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Does Cannabis Use Affect Bipolar Disorder Symptoms?
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Medical News
You’ve been looking for alternatives to support the treatment of bipolar disorder symptoms and wonder whether cannabis would work. After all, cannabis is natural and could be an appealing alternative to some of the usual bipolar disorder medications and their side effects. But is cannabis actually effective in managing symptoms of bipolar disorder?
New Mexico marijuana legalization could hurt Colorado's cannabis industry
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Business & Finance
Earlier this month, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. While advocates say it's a huge win, it could mean big losses for dispensaries in Colorado.   Since 2014, when recreational marijuana went on sale in the Centennial State, business has boomed for Colorado dispensary owners
NFL’s Cannabis Policy: More Leagues Following Suit?
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Politics
It is estimated that as many as 75% of the world’s population has played in sports leagues at some point during their lifetime. Sports competitions, for better or worse, play a huge role in the everyday lives of the international community.  Prior to the pandemic, sporting events were some of the largest gatherings in the world, and that’s virtuall
Call For UK CBD And Medical Cannabis Reform
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Medical News
A discussion paper calls on the UK Government to review what it says are outdated laws and regulations hindering the UK’s CBD and wider medical cannabis industry. According to the paper’s authors, cannabis consultancy Maple Tree and Mackrell.Solicitors, current laws in the UK have resulted in the majority of its cannabidiol (CBD) and all of its oth
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Growing Demand for Marijuana in the World
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Business & Finance
The pandemic has completely changed the way that most markets in the world work. Instead of being able to go out to the store and buy supplies, people are turning to alternative methods. Furthermore, people are finding new distractions during this time, including a growing number of people that are trying marijuana. Between legalization and increas
Push For Hemp To Be Displayed In U.S. Botanic Garden
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Cannabis News
Several members of Congress have submitted a formal request that the U.S. Botanic Garden include hemp plants in its display. The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) was established by Congress in 1820 and is the oldest continuously operating botanic garden in the country. Covering 150 acres, it host tens of thousands of plants, some of them rare. M
Schools trying to figure out how to address marijuana legalization
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Politics
With recreational marijuana now legal in New York State, schools are figuring out how to address and change their curriculum on the subject. “We’ve known this was coming and for lack of a better word starting to armor up, because we know this is going perhaps just from what we've seen in other states where there is legalization this might have an i
Coast Guard sets 2021 minimum random drug testing rate at 50%
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Politics
The Coast Guard has set the 2021 minimum random drug testing rate at 50% of covered crewmembers because positive results crossed the 1% threshold for the third straight year. This contrasts with an earlier six-year stretch when the rate held at 25%.   “Intoxicated operations pose a serious threat to life, property and the environment in the maritim
2 Marijuana Stocks That Are Set To See More Action In May
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Business & Finance
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Louisiana House panel advances bill to legalize recreational marijuana
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Politics
A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Louisiana advanced from a House committee Tuesday for the first time ever after three Republicans on the panel agreed to move the measure forward for a wider debate. Mandeville Republican Rep. Richard Nelson's House Bill 524 to legalize weed cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee on a 7-5 vote and
Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization
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Politics
Canada has already legalized pot; Mexico is likely to legalize it soon. The U.S. must not fall behind. President Biden is not there yet. Neither are Republicans in Washington. But the wave of momentum toward nationally legalized cannabis only continues to mount. It is time lawmakers in the Capital get on board with what a majority of the American c
Innovation in 2020 was Driven by Cannabis Consumers
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Cannabis News
To say 2020 was a wild ride would be an understatement. Between a global pandemic, renewed calls for civil rights, and a dramatic election season, it was a true roller coaster of emotions. One thing however remained clear: the cannabis community is one of resilience, inclusion, and humble passion for the plant.  Cannabis & Tech Today has opted to d
So You've Secured a Dispensary License, Now What?
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Business & Finance
With often intricate, ever-shifting application rules, receiving any kind of cannabis license feels like a success. You should celebrate the huge win but as a new license holder, you are now part of a heavily regulated industry that’s filled with potential but also riddled with risk every step of the way. From help with hiring management teams to t
Pain, CBD And The Placebo Effect
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Medical News
A study led by researchers at Syracuse University in the USA looked into the ability of CBD to reduce pain along with placebo effect impact, with interesting results. A placebo is a substance or treatment that has no therapeutic value, but which can still trigger a positive or negative response – pretty much through the power of suggestion that it
Pennsylvania Is Crushing It In Cannabis
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Cannabis News
The trend on public support for legalization of marijuana in Pennsylvania is clear, with support growing for the eighth year in a row. Pennsylvania has only legalized medical marijuana, but the numbers make it look as if it is adult use cannabis driving the sales. Cannabis data company Headset recently expanded its reach into Pennsylvania and publi
The 4 Things Many States Get Wrong When They Legalize Marijuana
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Cannabis News
Marijuana legalization has gone mainstream. In November, voters in four states approved recreational cannabis, and legislators in Virginia, New Mexico, and New York followed suit in early 2021, sending bills to all three governors' desks. But the term legalization obscures vast differences in how states regulate marijuana businesses and consumption
Cannabis retailers are shifting their focus from shelf-presence to brand identity.
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Business & Finance
To say the cannabis industry has experienced change over the past few years would be a serious understatement. Every element — from growth engineering and legalization to marketing and delivery — seems to be witnessing a revolution. However, cannabis packaging is undergoing one of the most significant changes. As cannabis products receive more main
3 Ways To Use Hemp Oil
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Cannabis News
Whether you’re looking to treat a specific skin condition, or simply want to improve your health regime, there’s a lot that hemp seed oil can do! This article is sponsored by Real Tested CBD. How old are you? The number of years you’ve been alive doesn’t necessarily tell how old you are on a biological level. An international study found that some

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