Leafly
JANUARY 29, 2020
Here's a list of which states authorize medical marijuana for valid, qualified patients. Each entry includes a link to the state's qualifying conditions. The post Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana by state appeared first on Leafly.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 31, 2020
Cannabidiol (CBD) use is associated with reduced stress levels in those diagnosed with a clinically high risk (CHR) of psychosis. This is according to a new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology and titled Effects of short-term cannabidiol treatment on response to social stress in subjects at clinical high risk for developing psychosis.
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The Fresh Toast
JANUARY 29, 2020
While many Americans suffer from migraines, very little information is on the market around why they occur and what truly can eliminate the affliction once and for all. . Continue reading Cannabis And Migraines: What The Feds Actually Want To Know at The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
JANUARY 27, 2020
Homeostasis is the body's way of balancing all of its complex systems—and cannabis may play a role in restoring it. The post Finding perfect balance: How cannabis affects homeostasis appeared first on Leafly.
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.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 27, 2020
According to new research those with HIV who have a history of marijuana use are less likely to experience neurocognitive decline. The research was published in the recent issue of the Journal of Acquired Immunity Definiciency Syndrome, and was published under the study titled Cannabis exposure is associated with a lower likelihood of neurocognitive impairment in people living with HIV,” appears in the Journal of Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome.
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The Joint Blog
JANUARY 26, 2020
Marijuana use is associated with improved sleep in those with chronic pain, according to a new study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. For the study researchers examined the association between sleep problems and marijuana use in those 50 and older who are chronic pain patients. 128 patients took part in the study: 66 of these had used medical marijuana for at least a full year, with 62 being non-users.
Leafly
JANUARY 28, 2020
California's illegal cannabis market is thriving, but the tradeoff is products such as vape cartridges tainted with illegal and sometimes dangerous additives. The post California tests find illegal vapes tainted with additives appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 27, 2020
Delaware cannabis patients and advocates will gather in Dover on Wednesday to rally support for The Delaware Patient Right to Grow Act, House Bill 243. This change would allow registered patients and registered caregivers to grow medical cannabis at home. The bill will have a hearing in the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee where committee members accept public comment before voting to release the bill to the full House for consideration.
Leafly
JANUARY 28, 2020
House Bill 20-1089 would prevent Colorado employers from terminating workers for lawful activities that take place in the employee's personal time. The post Colorado bill would protect employees from dismissal for off-duty cannabis use appeared first on Leafly.
PrestoDoctor
JANUARY 28, 2020
Marijuana has been legalized in over half the country , helping countless patients receive the treatments they need. As positive as this maybe it can also bring up the question, which disorders can use marijuana as a successful treatment? Research has found marijuana to be successful in treating several disorders. Can it do the same for those who have Bipolar disorder?
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 30, 2020
According to one study, about 14% of Americans have used CBD. With laws changing around CBD, more and more Americans are turning to CBD for all of the benefits that it provides. Cannabinoid oil has proven to help people experiencing a variety of health issues. Here are the best situations where you can improve your health with CBD oil. Relieve Pain.
Project CBD
JANUARY 29, 2020
A flawed study by Harvard scientists claims that marijuana smokers get into more car accidents even when they’re not high. Stoned driving should be considered when assessing the public health impact of cannabis , but not disproportionate to the established harm.
Leafly
JANUARY 31, 2020
Learn how to use marijuana for anxiety symptoms and discover the right dosage, strains and products for you. The post How to use cannabis for anxiety appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 27, 2020
Photo by Gage Skidmore. In a recently released recording of a conversation that President Trump had with Lev Parnas and others, a short conversation about marijuana can be heard where the President espouses long-debunked claims that echo from the propaganda film Reefer Madness. “Do you think the whole marijuana thing is a good thing?” Trump asked.
NORML
JANUARY 31, 2020
Proponents of cannabis reform in Kentucky had an opportunity to have their voices heard at the legislative level on January 22nd and 23rd. Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.
NORML
JANUARY 28, 2020
Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. Chris Goldstein, a writer and regional organizer for NORML, has gathered Pa. cannabis arrest data since 2008.
The Joint Blog
JANUARY 26, 2020
According to the Associated Press Missouri health officials on Friday posted the list of recipients of the first 192 licenses to operate medical marijuana dispensaries, “bringing the state closer to joining the many others that allow at least some form of marijuana use.” The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is giving 24 licenses in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts.
Greencamp
JANUARY 29, 2020
The psychoactive – and physical properties – of THC and CBD can be a boon for people looking to get. Continue Reading. The post Marijuana and Weightlifting: Perfect Combination for Improved Focus and Muscle Growth appeared first on Greencamp.
Leafly
JANUARY 31, 2020
In some states, cannabis legalization is missing an essential consumer right: the ability to closely examine and smell the product you plan to consume. The post Opinion: Let us smell the legal cannabis for sale, dammit! appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 30, 2020
Respected Lawyer, Tireless Advocate and Dear Friend. With sorrow, we share the news of the tragic and unexpected passing of Judd Golden. Judd was a tireless fighter in defense of the constitution. A staunch advocate for marijuana rights. A lifetime champion of civil rights. A friend. If you’ve attended a live music event in Colorado, chances are you danced next to Judd.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
JANUARY 30, 2020
The state of New Mexico’s Taxation and Revenue Department could be on the hook for millions of dollars in tax refunds to medical cannabis producers after a state Court of Appeals ruling made earlier this week. In her opinion filed on Tuesday, Court of Appeals Judge Monica Zamora wrote that medical cannabis producers should be able deduct gross receipts taxes just as pharmacies do for sales of prescription drugs.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 29, 2020
For people in the know, the cannabis industry is an unpredictable roller coaster for a number of reasons having to do with federal illegality, evolving state regulations, and market volatility. One faction of the industry that many thought would immediately take off is cannabis being grown and sold in Indian Country by Native American Tribes. And with good reason–in December 2014, the federal government announced that when it came to cannabis, it would not essentially treat Native American
Leafly
JANUARY 29, 2020
There may be trace amounts of solvents in your cannabis concentrates after the purging process. Here's how to tell what's too much. The post When you should worry about leftover solvents in cannabis oil appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 29, 2020
Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year.
Marijuana Seeds NL
JANUARY 31, 2020
Originally posted on 5th August 2015, Updated on 31st January 2020. Until recently, weed was commonly thought of as a ‘drug’. But, with cannabis legalization spreading rapidly, that view is quickly changing. Still, weed is a schedule I controlled substance according to many agencies including, the United States DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency). And we all know, you can overdose from a drug, right?
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 26, 2020
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
Leafly
JANUARY 30, 2020
A controversial proposal to outlaw most cannabis concentrates brought out a crowd of supporters and opponents. The post After hearing, THC concentrates bill stalls in Washington legislature appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 25, 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 29, 2020
Authored By: Teri Buhl. Veteran DOJ prosecutor Ken M. Harmon thought he had scored a big criminal case against two cannabis businessmen for the Department of Justice in the early days of pot stocks trading on U.S. stock exchanges. Ken Harmon. He personally lead a raid of Colorado based Fusion Pharm in 2014 off a warrant that said the DOJ thought the company was, amongst other things, really growing and selling cannabis and booking it as revenue for their Pharm Pods products which would mean Fusi
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 25, 2020
As each state’s cannabis industry matures past the licensing and permitting phases, expect to see a huge uptick in internal and external issues with cannabis businesses: promising partnerships turn into bitter rivalries, companies go broke, permits and licenses get voided, etc. All of these issues need to be resolved, and many companies or their execs or owners will end up slugging it out in court.
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