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Federal Survey Identifies Marked Decline in Youth Marijuana Use

NORML

Data provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health finds that marijuana use fell significantly year-over-year among those ages 12 to 17. The post Federal Survey Identifies Marked Decline in Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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California Greenlights Hemp-Derived CBD Commerce

Project CBD

Will California’s new CBD law become the de facto national standard?

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Don't miss the latest ASA Activist Newsletter!

Americans for Safe Access

Check out the October 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter for updates on developments that matter for medical cannabis advocates, including Congressional action on the revived MORE Act that could end federal prohibition. You'll also learn about how ASA has changed its grading of medical cannabis programs for the forthcoming State of the States report, as well as the latest state to add PFC training for cannabis businesses. .

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Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over

Leafly

State officials declared delta-8 illegal, but industry officials are pushing back in court. Stay tuned. The post Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Analysis: ‘Government-Grade’ Marijuana More Closely Resembles Hemp, Has Little in Common with Commercially Available Cannabis??

NORML

Scientists reported: “Our results clearly demonstrate that NIDA cannabis samples are substantially genetically different from most commercially available drug-type strains and share a genetic affinity with hemp samples in several of the analyses.". The post Analysis: ‘Government-Grade’ Marijuana More Closely Resembles Hemp, Has Little in Common with Commercially Available Cannabis??

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Harry Aslinger and the War on Drugs: A History of Politicking and Racism

Cannabis Life Network

For decades, cannabis users have struggled with criminalization and stigma. However, not all of us know about Harry Aslinger, the War on Drugs, and how his politicking and racism are at the root of anti-drug policies globally. Harry Aslinger was a United States government official who served under one of the most repressive regimes in […]. The post Harry Aslinger and the War on Drugs: A History of Politicking and Racism appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos &

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5 creeper weed strains that’ll trick you into getting really stoned

Leafly

With delayed effects, the high from a creeper strain seems to come out of nowhere. Be careful how much you smoke, because they’ll get you. The post 5 creeper weed strains that’ll trick you into getting really stoned appeared first on Leafly.

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Maryland: Most Residents Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

NORML

Goucher polling dating back to 2015 has consistently reported that the majority of Marylanders endorse cannabis legalization. The post Maryland: Most Residents Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use appeared first on NORML.

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Weed slang – the most common nicknames for cannabis

The Cannigma

After about a century of prohibition, and even longer spent as a subculture of its own on every continent on Earth (even Antarctica, probably), it’s no surprise that there are countless slang words for talking about marijuana. The use of weed slang is a credential, a pass that shows you’re on the team, and you know how to speak with a wink and a nod about what we do in the shadows, even if it’s becoming more mainstream than ever before.

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The Week in Weed: October 29, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Luxembourg becomes the first place in Europe to legalize adult-use marijuana. We check in on Rhode Island and Mississippi to find out where they stand in legalizing adult-use and medical cannabis. New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued some proposed rules.

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Florida judge rules in favor of Leafly and online cannabis ordering

Leafly

Online orders were halted statewide in February. The ruling allows patients to order through Leafly again. The post Florida judge rules in favor of Leafly and online cannabis ordering appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML Heads to Cannabis Week in NYC

NORML

Join us at CWCBExpo with a Complimentary 3-day Expo Pass just for NORML supporters, and save 20% on a Seminar Pass. The post NORML Heads to Cannabis Week in NYC appeared first on NORML.

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Important Terpenes in Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

When you go to a medical marijuana treatment center, you will be presented with a variety of different cannabis strain options, most of which have very unique flavor profiles. This is largely due to the effect of terpenes. Terpenes are the main constituents of essential oils as well. These are basically molecules that provide smell, flavor, […].

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Three years after legalization, what’s the state of the cannabis industry in Canada?

The Cannigma

For more than three years, Canada has had the sort of nationwide legal cannabis that people in the US can still only dream of. But where do things stand in the Canadian cannabis world in 2021, and how has the customer experience changed in the Great White North three years after legalization? Canada: a global cannabis trailblazer. In 2018 Canada legalized recreational cannabis use, becoming the first G7 country to do so and only the second country after Uruguay, which legalized cannabis in 2013.

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How does delta-10 compare to delta-8 and THC?

Leafly

Contributing writer Danté Jordan tries some new delta-10 products to see what they're all about. See how they stack up to THC and delta-8. The post How does delta-10 compare to delta-8 and THC? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML Remembers Bill Piper

NORML

NORML is incredibly saddened to receive the news that longtime drug policy reform advocate and ally William "Bill" Piper has passed away after a long battle with a personal illness. Bill spent much of his life fighting against our draconic Drug War policies and was pivotal in many of our movement's early successes and helped get us to where we are today.

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Hemp firm launches blockchain effort to fund litigation

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports. An Indiana hemp company looking to finance a lawsuit to recover damages after its crop was destroyed in California is turning to an unusual source: blockchain investments in exchange for a cut of future legal awards. Apothio LLC is trying to restart a stalled effort to get up to $1 billion in damages from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and local authorities after they bulldozed 500 acres, a total of 17 million plants, in Kern County in 2019.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup October 29

Veriheal

A Johns Hopkins study suggests cannabis can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, cannabis flower can now be found in New York medical dispensaries, and Mike Tyson is showing his love for the green by starting his own cannabis company. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Study Finds Link Between Cannabis and Lower Depression. A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychiatry in September suggests that medicinal cannabis use is associated with decreased self-report

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Give your pets the LUXEARI they deserve with Pet Drops

Leafly

With the same standards that you’d have for yourself, LUXEARI extends its quality products to our furry friends with Pet Drops. The post Give your pets the LUXEARI they deserve with Pet Drops appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Marijuana a Natural Treatment for Malaria?

Leafwell

According to data from the World Health Organization, more than 400,000 people die of malaria every year around the world. Young children are the worst affected, with close to 70 percent of malaria fatalities in the age group under five years old. Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

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I’d Like A New Car Please……Police In Maine Aided Illegal Cannabis Operation Say Feds

Cannabis Law Report

This is not good. Could it be happening in other jurisdictions around the country? Westport News reports. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two sheriff’s deputies accepted new cars and an ownership stake in an operation that illegally sold more than $13 million in pot grown for Maine’s medical marijuana program, federal prosecutors said. Two other law enforcement officers and a prosecutor aided the operation by providing intelligence and tipping off participants, prosecutors said.

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A Survey Reveals 60% of People Would Get High With Their Grandparents

Veriheal

Would you get high with your grandparents? Cannabis edible company Azuca asked this question to 1,089 people across the United States and found that 60% of the cannabis consumers who participated would indeed toke up with Gram and Gramps. Times are changing, and while this would have been an obvious “no” from most folks not long ago, many are open to the idea of enjoying some cannabis with the g-rents.

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6 California weed brands that go the extra mile with merch and accessories

Leafly

Find out which California weed brands have the best merch and accessories - straight from the budtender's mouth. The post 6 California weed brands that go the extra mile with merch and accessories appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Make THC Dabs at Home

Leafwell

Here is your complete guide to making THC dabs at home in this guest article by Eren Christen. Eren is a content manager at fvkasa, a platform dedicated to providing information people need to know about cannabis and its benefits. Dabs are a type of cannabis concentrate and one of the most popular ways to consume wax. Cannabis dab wax is a soft, opaque oil that crystallizes and lacks transparency.

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Law Firm Husch Blackwell Cannabis Group Releases New Podcast

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what their press release says. The cannabis industry has exploded in the past decade, from a taboo topic to a multi-billion dollar industry. As the legal cannabis industry continues to evolve, it is crucial to stay on top of industry trends and the ever-changing regulatory landscape. Tune into The Grass is Greener: Cannabis Law News, hosted by Husch Blackwell’s Cannabis Law team as they discuss the most pressing topics in the cannabis industry.

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Colorado Will Vote on Increasing Cannabis Taxes To Fund Research and Education

Veriheal

Since the coronavirus pandemic erupted in January 2020, researchers around the world have funneled their energy into carrying out virus-focused studies and investigations. In fact, a report featured in the journal Pediatric Research demonstrated the importance and challenges of coronavirus-inspired research—something that Denver voters could soon have some serious influence over.

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Cannabis deconstructed: Create your own custom blend with Rare Cannabinoid Company’s apothecary

Leafly

Rare Cannabinoid Company’s apothecary lets you to build your own blend from the base up so you can fine-tune your cannabinoid intake to meet your needs. The post Cannabis deconstructed: Create your own custom blend with Rare Cannabinoid Company’s apothecary appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Make Cannabutter at Home

Leafwell

Making cannabutter at home is easy if you know a few simple tricks. Cannabutter, short for cannabis butter, is a staple for your marijuana edibles. Learn the step-by-step process to make cannabutter at home, along with how to use and dose cannabutter and where to store this popular weed edible. DIY Cannabutter: The Basics How do you use cannabutter?

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Florida Judge OK’s online medical marijuana ordering

Cannabis Law Report

Click Orlando reports. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Leafly and similar sites will be able to resume contracting with Florida medical-marijuana operators to allow patients to order products online, under a ruling issued Monday by an administrative law judge. Florida health officials this year stopped medical-marijuana operators from using Leafly and other third-party sites to process patient orders, saying the arrangements violated a state law banning operators from contracting for services “directly rel

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Psychedelics, Cannabis and the Stock Exchanges

Canna Law Blog

Last week, I came across an article surveying the 50 (!) psychedelics companies that are now publicly traded on U.S. exchanges— a handful of which we are proud to call our clients. Of these, 41 are listed on over the counter (OTC) markets, while the remaining nine outfits are traded on either the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Cannabis, of course, has many, many more public companies.