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NORML Op-ed: Concerns Over High Potency THC Products Warrant Greater Education, Not Criminalization

NORML

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.

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Oregon is recalling 18,000 THC vapes. Is yours one of them?

Leafly

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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Japanese Cannabis Regulation Reform - Finally?

Project CBD

Nearly 75 years since cannabis was banned in Japan, policy changes in favor of medical marijuana are long overdue.

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Study: Cannabinoids (THC/CBD) Beat Opioids In Managing Chronic Pain

The Fresh Toast

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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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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Nebraska: Advocates Fail to Secure Ballot Access for Medical Marijuana Legalization Measures

NORML

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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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

Veriheal

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.

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New Study Further Proves That THC Has A Positive Effect On PTSD

The Fresh Toast

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.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

The Blunt Truth

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.

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What to do if your partner asks you to quit smoking weed

Leafly

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.

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Colorado Could Legalize Psychedelics This November

Veriheal

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.

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People Who Use Medical Marijuana Are More Likely To Smoke Cigarettes

The Fresh Toast

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.

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The Week in Weed: August 26, 2022

The Blunt Truth

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?

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Alert – Medical Cannabsi Agency of New Zealand: Pesticide testing of non-imported starting material for export, cannabis-based ingredients and medicinal cannabis products

Cannabis Law Report

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.

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New York Restricts Some Cannabis Use in Public Spaces

Veriheal

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.

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Are seized Weed World trucks the start of NYC’s gray market crackdown?

Leafly

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.

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Australian-Canadian Cannabis Relations: A Lesson in Stupidity

Cannabis Life Network

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 […].

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Study: Oral CBD Prevents Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

The Fresh Toast

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.

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Selling Cannabis Stock Without License Nets SEC Lawsuit

Cannabis Law Report

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

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Milligram Caps: FL Issues Medical Marijuana Rules

CannaMD

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: […].

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The ultimate stoner’s guide to weed at festivals

Leafly

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.

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5 Cannabis Distribution Methods (Without the Government)

Cannabis Life Network

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.

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FTC Issue First Refunds For Cannabis Products That Were ‘Deceptively Marketed’ To Consumers By Kushly Industries

Cannabis Law Report

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.

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Treating Gastroparesis with Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

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. […].

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Oof: Nebraska medical marijuana measures won’t appear on ballot, again

Leafly

Advocates came up 10,000 signatures short in their bid to put medical legalization before voters. The post Oof: Nebraska medical marijuana measures won’t appear on ballot, again appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Shortages in B.C. Due to Union Strike 

Cannabis Life Network

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.

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U.S. Forest Service (USFS) human resources remind employees on cannabis use

Cannabis Law Report

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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Oregon Cannabis: Did OLCC Let Curaleaf Skate?

Canna Law Blog

Last summer, the Massachusetts based retailer Curaleaf mistakenly mixed-up THC with CBD at a bottling plant in Portland. Approximately 1,500 mislabeled bottles containing what the Oregonian describes as a “jumbo” dose of THC were shipped under the brand name Select and sold as containing only CBD. Although many of the bottles were recalled at the behest of state regulators, some were purchased and ingested, leading to approximately a dozen lawsuits.

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Will social equity in Illinois live up to the hype?

Leafly

Illinois broke through the chatter with big talk about helping social equity businesses take off. Will the state live up to the hype? The post Will social equity in Illinois live up to the hype? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Hippie Pipe X – Review from someone who doesn’t like vaporizers

Cannabis Life Network

Don’t get me wrong, I love and appreciate the value of a joint. But to me, there’s nothing like getting good and ripped off a trippy device. After all, with the right strain and dose, cannabis can be a lot of fun. I like to do everything I can to set myself up for a […]. The post The Hippie Pipe X – Review from someone who doesn’t like vaporizers appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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Nevada: CCB Launches Online Resources for Cannabis Consumption Lounge Applicants

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s yesterday’s announcement. LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) released new online tools and resources to assist applicants in successfully submitting a complete application for a cannabis consumption lounge license. Included are downloadable worksheets, checklists, and video tutorials to ensure interested parties have access to the same information.