NORML
AUGUST 22, 2022
Regulators and other concerned parties should seek to provide the public with more comprehensive safety information about the effects of more potent products, and they should continue to ensure that legal products do not get diverted to the youth market. Such actions will ultimately be far more productive than calling for a return to the failures of marijuana prohibition.
Leafly
AUGUST 23, 2022
Check here to see if your vape cartridge contains an ingredient you shouldn't be inhaling. The post Oregon is recalling 18,000 THC vapes. Is yours one of them? appeared first on Leafly.
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Project CBD
AUGUST 21, 2022
Nearly 75 years since cannabis was banned in Japan, policy changes in favor of medical marijuana are long overdue.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 22, 2022
Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain. Cannabinoids have a greater benefit-safety profile compared to opioids used to manage chronic neuropathic pain. The post Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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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.
NORML
AUGUST 23, 2022
Advocates expressed hope that lawmakers may take up the issue in 2023 now that about a half million Nebraskans have signed petitions over the past few years in favor of it. “I hope the elected officials are paying attention. They have the power to do something.”. The post Nebraska: Advocates Fail to Secure Ballot Access for Medical Marijuana Legalization Measures appeared first on NORML.
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Veriheal
AUGUST 22, 2022
Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. Based on the details of a June 21 press release, the trials—which are taking place in Johannesburg—are the first ethically approved studies exploring the suitability and safety of using cannabis as a substitute for opioid pain relievers. . According to the announcement, Biodata—a subsidiary of Labat Africa—“is the brainchild of Dr.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 26, 2022
New Study Further Proves That THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD. A new study shows the positive effect that THC has on patients with PTSD. The post New Study Further Proves That THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 22, 2022
The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C. Act 24-483), joining the growing list of jurisdictions prohibiting most employers from taking adverse action (e.g., rejecting job applicants or terminating employees) for off-duty cannabis use.
Leafly
AUGUST 24, 2022
Pre-rolls are perfect for the long weekend, rolled and ready for adventure. We've assembled the best of the best: infused, packs, and single pre-rolls. The post Canada’s tastiest pre-rolls for Labour Day appeared first on Leafly.
Veriheal
AUGUST 24, 2022
The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. city to do so. Now, a psychedelic-focused bill aimed at reforming laws surrounding psychedelics further in the state has successfully qualified for the November ballot. Colorado could legalize psychedelics. The Colorado Secretary of State’s office announced earlier this month that the Natural Medicine Health Act received enough qualifying signatures to make it to this November’s ballot.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 25, 2022
People Who Use Medical Marijuana Are More Likely To Smoke Cigarettes. A new study shows a link between medical marijuana users and cigarette smokers. The post People Who Use Medical Marijuana Are More Likely To Smoke Cigarettes appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 25, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we look at the First Circuit’s decision on state cannabis regulation. Then, we have a couple of state ballot initiatives to check in on. We turn our gaze to Costa Rica, where cannabis legislation is on the agenda. And finally, would you buy CBD from a vending machine?
Leafly
AUGUST 24, 2022
If it came down to it, would you choose your partner or weed? Here are four tips to help you decide what to do. The post What to do if your partner asks you to quit smoking weed appeared first on Leafly.
Veriheal
AUGUST 23, 2022
Back on March 31, 2021, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo legalized recreational cannabis in the state of New York. When this happened, it made New York a state with some of the most relaxed cannabis laws in the nation. In many places where cannabis is legal, be it medical cannabis or recreational cannabis, you are still not allowed to consume it in public.
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 25, 2022
Study: Oral CBD Prevents Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects nerves in the extremities (feet and hands) causing them to become weak, painful, and numb. The post Study: Oral CBD Prevents Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 23, 2022
Here’s their latest alert. The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) set the minimum quality standard that medicinal cannabis products and cannabis-based ingredients must meet before they can be supplied in New Zealand. Regulation 7 includes a list of pesticides that must be tested for in non-imported starting material for export, cannabis-based ingredients (CBI) and medicinal cannabis products.
Leafly
AUGUST 23, 2022
The trucks known for selling ‘fake edibles’ got popped for not having Department of Health permits. We talked to the owner about plans to open a legal dispensary. The post Are seized Weed World trucks the start of NYC’s gray market crackdown? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 24, 2022
Australian-Canadian cannabis relations are a lesson in stupidity Think about it. Someday, historians will look at this time period and come to one conclusion: we’re a bunch of morons. Just look at the evidence. We have a runaway greenhouse effect. So do we invest heavily in nuclear power? No, the government imposes “carbon taxes” on […].
CannaMD
AUGUST 26, 2022
On August 26, 2022, the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) sent a directive to certifying physicians regarding a new milligram cap scheduled to go into effective on August 29, 2022. As Florida’s leading network of medical marijuana physicians, CannaMD has summarized everything patients need to know. Current CannaMD patient? No need to call: […].
Veriheal
AUGUST 25, 2022
Despite access to sustainable packaging alternatives such as hemp, plastic packaging remains the preferred material for packaging cannabis products. There are individuals and organizations who are getting creative with the current plastic in use, like [Re]Waste. Unfortunately, recycling and re-use solutions are not enough to deal with the plastic crisis.
Leafly
AUGUST 26, 2022
Music festivals are a lot of fun for weed lovers, but there are a few things you should think about before you leave home. The post The ultimate stoner’s guide to weed at festivals appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 25, 2022
Bloomberg report. An unlicensed broker who sold allegedly bogus securities for a cannabis company marketing an unpatented pill marketed as an alternative to narcotics was sued Wednesday by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which had sued the company last fall. Nicolas Arkells took $477,500 from at least six investors, who lost all their principal invested in C3 International Inc., and Arkells was paid $66,205 in commissions on those sales, which he made using material misstatements, the c
CannaMD
AUGUST 22, 2022
Cannabis has been linked to symptom relief involving a number of gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease. And now, research suggests that marijuana may also help patients who have been diagnosed with gastroparesis! Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach cannot properly empty itself of food in a timely manner. […].
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 23, 2022
With shortages in British Columbia and Ontario, Canadian cannabis connoisseurs are beginning to question the necessity of government-controlled cannabis wholesaler distribution. Distributing cannabis without the government should not be a controversial topic. We have the food industry leading the example. An actual market we can use as a comparison.
Leafly
AUGUST 24, 2022
That new-new from PAX, dosist, Dabstract, Akta, Cresco and more. The post America’s tastiest THC vapes of Labor Day and fall appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 26, 2022
Marijuana Moment reports. FTC returning almost $21,000 to consumers nationwide who bought deceptively marketed CBD products from Kushly Industries: [link]. — FTC (@FTC) August 24, 2022. A federal agency announced on Wednesday that it will be refunding Americans who bought CBD products from a cannabis company that the government says made misleading medical claims.
The Cannigma
AUGUST 24, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Both medical and adult-use cannabis are illegal in Kansas, and possession of any amount of cannabis is considered a class B misdemeanor. The state allows the sale and use of CBD products with 0% THC. Medical patients with a letter from a doctor won’t face a conviction for possession of CBD oil with up to 5% THC, but can still be arrested and charged with possession.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 25, 2022
Cannabis retailers in British Columbia are facing product shortages amid an ongoing B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) strike. Private retailers are not part of the strike. But having to buy their cannabis inventory from the government monopoly wholesaler negatively affects them. The strike, into its second week, is beginning to empty store shelves.
Leafly
AUGUST 23, 2022
A delay by the state contractor hired to validate signatures may result in the legalization measure not appearing on the ballot. The post Oklahoma’s legalization initiative at risk due to state delay appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 24, 2022
Marijuana Moment reports. Another federal agency is reminding employees that they’re prohibited from using marijuana and warning them about the risks of consuming federally unregulated CBD products. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) human resources division posted a notice on Monday that says while cannabis is legal in some form in a majority of states, federal workers “must remain drug-free and refrain from illegal drug use whether on or off duty regardless of state laws.”.
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