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Amid Vape Pen Lung Disease Deaths: What Exactly Is Vitamin E Oil?

Leafly

After six suspected vape pen deaths, chemists and doctors explain why vitamin E oil is a problematic additive. The post Amid Vape Pen Lung Disease Deaths: What Exactly Is Vitamin E Oil? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabosides, A new class of cannabinoid Prodrugs

Cannabis Life Network

As we discussed, your liver possesses it’s own strategy to metabolize cannabis. But other than inside your body, how does one boil cannabis down into water-soluble Prodrugs? Prodrugs are medications or compounds that need to be metabolized (ie. broken down) before they become pharmacologically active. But is there even a good reason for cannabis prodrugs, […].

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What Are The Benefits Of Medical Marijuana?

Greencamp

If ever a subject was considered controversial, it has to be the legalization, potential benefits and dangers of the use. Continue Reading. The post What Are The Benefits Of Medical Marijuana? appeared first on Greencamp.

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Health Officials Still Puzzled as Reports of Vaping-Related Illnesses Mount

WeedAdvisor

On September 6 th , we published a story about the recent string of vaping illnesses being reported across the U.S. Originally, health officials suspected vitamin E acetate – an oily vitamin E extract found exclusively in THC vape liquids and cartridges. However, while the majority of cases involved exposure to this ingredient, not every individual who contracted the mystery illness was exposed to this.

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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 Is CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do?

Leafly

Learn more about the cannabis compound CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) and how this cannabinoid eventually creates the many other cannabinoids we know and love like THC and CBD. The post What Is CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do? appeared first on Leafly.

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Canadian Marijuana Company Working on “Odourless Cannabis”

WeedAdvisor

Whether we use it or not, we are universally familiar with the smell of cannabis. The “skunky” odour is common after smoking, although, to its credit, legal marijuana often smells much better prior to being lit. Still, this does not change the fact that the scent is a dead giveaway that either marijuana is being consumed nearby or an individual is carrying the drug with them.

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Why Requiring Testing for Clostridium botulinum on Cannabis is a bad idea

Medicinal Genomics

A previous version of draft guidelines for cannabis testing in Florida listed Clostridium botulinum as a target for microbial testing. On the surface, this seems like a prudent action. After all, C. botulinum is a nasty organism that is responsible for a life-threatening disease called botulism. . However, because it is so dangerous, the CDC/USDA has placed it on the FEDERAL SELECT AGENTS AND TOXINS LIST.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Donald Trump

Canna Law Blog

Over the course of of ten weeks, we recently ran a series of blog posts that take a close look at the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. In all, we covered Joe Biden , Bernie Sanders , Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren , Pete Buttigieg , Corey Booker , Beto O’Rourke , Andrew Yang , Amy Klobuchar and Julián Castro.

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U.S. vaping concerns loom as Canada legalizes pot devices

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — A wave of illnesses and deaths in the U.S. linked to vaping products may dampen demand for soon-to-be-legal cannabis vapes in Canada later this year, industry watchers say. An ongoing vaping probe south of the border — where as many as five people have died and hundreds more have fallen ill — may slow sales […]. The post U.S. vaping concerns loom as Canada legalizes pot devices appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Is Vaping Cannabis Safe? What You Need to Know.

Ellementa

Given recent events reported in the news about illness, lung damage and deaths from vaping , we wanted to provide you with information about vaping cannabis. We’ve been proponents of vaping over smoking cannabis for a few years now. The main reason we’ve favored vaping over smoking is because there should be fewer toxins and carcinogens to inhale, but that isn’t always the case.

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Abridged Guide to State Cannabis Laws

Americans for Safe Access

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law.

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This Is the First Hemp Strain to Be Awarded a US Patent

Leafly

Famous for the iconic Charlotte’s Web strain and fresh from a big IPO, Colorado’s Stanley brothers have secured the first US patent for a hemp plant. The post This Is the First Hemp Strain to Be Awarded a US Patent appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Wellness: Why Is Weed Branded As a Wellness Product?

Greencamp

Cannabis has come a long way since its days of prohibition and the “war on drugs” that labelled it a. Continue Reading. The post Cannabis Wellness: Why Is Weed Branded As a Wellness Product? appeared first on Greencamp.

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National Credit Union Administration Issues Statement About Serving Hemp Businesses

The Blunt Truth

Following last year’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a regulatory update in August of 2019 to federally insured credit unions. Citing growth in hemp-related commerce, the NCUA emphasized the need for credit unions to understand the gamut of regulation across jurisdictions in order to lend lawfully to hemp-related businesses.

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11,000 Illegal Marijuana Plants Seized by Police in Kaslo, B.C.

WeedAdvisor

A small village in B.C. was recently busted by the RCMP for having a large underground grow operation, Global News reports. The village of Kaslo, located in the West Kootenay region of B.C., is home to only 1,000 people. Apparently, this seemed like a great location for illegally growing 11,000 marijuana plants. B.C. is no stranger to illegal marijuana, especially when it comes to the grey market operating in plain sight.

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Why Does High-THC Flower Dominate the Cannabis Market?

Leafly

Potency is king in the cannabis market, but not everyone is looking to get zonked. Why hasn't low-THC flower caught on? The post Why Does High-THC Flower Dominate the Cannabis Market? appeared first on Leafly.

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Harvard Professor’s Thoughts on Marijuana and Pain

CannaMD

Could medical marijuana be your best option for pain management? A professor at Harvard Medical School says that, in some cases, the answer may be yes. Harvard: Marijuana Opinions. Dr. Peter Grinspoon is a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. He is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation and spent two years as an Associate Director of the Massachusetts Physician Health Service helping physicians with ad

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The Week in Weed: September 13, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Sadly, the big news this week is vaping. Hundreds are sick and several have died, apparently as a result of using e-cigarettes and other vaping products. As a result, the cannabis industry expects fallout from this situation, as states are issuing warnings against using vape products.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Illinois

Canna Law Blog

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.

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How Elizabeth Warren Became a Cannabis Champion Without Ever Getting High

Leafly

Long known as a progressive firebrand on issues related to inequality and corruption, Elizabeth Warren also regularly champions cannabis legalization in Congress. The post How Elizabeth Warren Became a Cannabis Champion Without Ever Getting High appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis And CBD Can Help Eliminate The Stigma Around Mental Illness

The Fresh Toast

Often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, those who suffer in silence with mental illness often remain silent due to the stigmatization that shrouds it. Continue reading How Cannabis And CBD Can Help Eliminate The Stigma Around Mental Illness at The Fresh Toast.

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8 Cannabis Trends to Watch in 2019

Cannabis Info

8 Cannabis Trends to Watch in 2019. Everyone and their dog are trying to figure out the next big trend in marijuana so they can capitalize on it. To me, the opportunities have been supplanted by big corporations and if you think you can ‘buy into’ the stock buying craze and make big bucks you’re a couple of years behind. Meanwhile the world is watching as societal norms are being turned on their head, corporations are clamouring to get a piece and traditional industries are bending all their rul

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Will California Get a Hemp Social Equity Program?

Canna Law Blog

As states across the country develop regulated cannabis programs, more and more are incorporating social equity programs. Illinois’ new adult-use cannabis law, for example, made waves for its broad social equity program. Here in California, cannabis social equity is not a central part of the state-level regulations, but many of the larger cities throughout the state have adopted and are in the process of implementing comprehensive social equity programs: for example, Los Angeles , San Francisco

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Cannabis Strains That Are Unexpectedly Similar

Leafly

We often think of sativas and indicas as being polar opposites in effect, but if you look closely at their cannabinoids and terpenes, you’ll notice that many of these strains are unexpectedly similar. The post Cannabis Strains That Are Unexpectedly Similar appeared first on Leafly.

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Copenhagen to Initiate Trial Run of Legal Marijuana

WeedAdvisor

Marijuana reforms have been creeping their way around Europe in recent months, with the most notable example being Luxembourg. Although the nation flatly stated it would be the first European country to legalize recreational marijuana, Denmark is toying with the idea as well. The interesting thing is how Denmark plans to approach this. In a way, it is comparable to the way individual U.S. states legalized the drug.

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How 25 Real People Took Control Of Their Medical Problems Using Cannabis

Miss Marijuana

It seems like we’re hearing about the medical benefits of cannabis every day. People are starting to speak up and share their stories of using cannabis to heal. Whether it’s for mental health purposes or physical ailments, marijuana users are finding that the plant is replacing their prescription medications, offering relief, and giving them hope when they had none left.

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Cannabis Branding: New Rule Requires U.S. Attorney for Foreign Applicants and Registrants

Canna Law Blog

Earlier this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that as of August 3, 2019, all foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings must be represented by an attorney who is licensed to practice in the United States. This will apply to all trademark applicants, registrants, and parties whose permanent legal residence or principal place of business is outside the United States.

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Regulators, Industry React to Vitamin E-Tainted Vape Carts

Leafly

New York subpoenas chemical makers. Gaps emerge in testing programs in Oregon, California, and Washington. The post Regulators, Industry React to Vitamin E-Tainted Vape Carts appeared first on Leafly.

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Executive director of Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission resigns

Cannabis Law Report

The Sun reports… Joy A. Strand, a health care executive who joined the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission in December 2017, led the commission for nearly two years. Will Tilburg, the agency’s director of policy and government affairs, will serve as acting executive director, according to the release. Strand’s departure comes as the state’s medical marijuana program continues to expand.

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Study: Marijuana Reduces Symptoms Of Anxiety, Depression, And Stress

The Fresh Toast

New research utilizing a data-centric approach showed that marijuana significantly reduced the effects of these mental illnesses. Continue reading Study: Marijuana Reduces Symptoms Of Anxiety, Depression, And Stress at The Fresh Toast.