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WA Medical Cannabis Partnership Announced
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Medical News
Some doctors in Western Australian and their patients should have easier and faster access to medical cannabis resulting from a deal signed between Jupiter Health Clinics and Montu. Founded in 2011, Jupiter Health and Medical Services is a network of more than 300 doctors in 30 medical practices across the state, and is one of the largest networks
Study unveils potential of CBD as treatment for marijuana addiction
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Cannabis News
CBD could prove to be an effective treatment for people suffering from marijuana use disorder, the results of a new study published this week have shown.  Inspired by a “substantial and unmet clinical need” for the treatment of cannabis use disorders, researchers from the University of Bath in the UK conducted a double-blind randomized controlled t
Cronos Group Stock Falls As Losses Rise
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Business & Finance
Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) stock fell over 13% to lately trade at $6.03 after the company reported a net loss for the second quarter of $107 million versus last year’s earnings of $185 million for the same time period. The loss of $0.31 cents per share was worse than the FactSet estimate for a loss of $0.07 per share. Original lin
You Just Bought CBD Lotion — Now What?
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Medical News
  CBD skincare products are so hot right now! But there are a few things you should know before slathering it on. Cannabidiol (CBD) products are everywhere, from convenience stores to high-end retail shops. While there are a lot of CBD converts out there, there’s a large percentage of people who use CBD topicals without knowing what the compound is
What To Expect When Smoking A CBD Dominant Strain
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Cannabis News
  CBD strains aren’t as popular as those containing THC, but there’s plenty of perks associated with them. CBD is the second most common cannabinoid, and it’s everywhere, from tinctures and oils to clothes and pillows. Still, when it comes to smoking and vaping, the majority of people are looking for THC strains, even when they’re after therapeutic
To Be Blunt: Communication key when couples differ on cannabis
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Cannabis News
Warm greetings, readers! I’m Chelsea Cebara, a cannabis and relationship expert, and I’ve been invited to guide readers though some of the issues unique to the intersection of loving weed and being human. I’ve been a sex educator and relationship coach, and I made my name in the cannabis industry by developing the world’s first water-based THC lube
Man sentenced to over a year in prison for growing more than 40 cannabis plants at home
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Politics
Gary Widdowson, 34, had the cops visit on an unrelated matter. But then they found cannabis in the house. Authorities were at Gary Widdowson’s house on an unrelated matter but what they stumbled upon landed the 34-year-old a prison sentence. Police found more than 40 plants growing in his home, in addition to scales and dried cannabis. Widdowson, a
San Diego County Declines To End Cannabis Ban
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Cannabis News
San Diego County cannabis activists have set their sights on the upcoming election as their next chance to affect change. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors declined to take action on a proposal that would end a ban on cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county and establish the framework for a social equity program in a regul
Difference Between A Marijuana Dispensary And A Liquor Store
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Cannabis News
What’s the difference between stepping inside a neighborhood weed store and retail outlets designed to cater to the alcohol consumer? Back when cannabis advocates were first successfully moving to legalize marijuana for recreational use at the state level, one of the most popular phrases used to describe what that might look like is “in a manner si
Massachusetts To Sell Previously Quarantined Vape Products
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Cannabis News
Massachusetts health officials are getting ready to phase vapes back in. Last year, in November, Massachusetts quarantined at least 600,000 vape products during the vaping sickness scare. Now, these products can be retested and either sold or recycled into new products, as long as they pass additional testing performed at approved facilities.  Acco
Michael Thompson was given a 60-year prison sentence for selling three pounds of pot. He is now presumed to have COVID-19
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Politics
Supporters are concerned the 69-year-old diabetic, who is not set to be eligible for parole until he reaches his late 80s, may not survive the ordeal Although Michael Thompson has been in jail for more than 25 years for selling weed, he may be facing a death sentence. Thompson is Michigan’s longest-serving non-violent offender. He was convicted of
Researchers: Cannabinoids May Impact Prescription Drug Effects
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Medical News
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have found products containing cannabinoids may have impacts on the effects of some conventional prescription drugs. The researchers have put together a list of 57 medications that may not function as intended when used with cannabis products including medical cannabinoids, CBD oil and medical or recreatio
Report highlights growing potency of marijuana sold in Colorado
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Cannabis News
A report released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) this week revealed that THC levels in cannabis products sold in the state are on the rise. The THC in Colorado Marijuana Report 2020, compiled by the CDPHE’s Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee, also takes a look at the health implications of the ris
National CBD Day Is Saturday
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Cannabis News
Some holidays seem to roll around at just the right time, like my birthday when the last dregs of Christmas largesse are spent, Memorial Day when we need one last long weekend to get us through the school year before summer vacation, and now, National CBD Day on August 8th, just when the CBD market needs a boost from the deflating impacts of Covid-
Canada to host workshop on setting global cannabis safety standards
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Business & Finance
s legal cannabis markets continue to expand rapidly across the globe, Canada is uniquely positioned to develop international safety guidelines for the emerging industry. On Tuesday, safety science consultant firm UL said it has teamed up with the Standards Council of Canada to host a workshop to address the safety, security and sustainability of th
Healthcare Pros Starting to See Cannabis as Medicine, Study Shows
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Medical News
Anyone who suffers from chronic pain would quickly tell you what a terrible affliction it is. For some chronic pain sufferers, the condition can be a nagging thing that they have to deal with on a daily basis. Unfortunately, for other chronic pain sufferers, the pain can be debilitating and have a tremendously negative impact on a person’s life. Va
WVU researcher to study THC levels in industrial hemp
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Technology
A researcher at West Virginia University has received $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study industrial hemp for two years. One of the many factors Michael Gutensohn, an assistant professor of horticulture in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, will be studying is the THC levels in hemp plants. THC is
Legal Marijuana Sales Have Record-Breaking Surge, Finds Report
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Cannabis News
According to a new report by the research firm New Frontier Data, the legal retail sales of marijuana and marijuana products in the United States reached all-time highs during the months of April and May. According to the report which covered 24 legal recreational or medical marijuana programs, “Average consumer monthly spending rose to record high

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