The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2025

hemp laws, has sparked massive consumer interest in THCa flower, edibles, tinctures, and drinks. THCa is naturally found in raw, unheated cannabis and hemp. Hemp-derived THCa flower and concentrates are federally legal in the U.S. But unlike THC, THCa doesn’t cause intoxication in its raw form. if they contain less than 0.3%

Cannabinoids

The Cannigma

JUNE 27, 2025

Milk’s legacy lives on every time a nurse, patient, or healer dares to say, “We deserve better”—and works to make it so. She baked thousands of medicated brownies for AIDS patients at San Francisco General Hospital, often risking arrest. Milk Foundation). Her motto? “I I bake the world a better place, one brownie at a time.”

Medicine

Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

A medical patient could end up in jail for possessing even small amounts of marijuana. Currently, with t he required certificate from a certified medical practitioner due to a qualifying condition, medical marijuana possession for patients is allowed in South Dakota. Patients cannot cultivate without explicit authorization.

Dispensary

Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Whether you’re a medical professional, a patient, or just someone interested in natural wellness, understanding how CBD and THC differ can seriously change how you think about healing. CBD derived from hemp (which contains less than 0.3% Did you know that over 33% of Americans have tried CBD products for health reasons? In the U.S.,

THC

Veriheal

MARCH 24, 2025

Cannabis Caregiver Not to be confused with a cannabis healthcare provider, a cannabis coach , or a cannabis consultant , a cannabis caregiver is a representative designated to assist individual medical marijuana patients who cannot procure or apply cannabis treatments for themselves.

Oil

The Cannigma

JULY 11, 2025

For extra skin support, try mixing Bloom Hemp Natural Full Spectrum CBD Oil with your favorite SPF for added protection. Green Nurse Tip For trusted cannabinoid skincare, visit the Green Nurse Approved Shop at Bloom Hemp CBD. Speak with a professional by calling the Bloom Hemp Nurse Line at 970-404-HOPE (4673)—it’s completely free.

Topical

The Cannigma

JULY 18, 2025

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. It’s frustrating—they’ve completely overlooked patients like me.” The shelves are full of gummies and vapes that aren’t what I need.

Recreational

PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 5, 2025

Consumers, patients, and hemp retailers alike are left asking the same question:Is Delta-8 still legal in Texas? As of mid-2025, the legality of Delta-8 THC in Texas hangs in the balance. While it was widely available across smoke shops and wellness stores in previous years, new legislation is pushing for a statewide ban.

Legalization

The Cannigma

JUNE 28, 2025

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Education

The Cannigma

JUNE 21, 2025

While unique to cannabis, trace amounts of THC can also be found in hemp, and are even made into the synthetic version of THC in the pharmaceutical drug Marinol. Bloom Hemp CBD – Experience Doctor and Nurse-formulated Organic Hemp CBD, crafted with Ayurvedic inspiration and designed to target specific symptoms.

Cannabinoids

Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp. As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L.

Hemp

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well.

Patients

Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 29, 2025

Congress needs to hear from you about these priorities for patients: Pass the CJS Medical Cannabis Amendment without clawbacks to protect patients and providers.

Patients

Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 29, 2025

Congress needs to hear from you about these priorities for patients: Pass the CJS Medical Cannabis Amendment without clawbacks to protect patients and providers.

Patients

NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

In the majority of jurisdictions that regulate cannabis marketplaces, lawmakers in recent weeks have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. ” You can send a message to your lawmakers in support of this effort by clicking here.

Access

NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. INDUSTRIAL HEMP. DECRIMINALIZATION. LEGALIZATION.

Decriminalization

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

Patients

NORML

MARCH 25, 2020

In a statement issued this week, a representative from the Administration acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

Business

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The measure would permit patients to grow up to nine cannabis plants in a locked, enclosed facility, and to possess up to three ounces of home-grown medical cannabis. NH resident?

Legislation

NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The explicit language barring patients from “smoking” would be removed. Patients and their caregivers could also apply for a permit to cultivate and process their own cannabis for their own personal medicinal use, with undetermined restrictions to be left to regulations put forth by the OCM.

Legalization

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

Legislation

Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As with humans, cannabis for pets can be broadly divided into two categories : hemp-based CBD and true medical cannabis (marijuana) products. Hemp is defined as cannabis that naturally produces less than 0.3% For years, hemp companies have been producing CBD rich extracts and marketing them for animals and humans. Related story.

Pets

Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

spring-session deadline yesterday morning but ultimately did not bring either House Bill 4293 , the Hemp Consumer Products Act, nor House Bill 2911 , a cannabis omnibus, to the floor for a vote. The cannabis omnibus and the Hemp Consumer Products Act are still alive and have paths forward.

Hemp

NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The questions : Initiative 65 (citizen initiated) : Should Mississippi allow qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions, as certified by Mississippi licensed physicians, to use medical marijuana? Under this proposal, patients would be prohibited from smoking whole-plant marijuana. Issue : Marijuana and hemp regulations.

Collective

NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state. This bill comes after lawmakers passed legislation in 2019 that allows the growing and production of hemp and hemp-derived products, as long as the THC concentration is below 0.3%. HI resident?

Legislation

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident?

Legislation

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

On the same day, the Department of Health, Surgeon General, and Drug Director issued a public health advisory regarding “the risks of harm associated with use of products derived from Cannabis, including marijuana and hemp, that claim to benefit health.” Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

Legislation

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

Legislation

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to deschedule hemp and hemp-derived CBD from the state’s list of controlled substances. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. California. DE resident? Update : S. NC resident?

Legislation

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Among the changes are: allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, adding several new qualifying conditions, and authorizing cancer patients to possess greater quantities of cannabis than typically allowed. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

Legislation

Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 3, 2021

You'll also find a link to the new issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine, a free benefit to ASA members, that this month features important information about coping with breast cancer treatment.

Events

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Carbondale is set to host one of the most interesting cannabis-related events in Illinois, the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival. The Hemp Hops Shrooms festival is a collaborative effort between the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center , SIU Fermentation Science Institute , and Carbondale Main Street. Saturday, September 23.

Hemp

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. AR resident? AR resident?

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Starting this October, veterinarians licensed in Nevada can recommend and administer hemp and cannabidiol products containing not more than 0.3% But do medical cannabinoids actually help animal patients? Hemp seed oil, sesame seed oil, and medium-chain triglycerides are the most common oils that are being used,” she said. “We

Patients

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. DE resident? GA resident?

Legislation

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation that would have significantly expanded patient access to medical cannabis in Rhode Island was held in a senate committee for further study, ultimately killing the bill. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Experts at Khon Kaen University (KKU) in Thailand recently gathered to discuss research and academic collaboration related to hemp extraction in order to develop hemp products. The main mission of the institute is to conduct research on hemp and cannabis for benefits in medical and related industrial purposes.

Extraction