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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits

United Patients Group

Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits Introduction There’s no doubt that cannabis is a controversial topic, but the health benefits of it are undeniable. A recent study from the University of Montreal showed that cannabis can help lower blood pressure and reduce stress levels in people who suffer from anxiety or depression. Even more surprising is the fact that it has also been shown to prevent strokes and heart attacks—two causes of death that are often associated with poor heart health.

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Twitter now allows ads for cannabis and THC products

Leafly

While most platforms push back against cannabis content, the bird is now welcoming weed ads, and even offering financial incentives to new ad buyers. The post Twitter now allows ads for cannabis and THC products appeared first on Leafly.

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5 Easy Ways to Introduce CBD to Your Daily Routine

Cannabis Law Report

The health and wellness world is full of different trends that pop up every week, if not every single day. Many people are curious to try various novelties, with a particular focus on natural substances.

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Three Cannabis-Impaired Driving Myths

Cannabis Life Network

What are three cannabis-impaired driving myths? In a piece for Farmers Forum, James Pascual reports that drug-impaired driving charges have more than doubled since Canada legalized cannabis. Of course, the “significant increase in the prevalence of drug use” in drivers includes alcohol and prescription medicines. As well, plenty of people were driving on cannabis before.

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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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Drug war destabilized S.F.’s Filipino community. Can cannabis heal it?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Rudy Corpuz says marijuana used to help him mediate conflicts between rival San Francisco gangs in the 1990s, at a.

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Outdoor or Indoor Grown Cannabis: What's the Difference?

Project CBD

New study comparing outdoor and indoor grown cannabis finds variations in phytochemical production.

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Managing Breach of Contract Disputes in the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

The current economic uncertainty, coupled with stifling regulations, price compression , lack of access to capital, and restrictive banking options are increasing distress and making disputes between business partners more common. The range of agreements in the cannabis industry means that we see a large number of breach of contract disputes at Cantafio & Song, and our team of cannabis lawyers is well-versed in why they occur and how they can best be avoided.

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Can cannabis help menopausal night sweats?

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: Do you know any strains that will help with menopause night sweats? I would like to limit trial and error on growing strains that are nice smoke but little help with this.

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US Senate Committee Advances Bill Facilitating Cannabis Research Among Veterans

NORML

Recently conducted observational trials in Israel and the United Kingdom have documented improved symptoms following the use of cannabis products among patients with post-traumatic stress. These outcomes include statistically significant changes in sleep quality and in anxiety, fewer nightmares, and improved quality of life. The post US Senate Committee Advances Bill Facilitating Cannabis Research Among Veterans appeared first on NORML.

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Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Increase Substance Abuse (Study)

CannaMD

In 1920, the U.S. government banned the sale of alcohol. It didn’t work. Consumption declined at first, but within a few years, Americans were drinking almost as much as ever and were buying illegal and often dangerously poor-quality products from criminals.

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On top of world: Sky Deck to take CBD and economy to new heights

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… the heart of the Brisbane CBD. The massive Queen’s Wharf … more than 12 hectares of CBD land, the.

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Oklahoma AG to Prosecute Attorney Accused of ‘Ghost Owner’ Medical Cannabis Scheme

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports The Oklahoma Attorney General’s office is taking over the prosecution of the attorney accused of helping set up illegal cannabis businesses under the state’s medical cannabis program, KFOR reports. Matt Stacy is facing 13 charges related to the scheme in which he is accused of assisting nearly 400 illegal grow operations as so-called “ghost owner.

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Virginia: Republican-Led Subcommittee Again Rejects Marijuana Sales Legislation in Party-Line Vote

NORML

“This vote is another huge disappointment for Virginians, the majority of whom favor swift access to retail sales,” added Pedini. “Legislation providing regulatory oversight is the best way for the Commonwealth to protect cannabis consumers. By failing to take legislative action, lawmakers are electing to continue driving consumers to the unregulated, underground market.

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Celebrating our Forefathers and Hemp on President’s Day

United Patients Group

Celebrating our Forefathers and Hemp on President’s Day Introduction President’s Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday of every February. It commemorates the birthdays of several former U.S. presidents, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In addition to celebrating these two men and their contributions to our nation’s history, we also celebrate one facet of their lives that has become highly controversial in recent years: Hemp!

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Twitter To Allow THC, CBD, and Related Ads in U.S.

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In a seismic shift away from the way nearly all major social media platforms handle cannabis ad-related content, Twitter announced.

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ChatGPT and Cannabis: Not Bad, Not Bad at All

Cannabis Law Report

A few years ago I wrote a somewhat tongue-in-cheek blog post titled, “Cannabots – Are the Robots Coming For Your Weed,” which discussed the application of robotics to the cultivation of marijuana. In that post I cited several articles discussing the use of robots as farmers, restaurant workers, fashion models, and even lawyers.

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State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023

NORML

Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis in Alberta

Cannabis Life Network

What’s the state of cannabis in Alberta? According to the headlines, not great. Calgary-based SNDL, previously known as Sundial Growers, is cutting nearly 100 jobs as part of an industry-wide reduction. “Oversupply and excess capacity have resulted in high-quality flower being widely available and sold well below the marginal cost of production,” SNDL Zach George said in a statement Monday.

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Just Breathe begins marijuana delivery

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Starting this weekend, New York’s first legal marijuana dispensary in Upstate will begin bringing the pot.

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California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee to hold Equity Subcommittee meeting

Cannabis Law Report

California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee to hold Equity Subcommittee meeting The Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold an Equity Subcommittee meeting on March 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. View the meeting agenda and information about the meeting.

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NORML Op-ed: President Biden: What Happened to Those Marijuana Pardons You Promised?

NORML

Many of those eligible for forgiveness have suffered numerous lost opportunities over the years because of a lingering conviction for behavior that most Americans no longer believe should be a crime. They should not have to continue to wait for relief any longer. The post NORML Op-ed: President Biden: What Happened to Those Marijuana Pardons You Promised?

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Colorado’s Green Cannabis Industry, Texas’ Newest Legalization Bill, & a Deadly Explosion in San Francisco

Veriheal

Colorado’s plan to reduce cannabis’ carbon footprint, a Texas Rep. introduces legalization bill, and a home explosion shakes a quiet San Francisco neighborhood. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Colorado Envisions Eco-Friendly Cannabis Industry Colorado is looking to turn its cannabis industry green with the implementation of a new program.

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Researchers Discover How Cannabidiol (CBD) Counters Epileptic Seizures

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

This microscope image of the brain region called the hippocampus shows the protein targeted by cannabis-derived CBD, GPR55 (red), and.

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Bankruptcy Court Dismisses Cannabis Company Employee’s Chapter 13 Case

Cannabis Law Report

ByKyle ArendsenonFebruary 17, 2023 Last month, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts denied confirmation of a cannabis company employee’s Chapter 13 plan and dismissed his bankruptcy case. The employee, Scott H. Blumsack (the “Debtor”), is a general manager who is licensed in Massachusetts to work for Society Cannabis Co.

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ChatGPT and Cannabis: Not Bad, Not Bad at All

Canna Law Blog

A few years ago I wrote a somewhat tongue-in-cheek blog post titled, “Cannabots – Are the Robots Coming For Your Weed,” which discussed the application of robotics to the cultivation of marijuana. In that post I cited several articles discussing the use of robots as farmers, restaurant workers, fashion models, and even lawyers. Just a few weeks ago my colleague, Hilary Bricken, authored a post, Will AI Replace Your Cannabis Lawyer?

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Here’s why Miley’s ‘Flowers’ was most streamed song of V-day 2023

Leafly

Miley Cyrus has come a long way since her Disney days. Her new song, "Flowers" ties in self-love, heartbreak, and of course, cannabis. The post Here’s why Miley’s ‘Flowers’ was most streamed song of V-day 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Smith Vocational students 1st in state to try Army National Guard’s Fatal Vision marijuana-impairment goggles

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

NORTHAMPTON — Navigating on a pedal kart through a makeshift dirt obstacle course marked off with cones and LED lights.

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Alert: Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon – Casey Houlihan Steps Down as Executive Director, Announces Departure

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the announcement February 17th, 2023 Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with a heavy heart that I find myself writing to you all today to announce that I am stepping down from my role as Executive Director of ORCA, a position I have held since the organization’s founding nearly ten years ago.

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What Are Flavonoids in Cannabis and What Do They Do?

PrestoDoctor

Flavinoids Attribute to Cannabis’ Flower Color When you bite into a piece of dark chocolate or taste a sip of red wine, do you notice how powerful and intense the flavor is? That’s because these foods are naturally rich in bioactive compounds called flavonoids! Ever notice not all cannabis flavors taste the same? This is also partly due to flavonoids (and terpenes).

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Fresh cuts: Leafly’s weed picks from Uncle Ike’s in Seattle

Leafly

With Torus, Phat Panda, and more. The post Fresh cuts: Leafly’s weed picks from Uncle Ike’s in Seattle appeared first on Leafly.