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Craft cultivars for the cannabis connoisseur

Leafly

The Cultivar Collection gives a group of best-in-class growers the time, context, and freedom to flex some craft cultivars. The post Craft cultivars for the cannabis connoisseur appeared first on Leafly.

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New York’s Conditional Adult Use Processor License

Canna Law Blog

On the morning of the Cannabis Control Board’s (CCB) June 23, 2022 meeting , the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) uploaded the meeting agenda, which included this important tidbit: a resolution approving a conditional adult-use processor license and opening an application window for said license. This is obviously big news, in that it provides the link between the already issued conditional cannabis cultivation licenses and conditional retail dispensary licenses.

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House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Legal State Marijuana Programs

NORML

The House Committee on Appropriations voted today to approve an amendment that would prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with legal adult-use marijuana programs as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2023. The post House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Legal State Marijuana Programs appeared first on NORML.

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Bag the Tags! California's Eco-Absurdity

Project CBD

The attempt to track the movement of every cannabis plant in California is polluting the environment with plastic waste.

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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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Leafly investigation: Fentanyl-laced marijuana is a myth. It’s time to end the hype 

Leafly

Leafly investigates why police and media spread ‘fentanyl-laced marijuana’ rumors when lab results disprove the claims. The post Leafly investigation: Fentanyl-laced marijuana is a myth. It’s time to end the hype appeared first on Leafly.

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Virginia: Changes to Marijuana Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Today, marks the one year anniversary of legalization in Virginia, and multiple changes to marijuana laws will take effect. . The post Virginia: Changes to Marijuana Laws Take Effect July 1 appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Cannabis Can Help Alleviate Insomnia In Those Suffering From Depression & Anxiety

The Fresh Toast

Study: Cannabis Can Help Alleviate Insomnia In Those Suffering From Depression & Anxiety. Though it is estimated that some 10-30% of the global population suffers from insomnia, there are not many effective treatments for it. . The post Study: Cannabis Can Help Alleviate Insomnia In Those Suffering From Depression & Anxiety appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Works of fire: 9 scorcher cannabis strains of July 4, 2022

Leafly

Fire in the hole! The post Works of fire: 9 scorcher cannabis strains of July 4, 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Medical: Yes Recreational: No. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. The country has strict prohibition laws, and violating these can come with fines or hefty jail sentences. Poland established a medical cannabis program in 2017, which allows for a range of cannabis products to be prescribed for a range of medical conditions.

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Nevada: Cannabis Consumption Lounge Regulations Approved, Licensing to Start in the Fall

NORML

Yesterday, the NV Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) voted unanimously to approve regulations for the licensing and operation of cannabis consumption lounges. Regulators said they expect to open the first round of licensing for consumption lounges this fall, with the first lounges opening as soon as the end of the year. The post Nevada: Cannabis Consumption Lounge Regulations Approved, Licensing to Start in the Fall appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: July 1, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Congress removed marijuana banking from the COMPETES Act. In other federal news, a House Appropriations committee passed a cannabis-friendly amendment to a DOJ funding bill. Meanwhile, in Nebraska, signature collecting continues for a ballot initiative.

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Meet the CLIMB Act, a new bipartisan cannabis banking bill

Leafly

The new CLIMB Act would help cannabis businesses access banking services, and list on the stock exchange. It emphasizes small, minority-owned businesses. The post Meet the CLIMB Act, a new bipartisan cannabis banking bill appeared first on Leafly.

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Does Medical Cannabis Work For Meningitis?

The Fresh Toast

Does Medical Cannabis Work For Meningitis? Researchers recently discovered that CBD was effective in treating many different types of bacteria. The post Does Medical Cannabis Work For Meningitis? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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State Policy Weekly Update 7/1/2022

NORML

This week's update highlights legislative developments in California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. . The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/1/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Largest-Ever Psilocybin Study Reveals That It Significantly Helps Depression

Veriheal

Psilocybin , a psychedelic compound found in a variety of mushrooms, has long been used as a tool to mitigate depression despite the limited amount of research on its efficacy and safety. Fortunately, the increasing acceptance of cannabis has laid the groundwork for emerging interest in psilocybin and other forms of potentially effective alternative therapeutics.

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Stay chill with Ice Cream Cake—July’s Leafly HighLight

Leafly

This summer strain is perfect for stoners with a sweet tooth. The post Stay chill with Ice Cream Cake—July’s Leafly HighLight appeared first on Leafly.

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Microdosing Marijuana: Does It Work?

CannaMD

“All the medical benefits with none of the side effects.” That’s the promise made by advocates for low-dose and ultra-low-dose consumption of marijuana — a.k.a. microdosing. This trend, made possible by a new generation of metered cannabis products that allow for precise dosage control of THC and other cannabinoids, was labeled “Marijuana 2.0” by Rolling […].

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The 4 CBG Benefits That Will Make It The Next Big Thing

Cannabis Law Report

CBG – what is it? CBG stands for cannabigerol. CBG is the most abundant cannabinoid in the hemp plant, and is considered to be one of a group of “non-intoxicating” cannabinoids. There are over 100 phytochemicals in cannabis known as cannabinoids, which are pharmacologically active and produce the various health benefits seen with the plant.

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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

MMJ Recs

As its medicinal benefits earn heightened recognition, marijuana continues to become more accepted across the United States. Various state laws are gradually beginning to embrace the plant as a recreational pastime, too. Regardless of legality, however, MMJ cards still afford patients a wealth of benefits, from tax savings to greater freedom in the purchasing, possession, and growing of medical marijuana.

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Is cannabis a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen?

Leafly

Cannabis can encompass a range of experiences. See how the dankly scented plant can be considered a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen. The post Is cannabis a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen? appeared first on Leafly.

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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program

Veriheal

South Dakota isn’t exactly legendary for cannabis. In fact, quite the reverse is true. South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe is expanding cannabis cultivation efforts to fuel their expanding MMJ program that has already grown to serve over 10,000 patients, outstripping South Dakota’s state MMJ program by leaps and bounds.

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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Cases Seeking Workers’ Comp for Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022 BY EMILY MEEHAN. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear two cases challenging Minnesota’s denial of workers’ compensation for medical marijuana used to treat work-related injuries. Two Minnesota employees, Susan Musta, who suffered a neck injury while working as a dental hygienist and Daniel Bierbach, who was injured at his job working for an all-terrain vehicle company, were certified as eligible to participate in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program and began using medical ca

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Diabetes & the Endocannabinoid System

CannaMD

Medical cannabis may be a beneficial tool in treating and preventing diabetes, according to research published in the American Journal of Pathology. These findings may seem counterintuitive, given marijuana’s reputation for being an appetite stimulant. However, several prior studies have demonstrated the link between cannabis and lower body fat and lower risk of diabetes.

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What is hemp?

Leafly

Hemp and cannabis are the same plant; their differences lie in what they’re composed of, how they look, and how they’re used. Learn more about the plant with Leafly. The post What is hemp? appeared first on Leafly.

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Platforms where you can talk about cannabis

The Cannigma

It’s no secret that most social media platforms aren’t cannabis-friendly. Despite receiving full legalization in 18 states and multiple countries around the world, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will routinely limit the reach of or remove cannabis content. Posting about the plant too many times can even get you kicked off the platform entirely.

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Future of Delta 8 THC vape laws after Juul ban

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabinoid and nicotine products differ from one another — from ‘cultivation’ to their pharmaceutical effects. Certain governments have, however, regulated the two hand in hand. Consider the Agencies’ general overbearing sense of duty. Will the FDA’s recent ban on products by Juul indicate future vape laws regarding minor cannabinoids, such as delta 8 THC?

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Answer of the Day for Jul 2, 2022

TheAnswerPage

On June 21, 2022, Purdue Pharma announced that Nalmefene HCl Injection, 2mg/2mL (1mg/1mL) is now available in the U.S. For what condition is Nalmefene HCl indicated? Nalmefene is an opioid antagonist indicated for the complete or partial reversal of opioid drug effects, including respiratory depression, induced by either natural or synthetic opioids, and in the management of known or suspected opioid overdose.

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The Roll-up #247: Getting high at work

Leafly

Workday consumption spiked during the pandemic, as need met opportunity. Now that Covid anxiety has fallen, are you still working cannabis into your workday? The post The Roll-up #247: Getting high at work appeared first on Leafly.

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New Jersey – Cannabis Business Times Report: 5 Cannabis MSOs Fined $360K in New Jersey; 2 Companies Respond

Cannabis Law Report

CBT report. In February, New Jersey cannabis regulators delayed rolling out adult-use cannabis sales on the premise that existing medical retailers did not have the capacity to serve both customer types at that time. Two months later, when the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) approved seven of New Jersey’s 11 medical cannabis operators to expand their operations to serve the broader adult-use market during an April 11 public meeting, state officials expressed confidence in those co

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Why THC contributes anxiety in veterans with PTSD

Cannabis Life Network

A study funded by the Dutch Ministry of Defense analyzed endocannabinoid levels in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. ECS tone was neutral in participants and THC conversely contributed to anxiety, a symptom of PTSD, in veterans at rest. Only relaxed participants were tested in the study, though. No veterans were under stress during the study. […].

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