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Cannabichromene, a Minor Cannabinoid with Major Upside

Project CBD

In 2013, Noriko Shinjyo, Ph.D., a Research Associate at Chiba University in Japan, coauthored a study with Italian scientist Vincenzo Di Marzo on cannabichromene (CBC), a phytocannabinoid that exerts profound effects on the nervous system. 1 Published in Neurochemistry International , their paper probed how CBC influences the fate of adult neural stem progenitor cells, which are described as “an essential component of brain function in health as well as in pathology.” As stem cells m

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Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State

NORML

Adults may legally possess cannabis on August 1, 2023. State officials at that time will begin the process of reviewing and expunging tens of thousands of marijuana convictions. The post Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML.

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How to rehydrate blunt wraps: 3 easy methods

The Cannigma

Blunt wraps are popular for their flavor, ease of use, and versatility in the world of smoking cannabis. However, it can be frustrating when they get dry and brittle (just like dry weed !) making it difficult to roll a tight and smooth smoke. Luckily, there are several ways to rehydrate your blunt wraps and make them pliable again. In this guide, we’ll explore three methods for rehydrating blunt wraps, including using a damp cloth, fruit peels, and humidification packs.

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Marijuana When Your Exercise – All Part Of The Healthy Cannabis Life

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana When Your Exercise – All Part Of The Healthy Cannabis Life For some professional athletes, marijuana is a better choice for the pain, inflammation and other conditions that they typically deal with. The post Marijuana When Your Exercise – All Part Of The Healthy Cannabis Life appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Norwegian Activists Demonstrate Outside Office of the Norwegian Director of Public Prosecutions. Police Do Not Enforce Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting update just in from cannabis activists AROD Norway it seems that the authorities are now taking a slowly slowly approach with cannabis activists and not actively enforcing cannabis possession laws. They write Norwegian cannabis users appear to have won the drug war!

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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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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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Illinois House Bill permits on-sight event consumption

Illinois News Joint

Despite the fact that Illinois’ prohibitive laws for on-sight cannabis consumption have foiled many event planners from hosting events, Illinois may be set to host more cannabis-friendly events in 2023 than the last three years combined. One way to help expand the amount and variety of cannabis-friendly events would be for Illinois to pass the recently introduced “ Bring Your Own Cannabis ” bill.

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The SAFE Banking Act 

MaxQ Cannabis

The SAFE Banking Act, also known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, is proposed legislation that aims to provide legal protection for financial institutions that work with cannabis-related businesses. Currently, traditional financial institutions do not facilitate cannabis-related transactions due to marijuana’s federal illegality.

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What’s the Difference Between Medical & Recreational Marijuana?

CannaMD

While conflicts between federal and state law may lead you to think otherwise, figuring out cannabis (and the difference between medical and recreational marijuana) isn’t that complicated at all. Today, CannaMD‘s board certified doctors will walk you through everything you need to know! Medical Marijuana Vs.

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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

Cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are the definitive and best-known targets of endogenous and plant-derived cannabinoids, but they’re far from the only ones. Several phytocannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), for example, and the two primary endocannabinoids — anandamide and 2-AG — have been shown to interact with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, or PPARs 1 (pronounced pee-parrs ), which are found on the surface of the cell’s nucleus.

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Study: No Correlation Between THC Detection and Driving Impairment

NORML

"In the largest trial to date involving experienced users smoking cannabis, there was no correlation between THC (and related metabolites/cannabinoids) in blood, OF [oral fluid], or breath and driving performance. … The complete lack of a relationship between the concentration of the centrally active component of cannabis in blood, OF, and breath is strong evidence against the use of per se laws for cannabis.

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What happens when you mix cannabis and tobacco?

The Cannigma

Mixing cannabis and nicotine isn’t uncommon – especially in Europe, Australia and Israel. Many people enjoy mixing the two substances to create a unique “high”; some swear it heightens the effects of THC while others claim to not feel much from weed without nicotine. How do these two substances interact in the body and brain, and what can you expect from combining them?

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Fact or Fiction – Does Marijuana Increase Your Metabolism

The Fresh Toast

Fact or Fiction – Does Marijuana Increase Your Metabolism TFT asks the question: does marijuana make you gain weight or increase your metabolism to help shed pounds? Let's find out. The post Fact or Fiction – Does Marijuana Increase Your Metabolism appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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AROD, Norway’s Cannabis Legalization Advocates, Annouce Day Of Protest At Dept Of Public Prosecutions on 4:20

Cannabis Law Report

The Alliance for Rights-Oriented Drug Policy (AROD) and the Patient Association for Safe Cannabis Use (PASCAN) invite to a celebration for human rights outside the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office on 20 April 2023 at 14-16. ​ There will be music, appeals, cannabis plants, and responsible citizens.

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Can cannabis help your workout?

Leafly

Nothing beats being in the flow of a kickass workout. Whether your feet are pounding the pavement, your arms pumping while lifting kettlebells, or your glutes firing while swimming across a pool, a great workout session will leave you feeling fantastic. The problem for many, though, is finding the motivation to get started. When the […]. The post Can cannabis help your workout?

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Cannabis Tourism in Canada

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis tourism in Canada has been a lost opportunity. The Cannabis Act was effectively a public health document, focusing on making the herb unpopular for young people. Or, as Justin Trudeau once said, his government would not be legalizing a “boutique market.“ But for Nathan Mison, President of Diplomat Consulting, this makes sense. “We were in violation of three international treaties when we legalized cannabis.” There was concern about how other countries may react a

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. The symptoms of MG vary greatly, but they often include double vision, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments.

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Cannabis Tinctures 101: A Complete Guide to Tinctures

Sensi Seeds

Tinctures are a century-old technique that has survived the test of time. Cannabis tinctures capture the distilled essence of the plant in a concentrated solution and can be an ideal alternative to inhalation. So let us get down to basics and discuss everything you need to know about tinctures. The post Cannabis Tinctures 101: A Complete Guide to Tinctures appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Terrabis to open first dispensary in Illinois

Illinois News Joint

This spring, Terrabis is set to open its newest retail location in Grayville, Illinois. The new dispensary will be located near I-64 at Exit 130 on Koehler Road. Full-building remodeling has begun and will include new exterior finishes, an expansive and welcoming lobby, multiple checkout stations, and prospective plans for an on-site consumption lounge in the future.

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New Era in Sports: NBA Strikes Historic Agreement With Players Union to Lift Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

In a move that sent shockwaves through the sports world, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that it had reached a historic agreement with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to lift its long-standing ban on cannabis use by players. This landmark decision is a testament to the progressive shift in attitudes towards cannabis, both in sports and society as a whole.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

Project CBD

Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. But today things are different. Cannabis flower is categorized according to terpene profile. Product manufacturers add terp blends back into edibles and concentrates. Limonene is practically a household name. And for good reason. Sure, terpenes impart desirable flavors and aromas.

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Study: Higher THC Potency Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Psychosis-Like Symptoms

NORML

Investigators concluded, "High potency cannabis use, measured as THC concentration in cannabis and high potency cannabis preference, was not associated with increased symptoms of psychosis-like symptoms.” The post Study: Higher THC Potency Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Psychosis-Like Symptoms appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

The Cannigma

Patients are often left to their own devices when looking into cannabis and cancer, given the lack of clinical evidence, and stigma surrounding the use of the plant as medicine. Individuals who use cannabis-based medications often want to cure their cancer, not just reduce the symptoms that come with the condition. 1 So can cannabis cure cancer? The answer: Maybe!

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Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal. What can cannabis oil and CBD do to help post-stroke rehab? The post Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Federal judge dismisses class action over ‘implausible’ cannabis fines in Humboldt County CA

Cannabis Law Report

Via Courthouse News Landowners in Humboldt County aggrieved by the county’s harsh fines for code violations — some related to illegal cannabis grows — saw their class action tossed by a federal judge without leave to amend.

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Death of a Trimmer: A cannabis worker’s death went unnoticed for months. Now it’s raising alarms in the industry.

Leafly

When occupational asthma killed Lorna McMurrey, it should have set off alarms industrywide. But nobody spoke up, even as thousands of workers remain exposed to the same hazards. The post Death of a Trimmer: A cannabis worker’s death went unnoticed for months. Now it’s raising alarms in the industry. appeared first on Leafly.

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Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Sudden Eviction – New Landlord Wants VCBC Out Today

Cannabis Life Network

After more than two decades in the same location, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) is facing a sudden eviction; last October, the previous landlord sold the building and the new one wants them out by today. Given only 19 days to vacate the premises, they are supposed to be out by January 2, 2023. Due to the short notice for the relocation, the VCBC is defying the eviction.

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CBD for Diabetes, What are the benefits?

United Patients Group

CBD for Diabetes, What are the benefits? Introduction Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your metabolism and the way your body processes food. It can cause high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance, resulting in excess sugar in your bloodstream. There are 3 main types of diabetes (Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant)) along with a handful of different types of diabetes, but they all share the same symptoms: increased thirst, frequent urination and

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The 7 Best Strains for Beginners

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis has been around for thousands of years, but it is only now that more people are looking towards cannabis for its potential therapeutic and calming effects. Increased global awareness and cannabis education have created an influx of home growers. More people are looking to cultivate in the comfort of their homes, relying less on dispensaries and coffeeshops.

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