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Is Cannabis Good for Bipolar Disorder? New Study Shows Cannabis Has ‘Unique Benefits’

Veriheal

Bipolar disorder is a complex condition that impacts millions worldwide, leading to extreme mood swings, intense emotional episodes, and difficulty managing day-to-day life. But there may be some good news for those coping with this mental health issue. According to recent research, cannabis could offer unique benefits as part of an approach to managing bipolar disorder.

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Will AI Replace Your Cannabis Lawyer? (I Asked ChatGPT)

Canna Law Blog

ChatGPT is all the rage. The GPT stands for “Generative Pre-trained Transformer” Translation: this is a next level, nearly omnipotent chatbot that’s incredibly articulate and conversant. Per Wikipedia: “while the core function of a chatbot is to mimic a human conversationalist, ChatGPT is versatile, including the ability to write and debug computer programs; to compose music, teleplays, fairy tales, and student essays; to answer test questions (sometimes, depending on t

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10 Ways Most Cannabis Research is False

Cannabis Life Network

Most cannabis research is false. A bold statement. So what does it mean? In 2005, Stanford University professor John Ioannidis published the paper “Why Most Published Research Findings Are False.” In it, he argued that most published research findings are false due to a combination of factors such as small sample sizes, inadequate adjustment for multiple comparisons, and conflicts of interest.

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FDA balks at CBD regulation

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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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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What the Extreme Drop in Wholesale Prices Means for the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

The severe drop in wholesale cannabis prices in many states over the past year can be traced to a few key factors: Regulatory missteps, high taxes for consumers, and competition from still-thriving illicit markets are contributing to the industry’s current woes. Additionally, in states that were early legalization adopters like Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon, production capacity has caught up to the needs of the mature market and supply continues to outpace demand.

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Medical Cannabis Stakeholders: Buck up, It is Time for Act II!

Americans for Safe Access

Almost every conversation I have had in 2023 with medical cannabis stakeholders has been full of doom and gloom. Advocates are discouraged, businesses are frustrated, patients are disheartened, and frankly I am getting a little tired of it! The reason things feel stagnate is because maybe you forgot there has always been a plan for Act II in this journey and Act I has played its course.

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Statins Dysregulate the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Statin drugs cause muscle weakness and pain by suppressing cannabinoid receptor genes.

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Can I substitute coconut oil for vegetable oil in weed gummies?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: When making gummies can I substitute infused vegetable oil for coconut oil? Answer: Regarding your question about the use of oils other than coconut to make cannabis infusions, the simple answer is – sure!

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I’m Interning with NORML to Join the Fight Against a Failed Policy

NORML

"Assisting and working toward legalization nationally will allow me not only to learn about the failed federal experiment with cannabis, but also inform me on ways to better educate constituents on how they can take action to change these policies in their own communities." The post I’m Interning with NORML to Join the Fight Against a Failed Policy appeared first on NORML.

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Green fingers brightening up CBD – The Gisborne Herald

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Published January 28, 2023 12:21PM Variety of flowers and foliage brightening up the centre of town and delighting passers-by. A.

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Health and safety advisory due to identification of potentially unsafe levels of Total Yeast and Mold and Aspergillus contamination in Regulated Marijuana flower (bud/shake/trim) produced by Physician Preferred Products LLC

Cannabis Law Report

The Marijuana Enforcement Division is issuing a health and safety advisory due to the identification of potentially unsafe levels of Total Yeast and Mold and Aspergillus contamination in Regulated Marijuana flower (bud/shake/trim) produced by Physician Preferred Products LLC (dba Doc’s Apothecary). Please find this and all HSAs on the MED’s HSA webpage.

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How Stress Impacts Your Body

United Patients Group

How Stress Impacts Your Body Introduction Stress is a normal part of life. It’s how our bodies and brains respond to changes in our environment, whether they’re positive or negative. But when stress becomes chronic—when it goes on for more than three months—it can have serious health consequences. Chronic stress has been linked to everything from heart disease and depression to anxiety disorders and autoimmune diseases to cancer.

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Elevated Rates of Psychosis-Related Health Outcomes

NORML

“This study is the. largest. to quantify the association of medical and recreational cannabis policies with rates of psychosis-related health care claims across US states. … [W]e did not observe a statistically significant association of state cannabis policy level with overall rates of psychosis-related diagnoses or prescribed antipsychotics." The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Elevated Rates of Psychosis-Related Health Outcomes appeared first on NORML.

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Ar Seizes 48kg Marijuana In Karimganj, 1 Held | Guwahati News

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Guwahati: Assam Rifles has seized a big consignment of Marijuana in Assam’s Karimganj district, officials said on Friday. According to.

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Zuber Lawler Article: Oregon’s Flagship Commercial Psilocybin Licensing Program Takes Off

Cannabis Law Report

Article by: Partner Jeff Zuber, Counsel Raza Lawrence, and Associate Lizzie Fanckboner. On January 2, 2023, Oregon began accepting applications for its first-in-the nation regulated psilocybin services program.

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Health Benefits of THC and Working Out

PrestoDoctor

It’s the start of the new year and your fitness journey may be apart of your New Years resolution. Since THC has become legal across more states, more people are starting to become aware of the health benefits that it has to offer. Ever heard of the stereotype that stoners are lazy? That is definitely not the case, as many professional athletes have admitted to using THC, as well as CBD, as an aid in their overall wellness.

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Presidential Pardons for Federal Cannabis Possession Convictions Still Unavailable

NORML

It's time for the Department of Justice to deliver the pardon certificates that President Biden promised last fall. The post Presidential Pardons for Federal Cannabis Possession Convictions Still Unavailable appeared first on NORML.

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Lima Sands man fined over marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Twenty-three-year old Denzil Benn, a miner of Lima Sands, Region Two, was fined $5000 after he pleaded guilty to the.

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San Diego supervisors set lowest cannabis tax rates in the county

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis dispensaries in San Diego’s backcountry will pay some of the lowest taxes on such businesses in the county, after the Board of Supervisors set tax rates they said would allow the businesses to compete with those in neighboring cities.

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Weed is not a gateway drug, says new study

Leafly

In a new study, researchers help dispel the idea of cannabis as a gateway drug, a win for the pro-legalization movement. The post Weed is not a gateway drug, says new study appeared first on Leafly.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Sales to Begin This Week

NORML

“Marijuana access has been long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. “The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over two years ago, and lawmakers had an obligation to ensure that the process of providing access faced no further undue delays.” The post Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Sales to Begin This Week appeared first on NORML.

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Virginians says keep abortion laws as is; majority support recreational marijuana sales

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Virginians says keep abortion laws as is; majority support recreational marijuana sales | News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR (from Wason.

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New York Cannabis Co. Investor Suit Survives Motion To Dismiss

Cannabis Law Report

By Oliver Serafini, Tommy Tobin & Barak Cohen on January 27, 2023 The District Court for the Western District of New York denied a motion on January 6, 2023, to dismiss claims alleging that a publicly traded company misled investors regarding an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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21 ways to save money on weed

Leafly

Feeling broke? Get creative. Leafly's experts share their best pro tips for making every ounce go further. The post 21 ways to save money on weed appeared first on Leafly.

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State Policy Weekly Update 1/24/2023

NORML

Lawmakers in many states have started pre-filing marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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TOP RANKED “CBD HEALTH PODCAST” HOSTED BY DR. THOMAS ROCCO REVIEWS NOWAIT DELTA 8 TONGUE STRIPS – World News Report

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

CBD Health Podcast Logo Image Harvard Health on ECS and CBD Tongue strips, unlike gummies, offers exact dosing and instant.

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Everything You Need To Know About Cannabis Pre-Rolls

Cannabis Law Report

Introduction The term ‘joint’ indicates the most ubiquitous way to consume cannabis. Well, some know it as marijuana cigarettes. Cannabis is getting regulated in various places, and at the same time, the name is also getting a new shape with pre-roll. Well, the name suggests that cannabis is rolled up before a customer buys it.

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More Weed, More Problems?

Cannabis Life Network

More weed, more problems? As in, if you smoke all day, everyday, your life is likely a hot mess with no hope of redemption? According to recent research from CU Boulder, the answer to “more weed, more problems” is no. According to researchers, legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not lead to an increase in substance use disorders.

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New York Cannabis: Social and Economic Equity Applicants

Canna Law Blog

As we previously broadly summarized on December 27, 2022 ( here ), in late December 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (“ OCM ”) released its first proposed adult-use cannabis rules and regulation for New York (the “ Proposed Regulations ”). The official document is 282 pages, so we won’t cover every detail. But we will highlight the big-ticket items, significant issues that all applicants should be aware of, and the license application process as a whole.

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Tuschen brothers arrested for two ounces of marijuana – News Room Guyana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection