis.". The post SXSW Cannabis Headliner Draws Crowds and Protest appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
In the House, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a founder and co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has reintroduced H.R. 1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Presently, V.A. doctors are forbidden from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a recommendation, thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 9, 2019
There’s no question that cannabis remains a rocky, emerging industry even though entire countries and more than 30 U.S. states now have cannabis legalization or “medicalization” The reasons why though stem from a variety of sources–federal prohibition, the patchwork quilt of regulations from state to state, the array of personalities coming into the industry from black and gray markets, the bad behavior and fraud that abounds with the constant changes in state and local c
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 14, 2019
In The Battle Against Insomnia, Marijuana Type Is Important There is very little in the universe that is more brutal than a wicked case of insomnia. Marijuana works, but only if used correctly. The post In The Battle Against Insomnia, Marijuana Type Is Important appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MARCH 14, 2019
Even as they've developed side by side, state-legal cannabis markets have evolved considerable differences in product pricing. The post Where’s the Cheapest Cannabis? A State-by-State Comparison appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration sought public comments specific to whether changes ought to be recommended regarding imposing international manufacturing and distributing restrictions, under international treaties, on certain drug substances. Per the FDA: FDA, on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, invites interested persons to submit comments on the notifications from the United Nations concerning these drug substances.
Cannabis Chronicles
MARCH 15, 2019
Emerald Enterprises, the owner of now-closed Sticky’s Pot Shop, has reached an agreement to pay fines stemming from defying Clark County’s ban on recreational marijuana retailing in unincorporated parts of the county. Sticky’s owner John Larson must pay a civil penalty of $112,500 to the county under the stipulated judgment filed in Clark County Superior Court.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 11, 2019
Why Are Cannabis Terpenes So Very Important? People usually associate terpenes only with the fragrance and flavor of a marijuana strain in question, but the reality is quite far from it. The post Why Are Cannabis Terpenes So Very Important? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2019
Years after voters approved a medical marijuana law in the state—and following a high-profile lawsuit—patients will finally have access to smokable cannabis flower. The post ‘About Damn Time’: Smokable Cannabis Coming to Florida appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act ( HR 1687 ) is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 12, 2019
In keeping with last week’s cannabis patent litigation update , it’s important to discuss a landmark decision that was made by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) on claims involving a cannabis patent just two months ago. On January 3, 2019, the PTAB published its Final Written Decision in the case, Insys Development Co, Inc. v.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 15, 2019
More Than Just THC: A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds Of Marijuana Marijuana contains several monoterpenoids – small, aromatic molecules – that have a wide range of activities including pain and anxiety relief and that work by inhibiting TRP channels. The post More Than Just THC: A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds Of Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2019
Can’t fully get rid of that cannabis strain you grew for so long? Learn how to store seeds and pollen to clear space in your garden and hang onto those favorite genetics for another day. The post Preserving Cannabis Genetics: How to Collect and Store Seeds and Pollen appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 12, 2019
After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. Some highlights include expedited expungement for past misdemeanor marijuana convictions, a three-percent tax to be collected by or paid to municipalities wherever retail stores exist, and provisions to incentivize socio-economic, racial, and gender equity in the state’s
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 14, 2019
The green rush is sweeping across the continent of North America. From Canada to the United States and even Mexico, cannabis has opened minds and changed viewpoints. Support for cannabis legalization is at an all-time high in Canada (which legalized it last October) and the United States. The impending legalization of marijuana feels inevitable, and America […].
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 14, 2019
The Only CBD User’s Manual You Need An in-depth CBD User’s manual for new and established patients that addresses key questions about cannabidiol and cannabis therapeutics. The post The Only CBD User’s Manual You Need appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2019
The Lone Star State is so strict that only epilepsy patients can obtain CBD oil. But some companies are investing for the long haul. The post Here’s What Medical Cannabis Looks Like in Texas appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
On March 13, members of the Florida state House of Representatives voted 101 to 11 to approve legislation (Senate Bill 182) to re-legalize the inhalation of herbal cannabis formulations for medical purposes. The bill was unanimously approved by the state Senate last week, and will now be transmitted to Governor Ron DeSantis. Seventy-one percent of Floridians voted in 2016 to amend the state’s constitution to allow for the use of medical marijuana.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 9, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis lawyers are heading to Brussels next week to challenge a recent decision by the European Union to reclassify food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) and prohibit their sale. While the rest of the western world moves towards an acceptance of cannabis products either medically or recreationally, the European Union pushed back in February, updating a cla
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 9, 2019
Marijuana Hangovers Are Real: What You Need To Know Although there is not much scientific evidence proving the existence of the marijuana hangover, anyone who has ever had an overly ambitious night with a fat sack of grass will tell you that it is real. The post Marijuana Hangovers Are Real: What You Need To Know appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MARCH 11, 2019
Medical marijuana laws don’t pair well with the US healthcare system. That’s especially true in Missouri, where medical laws don’t kick in until after Aug. 4. “What would you do, man?”. The post Missouri Police Searched a Hospitalized Cancer Patient for Cannabis. Here’s Why appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 15, 2019
Republican Gov. Ken Stitt signed legislation yesterday, HB 2612 , clarifying regulations and patient protections specific to the medical use of cannabis. A majority of voters last June approved a statewide initiative authorizing the plant’s use, cultivation, and dispensing. The new legislation codifies a new regulatory bureau, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, within the State Department of Health, establishes a registry for qualified patients and their caregivers, and establishes
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 14, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news on the federal level was the reintroduction of the SAFE Banking Act , by sponsor Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat from Colorado. Lest you think this is strictly a measure supported by Democrats from states with legal recreational marijuana, know that several Republicans and legislators from states that have not yet legalized are also co-sponsors.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 13, 2019
Science: How Marijuana Works To Help Those With Multiple Sclerosis It’s those last three symptoms that have been most studied in relation to medical marijuana. The post Science: How Marijuana Works To Help Those With Multiple Sclerosis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
MARCH 11, 2019
The best Austin hotels, munchies, bars, tours, and more for friends of the herb. The post The Cannabis Fan’s Guide to Austin, Texas Tourism appeared first on Leafly.
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