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CBD & THC for Traumatic Brain Injury

Project CBD

CBD and THC reduce tissue damage and trauma caused by a closed head injury.

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WTF: South Dakota will vote again to legalize weed this November

Leafly

It’s déjà vu all over again for the South Dakota cannabis legalization movement. Yesterday, May 3, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML) turned in over 19,000 signatures to put recreational cannabis on the state ballot…again. In a remarkable turn of events, South Dakota will be forced to re-do an entire legalization campaign, thanks to […].

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Reimaging weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine? 

The Cannigma

Cannabis has been around humans for millennia. In that time it has served many purposes, as an industrial crop, religious rite, and source of entertainment. But despite the importance of hemp in the developing world, cannabis has not enjoyed the widespread acceptance of a substance like wine. In the past 100 years, cannabis has undergone a dramatic transformation in the public eye, becoming enemy #1.

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Spring 2022 NORML Interns Answer Questions About the Job

NORML

Clear communication and task division were critical to handling a busy work day with ever-changing priorities. Our teamwork and adaptability made this experience all the more productive, rewarding, and enjoyable. The post Spring 2022 NORML Interns Answer Questions About the Job 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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Double Kush Cake Automatic Grow Report (Indoor)

Sensi Seeds

Double Kush Cake Automatic is a fast-flowering, compact plant that produces sizable harvests. Hailing from an impressive lineage that includes Afghani #1, Skunk Kush, and Hindu Kush Automatic, Double Kush Cake Auto offers growers plentiful harvests in a short amount of time. The post Double Kush Cake Automatic Grow Report (Indoor) appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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NM expected to pay an estimated $15 million in tax refunds to medical cannabis companies

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

New Mexico cannabis businesses are expected to pay cannabis excise and gross receipts taxes by the end of this month. But the state’s Taxation and Revenue Department is also expected to issue about $15 million dollars worth of gross receipts refunds to medical cannabis companies that paid those taxes prior to the enactment of the Cannabis Regulation Act, which legalized recreational-use cannabis.

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New Hampshire: Senate Rejects House-Backed Bills Legalizing Marijuana Possession and Sales

NORML

"The majority of the New Hampshire Senate is clearly out of step with the will of the voters," said NORML's State Policies Manager Jax James. "The continued failure by the Senate to advance House-passed cannabis reform legislation should not go without response from voters.". The post New Hampshire: Senate Rejects House-Backed Bills Legalizing Marijuana Possession and Sales appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: May 6, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New Hampshire’s Senate decided against legalizing. Virginia will not be recriminalizing possession. Ohio’s having some difficulties with its ballot initiative. On the federal level, cannabis banking may be part of the COMPETES Act. And finally, could you pick up some marijuana along with your vegetables at the farmers’ market?

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Go inside NYC’s secret weed shops: Fire strains and hidden lounges

Leafly

Take a look inside some of NYC's buzziest underground and gifting weed shops to learn what's hot, and who's got top quality product. The post Go inside NYC’s secret weed shops: Fire strains and hidden lounges appeared first on Leafly.

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Elon Musk On Psychedelics and Big Pharma

Cannabis Life Network

Elon Musk is challenging the establishment again as he tweets about psychedelics and big pharma. He tweeted that an antidepressant, Wellbutrin, is not safe and should be pulled off the market. He then touted the benefits of psychedelics in alleviating mental health problems. Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in April and is committed to […].

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State Policy Weekly Update 5/6/2022

NORML

This week's update highlights legislative advancements in several states, including Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. . The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/6/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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U.S. Gives Brittney Griner Update, NV Cops Use Loophole to Make Arrests, & Cannabis Overtakes Starbucks

Veriheal

The U.S. State Department gave an update on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest, Nevada’s ACLU warned of cops using a cannabis loophole, and cannabis industry sales surpassed those of Starbucks. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. U.S. Says WNBA Star Brittney Griner ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia. The U.S. State Department put out a statement indicating that it now considers WNBA star Brittney Griner to be “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government.

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Companion planting: What grows best with weed

Leafly

Celebrate your green thumb and your budding plant prowess by using these herbs and flowers to create a robust garden that works in harmony. The post Companion planting: What grows best with weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Shake weed – good, better or best?

The Cannigma

Shake weed is made up of the tiny remnants that fall off the flower as it is being handled or jostled around the bottom of a container. These remnants often contain plenty of trichomes , which is where cannabinoids and terpenes are produced and stored. Shake can also sometimes include less desirable trim, stems, or seeds, so be sure to look out for anything bulky and pick it out from your shake.

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Australian General Election, Legalise Cannabis Party Candidates Profiles: Wayne Taylor – Victoria

Cannabis Law Report

The 2nd of our candidate profiles. A few weeks to go and a general election is in full swing in Australia. This time last year the Legalise Cannabis Party in Australia was comprised of a number of disparate state-based organisations. This year, the party for the first time , is presenting a unified national front for the 2022 general election and as they have virtually received no coverage from the mainstream media, here at Cannabis Law Report, we thought it might be an idea to get to know the c

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Cannabis’ REM Sleep-Suppressing Properties Could Prove Useful in Banishing Nightmares

Veriheal

Ever woken up with beads of sweat rolling down your forehead, the bed sheets tangled around you in a desperately protective clutch, and the imprint in your memory of a scary dream? If so, you can consider yourself among the 50%-85% of adults who battle the occasional nightmare during REM sleep. For many people, the severity and frequency of nightmares are significantly worse.

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FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies

Leafly

Five companies were told to stop making medical claims for their hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The post FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis in Switzerland

Cannabis Life Network

Is it time for legal cannabis in Switzerland? Swiss authorities think so. Last year they amended the Federal Narcotics Act allowing cannabis legalization pilot trials. Unlike the American States like Colorado or even places like Canada, there will be no widespread legalization yet. The Swiss authorities are running this trial program on 400 volunteers.

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Sensi Seeds Presents Sensi Weeds; Premium Quality CBD Flower

Sensi Seeds

Have the benefits of CBD have caught your eye, but the potential psychotropic effects put you off? Sensi Weeds has you covered. Sensi Seeds is proud to introduce its latest project: Sensi Weeds, a range of non-psychotropic premium CBD flower with less than 0.2% THC. The post Sensi Seeds Presents Sensi Weeds; Premium Quality CBD Flower appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Recent Study Suggests MMJ Cards Increase the Risk of CUD—But Is There More to It?

Veriheal

Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is often confused with frequent cannabis use , but CUD is significantly more worrisome. A recent study , funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and published in JAMA Network Open , reported a correlation between obtaining a medical marijuana (MMJ) card and developing CUD. The study looked into the effects of owning an MMJ card and has raised many eyebrows, but probably not for the reasons you think.

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I tested my breastmilk for THC. Here’s what I found

Leafly

One activist mom went straight to the cannabis lab. The post I tested my breastmilk for THC. Here’s what I found appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Are Cannabis Prices Falling?

Cannabis Life Network

Why are cannabis prices falling when inflation is at record highs? The simple answer is there’s more supply than demand. Producers have excess inventory, and to sell it, they have to cut prices. According to Statistics Canada, prices for dried cannabis flower have dropped between 8.3 and 10.2 percent over the last year. Flower prices […].

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Michigan: Mother charged after her 6-year-old shared marijuana edibles with kindergarten classmates

Cannabis Law Report

MLIVE report. FLINT, MI – A Mt. Morris Township woman was arraigned Wednesday, May 4, on one felony count of second-degree child abuse after authorities said she left her marijuana-infused edibles in a place where her six-year-old child grabbed them and shared them with classmates, an incident that left a handful of students hospitalized. Melinda A.

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Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans: Is It for Real or Just Another Act?

Veriheal

Will the call for cannabis legalization in Tennessee fall upon deaf ears and closed minds again like it has so many times in the past? SB2598/HB1968 is a bill in the Volunteer State of Tennessee that is being called the “Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act.” If the bill passes the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee in the state legislature on Tuesday, May 5, history would be made.

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Biden officials say Brittney Griner ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia on cannabis charges

Leafly

The WNBA star was arrested in February for allegedly bringing cannabis vape cartridges into Russia. The post Biden officials say Brittney Griner ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia on cannabis charges appeared first on Leafly.

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Names of the Retailers Suing the BC Government

Cannabis Life Network

The names of the 14 retailers suing the BC government are now known. Earlier this week, a group of anonymous cannabis retailers filed suit against the BC government over the government’s failure to enforce cannabis regulations. While city-based shops enjoy a steady stream of customers, rural areas are affected by unlicensed shops on Indian Reserves. […].

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New York State Bar Association – Update 10, May 2022 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Webinar

Cannabis Law Report

This looks particularly useful. Section Member Price: $40.00. NYSBA Member Price: $50.00 Join (or renew) for special member pricing. Non-Member Price: $100.00. Review of federal taxation of cannabis companies, the taxes imposed by NY on cannabis and comparisons to other states. Faculty: Senator Jeremy A. Cooney, District 56, Chairman of Committee on Cities II, New York State.

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What to Consider When Choosing a Proper Pot for Cultivating Cannabis

Veriheal

Choosing the proper pot for cultivating cannabis is important. Cannabis will grow in virtually any size pot or container. Cannabis plants can be grown to maturity in a Solo cup or pots ranging from 1 gallon up to 100 gallons. There are plastic pots, and there are fabric pots. So, how do you choose which pot is right to grow pot? There are many different factors to consider when you decide to dig into the world of cannabis cultivation.

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The parent trap: How old drug laws punish families in legal cannabis states

Leafly

Lindsay Ridgell fought for 3 years to clear her name after being reported to CPS for a single cannabis test—in a legal state. Similar laws still trap parents in 23 states. The post The parent trap: How old drug laws punish families in legal cannabis states appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Trip

Cannabis Life Network

If you’re new to psychedelics, tripping for the first time can seem intimidating, even scary. If you are intentional about the experience and take the time to adequately prepare for the psychedelic trip, you can help mitigate the nervousness you’re experiencing and be prepared if it gets overwhelming. If you’ve started researching psychedelics already, you […].