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FDA releases guidelines for cannabis-related research, but CBD will have to wait
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Politics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released preliminary guidance on Tuesday on cannabis-related clinical research, outlining how companies seeking approval of drugs that contain cannabis or its derivatives must follow the traditional drug review and approval process involving clinical trials. The agency is still working on rules for products tha
Opinion: Cannabis Tax Revenues Are Going to Police Budgets, Not Communities
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Politics
As cries to “defund the police” reverberate across the country, cities are looking at ways to shift funds from policing into communities. In California, tax revenues from marijuana should be a clear point of entry. When voters legalized cannabis in 2016, they expected the taxes would be invested in communities that were adversely impacted by the wa
Another medical cannabis company joins in legal action against the state
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Politics
A second medical cannabis company has filed a petition asking a state district judge to invalidate rules recently enacted by the New Mexico Department of Health.  Pecos Valley Production, a medical cannabis company with dispensaries in the southern part of the state, filed a petition Monday in state district court calling for an annulment of regula
Why Does the Body Hold On to THC for So Long?
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Cannabis News
A marijuana high typically lasts for a couple of hours, but the THC stays in your system much longer—as in, weeks longer. This fact can be annoying for anyone who has to undergo drug testing. Nobody wants to subject themselves to a 30-day pot detox just so they can keep their job or avoid legal trouble. So why does THC stay in your system for so lo
Canadian Legal Cannabis Sales Show Significant Industry Spike In May
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Business & Finance
It was already an assumption that Canada was going to have a booming, country-wide cannabis market through their legal industry, but now the numbers prove that that assumption is a reality. Retail sales reached $185.9 million Canadian dollars this past May, according to Statistics Canada.  Original link
Arizona Emerges As Fierce Battleground For Marijuana Legalization
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Politics
The prospect of legal marijuana in Arizona has drawn passion from advocates, opponents, and investors alike. Just as quickly as support arose for legal recreational marijuana in Arizona, so too did opposition. The advocacy group Smart & Safe Arizona submitted more than 420,000 signatures earlier this month to put cannabis legalization on the ballot
United Soccer League signs a four-year sponsorship deal with a cannabis company
420 Intel
Business & Finance
There will be plenty of footsy going on between the United Soccer League (USL) and CBD hemp brand Synchronicity as part of a new four-year sponsorship deal. Functional Remedies, makers of the full-spectrum hemp oil brand, can look forward to seeing the products featured on USL stadium signage, social media channels, website and app network, accordi
3 Stocks That Provide a Safer Way to Invest in Cannabis
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Business & Finance
Not everyone can invest directly in marijuana stocks. Last year, for example, according to Military.com, Department of Defense employees were warned that investing in marijuana companies could hurt an employee's security clearance. Other private employers, particularly contractors that interact with the federal government, may have similar policies
What You Should Know Before Considering A Cannabis Business
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Business & Finance
Cannabis legalization is picking up steam throughout the United States. The industry is already booming, and it’s set to grow over the next decade, prompting investors and entrepreneurs everywhere to jump on the bandwagon to try to cash in. There will certainly be some impressive entrepreneurial and investment opportunities in the near future, but
How The Cannabis Industry is Pushing The Limits of Digital Payments
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Business & Finance
The gears of automated delivery management were in motion long before the arrival of Uber and other sharing services. Tech behemoths like Amazon had already shattered the glass ceiling on next-day delivery, but their buffet of consumer products was missing many of the smaller markets.  Both a product of compliance and payment issues, large corporat
How Australians Are Accessing Medical Cannabis
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Medical News
A recently released survey report states just 3.9% of Australians who used cannabis for medical purposes obtained it by prescription. The Australian Government’s National Drug Strategy Household Survey has been conducted every 2 to 3 years since the first survey in 1985. In the 2019 survey, 2 new questions were included relating to the medical use
Prague installs cannabis-dispensing vending machines
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Technology
Buying cannabis products in the Czech Republic just got a lot more convenient. Capital city Prague, along with Pasohlávky, Ostrava, and Olomouc, are all now home to their first automated cannabis-dispensing machines installed – and more are expected to dot the cities in the near future. Unfortunately for cannabis-loving Czechs, there’s a catch. The
The Hype About CBD Coffee, Explained
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Cannabis News
For many people, coffee is a crucial part of their morning routine (read: I can't function without large quantities of caffeine). While coffee can feel like magical get-stuff-done juice, too much of a good thing can leave you jittery, anxious, and seriously over-caffeinated.  Cannabidoil (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, can help solve that pr
Combating An Overactive Bladder With THC And CBD
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Medical News
Research finds that CB1 receptors do have an impact on urination, and their manipulation with cannabinoids from marijuana has promise for treating OAB. Thirty-three million Americans are living with overactive bladder disease or OAB. According to the National Association for Continence, OAB (sometimes called “spastic bladder”) is the “frequent and
Thailand: Medical cannabis joint venture launches
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Medical News
Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) is teaming up with partners to research, develop and produce cannabis and hemp products for medical purposes. The collaboration is outlined in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), Mahidol University and Kasetsart University. THG chairman Dr Boon Vanasin said the MoU is ai
Legal cannabis sales in Colorado reach all-time high in May
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Business & Finance
Cannabis sales in Colorado set a new monthly record in May, reaching their highest level since broad legalization in 2014. Dispensaries sold over $192 million worth of cannabis products that month, according to data from the state Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division compiled by The Denver Post. That figure is up about 29% from Ap
Legal cannabis sales in Colorado reach all-time high in May
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Cannabis sales in Colorado set a new monthly record in May, reaching their highest level since broad legalization in 2014. Dispensaries sold over $192 million worth of cannabis products that month, according to data from the state Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division compiled by The Denver Post. That figure is up about 29% from Ap
Congress Approves CBD Use For Military Members
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Politics
The amendment, sponsored by Tulsi Gabbard, would supersede the Defense Department’s rule banning CBD for service members. A longstanding zero-tolerance marijuana policy could be slowly eroding in the military. Earlier this month, a House committee approved a provision that would let troops who previously used cannabis to re-enlist. This week, Congr

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