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Why Survivors of Sexual Violence Choose Cannabis to Heal

Leafly

Take a look at the science behind how cannabis can help heal the trauma associated with sexual violence, and hear the stories of survivors who've incorporated it into their healing process. The post Why Survivors of Sexual Violence Choose Cannabis to Heal appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Study: THC Could Have More Medical Value Than CBD

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Study: THC Could Have More Medical Value Than CBD A study published in the Scientific Reports journal found that THC displayed the “strongest correlation with therapeutic relief, compared to the more socially acceptable chemical found in cannabis, CBD (cannabinol).” The post Marijuana Study: THC Could Have More Medical Value Than CBD appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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The Marijuana Justice Act Introduced In Both Chambers Of Congress

NORML

Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said: “The Marijuana Justice Act is the most comprehensive piece of federal legislation ever introduced to end the failed policy of marijuana prohibition and

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances In New Hampshire

MassRoots

A bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults in New Hampshire has advanced in the state’s House of Representatives. Narrowly approved by the House committee of Criminal Justice and Public Safety in a vote of 10 to 9, House Bill 481 now advances to the states’s full House of Representatives for consideration. The main sponsor of House Bill 481, Rep.

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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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Are You About to Puff on a Fake Vape Pen?

Leafly

What if everything about your vape game—from the pen itself to the oil inside—is fake? Learn more about what’s inside your vape and how it was created. The post Are You About to Puff on a Fake Vape Pen? appeared first on Leafly.

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Rep. Lee: I Just Introduced The Marijuana Justice Act

NORML

Congresswoman Barbara Lee represents California’s 13th district. First off, I want to thank you for being an active member of the cannabis reform movement and I am proud to tell you that we have never been closer to ending the counterproductive and cruel policy of marijuana criminalization than we are right now. Today, I introduced the Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 and I have every intention of moving the bill forward, but I need your help.

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First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens In North Dakota This Week

MassRoots

After two years of waiting, medical marijuana patients in North Dakota’s largest city will finally have safe, reliable access to medication. The very first medical cannabis dispensary in the Roughrider State is opening in Fargo on February 28, 2019. Voters in North Dakota approved Measure 5 , legalizing the use of medical cannabis as well as a retail market for the medication, in November 2016.

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Using CBD to Tame a Cannabis High? Small Doses May Have the Opposite Effect

Leafly

CBD can either dampen an out-of-control cannabis high or boost it. Here's how CBD dosage controls the ascent or descent of your high. The post Using CBD to Tame a Cannabis High? Small Doses May Have the Opposite Effect appeared first on Leafly.

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THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant

The Fresh Toast

THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant CBD gets all the hype, but tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THC-A) is another cannabinoid that has yet to get the attention it truly deserves. THC-A presents an option that is similar to CBD but better! The post THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Legalization Proposals Progress Around the Country

NORML

Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. Irrespective of geographic location or political ideology, lawmakers everywhere are beginning to realize that now is the time to take action on marijuana reform. Here is the latest on key states from coast to coast: Hawaii.

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The Marijuana Banking Bill is Back and Stronger Than Ever

Canna Law Blog

Six years after it was initially introduced, the House Financial Services Committee released the latest draft legislation that would create a “safe harbor” for banks to serve the rapidly expanding cannabis industry on February 7, 2019. Entitled the “ Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 ” (or, the “SAFE Banking Act of 2019”), the bill aims to prohibit federal regulators from penalizing banks and other financial institutions that provide banking services to marijuana businesses, mariju

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Martha Stewart Gets Into Cannabis. Is It a Good Thing?

Leafly

First to come: CBD offerings for pets. The post Martha Stewart Gets Into Cannabis. Is It a Good Thing? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis And Coconut Oil: The Wellness Power Couple

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis And Coconut Oil: The Wellness Power Couple Practically-perfect coconut oil is packed with its own set of goodness and goes with cannabis like two peas in a pod. The post Cannabis And Coconut Oil: The Wellness Power Couple appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Marijuana reform is budding in New Hampshire!

NORML

Here in New Hampshire, there has been a great deal of progress in the last few years. Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legal hemp production to adult-use marijuana legalization, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. New Hampshire residents overwhelmingly support marijuana legalization; in a recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire, 68% of New Hampshirites support full marijuana legalization, and the New H

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Are CBD-Infused Alcohol Beverages Legal?

Canna Law Blog

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. This post provides an overview of the regulatory framework of alcoholic beverages, including pre-manufactured industrial hemp-infused drinks and “homemade” alcoholic drinks infused with CBD oil or extracts.

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Which Terpenes Are Found in ‘Lemon’ Strains?

Leafly

As we learn more and more about terpenes, we posed the question: are Lemon cannabis strains dominant in limonene? Data suggests no so we took a deeper look. The post Which Terpenes Are Found in ‘Lemon’ Strains? appeared first on Leafly.

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What Are The Benefits Of Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts?

The Fresh Toast

What Are The Benefits Of Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts? There are so many combinations of cannabinoids, terpenes and other less popularized elements that make whole-plant therapy the only way to get the most from this medicine. The post What Are The Benefits Of Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Rick Steves: I support home cultivation rights for all marijuana consumers

NORML

In 2012, I was proud to help fund and promote the passage of I-502 which legalized, taxed, and regulated marijuana in my home state of Washington. Now, seven years later, I’m delighted to see more and more politicians, not just on the West coast, stepping up to address marijuana policy reform and fighting to uphold the civil liberty of adults who enjoy smoking pot responsibly.

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U.S. Supreme Court Extends Constitutional Prohibition Against Excessive Fines to States

Canna Law Blog

The United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on Wednesday in the case of Timbs v. Indiana, incorporating the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause against the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. As we have written about , the case involves the forfeiture of petitioner’s Land Rover as punishment for selling heroin.

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Here’s the 5 Hottest New Cali Cannabis Stores

Leafly

Sorry, Barneys New York, California beat ya’ll to luxury ganja retail. New stores March & Ash, Vapor Room, and ECO stylishly serve connoisseurs this week. The post Here’s the 5 Hottest New Cali Cannabis Stores appeared first on Leafly.

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From Prison to Profit

MJ Business Attorneys

Read Charles' new publication in The Edition. here.

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NORML Chapters Are Leading The Way All Around The Country

NORML

2019 is shaping up to be the most significant year in the marijuana reform movement to date and it’s a testament to one thing: That people just like you are getting involved and changing laws. Only two months into the 2019 legislative session, with 45 NORML Lobby Days on the books , legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country.

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And Best Democratic Experiment Goes to. (Legal?) Weed at the Oscars

Canna Law Blog

Now featuring cannabis! MarketWatch ran an article last week on how this year’s Academy Award swag bags “are packed” with “legal” cannabis. I’m always happy to see an article like this because it means California legalization is working. And yet, these glam-o, cannabis friendly goodie bags are a good reminder to cannabis businesses (and the ancillary businesses that support them) that even if an A-list celebrity is consuming your cannabis or CBD products on or after

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Uh Oh, California Could Run Out of Legal Cannabis by Summer

Leafly

More than 6,000 temporary farm licenses are expiring through July. Only 9 permanent licenses have been issued to replace them. The post Uh Oh, California Could Run Out of Legal Cannabis by Summer appeared first on Leafly.

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Social use cannabis is now permanent in Denver, opening the door for new business.

MJ Business Attorneys

The Denver City Council voted 10-1 in favor of lifting the 2020 sunset date on social use cannabis businesses. While it is legal to buy and consume cannabis is Colorado, there are only two businesses in Denver that will allow you to vape or consume edibles on the premises. The reason? While Colorado voters previously passed a bill to allow social use businesses, it was a four-year pilot program that was set to expire in 2020.

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NORML Members Call On NFL’s Goodell To Allow Players Access To Medicine

NORML

While most of the recent media conversation around cannabis and the Super Bowl surrounded the ability for a medical marijuana company’s attempt to air an advertisement, one of the issues raised by various NORML members over the last few weeks has been more focused on the actual well-being of the players themselves. In his state-of-the-NFL address the Friday prior to Superbowl LIII, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell remained vague about the NFL’s future policies regarding medical marijua

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How To: A Concise Guide To The New World Of Marijuana For Older Adults

The Fresh Toast

How To: A Concise Guide To The New World Of Marijuana For Older Adults Baby Boomers are giving themselves permission to enjoy old and new ways of consuming cannabis, both recreationally and for the management of pain, anxiety and insomnia. The post How To: A Concise Guide To The New World Of Marijuana For Older Adults appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Extreme Defoliation: High-Risk Ways to Boost Cannabis Yields and Bag Appeal

Leafly

All cannabis growers perform some light pruning, but extreme defoliation techniques take the practice to a new level. Read more on these high-risk, high-reward training practices. The post Extreme Defoliation: High-Risk Ways to Boost Cannabis Yields and Bag Appeal appeared first on Leafly.

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New York City Bodega Owners Fight For Their Right To Sell Cannabis

MassRoots

Wouldn’t it be convenient to be able to buy all of your necessities like groceries, laundry detergent, beer, and cannabis from one store in just one stop on the way home from work? That may soon be a reality for the people of New York City. Recreational cannabis is expected to be legalized in New York as early as this year, and the bodegas in New York City want a guarantee that they will be able to distribute the product when that happens.

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Justice Department Urged To Take “Immediate Action” On Marijuana Grow Applications

NORML

The American Psychological Association (APA) is urging US Attorney General William Barr to review more than two-dozen pending applications for federal marijuana grow licenses. In a letter dated Wednesday, February 27, the association urged the Justice Department to “act immediately” on 26 applications pending before federal officials – applications which were initially submitted to the agency over two years ago.

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