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How To Choose And Buy Edibles Like A Pro
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Cannabis News
Edibles can be intimidating if you don’t know what to look for. Here are some basics you should know before visiting a dispensary. The world of edibles can be overwhelming for those who have no previous experience with them. There are all types and dosages available, not to mention their reputation for bad highs.  It’s natural to step into a dispen
Is Marijuana Stronger Now Than It Was In The 1960s?
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Cannabis News
Any time that someone compares today’s marijuana with that of the 1960s, you can know with absolute certainty that they are lying. One of the most successful themes in prohibitionist propaganda is the “New Potent Pot” line, which tells us that “marijuana stronger than it was back in the 60s, when everyone thought it was harmless.”    This “new pote
How can medical cannabis help the UK’s chronic pain problem?
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Medical News
In this article Dean Billington, Chief Operating Officer at Brains Bioceutical, discusses how medical cannabis can help the UK’s chronic pain problem. Chronic pain is one of the most troubling and expensive issues for the NHS and patients. In fact, a recent study by The British Pain Society suggests that chronic pain affects more than 40% of the UK
Nearly 75,000 Pot Plants Eradicated In Southern California
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Business & Finance
Law enforcement officers in Southern California have eradicated nearly 75,000 cannabis plants from the Los Padres National Forest over the last six months, according to a statement released by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. A total of 18 illegal marijuana cultivation investigations were conducted by the agency on public and private
Why Cannabis-Infused Drinks Are Hit Or Miss
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Cannabis News
Infused cannabis beverage makers are still addressing and experimenting with taste and dosing issues, and progress has been steady. But there is still a sense that all is not ready to go… just yet. Non-alcoholic beer infused with CBD or THC sounds like a good plan. A natural fit. A new sort of buzz that doesn’t put you under the table, drooling as
Mexico's Senate To Vote On Legalizing Marijuana By The End Of October
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Politics
The Mexican Senate will likely vote on a bill to legalize marijuana within the next two weeks, the chamber's majority leader recently said. Activists have been eagerly awaiting action on the reform legislation since the Supreme Court deemed personal possession and cultivation of cannabis unconstitutional in 2018—though some are pushing for a greate
Workers’ Comp Off Limits for Medical Marijuana, Court Rules
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Politics
Employees who use medical marijuana to cope with a work-related injury can’t get reimbursed for it through workers’ compensation, Massachusetts’ highest court held Tuesday.  If workers’ comp insurers had to pay for marijuana, they could in theory be charged with a federal crime since it’s still illegal under federal law to aid or abet someone in us
Marijuana and Athletes – What You Should Know
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Cannabis News
It seems that cannabis has never attracted this much attention. After decades of being outlawed for no valid reason, many states have legalized it again. The positive campaign attracted many users and informed the public on the positive effects of marijuana. What role can this plant play for athletes? Are marijuana and bodybuilding connected, and c
Jay-Z announces new line of cannabis products dubbed Monogram
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Cannabis News
Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z is launching his own cannabis brand in partnership with Caliva, the California-based weed company that hired the star as its chief brand strategist last year.  Named Monogram, Jay-Z’s line of marijuana products launched its website and social media accounts on Friday. “Monogram marks a new chapter in cannabis defined b
Pro Tips for Harvesting and Curing Your Cannabis
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Business & Finance
Harvesting the crop is a straightforward business, but there are a few things to know before you start the process. The Harvest Before beginning, prepare a good, strong elixir of equals parts chilled vodka and water. The vodka (cooled to zero degrees celsius), will shock the roots into closing up and will actually make them stop functioning. This i
How Some Cannabis Brands Plan On Breaking Up Vertical Integration
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Business & Finance
Vertical integration is risky business. A vertically integrated company owns every step of a product’s value chain. The assumption is that quality and consistency can be better controlled when every step of the process occurs in-house. In some cannabis markets, it’s required by law, but vertical integration not always in the best interest of the co
Massive raid takes out illegal mail order weed ring that supplied nine states
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Politics
A massive raid involving hundreds of investigators and 27 simultaneous search warrants in nine communities in Washington State has taken down an illegal weed-mailing ring based out of Seattle. “Illegal grow operations such as these, with their extensive networks, have a wide-reaching and destructive impact to the communities they inhabit.  With the
2 Marijuana Stocks To Watch That Could Benefit From the U.S. Election
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Politics
Will Biden and Harris Be a Benefit to These Pot Stocks? The upcoming U.S. election will have a lot of effects on marijuana stocks and the cannabis industry. While U.S. pot stocks like Scotts Miracle-Gro Inc. (SMG Stock Report) and Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (IIPR Stock Report), will see a change, Canadian pot stocks will also potentially
Louisiana's new industrial hemp sector off to a rough start, officials say
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Business & Finance
Unscrupulous seed dealers, lack of experience with the new crop and regulatory hurdles contributed to a rough first year for Louisiana’s industrial hemp program, state officials said Monday. “This is a growing pain for us,” said Angela Guidry, industrial hemp coordinator with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The state has 95 li
How Technology is Shaping and Reshaping CBD Industry
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Technology
CBD products continue to thrive in various industries such as healthcare, cosmetics, hospitality, food, pharmaceuticals, and pet care, among others. Hemp-derived products are expected to saturate huge industries in the years to come; in fact, the CBD market is foreseen to surpass the $20 billion mark by 2024. This is no surprise at all, as CBD cont
Five medicinal cannabis essentials
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Medical News
It’s a great time for cannabis in the U.S., with a wide variety of quality products reaching different areas of the country. While marijuana is not legal on a federal level, U.S. states seem to be more open to the possibility of cannabis as a valid option for people struggling with different illnesses or who want to consume it recreationally. There
Is Japan ready to embrace CBD?
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Cannabis News
Kota Shimomura, owner of CBD Coffee in Tokyo’s Meguro Ward, has noticed a peculiar thing about his clientele. “When talking to customers, they do things like cry,” he says. The 35-year-old Shimomura stands outside his newly opened, white-walled storefront, eyeing a group of patrons taking curious sips of coffees and smoothies infused with droplets
A third of polled Canadians might be giving the gift of ‘green’ this holiday season
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Cannabis News
Thanksgiving went virtual, Halloween is shaping up to be a hands-off experience and Christmas get-togethers might be a no-go. But that doesn’t mean gift-giving this festive season needs to suffer, particularly if one’s choice is the green stuff. Despite COVID-19’s continuing clampdown, plenty of people are high on possibly making cannabis and pot-r

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