NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Cannabis must be descheduled by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act altogether. The post Rescheduling Marijuana Is Not Enough appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A new study finds mental health admissions went down after legalization. The post Did cannabis legalization improve a state’s mental health? appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that a pretty historic announcement was made last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS officially recommended that marijuana be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The HHS news means that the country’s top health agency has finally conceded that cannabis has medical value, and isn’t a drug of abuse on par with fentanyl or heroin.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A survey illustrates psychedelics’ rapid rise, Herer Brands sues Daniel Herer, and Hulkamania comes to cannabis. Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news. Psychedelic Use Reaches Record High A new national survey conducted by Monitoring The Future found that psychedelic use is at an all-time high amongst U.S. adults. Conducted in 2022, the survey included approximately 28,500 participants.

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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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NORML

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

"In spite of blatant Congressman Chuck Edwards' blatant attempts at intimidation and interference with tribal sovereignty, members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians have stood up for their rights and for the rights of cannabis consumers throughout the state." The post North Carolina: Tribal Voters Approve Measure to Allow for Eventual Sales of Marijuana to Adults appeared first on NORML.

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United Patients Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As the perception of medical marijuana evolves and an increasing number of individuals explore its therapeutic potential, it’s crucial to develop a comprehensive understanding of cannabis’ impact on bodily systems. One area of interest and ongoing research is the relationship between cannabis and the immune system. The immune system is our body’s defense mechanism against pathogens and illnesses, and understanding medical marijuana’s role in immune function could open the

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has delivered a significant announcement that could potentially reshape the landscape of cannabis legalization in the United States. The HHS has proposed the reclassification of cannabis , shifting it from Schedule I to Schedule III within the federal legal framework. This major news has sparked a lively debate and rekindled the conversation about cannabis reform.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"This milestone reflects the reality that advocates have been engaged in a multi-decade long struggle to compel the federal government to acknowledge the obvious: that cannabis possesses therapeutic benefits. It also highlights the fact that the federal government’s ongoing refusal to do so has been strictly a political decision." The post 35 Years Ago Today: DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge Ruled That Cannabis Should Be Reclassified Under Federal Law appeared first on NORML.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended rescheduling cannabis from schedule I to III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). My colleagues already covered various implications of the proposed cannabis rescheduling (see here and here ). Today, I want to talk about one of the most important consequences of the announcement other than 280E reform: the effect on cannabis investments.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Since founding Illinois News Joint , I have appeared on several podcast. I do zero prep work before the podcast but try to answer every question asked until the host stops asking. Recently, I appeared on the Green Out Podcast for the longest podcast I’ve appeared on to date. For 2.5 hours, I chatted with Green Out Podcast host, Seth Green, about numerous aspects of the Illinois cannabis industry and Illinois News Joint.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The legalization of cannabis in some countries and states has brought about significant changes in the healthcare industry. One of the most notable shifts is the decrease in the demand for prescription codeine. Codeine is a widely prescribed painkiller that is commonly used to manage mild to moderate pain. However, with the increasing popularity of cannabis, many people are turning to marijuana as a safer and better alternative for pain management.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It is misleading at best and disingenuous at worst to imply that cannabis smoke exposure is either equal to or more hazardous to health than tobacco smoking, or to imply that long-term data on its respiratory effects do not exist. The post NORML Op-Ed: Let’s Dispel the Myth that Cannabis Smoke and Tobacco Smoke Are Equally Hazardous to Health appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Canada’s federal and many provincial governments have neglected the importance of cannabis consumption spaces, according to a case study published in Contemporary Drug Problems. Its authors looked at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC), particularly the consumption space known as “The Box.” The study found numerous benefits to a medical cannabis smoking lounge.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While many infused beverage producers look to seltzers as a base, they’ve created a market opportunity in Illinois by leaving out the infuse soda. Contract Canna and CQ are seizing that opportunity with the label’s new line of infused sodas starting with classic flavors, such as Cola. I recently picked up a sample to see what the new drinks were like.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Plant symbiosis with microbes makes terpier weed. The post What is ‘living soil’ weed and why does it rule? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have an update on South Dakota’s ballot initiative. We note the introduction of the Stop Pot Act on the federal level. Maryland sets out qualifications for social equity licenses. New Hampshire has a commission to study legalization.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What are the consequences of rescheduling cannabis in the United States? Last week, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a memo to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recommending a change in how they schedule cannabis. The herb is currently a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no medical value.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

While it’s great to develop a list of tried and true strains that work for you, the real adventure of modern cannabis is constantly sampling new genetics that may provide new flavors and experiences. I’m always looking for new strain names when I’m at the dispensary. My latest stop at Star Buds Burbank , I found Moon Blend from Kaviar , a new cultivar for me.

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The Fresh Toast

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Wondrous Enhancements Of Marijuana Pick up your perfect strain(s) and re-experience the following 7 ways that marijuana enhances day-to-day life. The post The Wondrous Enhancements Of Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cannabis Brands and China Challenges Cannabis brands account for a sizeable component of my law firm’s intellectual property work (and, indeed, our work generally). Historically, there has been little overlap between our cannabis and China practice areas, beyond our representing a number of cannabis ancillary product companies on their China manufacturing matters.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We have yet another study claiming that cannabis-related traffic injuries have increased since Canada legalized cannabis. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, looked at cannabis and emergency room visits for traffic injuries between 2010 and 2021 in Ontario. “Our data is raising concern about a growing problem of cannabis impairment and severe road injuries,” said lead author Dr.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

According to a recent report by Pistil Data , more than 220 brands are on the Illinois market, much less than the neighboring legal states. The good news is that the number continues to grow every week. One of the newest brands is Island , brought to the state by 4Front. I recently picked up a sample of the Garlic Z to see what the label is bringing to the state.

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The Fresh Toast

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Is Cannabis Helpful With Wrinkles These 7 marijuana hacks are designed for the intermediate cannabis enthusiast who enjoys getting high but is looking to take it up a notch: The post Is Cannabis Helpful With Wrinkles appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I’d like to send a shoutout to tax lawyer Nick Richards for an intriguing opinion piece published on Friday, September 1 in Marijuana Business Daily. Nick outlines two approaches to potentially help cannabis businesses recoup buckets of cash from Uncle Sam. One approach, which is known to us, may be utilized by cannabis businesses throughout their terms of existence.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, the crowned “leaders” of the Freedom Convoy, begin their trial this week. The rationale is mischief, but the reality is that the Freedom Convoy is guilty of gaining traction despite not meeting the approval of our wise overlords. Had the Freedom Convoy been about abortion rights or supporting anti-capitalist “green” policies, today’s situation would be very different.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released its August 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. In August, dispensaries served the exact same amount of patients as the previous month but with lower overall sales numbers, continuing a downward trend since March 2023. August 2023 medical cannabis sales reached $26,455,398.18. Concentrates/infused products accounted for $13,878,977.35 of the total sales, which cooled off from previous months with similar totals.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

GMO Cookies x Jet Fuel Gelato keeps climbing. The post Fly the funkiest sky on First Class Funk—September’s Leafly HighLight strain appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Breast Implants And Marijuana While marijuana is typically advised against before surgery, many doctors and surgeons are speaking out about its effects for after-care. The post Breast Implants And Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: Just a quick question about using cannabis in fudge or brownies. The package says the flower is 34.75% THC. I used 1/2 oz, and they seem pretty potent.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

One of the branding ideas Cookies executes correctly is celebrity collaboration. By building collabs around single strains instead of entire labels, Cookies is allowed to experiment more than other companies that pour more resources into single bets. One of Cookies’ big successes has been the cultivar Pacman, a collaboration with NFL star Adam “Pacman” Jones.

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