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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
Clear majorities of Black Americans favor marijuana legalization, easing of criminal penalties
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Politics
A growing number of states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, and at the federal level, Congress is considering decriminalizing the drug and expunging past convictions for marijuana-related offenses. These policies align with the views of most Black Americans, according to an October 2021 Pew Research Center survey. Wide majo
Study: Can hemp fiber be used in auto industry?
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Technology
The Hemp Alliance of Tennessee is leading a study on the feasibility of the production of hemp fiber in the state. The organization, comprised of hemp-industry colleagues who support, educate, and collaborate for a successful industry, partnered with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to fund the research that will be conducted by the Universi
Snoop Dogg rewards his $50K-a-year blunt roller with pay rise: 'Their salary went up!'
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Cannabis News
  Snoop Dogg smokes so much weed, it’s worth the cost of hiring a full-time blunt roller. The Long Beach rapper appeared on The Howard Stern Show alongside actor and fellow weed enthusiast Seth Rogen in October 2019, where he revealed he pays someone up to $50,000 a year to roll blunts for him. “I don’t have time,” Snoop explained. “The muthafucka
Clinical trial in South Africa to study efficacy of psilocybin on women with HIV and depression
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Medical News
A new study in South Africa aims to examine the effect of psilocybin on treating depression in HIV-positive women with the goal of increasing treatment compliance. No matter how effective HIV and AIDS treatment have become in the so-called “first world,” the disease is still devastating in places like South Africa. Indeed, HIV infection represents
New crypto currency for the cannabis Industry
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Technology
Cannabis Cash Coin has reached an agreement to have their new cryptocurrency listed on popular crypto exchange CoinMooner. This agreement will allow cannabis enthusiasts to swap Ethereum for the coin using Uniswap, a service also hosted on CoinMooner. “We chose CoinMooner as our first crypto exchange because of the exposure potential. In addition,
Award-winning researcher engineers cannabis strain with 20% more THC
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Cannabis News
Levels for THC and CBG were increased by 17 per cent and 25 per cent more, respectively. Researchers from the University of Jerusalem have managed to manipulate the number of cannabinoids within a cannabis plant. According to The Jerusalem Post, the research increased the plant’s THC level to 20 per cent more, something that could help create new s

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