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CBD Oil for Crohn’s: Everything You Need to Know
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Medical News
When talking about whether CBD oil can alleviate the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, there are two important scientific studies to consider.  This recent research allows us to make more accurate conclusions about the type of CBD that should be used for this particular condition.  The first study is from 2017, and 19 patients with Crohn’s disease parti
"The Industry Still Isn't There:" Rob McPherson, Scourge of Cannabis LinkedIn
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Business & Finance
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An Easy Tech Solution for Wholesale Ordering and Compliance
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Business & Finance
The cannabis industry can be a complex marketplace for business owners. With so many regulations and concerns about compliance, managing and marketing one’s business can seem like an overwhelming task.  Original link
Cannabis Legalization Officially Added To Arizona Ballot
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Politics
Arizona voters will have a chance this year to make their state the latest to end pot prohibition. A petition spearheaded by a pro-legalization group had its signatures officially certified by Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs on Monday, clearing the way for the proposal to qualify for the state’s ballot this November. Hobbs, a Democrat, said
Hemp variety from Poland shows strong dual cropping potential
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Technology
The Polish hemp variety Białobrzeskie has the greatest economic potential among 11 hemp cultivars recently studied by a research team at the University of Kentucky (UK) in the USA. Białobrzeskie had the highest grain yield, and estimated potential returns from the sale of seed and biofuel material of $1,564 (€1,328) per hectare ($632/€536 per acre)
Types Of Marijuana Known To Ease A Hangover
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Cannabis News
For the same reason that cancer patients rely on weed to fight the nasty effects of chemotherapy, a person with a hangover can use it to keep from loitering on the bathroom floor. The hangover that comes after a night of heavy drinking is a cruel reminder that we are delicate beasts that, no matter how much Bukowski we wear on our sleeves during th
California Cities Bring Forth Lawsuit Over Home Delivery Rule
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Politics
Some California communities are upset about the statewide rule that allows home delivery, and are taking the state to court to see if they can ban home delivery in their areas.  So far, however, the judge has sided temporarily with the state when it comes to whether or not these cities have a leg to stand on in their case. Although the cities have
New Documentary Explores The Science Of Medical Cannabis
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Medical News
A new documentary slated for release later this month takes an in-depth look at the science behind cannabis as medicine, from the groundbreaking researchers who first discovered the curative power of cannabinoids to the pioneering patients whose lives have been transformed by the plant. The documentary from Mad Machine Films, CBD Nation, will be av
Mike Tyson wants to 3D print cannabis beverages
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Technology
Many businesses and individuals increasingly imagine alternatives to food products. More importantly, these food alternatives require the use of 3D printing. But when it comes to food, it’s easy to imagine a process of 3D printing something that will eventually become solid. But the 3D printing of a drink? This is something we just learned from the
Australia: TGA Approves Record Number Of Medical Cannabis Applications
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Politics
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had a busy July in relation to approving applications for medicinal cannabis products. Australia’s Special Access Scheme (SAS) enables suitably authorised health practitioners to access therapeutic products not included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The only cannabis produ
U.K. athletes to face shorter bans for recreational drug use
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Politics
The U.K. Anti-Doping organization is changing its rules, reports Canex. Athletes who fail drug tests for cannabis and cocaine use will face shorter bans as the organization looks to place a greater focus on performance-enhancing drugs. The reform is part of a wider movement focused on athlete welfare, and the acceptance of widening cannabis use. Ad
Massachusetts: Plan to raise the ratio of patients medical marijuana caregivers can support sparks debate
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Medical News
Updated regulations around access to medical marijuana caregivers emerged last week as a point of contention among some in the cannabis community, with a patient advocacy group and individual patients disagreeing over the right approach. During a public hearing on Aug. 3, officials from the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance opposed the Cannab
Hemp production slows due to oversaturation
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Business & Finance
Colorado’s hemp industry is undergoing a market correction, with decreased production following an oversupply in recent years, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports. “There’s hundreds of thousands if not millions of pounds of hemp flower that has not sold from last year. We created a huge, huge oversupply and you’ll have that in agriculture,” W
Canopy Growth Still Reporting Elevated Losses
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Business & Finance
Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) reported first-quarter fiscal 2021 net revenue increased 22% to $110 million. Original link
Canada's Marijuana Industry Has a New Problem
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Politics
For years, cannabis stocks were the greatest thing since sliced bread on Wall Street. The expectation of ongoing state-level legalization in the U.S., coupled with Canada becoming the first industrialized country in the modern era to give marijuana the green light, was forecast to send pot stock valuations into the heavens -- and for a period of ti
Oklahoma: Medical marijuana tax revenue in July exceeds $12 million
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Medical News
As the number of licensed medical cannabis patients passed 8% of Oklahoma’s population, the Oklahoma Tax Commission reported taxes levied on sales in July exceeded $12 million. State Question 788, approved by 57% of those who voted in the June 2018 election, included provisions for a 7% tax on medical cannabis sales. The Oklahoma Tax Commission int
Illinois' Adult Use Market Continues to Flourish
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Cannabis News
The adult-use cannabis market in Illinois is booming. Illinois has sold about $300 million worth of cannabis products since the adult-use market opened in January.  The state hit record-breaking sales once again in July and is expected to continue on an upwards curve as the market grows and stabilizes.  A lot of Illinois’ sales can be attributed to
There’s Probably Too Much THC In Your Marijuana
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Cannabis News
Legal marijuana products contain extraordinary levels of THC, which could cause dependence and mental health issues with habitual use. The marijuana you see in stores today isn’t like what the hippies rolled in the 70s. If you follow cannabis news, you have likely heard some version of that sentiment by a public health official. Last year, U.S. Sur

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