The Risky Business of Synthetic Highs
Project CBD
JULY 27, 2022
Super-potent research cannabinoids have escaped from the lab.
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Federal Lawmakers Fast-Tracking Legislation That Seeks to Further Facilitate Cannabis Research
NORML
JULY 25, 2022
The Act provides the office of the US Attorney General with a 60-day timeline to either approve or deny the applications from scientists wishing to engage in clinical trials involving the use of cannabis by human subjects. The post Federal Lawmakers Fast-Tracking Legislation That Seeks to Further Facilitate Cannabis Research appeared first on NORML.
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Learning from Las Vegas: 5 lessons from 5 years of legal weed in Sin City
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
Las Vegas boasts drive-thru purchasing and the world's largest weed stores. But casino opposition has limited the industry's growth. The post Learning from Las Vegas: 5 lessons from 5 years of legal weed in Sin City appeared first on Leafly.
August Recess is Coming! Should You Meet Your Reps at Home?
Americans for Safe Access
JULY 29, 2022
With just a few weeks left of summer, Congress is taking its annual August Recess break. Often when advocates think of meeting their representatives they imagine needing to travel to Washington, DC and meet with them in the halls of Congress. The August Recess break is the perfect opportunity for cannabis advocates, like you, to schedule meetings with your representatives and senators in their home office.
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.
Medical Marijuana Linked to Safer Driving Conditions
CannaMD
JULY 27, 2022
Stoned drivers and more accidents. That’s the nightmare scenario envisioned by opponents of marijuana legalization. Fortunately, these dire predictions have not played out. Instead, the numbers indicate that the legalization of marijuana is not associated with an increase in motor vehicle accidents, and may actually decrease rather than increase accident rates.
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Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2022 horoscopes
Leafly
JULY 28, 2022
August is upon us and your horoscope is here to help guide you. Check out which strains to smoke for your star sign on Leafly. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels
The Fresh Toast
JULY 24, 2022
Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels. "We noted over time that some marijuana was more potent than others, despite being labeled with similar amounts of THC," said the plaintiffs. The post Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis laws in South Carolina
The Cannigma
JULY 24, 2022
Medical: Illegal Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: N/A. Is weed legal in South Carolina? No. South Carolina does not have legal cannabis for adult use or medical purposes. . Qualifying medical patients can purchase and consume medicinal CBD oil that contains less than 0.9% THC and more than 15% CBD. This is slightly higher than the federal standard for CBD products, which must have no more than 0.3% THC.
Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referenda: July 29th, 2022 Update
NORML
JULY 29, 2022
Voters in several states will decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in November. Here is an update of where these efforts currently stand. . The post Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referenda: July 29th, 2022 Update appeared first on NORML.
Ice T wins license to bring Medicine Woman dispensary to Jersey City
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
The rapper and actor will partner with a longtime friend to open the new cannabis retail shop a few short miles from New York City. The post Ice T wins license to bring Medicine Woman dispensary to Jersey City appeared first on Leafly.
7 Fruity Strains-High in Limonene and Terpinolene
Sensi Seeds
JULY 24, 2022
Cannabis strains offer a variety of aromas, flavours, and expressions. Through these variables we make our own choices and develop our own preferences. It is the unique combination of terpenes that gives each of the strains their similar, but different aromatic profiles. Today we explore the uplifting and refreshing, fruity-based terpenes. The post 7 Fruity Strains-High in Limonene and Terpinolene appeared first on Sensi Seeds.
Did the pandemic make cannabis beverages more popular?
The Cannigma
JULY 26, 2022
The world changed immeasurably with the arrival of COVID. Countless industries felt the impact of the pandemic, as our daily lives screeched to a halt and a new “normal” was instituted. While some industries saw massive downturns, others saw unexpected spikes. Cannabis is among the industries that grew during the pandemic. In fact, if there was a winner of COVID, it was cannabis.
NORML Remembers Tom McCain
NORML
JULY 28, 2022
With profound sadness, Peachtree NORML announced the passing of Tom McCain, the Executive Director Emeritus and long-time board member. The post NORML Remembers Tom McCain appeared first on NORML.
Sweet Talk nano gummies are instant day brighteners you can take anywhere
Leafly
JULY 28, 2022
Sweet Talk’s colorful cannabis confections are fast-acting, temptingly tasty, and game-changing nano gummies. The post Sweet Talk nano gummies are instant day brighteners you can take anywhere appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis for chickens: The latest revolution on the farm?
Alchimia
JULY 26, 2022
A medical cannabis farm in northern Thailand has been feeding its free-range chickens cannabis instead of antibiotics , an experiment that has yielded some very promising results and one that aims to provide a solution for consumers who don’t want to eat chicken meat full of hormones and antibiotics. In this case, the recent availability of cannabis in Thailand was the driving force behind the project.
The one thing you can do to improve your homegrow
The Cannigma
JULY 27, 2022
You can’t have a healthy plant without healthy roots. But as the invisible backbone of your plants, it can be hard for new cannabis growers to tell what’s going on under the surface. After all, this intricate network exists only beneath the soil; out of sight, and often out of mind. But there’s one simple step any grower can take to greatly improve plant root heath – for cannabis or many other plants.
Missouri: Unofficial Count Finds Legalization Measure Shy of Signatures Necessary to Qualify for November Ballot
NORML
JULY 27, 2022
The effort's campaign manager said that they are working with local officials to double check their voter counts and identify any potential errors, and he said that the campaign remains confident they will ultimately qualify for the ballot. The post Missouri: Unofficial Count Finds Legalization Measure Shy of Signatures Necessary to Qualify for November Ballot appeared first on NORML.
Is weed or alcohol more addictive?
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
There’s a common perception that cannabis is safer and less addictive than alcohol, but what does the science say? The post Is weed or alcohol more addictive? appeared first on Leafly.
Wrigley Wins Trademark Case Against Edible Cannabis Candies
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 24, 2022
Law Street Media reports. On Tuesday, the Central District of California issued a final judgment in the case of WM. Wrigley JR. Company v. Conde et al holding that Stephen Matta violated Wrigley’s trademarks. . Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Roberto Conde et al, 5_21-cv-00777, No. 85 (C.D.Cal. Jul. 19, 2022). According to the order, Wrigley is a global leader in confections, and markets and sells dozens of well known and famous brands including Skittles and Starburst.
CBD and CBG mechanisms can treat superinfection after influenza
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 24, 2022
Influenza left the chat in 2020. Meanwhile, Covid-19 stole the spotlight – especially in statistics. Scientists urged that strains of coronavirus are atypical of the flu. More difficult to ignore, however, is how mechanisms related to CBD and CBG treat Covid-19 and superinfections after influenza. Influenza can weaken the immune system, allowing for severe infections. […].
EU Marijuana Legalization: A Wave is Coming
Canna Law Blog
JULY 25, 2022
Exciting developments lie ahead for European Union (EU) marijuana legalization. It is inevitable that marijuana legalization sweeps the globe–if you haven’t seen it yet, please watch our webinar with Clifford Chance about the existing global economy of marijuana. The question is just one of timing. In Germany, as one prominent example, we’re looking at legalization for adult use within the next two years.
Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
The president is reportedly open to releasing a Russian arms dealer to bring the WNBA star home, but the Russians aren’t rushing to make a trade. The post Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her appeared first on Leafly.
Genius! …. Canadian cannabis company Tilray posts $434 million net loss for 2022
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 29, 2022
How whathisname Simon can tool around lecturing all of us on the industry just amazes me. We wish we could lose so much money and still get onto the telly telling people how it is. What does this actually mean? On a Thursday conference call with analysts and investors, Tilray CEO Irwin Simon attributed the impairment charge to “both market conditions and the work that we have done to optimize our operations.”.
Is rosin an extract or separation?
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 29, 2022
It seems simple; Oxford defines extraction as “the act or process of removing or obtaining something from something else.” And rosin is a cannabis concentrate made using heat and pressure. But rosin falls into the extract category while hash is a separation for reasons not found in the lay dictionary. A chemistry textbook instead defines […].
Hilary Bricken Named Top California Cannabis Lawyer by the Daily Journal
Canna Law Blog
JULY 26, 2022
Harris Bricken is proud to announce that the Daily Journal named our own Hilary Bricken , as one of the “ Top California Cannabis Lawyers of 2022. ” Hilary is one of the premier cannabis business and regulatory attorneys in the United States. She is licensed to practice law in California, Washington, and Florida. As chair of Harris Bricken’s Regulated Substances practice group, she helps cannabis companies of all sizes with their cannabis-related business and regulatory needs.
The beginner’s guide to weed lounges: legal public sesh spots
Leafly
JULY 26, 2022
We are entering a weed lounge Renaissance. Here are the best cannabis consumption lounges in the US, along with tips for visiting them. The post The beginner’s guide to weed lounges: legal public sesh spots appeared first on Leafly.
What is herbalism and how does cannabis fit in?
The Cannigma
JULY 28, 2022
Cannabis is often described as a “magic plant”, but it’s not the only one with seemingly magical medicinal qualities – far from it. The practice of using the healing properties of plants is called herbalism, and it’s the oldest form of medicine in the world. What is herbalism? Herbalism is the practice of applying pharmacognosy : the study of plants and other natural substances as medicine.
Cannabis Industry’s Public Health Problem
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 28, 2022
If the US government legalizes cannabis federally, they’ll face the same public health problems Canada did. Namely, busybody bureaucrats demanding to control the nuances of how you consume your cannabis. It’s like the adage about kids who become lifeguards. Some become lifeguards because they want to help protect and save lives. Others become lifeguards because they want […].
The Week in Weed: July 29, 2022
The Blunt Truth
JULY 29, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Lots of federal news this week! The legalization bill got a hearing in the Senate. The House passed a bill allowing cannabis ads. And a marijuana research bill might actually makes its way to the President’s desk. As for state news, South Dakota saw its medical cannabis market open.
Netflix’s ‘How to change your mind’ pushes psychedelics into the mainstream
Leafly
JULY 28, 2022
Disclaimer: This article contains discussions on suicide, PTSD, and other health conditions. It also contains spoilers. The public perception of psychedelics is quickly changing. The state of Oregon approved the medicinal use of psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms—and is expected to open psychedelic clinics in 2023, the first of their kind.
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