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Some Things Never Change: COVID-19?s Impact on CBD (or Lack Thereof)

The Blunt Truth

Hemp production, unlike much of the farming industry, has not declined due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, certain CBD companies have wasted no time in making unsubstantiated claims related to COVID-19. In turn, FDA and FTC enforcement has ramped up. As the pandemic rages on, the CBD industry continues to grow as it did before the crisis, and regulatory agencies are becoming increasingly active in overseeing the burgeoning industry.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain. A team of Israeli researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel, metered-dose cannabis inhaler in 27 patients with chronic pain.

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Study finds cannabinoid plays key role in PTSD and ‘fear extinction’

Leafly

Why can't PTSD patients forget trauma? Cannabinoids may be a critical factor in the brain's ability to extinguish memory. The post Study finds cannabinoid plays key role in PTSD and ‘fear extinction’ appeared first on Leafly.

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Louisiana: Senate Passes Amended Bill Permitting Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis for ?Any Condition?

NORML

Senators on Wednesday passed legislation to significantly expand the pool of patients eligible to qualify for medical cannabis access. Members voted 28 to 6 in favor of an amended version of House Bill 819, which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.” Under the current

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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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How to Comply With CBD Laws in All 50 States

Canna Law Blog

Lawyers are used to selling services. For the past year-and-a-half, we have been selling a product as well. That product is an exhaustively researched and continuously updated 50-state survey of Hemp CBD rules and regulations. The survey is broken down by category: ingestible, smokable and cosmetic CBD products. Before we get too far into how that works and what it costs, it’s worth explaining how we got here.

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Are MMJ Dispensaries Considered An Essential Service During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

MMJ Recs

The MMJ landscape is always shifting, but with the emergence of COVID-19, this has never been more true. Communities all over the United States are adapting to stay at home orders and legislators are hard at work with new rules and regulations. So are MMJ dispensaries considered an essential service during the coronavirus pandemic? In many cases, yes.

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Ketamine Clinics and the Corporate Practice of Medicine in California

Canna Law Blog

Ketamine clinics are increasing in number in the United States and globally. As we described previously, ketamine is a Schedule III drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for certain medical uses, and may in some cases be used for off-label uses (such as anxiety or depression) by medical professionals.

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New Mexico Governor Says Legalizing Marijuana Would’ve Funded Programs Cut Due To Coronavirus

SMPL

The governor of New Mexico said last week that the state needs to explore every option for economic relief, and that includes passing marijuana legalization. Near the end of a two-hour livestream updating residents on the state’s coronavirus response efforts on Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) was asked whether she was in favor of the legislature passing adult-use legalization during an upcoming special session to generate tax revenue to offset financial challenges caused by the pandem

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Fact Check: Is Marijuana’s CBD Psychoactive Or Not?

The Fresh Toast

Fact Check: Is Marijuana’s CBD Psychoactive Or Not? CBD is frequently mischaracterized as ‘non-psychoactive’ or ‘non-psychotropic’ in comparison to THC, but these terms are inaccurate. The post Fact Check: Is Marijuana’s CBD Psychoactive Or Not? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Rises To COVID-19 Challenge

Cannabis Law Report

I am a Florida cannabis consumer and cannabis is essential to my ability to participate in my own life on a daily basis. I use … Read More.

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COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade

Leafly

A 'western alliance' of legal states could regulate interstate cannabis commerce, say some industry leaders. The post COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade appeared first on Leafly.

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Scientific Review Concludes That Cannabis Consumers Are at No Greater Risk of Occupational Injuries

NORML

Adults who consume cannabis are no more likely to experience injuries at work than are those employees who abstain from the substance, according to the findings of a new literature review published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse. A team of researchers affiliated with the University of British Columbia conducted a systematic review of scientific papers assessing any potential links between cannabis use and occupational accidents.

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What’s the difference between marijuana and hemp?

Cannabis Life Network

You’ve probably seen a variety of products containing hemp being advertised and sold in regular stores, but never products containing marijuana. Although they are both from the cannabis family, there are important differences between marijuana and hemp that you should know. What is Hemp? Legally, any Cannabis Sativa plant that contains less than 0.3 percent […].

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What are Terpenes: Everything You Need to Know

Miss Marijuana

By: Sahra Ali. What are terpenes? Most of us know the soothing, aromatic effects of essential oils. We may have been introduced to them during a massage therapy session or we know someone who swears by them. Those of us who use CBD or THC products in general may not know that terpenes, a diverse class of organic compounds produced by an array of plants, are an active ingredient in essential oils and plants such as cannabis.

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CBD?s Role in Treating Lupus ? What You Should Know!

The Joint Blog

Lupus is one of those diseases that has no established cure or treatment. As bad as it already is, the lack of awareness about the disease makes it difficult to understand and point out its symptoms. In the current scenario, more than a million people are suffering from this chronic disease. Thus, it has become the need of the hour to find a definite cure for this autoimmune disease.

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How To Use Cannabis To Combat PMS Symptoms

The Fresh Toast

How To Use Cannabis To Combat PMS Symptoms. If you’re among the countless women who are forced to endure the wrath of PMS each month, then cannabis just might be the solution you’ve been looking for. The post How To Use Cannabis To Combat PMS Symptoms appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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As legalization heads to the ballot, Arizona mourns a beloved leader

Leafly

Mikel Weisser moved mountains to end prohibition in Arizona. It'll have to happen without him. The post As legalization heads to the ballot, Arizona mourns a beloved leader appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Medical Marijuana in the United States Should Be Legal

Cannabis Life Network

Medical marijuana is legal for many Americans, but not all. Read on for why we believe medical marijuana in the United States should be legal for everyone. Just imagine, you are an American living in northern Idaho dealing with constant anxiety attacks. You have tried almost everything and nothing seems to help. Sure, there are […]. The post Why Medical Marijuana in the United States Should Be Legal appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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High Times Admits SEC Filing is Wrong: Stormy Simon off the Board

Cannabis Law Report

High Times, a cannabis media company turned, hopefully, dispensary company, has announced in an SEC filing that some how they did not report that Stormy … Read More.

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The Week in Weed: May 29, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The news is mostly happening in the states this week. Oklahoma is having some medical marijuana issues. Massachusetts recreational shops reopened. Virginia decriminalized marijuana. Ohio may not put cannabis on the ballot this November.

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Greentank?s vape hardware positions brands for the evolution of cannabis

Leafly

Greentank is driven by a commitment to quality, safety, and design. Vape brands ready to elevate their technology and aesthetics need to look no further than their custom craftsmanship. The post Greentank’s vape hardware positions brands for the evolution of cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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How Marijuana And CBD Help Create Calm, Healing Walks

The Fresh Toast

How Marijuana And CBD Help Create Calm, Healing Walks. Being locked down or otherwise limited in your movements during this pandemic doesn’t mean you are down and out on keeping physically fit. The post How Marijuana And CBD Help Create Calm, Healing Walks appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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HempNova Lifetech Acquires Seven Oaks Hemp Center

Cannabis Law Report

The acquisition allows HempNova to continue its expansion into Southern Oregon and build out its existing hemp service offerings. HempNova Lifetech Corp., a company offering … Read More.

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Oregon Psychedelics: Petition to Legalize Psilocybin for Therapy Moves Forward

Canna Law Blog

Last Friday, May 22, petitioners submitted to the Oregon Secretary of State a ballot initiative (IP 34) seeking to permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic use under a licensing and regulatory framework administered by the Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”). The submission was quite a feat, especially given the challenges presented by COVID-19 during the signature gathering period.

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Is medical cannabis tax-deductible in Canada? We have the answer

Leafly

Canadian tax returns are due June 1 this year. Here's how to claim the expenses that are rightfully yours. The post Is medical cannabis tax-deductible in Canada? We have the answer appeared first on Leafly.

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What is Microdosing?

Marijuana Seeds NL

Originally posted 8th June 2017, Updated on 27th May 2020. Microdosing may be a term you’re already aware of. Since it grew popular with the use of psychedelics. The method of taking small ‘micro’ doses of a substance has now made its way into the weed world. Microdosing weed is now trending amongst the cannabis scene. Since daytime weed use has increased for its many health effects, users are increasingly trying to avoid highly potent buzzes.

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Grow Healthy Blooms in Florida

Cannabis Law Report

10 Questions with Hannah Lewis, Senior Director of Operations, GrowHealthy in Florida In April, in the midst of the current COVID-19 chaos, GrowHealthy bloomed under … Read More.

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Progress - Construction Update May 2020

Peninsula Alternative Health

Another month has passed and we have begun to make some serious progress on construction of the new campus. Since our last update many construction milestones have been achieved and the project is moving along very nicely, our expectations remain to open this summer! We are extremely excited about the progress and cannot wait to open the doors to the public.

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All the places you can G Pen Roam

Leafly

Oh, all the places you can Roam! G Pen Roam, that is. Find out what special features make this new device the one to watch for concentrate lovers. The post All the places you can G Pen Roam appeared first on Leafly.

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How To Create A Voomerang Effect in Premiere Pro Tutorial Ft. Corim

Cannabis Life Network

If you follow us on Instagram you’ve seen us share some Corim’s amazing work. He’s a Vancouver based videographer who’s made videos for Porsche, Toyota, Mercedes Benz, and Jaguar just to name a few. Corim stopped by Studio 710 to share some of his secrets on how he creates his signature effects. On the live […]. The post How To Create A Voomerang Effect in Premiere Pro Tutorial Ft.