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How Does Cannabis Impact Alcohol Consumption?

Project CBD

Scientists are studying the role the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and related mood disorders.

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Can edibles really be strain-specific, or is that just hype?

Leafly

Some brands promise strain-specific effects from their tasty treats. But is that even possible? The post Can edibles really be strain-specific, or is that just hype? appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Reddit the most pro-cannabis social media space?

The Cannigma

Reddit isn’t all trolls and memes, although that’s a significant portion of the traffic. It’s no surprise then that the most popular post in the history of the r/trees subreddit is about someone’s parents accidentally eating cannabutter and having a meltdown. It received more than 64,000 upvotes and 3,700 comments. The conversation on the micro-discussion website’s most popular marijuana-themed subreddit gives a great indication of the type of cannabis posts that perform well on the site,

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Indica And Sativa Are Wrong, Study Finds You Buy Cannabis For Terpenes

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis cultivars — informally known as “strains” — stretch across a spectrum of effects and aromas, spinning into various products. Consumers commonly divide this spectrum into Indica and Sativa while incorrectly focusing on THC percentage. However, a recent study supports that we’re selling cannabis wrong — Indica and Sativa are misleading, and consumers buy weed […].

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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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Malaysia set to allow the import and use of medical cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis will require a prescription and will only be allowed to be prescribed by registered medical practitioners or licensed pharmacists. Says Cannabis Health News article. Malaysia is set to allow the import and use of medical cannabis if the products comply with government regulations. Medical cannabis will require a prescription and will only be allowed to be prescribed by registered medical practitioners or licensed pharmacists.

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‘No Evidence’ Marijuana Legalization Predicts Mental Illness [Study]

CannaMD

While scientists have a number of sayings, perhaps none is more famous than: Correlation does not imply causation. Translation? Just because two things appear to be associated does not mean that one causes the other. And yet, a large number of anti-cannabis arguments are based on this very logic. Today, CannaMD takes a look at […].

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4 Stoner Stereotypes We Still Hear in 2021

Cannabis Life Network

We may have made some big strides since Cheech & Chong, but there are still some stoner stereotypes that really ought to go up in smoke. With Cannabis being legal in ten countries and counting, the problem of ongoing stereotypes, according to research, isn’t to do with legalization. In fact, legalization doesn’t decrease stereotypes at […].

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Greens MLC Tammy Franks calls on South Australia to legalise cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The ABC (Australia) reports. The Greens will soon put forward a bill in South Australia’s Parliament to legalise cannabis, however they don’t expect any movement before the March election. MLC Tammy Franks says becoming the first state with legal marijuana would create a tourism drawcard, as SA could sell itself on its high-end “food, wine and weed” She told Ali Clarke and David Bevan how cannabis could become a legal drug similar to tobacco.

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5 cannabis causes you can donate to right now

Leafly

Did you add charitable giving to your holiday traditions this year? Check out these cannabis causes that could use your help or donation. The post 5 cannabis causes you can donate to right now appeared first on Leafly.

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New Dispensary Opens Right Outside Wrigley Field in Chicago

Veriheal

A new dispensary that opened right outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago is the closest dispensary to a national sports stadium in the U.S., according to NBC Chicago. The dispensary belongs to Chicago-based cannabis company Cresco Labs, which runs a series of dispensaries in Illinois and beyond under the brand name Sunnyside. Sunnyside’s Wrigleyville location opened on Monday at the site of the former John Barleycorn bar and boasts 10,000 square feet of retail space and 21 points of sale.

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Dispatches from Wonderland Miami

Canna Law Blog

Microdose hosted its annual psychedelics conference in Miami last week (appropriately titled “Wonderland”). We were there, meeting industry insiders and clients, and keeping on the cutting edge of the psychedelics space. For our readers who weren’t able to make it, here are some of our key takeaways from two days of all things psychedelics: Everyone is interested in figuring out how to legalize federally.

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Buffalo firefighter loses job over medical marijuana use. now in court

Cannabis Law Report

WIVB 4. In 2009, Martin joined the Buffalo Fire Department, worked at different stations, before he accumulated enough seniority to land his dream job at the 1 st Platoon Truck 14. But he said by late last year his life got turned upside down in a dispute with the city and fire department. “I lost my dream job, and the way it happened was horrible,” Martin said.

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Steven Van Zandt opens up about cannabis, Springsteen, and a ‘Sopranos’ sequel

Leafly

Little Steven brings 'the highest quality stuff' to his new line of pre-rolls. That ain't all he's got going on. (Photo: Little Steven's Underground Apothecary). The post Steven Van Zandt opens up about cannabis, Springsteen, and a ‘Sopranos’ sequel appeared first on Leafly.

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What To Know About Using Cannabis For Sleep During These Sleepless Times

The Fresh Toast

What To Know About Using Cannabis For Sleep During These Sleepless Times. Marijuana has been used as a sleep aid discretely for generations. Over time, word has spread of its calming and relaxing effect on those who use it. The post What To Know About Using Cannabis For Sleep During These Sleepless Times appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Why are side effects to cannabis mild? Homeostasis and the ECS

Cannabis Life Network

Bias in cannabis science has a problem, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) induces homeostasis. This means the system that cannabis responds to will provide balance and harmony to many other systems in the body. But to do this, cannabinoids often have to pit multiple functions against each other. Otherwise, most side effects to cannabis are countered […].

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Lawyer Who Said (2014) In Viral Ad “I Think Like A Criminal” Pleads Guilty For Distributing 100’s of lbs of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

As they say… careful what you wish for. There are more than 50,000 lawyers practicing in Pennsylvania, but back in 2014, Daniel Muessig sat at his desk, looked into a camera and made a pitch to potential clients about what set him apart. “When you’re charged with a serious criminal offense, you’re facing the fight of your life. You need a lawyer who understands you and understands where you’re coming from,” Muessig said in a 3½-minute video that went viral, leading Slate to call it “the

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Stop by Verilife to stock up on the best cannabis gifts for the season

Leafly

Verilife has eight conveniently located dispensaries in Illinois. Stop by your neighborhood Verilife to stock up on gifts for the season. The post Stop by Verilife to stock up on the best cannabis gifts for the season appeared first on Leafly.

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Can You Go Into A Dispensary Without A Card In Oklahoma?

MMJ Recs

The Oklahoma medical marijuana market has become the biggest in the US in just three short years. Sooner State MMJ patients have access to a medical marijuana program that is the envy of patients in other states. MMJ dispensaries in OK are some of the best in the US. But can you go into a dispensary without a card in Oklahoma? Read on for all you need to know.

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The Best Way to Vape and 8 Tips For The Perfect Vaping Experience

Cannabis Life Network

Smokers are increasingly turning to vaping as their method of choice for a daily dose of nicotine or cannabis. Vaping and e-cigarettes are two cults that are slowly taking over the tobacco industry as a whole, particularly in the west. Medical experts are also recommending vaping over traditional cigarettes as a means of consuming tobacco […].

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UK: Man stabbed to death girlfriend after ‘psychotic’ reaction cannabis brownie, court told

Cannabis Law Report

The UK Independent newspaper reports. Lauren Bloomer ‘recorded her own murder’ on mobile phone as she was stabbed more than 30 times. A man was recorded on a mobile phone as he repeatedly stabbed, strangled, and ran over his girlfriend during a psychotic episode after eating a cannabis brownie, a court has heard. University student Lauren Bloomer, 25, “recorded her own murder” as she was stabbed more than 30 times after seeking advice on the internet about the “bad weed trip” suffered by Jack No

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MedMen Fenway is something to celebrate in Boston

Leafly

MedMen Fenway is coming soon to Boston. Check back here for updates on the exciting, new location arriving for shoppers this winter. The post MedMen Fenway is something to celebrate in Boston appeared first on Leafly.

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Wondering What to Make with Cannabutter? 7 Recipes to Try

Leafwell

The secret to cooking with cannabis is not really a secret at all. It’s cannabutter. Yes, cannabutter, the magical substance that combines two of life’s mightiest pleasures — weed and butter — into an endlessly malleable building block upon which you can create infinite cannabis recipes. Marijuana edibles made with weed butter range from the sweet (cannabis pumpkin bread) to the savory (cannabis.

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The B.C. Company Making Indoor Growing Feel Natural: Interview With TNB Naturals

Cannabis Life Network

If you’re looking to enhance your grow room and buy from a great Canadian company, you should get to know TNB Naturals. Based in Vernon, a small town in the Okanagan Valley, since 2012 TNB Naturals has specialized in the manufacturing and development of safe and natural products to help grow your indoor products. Meet […]. The post The B.C.

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Oregon – Report: Bungled hemp deal leads to two Douglas County lawsuits

Cannabis Law Report

The News Review reports on the joys of trading insults. It started out as a straightforward hemp deal between two Douglas County businessmen. Kurt Holm, a local contractor, would do some work for property owner and investor Dustin Jinks. In return, Jinks would pay Holm from the windfall proceeds — expected to exceed $500,000 — that would come from the sale of the hemp he intended to grow on his Camas Valley property.

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Treat yourself this holiday season with highlights from MedMen in Florida

Leafly

See all of our favorite products available from MedMen locations in Florida to set yourself up for a successful holiday season. The post Treat yourself this holiday season with highlights from MedMen in Florida appeared first on Leafly.

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3 Ways Cannabis Can Make The Lives Of Women Better

The Fresh Toast

3 Ways Cannabis Can Make The Lives Of Women Better. From PMS and menopause to helping with weight management, cannabis could present exceptional relief for women throughout their lives. The post 3 Ways Cannabis Can Make The Lives Of Women Better appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Is Dabbing Vaping, And What’s The Difference?

Cannabis Life Network

You know that dabbing and vaping isn’t the same as rolling a joint, but is the way you consume the THC the same and more importantly, is the high the same? To be clear, when we talk about dabbing in this article, we’re not talking about that hip-hop dance; we’re talking about the process of […]. The post Is Dabbing Vaping, And What’s The Difference?

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Release: LATHAM & WATKINS SECURES COMPLETE VICTORY FOR FORMER KANAVAPE DIRECTOR ANTONIN COHEN IN HIS SUCCESSFUL APPEAL BEFORE THE FRENCH COURT

Cannabis Law Report

Judgment overturns previous charges for marketing a product containing cannabidiol (CBD). 17 November 2021. Latham & Watkins has secured a significant victory for its client Antonin Cohen, former co-director of KanaVape, in a decision rendered today by the French Court of Appeals of Aix-en-Provence concerning the marketing of CBD-based products.

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BOGO delta-8 vape pens from five

Leafly

Set yourself up for the happiest season of all with five's BOGO delta-8 vape pens deal. Get a free pen when you add two to your cart. The post BOGO delta-8 vape pens from five appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Dose Cannabis Topicals

Leafwell

Cannabis-infused topicals are creams, gels, foams, lotions, ointments, and salves applied to the skin for therapeutic effects. They can contain THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids like CBG, THCV, CBC, CBN, terpenes, and several other natural ingredients often found in high-quality topicals (e.g., camphor and arnica for pain, or lavender for relaxation). As topicals are applied to the skin and do not.

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