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Study finds weekly cannabis use has minimal impairment on physical health
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Medical News
A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence explored the association between cannabis use and physical health among 308 sets of twins. Research on the influence of cannabis use on cardiovascular functions, pulmonary functions, and other indicators is still growing, but one new study has shed new light on the topic. “The effects of
Quit smoking: Use this substitute to kick tobacco!!!
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Cannabis News
Oklahoma Smokes are rolled with hemp flowers, so they’re completely free of both nicotine and tobacco. This organically grown hemp is rich in CBD and provides a tasty and satisfying smoke. It’s nearly identical to a traditional cigarette, but it contains no tobacco, nicotine, or other additives. These hemp cigarettes are shown to be an effective qu
California drought prompts legislation to increase fines for water pollution for illegal grows
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Politics
San Bernardino County in California is sponsoring state legislation aimed at increasing fines for illegal cannabis grows and targeting illegal cultivation operations that are polluting groundwater. Two bills were recently introduced to prevent illegal cannabis cultivation efforts, which are using more water than ever in the wake of a historic Calif
As incidents rise, what to do if your pet ingests marijuana
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Medical News
Dr. Ashley Serfis sees dozens of pets a week at the Greenfield Animal Hospital. And while most energetic pups are high off of life, Serfis has seen more and more pets that are actually high. According to research by PLOS One, the legalization of marijuana has led to an increase of pets getting their paws on pot resulting in cannabis-induced toxicos
Joe Rogan says U.S. Customs should take seized cannabis & psychedelics and 'Rethink Their Life'
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Cannabis News
Joe Rogan,  a cannabis and psychedelics advocate was not pleased about the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CPB) recent seizure of a shipment containing marijuana, psilocybin and MDMA from a private vehicle. Popular for his often controversial views on the Joe Rogan Experience, the podcaster publicly slammed the agency after it posted a tweet
Precision Extraction’s PX5 Hydrocarbon Extractor leads the way
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Technology
Precision Extraction offers comprehensive cannabis and hemp extraction solutions, including facility design and build-out, state-of-the-art equipment and technical support. In recent years, the cannabis consumption landscape has changed from a primarily flower-dominated market to one that heavily features products made from extracts that can be vap
Higher cannabis use predicts lower sleep efficiency: study
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Medical News
That said, using marijuana recreationally may be beneficial for sleep onset U.S. research exploring the relationship between self-reported recreational cannabis use and sleep outcomes found consumers fell asleep faster than non-users but experienced more nighttime awakenings. Published this week in Addictive Behaviors, the study involved 178 partic
Rove enters the Missouri cannabis market with Black Box vape pens
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Business & Finance
Rove launched its cannabis vape products into dispensaries across Missouri. Produced locally using a solventless CO2 extraction, 10 SKUs of Rove vapes are now available across the region, with more SKUs on the way this summer.  Original link
We need to reduce barriers to starting a cannabis business
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Business & Finance
“Our goal is to help others get into the business as well. If we can help others avoid the pitfalls, we would gladly do it.” Original link
Cannabis goes head-to-head with big pharma in new Zelira Therapeutics pain med study
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Medical News
Zelira Therapeutics, a global leader in the research, development and commercialization of clinically validated cannabinoid medicines, is about to begin a first-ever clinical trial of its own proprietary pain formula for the treatment of diabetic nerve pain against an as-yet-unidentified brand name pain medication, the company announced. (Benzinga)
Ayr receives final license to sell adult-use cannabis in Watertown, the company’s second approved adult-use dispensary in Greater Boston
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Business & Finance
Ayr Wellness (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC” or the “Commission”) has granted a final license for the sale of adult-use cannabis at its AYR Watertown dispensary in Greater Boston. The CCC voted to grant the final license
THC, CBD, & CBN: Can cannabis protect the brain from Alzheimer’s?
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Medical News
Salk Institute Neurobiologist Zhibin Liang discusses the neuroprotective effects of a cannabis compound known as cannabinol, and the road ahead to validate and build on the research of his team’s recent findings. Scientists have been exploring the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis for a host of health conditions, including neurodegenerative d
Medical cannabis for TMJ? Here’s what the science says
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Medical News
While there are only a few studies focusing on cannabis exclusively for TMJ disorders compared to other illnesses, their results have been promising. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect the jaw as well as the muscles responsible for controlling movement in the jaw. The temporomandibular joint functions similarly to a sliding hinge and co
Cannabis use and pro-social behavior
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Medical News
Scientists link weed smoking to greater empathy, agreeableness, and moral fairness. Following the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week, Fox News host Laura Ingraham blithely blamed the perpetrator’s “psychotic behavior” on his alleged marijuana use. Then she claimed without evidence that cannabis legalization is having “violent cons
Leviathan acquires marijuana technology company One Cannabis Market
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Technology
Leviathan Natural Products Inc. has completed the acquisition of One Cannabis Market Inc. ("OCM"). OCM is a privately-held technology company that provides solutions to consumers and businesses in dynamic markets. The company's mission is to be the industry leader in cannabis technology by innovation and value creation. (Benzinga) Leviathan has acq
Indian cafe in Pune serves hemp-infused food
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Business & Finance
The Indian cannabis wave is coming, one hemp entrepreneur at a time India is moving into the hemp space—as a new eatery serving infused food in Pune demonstrates. The establishment serves sandwiches, coffee, and other foods infused with hemp. The 30 year owner of the Hemp Cafe, Amruta Shitole, is actually a serial cannabis entrepreneur, having open
Delaware lawmakers fail to override veto of weed legalization bill
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Politics
The Delaware House of Representatives failed to override Governor John’s Carney’s veto of a bill to legalize possession of small amounts of cannabis, likely dooming hopes of reform in the state for the foreseeable future. The Delaware House of Representatives failed on Tuesday to override a veto of a bill to legalize possession of small amounts of
Is hemp shampoo good for your scalp?
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Medical News
Hemp Shampoo is amazing for dry, itching scalps. Hemp is the sister plant of cannabis. Like cannabis, hemp also produces CBD (cannabidiol). Hemp is grown specifically for medicinal and industrial purposes. Hemp is rich in healthy, fatty acids like omega-3, which makes for an exceptionally nourishing shampoo. To use, squirt shampoo into the palm of

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