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Cannabis Science: What to Believe?

Project CBD

Alan was disoriented and his words were not making sense. His wife thought he might be having a stroke, so she took him to the emergency room where he was seen by the on-call neurologist. When asked, Alan admitted to using cannabis on a regular basis for many years. The neurologist then brought him a printout with the title: “Marijuana Use Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure.

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Rise in Use of Rico

MJ Business Attorneys

In 1970, Congress passed the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act with the intention to combat organized crime. To be criminally or civilly liable under RICO, the liable person must take part in an enterprise that repeatedly engages in racketeering activity. Racketeering, in general, refers to the act of obtaining money illegally, or illegally conducting business activities.

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Learn How to Recognize Synthetic CBD and Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

Welcome to good news/bad news: CBD edition. The good news: As you may have seen over the past year or so, CBD has surged in popularity and availability across the country. Now, patients and adult use consumers can purchase CBD online, at local pharmacies and even in corner stores and coffee shops. The bad news: While this expansion is incredible and welcomed, that does not mean that all CBD is created equal.

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Now in Store: Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK™ Clear 90%+ THC Vape Cartridges

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Kind Meds in Mesa, Arizona is a proud purveyor of Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK high-THC products, and we are excited to now offer the Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK Clear vape cartridge, powered by K.I.N.D. Concentrates! Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK is known for the “Strongest Bud in Your Galaxy,” and these clear, pesticide-free cartridges are no exception. The MOONROCK Clear Cartridge delivers pulls of 90 percent THC or higher, every time!

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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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Cannabis Science: What to Believe?

Project CBD

Alan was disoriented and his words were not making sense. His wife thought he might be having a stroke, so she took him to the emergency room where he was seen by the on-call neurologist. When asked, Alan admitted to using cannabis on a regular basis for many years. The neurologist then brought him a printout with the title: “Marijuana Use Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure.

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Cannabis Accessories That Enhance The Consumption Experience

PrestoDoctor

Cannabis accessories are a key part of the consumption experience. With the right devices, you can optimize the way you preserve cannabis, prepare cannabis, clean cannabis, and so much more! We created PrestoDocotor Shop , a patient curated medical marijuana shop, to make it easier to find the best products! One of our most versatile accessory companies is Green Goddess Supply.

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The Tree of Life is being redefined with Genomics

Medicinal Genomics

The first whole genome shotgun assemblies of microorganisms were published in 1995. Since then over 313,000 genomes have been sequenced to varying degrees. DNA sequencing has become the new framework upon which the Tree of Life is now built and referenced. . Traditional taxonomy relied on phenotypic features, interbreeding characteristics and metabolic tests.

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“Think About the Children” Goes Both Ways When It Comes to Marijuana

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The issue of children and marijuana protections arose once again in the form of a proposed bill from California Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield). The senator wanted to get on the books more concrete ramifications for dispensaries who sold marijuana to underage clients. The bill proposed a tiered system in which first offenders would receive a 15-day license suspension, second-time offenders within a three-year period would receive a 25-day suspension, and a third offense in three years would

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California’s Permanent Cannabis Regulations: Our Feedback to the BCC

Meadow

Because if you’re not at the table, you’re on it. California just got another step closer to finalizing the regulations that will oversee its legal cannabis industry. On July 13, the last round of proposed emergency regulations was released, followed by a 45-day comment period and public feedback sessions with the BCC, the Dept of Food & Ag, and the Dept of Public Health.

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Weed Stickers & Packaging Gloss Over Desperation & Ingenuity of Prohibition

Marijuana Packaging

Likening the mounting marijuana industry to the “wild, wild west” is an admittedly cliché simile but it’s also enduring for a reason. While the end of marijuana prohibition is a frontier, it’s a familiar one. There’s a sense of chaos and confusion whenever an attempt at grafting order and regulations onto the uneven foundation is introduced. So many facets of the weed business are up for debate and under scrutiny as the United States prepares for likely legalization on a federal scale.

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Marijuana and Autism: Benefits, Studies and Best Strains

Greencamp

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 68 Canadian children and youth. Autism comes with social, communicative and behavioral difficulties which can be challenging for both the sufferers as well as their family members. Recently, there has been an increased interest in using cannabis as a potential remedy for autism but in the absence of hefty medical research to back it up, doctors are still skeptical and not willing to prescribe cannabis to minors.

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