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How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming?

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We know THC can impact sleep and dreaming. But how? And why? The post How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming? appeared first on Leafly.

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Check Out Our New Cannabis Glossary

Canna Law Blog

Our mission at the Canna Law Blog is to translate complicated legal concepts into plain English for cannabis entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. We know just how complicated, inaccessible, and even contradictory cannabis terminology can be. So we wanted to design an industry resource of key legal terms and even non-legal or technical terms for anyone in the industry.

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Better pain management with CBD according to Harvard Med

Cannabis Life Network

Two professors from Harvard Medical School combined their respective skills to find an optimal treatment for pain. Cannabinoids were initially absent from one researcher’s focal point, but CBD hit the correct targets for better pain management. An optimal pair of pain signals became central in their collaborative research, proving the promiscuous nature of CBD.

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Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

Washington, DC: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and… The post Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

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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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Heal the Mind, Heal the World

Project CBD

A Review of Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture, edited by Beatriz Labate and Clancy Cavnar.

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Guide: How to make cannabis drinks at home

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Weed beverages are here to stay, but options are limited at the dispensary. Here's how to make delicious and dank cannabis drinks at home. The post Guide: How to make cannabis drinks at home appeared first on Leafly.

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District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Prohibiting Most Employers from Discriminating Against Cannabis Consumers

NORML

“Suspicionless workplace drug testing policies for cannabis are relics of the failed ‘war on drugs’ policies of the 1980s and it is time that we move beyond them.”. The post District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Prohibiting Most Employers from Discriminating Against Cannabis Consumers appeared first on NORML.

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This free cannabis hotline answers all of your plant questions

The Cannigma

There’s a lot of misinformation about cannabis in the world. Between internet searches that bring up myths and falsehoods, medical professionals who aren’t properly educated about the plant, and marketing language designed to confuse , it’s easy for someone who is curious about cannabis to get the wrong information. What people need is education; free education from qualified professionals that helps you sort through your options and find a cannabis product or routine that serves your needs.

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Can Biden Legalize Cannabis without Congress?

Cannabis Life Network

Can the United States President Joe Biden legalize cannabis without authority from Congress? Technically, no. The US Constitution doesn’t allow it. But then again, the prohibition of cannabis is unconstitutional. Additionally, the US Constitution has never stopped presidential administrations in the past. Passing an “executive order” is a common way for presidents to act like […].

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Get free delta-8 & delta-9 THC gummies from Apollo

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Apollo is here to make an offer you can't refuse: Free delta-8 or delta-9 gummies of your choice. Just pay shipping. The post Get free delta-8 & delta-9 THC gummies from Apollo appeared first on Leafly.

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Indonesia constitutional court rejects latest push to allow medical use of cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

INDONESIA’S constitutional court ruled that existing laws on narcotics are constitutional, rejecting requests to use marijuana for medical purposes. The country’s top court did crack the door for potential future use of cannabis for health conditions by ordering the government to review the way it categorises narcotics. A change in the existing classification would be needed to allow medical marijuana to become available in Indonesia, presiding judge Anwar Usman said in the ruling on Wednesday

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.

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Are crystal bowls safe to smoke cannabis out of?

The Cannigma

You’re scrolling Instagram aimlessly when a photo catches your eye; it’s sparkly, colorful, and full of weed – it’s a crystal bowl. You’re taken aback, having never seen one before. It’s intriguing – who knew you could smoke weed out of crystals? Well, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Crystal bowls (also called crystal pipes) are undeniably eye-catching, but are they actually safe to heat and inhale through?

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The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do

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It's similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas. The post The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do appeared first on Leafly.

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Crypto ATMs for Cannabis Retailers

Cannabis Life Network

What are crypto ATMs for cannabis retailers? Legal and grey-market cannabis retailers have always had an issue with banking services. Many can’t access standard banking services, like getting cash. Banks flag regular business transactions as risks when associated with cannabis. Fortunately, cryptocurrencies have filled the niche. And so has BankLine and a new Crypto ATM […].

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New York Cannabis Updates: Steady as She Goes

Canna Law Blog

The slow and steady roll-out of New York’s adult-use cannabis rules and regulations continues. The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has made clear: nothing’s stopping this train. But, delays are a given, much as we might hate them. The CCB met on July 14th to pass revised regulations and update the public on the state of licensing. I attended the virtual meeting so that you didn’t have to.

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Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Inform the Russian Court that Medical Cannabis Was Prescribed to Her

Cannabis Law Report

A doctor’s note recommending medical marijuana for Brittney Griner was submitted in Russian court Friday, according to several reports, and lawyers for the WNBA star’s legal team delivered it. Griner, who has been jailed in Russia since February, pleaded guilty last week to criminal charges for bringing hashish oil-laced vape cartridges into a Moscow airport.

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Woody Harrelson’s dispensary reviewed: The Woods has the goods

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But will Los Angles buy outdoor? The post Woody Harrelson’s dispensary reviewed: The Woods has the goods appeared first on Leafly.

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Five Cannabis Strains to Pair with Ze Bugs

Cannabis Life Network

Uh, excuse me? Five cannabis strains to pair with “ze bugs?” What exactly does that mean? When it comes to food and cannabis, a great pairing can make all the difference. Strains like Mandarin Haze can make your Orange Teriyaki Chicken even more delicious. A Girl Scout Cookie strain goes great with… you guessed it, […]. The post Five Cannabis Strains to Pair with Ze Bugs appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Design Patent Owner Targets Cannabis Producer

Canna Law Blog

While patent protection has been generally available for some time now, we’ve covered why patent protection has been largely limited for the cannabis industry (see this post ). However, that isn’t going to stop patent infringement actions from reaching cannabis businesses, as can be seen from a recent case filed by a greenhouse builder. The complaint.

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Illinois issues 185 new recreational cannabis retail licenses

Cannabis Law Report

Via MJ Biz. Illinois regulators on Friday announced tentative winners for 185 new recreational marijuana retail permits. The licenses, awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), mean that the marijuana retail market in the state will more than double, since there are only 110 adult-use shops in operation.

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3CHI’s bakery takes hemp delta-9 THC edibles to a whole new level with Party Packs

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Be the hero of the house party with new delta-9 THC edible Party Packs. Brownies, Krispy Treats & more with potent D-9 in every bite. The post 3CHI’s bakery takes hemp delta-9 THC edibles to a whole new level with Party Packs appeared first on Leafly.

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New York State Legalizes Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Has New York State legalized cannabis? Last week the State’s Cannabis Control Board approved regulations that bring it closer to recreational adult-use sales. Regulators approved a licensing program that legislators proposed earlier this year. The plan has the first round of retail licenses for applicants with past cannabis-related convictions.

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When Medical Cannabis Makes Sense in California

Canna Law Blog

I wrote a post last year entitled, “ Does Medical Licensing Make Sense in Recreational Jurisdictions? ” The idea – which we’ve seen borne out countless times – is that in jurisdictions that allow recreational cannabis, medical cannabis usually becomes a relic of the past. That’s because medical cannabis is subject to many more restrictions than recreational cannabis, making it much simpler for the majority of consumers to buy recreational cannabis.

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NJ Man Sent To Prison After State Decriminalized Cannabis – Family Want Him Released

Cannabis Law Report

A Cape May family is fighting for justice while one of their loved ones remains behind bars for a marijuana conviction. Humberto Ramirez’s sentence came after the decriminalization of adult-use marijuana in New Jersey. He remains in jail after an objection from a judge slowed the possibility of a shorter sentence. “I came home from working a second job to a nice, cooked dinner.

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Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist

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Austin is the only city to officially decriminalize cannabis flower, but other cities may follow in November. The post Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis & Climate Change Legislation

Cannabis Life Network

Politicians in the Netherlands are stealing Dutch farmland under the guise of an environmental emergency. This has many on the other side of the Atlantic wondering: what about cannabis & climate change legislation? Cannabis cultivation isn’t exactly carbon-neutral. Depending on where and how you’re growing it, a cannabis farmer may use up to 22 litres […].

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California Cannabis Tax Relief: CDFTA and Assembly Bill 195

Canna Law Blog

California cannabis tax relief is a big deal. And a real thing. What’s important now is how the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“CDTFA”) interprets Assembly Bill 195. As I previously blogged , California is finally on board with a modicum of cannabis tax relief for cannabis licensees (mainly for the benefit of cultivators).

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Metrc Grab Rhode Island Contract

Cannabis Law Report

We all know the pros and cons of Metrc. They keep getting the contracts which suggests that for all their faults nobody else has the software to compete with them yet, or if they have they aren’t selling it as aggressivley as METRC. The press release. Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the State of Rhode Island. Partnership to Support the Regulation of the State’s Medical Cannabis Market with the Implementation of the Company’s Innovative Track-and-Trace System.

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Dank decor: How to turn your home into a cannabis oasis

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Living the weed lover's lifestyle is about more than just smoking it. Here are our favourite ways to dankify your home, apartment, or dorm. The post Dank decor: How to turn your home into a cannabis oasis appeared first on Leafly.