Americans for Safe Access
DECEMBER 28, 2018
It has been an exciting year in the world of cannabis reform. From studies that underscore the therapeutic potential of cannabis to political changes that bode well for patients and consumers, there is much to celebrate. Before we close the books on 2018, let’s take a look back at ten of the most significant developments over the past year from ASA’s perspective and consider their impact.
Cannabis Chronicles
DECEMBER 26, 2018
SPOKANE — Cip Paulsen, a former federal inmate-turned marijuana businessman, is fighting for control of his firm in court against angry investors and new drug charges. Paulsen’s licensed marijuana business, Growstate, is in the hands of a court-appointed receiver after three early investors sought repayment of their initial $625,000 investment in 2014.
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Greencamp
DECEMBER 25, 2018
Do you tend to forget what happened when high? If the answer is yes, then that makes two of us. As reported by Health Canada , short-term memory loss—including “impaired ability to remember, concentrate, pay attention and react quickly—have been shown to be some of the effects of cannabis use. Although cannabis is proven to influence and increase creativity , when it comes to making and retaining new memories, things may not be so peachy.
Leaf Science
DECEMBER 28, 2018
A new U.S. study shows that more and more people are giving up alcohol and pharmaceuticals in favour of cannabis use. The groundbreaking study conducted by New Frontier Data surveyed over 3,000 adult Americans to show people from all age groups and demographics in the U.S. are moving away from alcohol and pharmaceuticals in favour of cannabis use. Taking cannabis user archetypes beyond the traditional medical/recreational binary, the study developed nine distinct cannabis consumer profiles and l
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.
Medicinal Marijuana Association
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Medical cannabis has been legal in Canada for almost two decades, but it’s only gained popularity in the last few years. As more research is being conducted, more medical professionals and patients are beginning to explore the possibilities of medicinal treatments with cannabis.
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Miss Marijuana
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Microdosing cannabis allows users to experience the health benefits of marijuana without getting too high. What is microdosing? According to Urban Dictionary , the microdosing definition is: “ The ingestion of fractional doses of LSD, usually about 1/8 of a regular tripping dose, in order to increase thinking organization, and a sense of wellness.”.
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Thailand Legalizes Medical Marijuana As New Year’s ‘Gift’ The move positions Thailand as the first Southeast Asian country to legalize cannabis use, which is significant, as the region maintains some of the harshest drug laws in the world. The post Thailand Legalizes Medical Marijuana As New Year’s ‘Gift’ appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leaf Science
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Johnny Hughes is a freelance writer living in County Longford in the heart of Ireland. After spending 10 years of his life in the corporate world he took a chance 12 months ago and left for good. Now he is embarking on a new journey – a discovery through research & writing. Johnny is taking a look at the problems of our world and how Cannabis Sativa L and Industrial Hemp can hemp solve those problems.
Cannabis Chronicles
DECEMBER 24, 2018
NEW YORK — The maker of Budweiser is partnering with medical cannabis company Tilray in a $100 million deal to research cannabis-infused drinks for the Canadian market. The alliance announced Wednesday is the latest foray by a major beer company into the cannabis business in Canada, which legalized recreational marijuana in October. Anheuser-Busch InBev and Tilray Inc. said each would invest $50 million in the project to study non-alcoholic drinks containing cannabidiol, or CBD, which some claim
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Terpenes are the oils produced by similar pot plant glands which are producing CBD and THC during the flowering process. More than 100 terpenes were identified so far and each one of them comes with a unique taste and smell, including the medical marijuana properties. Right from muscle tension, breast cancer, asthma, to depress, gallstones or stress, rest assured that there is a suitable terpenes to cure the ailment.
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Which To Choose: Pure CBD Extracts Or Cannabis-Derived CBD With Some THC? Cannabidiol or CBD is a hot topic these days, especially as the 2018 Farm Bill just passed in the U.S, effectively legalizing low to no THC bearing cannabis. The post Which To Choose: Pure CBD Extracts Or Cannabis-Derived CBD With Some THC? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Higher Mentality
DECEMBER 22, 2018
Weed juice is following the trend of pressed vegetable juices that have grown in popularity lately on a global level. We constantly hear about juice cleanses made of fresh fruit and vegetables and how good they are for detoxing the liver and the whole body. Now, it’s no wonder that people with and without medical problems are starting to use weed juice for its plentiful benefits.
The Herb Collective
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Every state has its own laws about marijuana. Some states do not allow for any use of marijuana, so it is always illegal. Other states allow for the use of medical marijuana. And, other states allow people to use marijuana for recreational use. Here are those states: Alaska Marijuana has been legal for recreational use since February 2015 in Alaska.
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 26, 2018
With medical and recreational marijuana becoming legalized in varying regions around the world today, learning how to grow your own for either personal or business use may be a helpful and rewarding experience. But the process associated with growing your own marijuana can also be a very difficult and rigorous process. Not only this, but many people choose to grow the plant outdoors instead of indoors because of the stench it releases.
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 27, 2018
FDA Commissioner Outlines Pathways For CBD In Food And Supplements Commissioner Scott Gottlieb also emphasized that FDA “has authority to issue a regulation” that would allow these naturally-occurring hemp compounds in a food or dietary supplement. The post FDA Commissioner Outlines Pathways For CBD In Food And Supplements appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
DECEMBER 28, 2018
CLOSE OR BE DENIED! In a major year-end development, the Michigan Court of Claims today dismissed the last of the cases that allowed unlicensed Michigan medical marihuana facilities to operate. All court orders preventing Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) from setting a date by which the so-called temporary operators must close have now been dissolved—technically, that leaves in place the emergency rule by which unlicensed facilities must close by Octob
Leaf Science
DECEMBER 24, 2018
The Grinch is a permanent fixture of the festive season. The story of a green monster who learned to love giving presents after he stole them all and found that it didn’t upset people as much as he hoped it would. This is, somehow, a super-relatable story. Benedict Cumberbatch reprised the role as The Grinch in 2018. At first glance, the Grinch and our favorite herb have a lot in common: they’re green, they smell, and they’re kept somewhere dark and out of the way.
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Cannabis seeds are essentially seeds of a plant commonly known as the Sativa and are considered to be one of the most nutritious elements to be grown in the wild. The seeds are produced primarily by cross-pollination by the cannabis plants and they can be further segregated into categories such as feminized cannabis seeds, hemp seeds, autoflowering cannabis seeds and plus they are distinguished on the basis of indoor cannabis seeds and outdoor cannabis seeds and further have hybrids (also known
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Welcome to our end of the year wrap-up post for The Week in Weed; it’s hard to believe another year has come and (almost) gone, but the calendar doesn’t lie. In what we are calling an homage to Dave Barry and his always hilarious Year in Review , we’ll organize these stories by month. Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2018.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
DECEMBER 27, 2018
On the last day of the legislative session, the Michigan Legislature passed House Bills 6330, 6331, and 6380 to create the Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act (IHRDA). If signed by the Governor, IHRDA will require the registration of industrial hemp growers and processors as a prerequisite to grow or sell industrial hemp. Oversight authority is given to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
MedicalMarijuana.ca
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Cannabis is a unique and versatile product. Unfortunately, regulators at all levels fail to really understand how cannabis is used, which has led to numerous policy mishaps. Simply put, federal, provincial and municipal legislators have made many mistakes when it comes to cannabis regulations. These mistakes have hindered consumers when it comes to price, supply and access.
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Marijuana and alcohol are equally addictive. In fact, around 10% of people who smoke weed will become addicted to it. This means that 90% of people can use weed for recreational purposes, but for the other percentage of people, weed is not harmless. People who are addicted to weed have a hard time controlling their usage. Although they know weed can impact their life in a negative way, they will still use it.
SpeedWeed
DECEMBER 27, 2018
With the federal government fulfilling a campaign promise to legalize and regulate the cannabis market, it is not an exaggeration to call 2018 the most important year in Canadian history for cannabis policy. As Leafly and our fellow cannabis enthusiasts look ahead to 2019 and the next wave of rules, regulations, and politics, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest moments and challenges to the Canadian legal cannabis market in 2018.
Leaf Science
DECEMBER 23, 2018
One of our favourite things about the holidays is sitting back and doing nothing… because once you have a few days off work you want to chill with your family, stay in your pajamas, and binge watch Christmas movies. Now let’s settle this once and for all, there are two types of Christmas films. The traditional ones set at Christmas, the likes of Home Alone, The Grinch, and Elf.
The Joint Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2018
It’s that time again – here is our sixth annual Top Cannabis Studies of the Year list. . Continuing the trend of the past several years, 2018 provided us with a massive amount of peer-reviewed research demonstrating the wide-ranging benefits of cannabis and the liberation of laws surrounding it. With that in mind, this year was as big a challenge as ever to narrow these studies down to the top 10, but after much thought and debate that’s what we’ve done!
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Growing weed is a pretty easy thing to do, in fact out of 50 people who grow Marijuana if you ask them how it is to grow weed they will confirm to you that is the best plant to grow since it attracts very good rewards. The only challenge that’s seems to stand on the way is deciding on what to buy and setup. More so you do not need to be a botanist to grow weed, just a little bit of information which you can source from various place like online or people who grow the same.
SpeedWeed
DECEMBER 23, 2018
Health Canada announces proposed regulations for edibles, extracts, and topicals, theCanadian Automobile Association’s latest PSA against impaired driving is a flop, and Manitoba announces plans to levy fees on Indigenous on-reserve cannabis stores, setting themselves up for a messy Indian Act legal challenge. We ’ ve rounded up this week ’ s top stories from across Canada.
The Joint Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2018
Legislation to decriminalize the possession of marijuana and hash has been prefiled in South Carolina’s Legislature. South Carolina House Bill 3276 was prefiled by State Representative Ivory Thigpen last week for the upcoming legislative session which starts in January. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. If approved by the committee it would move towards a vote by the full House of Representatives, where passage would sent it to the Senate; passage in the Se
Cannabis Maven
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Suddenly CBD and its miraculous benefits are being touted everywhere, including the NY Times Sunday Style Section!
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