Monthly Archives: February 2018

CBD Kief: Why You Need It In Your Life Immediately

This sticky residue that makes flower look so majestic is Kief. It is essentially the resin glands at work to protect the buds from pot-hungry herbivores. But kief is also a product in and of itself. These glands contain large concentrations of terpenes and cannabinoids . Because of this, Keif is one of the most … … Continue reading CBD Kief: Why You Need It In Your Life Immediately

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Novel Wayne State University study is first to demonstrate brain mechanisms that give “The Iceman …

The researchers hypothesize that by generating a stress-induced analgesic response in periaqueductal gray matter, the Wim Hof Method may promote the spontaneous release of opioids and cannabinoids in the brain. This effect has the potential to create a feeling of well-being, mood control and … Read More

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Carry On Cannabis: UK Parliament Debates Reform (Again)

The British Parliament considered a new right last Friday – the right of chronically ill patients to treat their conditions with cannabinoids . The bill to reform the law and allow medical use, the Legalisation of Cannabis (Medicinal Purposes) Bill 2017-19 was also re-read. It was first introduced last October. Read More

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Marijuana Matters: Environmental effects of growing pot

Since marijuana is illegal at the federal level, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not have a recommended pesticide for growers. Cary Giguere, a program manager for the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, says product recommendations would be left up to his department. He says if growers … Read More

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Florida Attorney Disbarred After Selling Fake Marijuana -Growing Certificates

Most attorneys don’t deserve the bad rap their profession has gotten. But when a lawyer hires an unlicensed doctor to help sell fake marijuana certificates for $800 apiece that supposedly give people legal cover to grow weed, he has earned a bit of that ugly reputation. And once SWAT teams start … Read More

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LiveWire Ergogenics Obtains Cannabis Cultivation Permit from the City of Coachella, California

Anaheim, CA, Feb. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiveWire Ergogenics, Inc. (OTC: LVVV), a company focused on product development, acquisition and management of legal, fully controlled and contained turnkey production facilities for cannabis -based products and services, announced today that it … Read More

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How the American Legion Became a Medical Cannabis Advocate

American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan: The group’s members are driving the Legion’s interest in medical cannabis . “Our membership numbers are so important,” she said. “They have got to mean something in this fight against the opioid crisis. Let’s get marijuana tested to find out if it is … Read More

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High-strength skunk ‘now dominates’ UK cannabis market

“Almost all cannabis seized by police now comprises high-strength varieties, with outdoor-grown herbal strains and hashish barely found,” The Guardian reports. The news is based on researchers analysing samples of cannabis seized by 5 police forces in 2015 and 2016. They found almost all the … Read More

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Illegal cannabis operation busts net charges including causing a child to be drug endangered

A man and woman are facing a string of charges including causing a child to be drug endangered after several illegal cannabis operation busts across the city, say police. Officers from the the Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) unit executed several warrants Feb. 2, including one at a … Read More

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Colorado cannabis firms could get publicly traded, out-of-state investors under proposed bill

A bill advancing through the Colorado legislature would open the doors for out-of-state individuals and publicly traded companies to invest or have ownership interest in state-licensed cannabis businesses. House Bill 1011, “Marijuana Businesses Allow Publicly Traded Owners,” on Wednesday passed … Read More

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Global Hemp Seeds Market 2018- Manitoba Harvest, Hemp Oil Canada, Jinzhou Qiaopai Biotech …

99strategy added a new latest industry research report that focuses on “Hemp Seeds market” and provides in-depth Global Hemp Seeds market analysis and future prospects of Hemp Seeds market 2017. The research study covers significant data which makes the document a handy resource for … Read More

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Policeman, school boy killed during deadly clash in Lagos

It was gathered that trouble started when a police team raided a shop on Elegba Street, where some hoodlums sold hemp . An eyewitness told Punch that the police shot tear gas canisters into two private secondary schools, Ansarudeen Comprehensive College and Amazing Grace Secondary School, … Read More

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Industrial Hemp will soon root in South Carolina

The pilot, research-based program allows 20 farmers in the state to work with local universities and cultivate industrial hemp . Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Department of Agriculture Commissioner, says it is an “opportunity to diversify our crop mix.” He adds, “we need that in South Carolina.” The first … Read More

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Nutiva Debuts First Ever USDA Certified-Organic Hempseed Grown in the US

Nutiva (Richmond, CA), a company that manufactures hemp foods, coconut oil, red palm oil, and chia seeds, is launching the first ever 100% USDA certified organic, U.S.–grown Organic Hempseed at next month’s Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA. The company noted that the … Read More

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‘Operation Candy Crush’: TBI reports not “properly written,” DA said

All charges in the controversial “Operation Candy Crush” sting have been dropped. Operation Candy Crush, headed by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month, indicted the owners of 23 local stores accused of selling illegal hemp products. ▻More: ‘Operation Candy Crush’: Rutherford … Read More

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The sky’s the limit for Sky Cannabis

Cofounded by one of the biggest players in the agriculture industry and a smart, young social media expert with a passion for growing businesses, Sky is not just another cannabis company but instead a company built on true research and innovation and it is quickly becoming a force in the Arizona … Read More

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Adabinol Will Do Ya

Adabinol has made its long-awaited return to Portland dispensary shelves, and if you’ve never heard of Adabinol, the label on the bottle is kind enough to provide two descriptions: It’s a “NanoEnhanced Tincture” and a “Cannabinoid Syrup,” and it’s made by longtime Ashland producer Dirty Arm Farm, … Read More

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Cannabinoid Agonist May Prevent Opioid Addiction

A drug compound previously shown to be safe for use in people may prevent opioid tolerance and physical dependence when used in combination with opioid-based pain medications, a new study in mice indicates. Researchers have discovered that the CB2 cannabinoid agonist LY2828360, a drug … Read More

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Recreational Marijuana Revenue on Pace to Exceed Projections

Nevada’s recreational marijuana industry is still in its infancy, but it is already making quite a splash in the tax pool. The Department of Taxation projected tax revenue from pot retail and wholesale would be about $50 million. After six months of sales, the revenue is already more than $30 million, on pace … Read More

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NWA Granted a Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center

Northwest Arkansas – One cultivation center applicant in our region has been chosen for a licenses to grow medical marijuana . The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission says it took many days and nights to choose 5 licenses from a list of 95 cultivation applications. And one of the growers named … Read More

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Medical marijuana industry sprouts in Maryland

As that number continues to grow, the industry is expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue for the state. It’s believed marijuana can help mitigate side effects of a number of illnesses. While research suggests there’s truth to that belief, the drug is still not approved by the FDA. Residents like Mike … Read More

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World Cup Fans Allowed to Bring Medical Marijuana to Russia

Football fans will reportedly be allowed to bring cocaine and marijuana to the 2018 FIFA World Cup as long as they go through the bureaucratic hoops necessary to secure papers. The Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union grants travelers the right to bring banned substances into the country with … Read More

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Medical Marijuana , Inc. Major Investment AXIM Biotech Announces First-Ever Successful …

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Medical Marijuana , Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States, announced that its major investment company AXIM® Biotechnologies (OTC:AXIM) (“AXIM”) has successfully executed their first-ever proprietary … Read More

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Dagga haul near Sterkstroom

MEMBERS of the Sterkstroom police celebrate after dagga , valued at R60 000, was seized near the town over the weekend. Police spokesman Captain Namhla Mdleleni said provincial traffic members from Komani were patrolling along the N6 when they spotted a Quantum. Upon searching the vehicle … Read More

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Alleged PE gang members found guilty of murder

Two alleged gangsters were found guilty of executing two men they caught selling dagga three years ago. Jezwin Peacock,26, and Nealon Redhouse,18, were convicted on two counts of murder, illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court … Read More

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PE gangsters found guilty of killing dagga dealers operating near their turf

Relentless efforts made by police officers and investigators in arresting gang affiliates in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth and ensuring they remain in custody again bore fruits as the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit once again secured guilty verdicts for two gang affiliates in the Port Elizabeth … Read More

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20 arrested in two days as Tshwane police crack down on crime

Mavimbela said the police also arrested three middle age suspects for possession of dagga . One of them was a 50-year-old woman who had the drugs in her vehicle. “All these arrested suspects will have to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates this week by Wednesday. Members of the public should be … Read More

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Sunnyside crime blitz nets 20 suspects

“In a separate incident, a 50-year-old woman was jailed after she was reportedly caught with dagga inside her motor vehicle. Other three elders aged between 40 and 50 were also arrested for possession of dagga . All the arrested suspects are expected to have appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s … Read More

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Hemp -based Foods Market by 2022; Growth Opportunities, Recent Trends, Forecast by Types and …

Hemp -based Foods Market Report cover definite aggressive standpoint including the piece of the overall industry and profiles of the key members working in the EMEA market. The Hemp -based Foods market report gives a top to bottom diagram of Product Specification, innovation, product type and … Read More

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Legal Cannabis and CBD Products Sales are on the Rise

A report by Research and Markets explains that one of the major drivers for this market is Health benefits of CBD oil. Cannabis-based CBD products have a relatively high content of THC compared with hemp -derived CBD products. As a result, cannabis-based CBD products can be used only when they … Read More

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Counterclaim Filed Against Farm Owner in Hemp -deal Lawsuit

The Vermont Hemp Company is counter suing a woman who alleged in her own lawsuit that the company and its found Joel Bedard defrauded her in a hemp cultivation deal gone bad. The counter suit claims that Cynthea Hausman, owner of a local spa, committed tortious interference — or intentional … Read More

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Visiting Vet: Veterinary marijuana

If legality weren’t an issue, would we prescribe marijuana? First let’s clarify some terms, and the difference between marijuana and hemp . Marijuana is a pharmaceutically diverse herb, Cannabis sativa, that may contain over 400 different compounds in widely varying concentrations in the flowers, resin, … Read More

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CBD OIL BARONS: La Jolla Store No. 2 Opens

And this marketing is integral to the hard distinction Bell makes between the cannabis that is smoked and the hemp that his product comes from. (Pure Spectrum gets its oil from a 1,4000-acre hemp farm called Colorado Cultivars.) Hemp has been used for centuries to make products such as rope, paper … Read More

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Lexaria Enters Licensing Agreement with Cannabis Edibles Infusion Company

“The versatility of Lexaria’s DehyrdaTECH & #8482; technology is witnessed through its adoption to deliver vitamins in a nationally-available consumer product, or cannabinoids in many U.S. states,” said Chief Executive Officer Chris Bunka. “Biolog’s products are a unique and novel method to deliver … Read More

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E’town asked about cannabis

Michael, a board certified orthopedic surgeon, and his wife, Michele, who has been a registered nurse for nearly 20 years, went before council to ask members to send a resolution in support of House Bill 166 and Senate Bill 118, both of which pertain to legalizing medical cannabis in Kentucky, to the … Read More

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Cronos cracks the Nasdaq, a first for Canadian cannabis

It also gives Cronos wider access to U.S. investors that chose not to buy into the company through its ticker on the over-the-counter market, which is how most large Canadian cannabis companies try to reach American investors. That’s because most U.S. discount brokers don’t offer clients the ability to … Read More

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Why it’s seriously bad news most of Britain’s weed is now super-strong skunk, by expert

Hamilton says, ‘There are clear risks to people’s mental health as it is not just the strength of cannabis that has increased but the compounds that are thought to protect people from problems known as cannabidiols have been almost removed completely by selective breeding of cannabis . Read More

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‘I used to be a wake and baker’: Charlize Theron reveals she quit smoking cannabis because it …

Charlize Theron has revealed she quit smoking cannabis because it made her “boring”, declaring herself a former “wake and baker.” The Oscar-winning actress, 42, said she used to be a regular smoker but kicked the habit when the cannabis stopped agreeing with the “chemistry” of her body. The Mad … Read More

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What We Can Learn from the Man Who Ate Cannabis and Had a Meltdown High Above the Pacific …

The case is closed against Joseph D. Hudek IV, the 24-year-old man who had a meltdown on a Delta flight last July shortly after the plane took off from Seattle Tacoma International Airport. According to court records, he incited a brawl on the Beijing-bound flight that involved flight attendants getting … Read More

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Lagos student, four others killed as police, hoodlums clash in Mushin

The source said, “The police had been raiding Akala and Idi-Oro for some weeks now and carrying away bags of hemp . The hoodlums believe that the police resell them. They had been planning to fight back. “Last night (Monday), a man on Elegba Street took delivery of hemp worth N7m and the police … Read … Continue reading Lagos student, four others killed as police, hoodlums clash in Mushin

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Earth Science Tech, Inc. Finalizes Plans for Human Trials on New CBD-Based Formula Targeting …

ETST’s new study takes advantage of two of the properties of the Company’s full-spectrum cannabinoids industrial hemp oil that, based on positive feedback from customers and doctors, have demonstrated great success against addiction. ETST’s cannabinoids will be mixed with an essential mineral … Read More

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Freedom Leaf Inc. Announces National Distribution Agreement

LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTCQB: FRLF), a group of diversified, international, vertically-integrated Cannabis/Hemp business and media companies, today announced that it is developing multiple strategic partnerships through their wholly owned … Read More

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ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. Announces Stock Dividend Details Related to the Spinoff of All Hemp …

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) (“CIIX” or the “Company”), the premier financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors, today announces the details of the stock dividends related to the upcoming spinoff of all hemp -related assets including its China-based wholly owned foreign … Read More

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Michigan Senate quashes marijuana transport bill for now

(AP) — State legislators have stalled an attempt to repeal a statute that regulates vehicular transportation of marijuana . The Michigan Senate voted 19-16 Tuesday against the House bill Tuesday. It would annul a law that classifies vehicle transportation or possession of marijuana as a misdemeanor, … Read More

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Cannabis tops list of drugs seized in Mozambique

Cannabis leads the list of drugs seized by Mozambican authorities over the past five years, according to the latest annual report of the country’s Central Office for Drug Prevention and Control. The cannabis plant “occupies the first place” with a total of 27 tons seized, followed by hashish, the s. Read More

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NetworkNewsAudio Covers Global Licensing Agreement of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE:LXX …

Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and was granted its first patents in the USA and in Australia related to edible forms of cannabinoids . Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important … Read More

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Medical Marijuana, Inc. Major Investment AXIM Biotech Announces First-Ever Successful …

Medical Marijuana, Inc. Major Investment AXIM Biotech Announces First-Ever Successful Achievement of Proprietary cGMP Extraction and Manufacturing Methods for Pure Cannabinoid Molecules … Read More

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Santa Barbara County hits No. 1 in state cannabis licenses, fueling debate on cultivation cap

Santa Barbara County is now No. 1 in the number of temporary cannabis operation licenses issued by the state, pushing long-dominant pot capital Humboldt County to No. 2, and that added fuel to a debate over capping the number of cultivation operations that arose at the Board of Supervisors meeting … Read More

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Mary Jane and Aunt Flo

Then you can plan when to include cannabinoids in your system for maximum effect. Talk with a naturopath and your favorite budtender, and investigate on your own to dial in just the right strains for the best levels of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids . And remember to pick methods that aim for a … Read … Continue reading Mary Jane and Aunt Flo

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How Cannabis Can Take Your Workout to the Next Level

His company, Dr Kerklaan Therapeutics, incorporates CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid , and THC, the principal psychoactive cannabinoid associated with marijuana, into topical treatments for everything from muscle recovery to PMS relief, sleep and skin inflammation. Both offer alleviation by … Read More

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Earth Science Tech, Inc. Finalizes Plans for Human Trials on New CBD-Based Formula Targeting …

DORAL, Fla., Feb. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC:ETST) (“ETST” or the “Company”), an innovative biotech company focused on the cannabinoid (CBD), nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, as well as on R&D for certain medical devices, today … Read More

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Confusion delays vote on Portage medical marijuana

PORTAGE, MI – Confusion among the Portage City Council delayed a vote on two long-anticipated medical marijuana ordinances. Tuesday, the City Council was scheduled to vote on amendments ordinances to allow five types of medical marijuana facilities to operate. But council members saw holes in … Read More

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Two Rivers’ Hemp Crop Share, Water and Land Sales Progress

DENVER, CO , Feb. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –. Two Rivers Water & Farming Company (“Two Rivers” OTCQB: TURV) is pleased to announce that it is making significant progress on its hemp crop share arrangement and water redevelopment project. Land development sales are progressing … Read More

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Cannabis Treatments For Pets Could Be Coming To California

Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) is leading the charge for canine cannabis . Under a bill recently proposed by Kalra, veterinarians would be able to talk about marijuana treatment for pets. Currently, it’s illegal for vets to discuss pot as an option. “We’re doing this bill because we want research to … Read More

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Two Rivers’ Hemp Crop Share, Water and Land Sales Progress

Two Rivers Water & Farming Company (“Two Rivers” OTCQB: TURV) is pleased to announce that it is making significant progress on its hemp crop share arrangement and water redevelopment project. Land development sales are progressing ahead of plan. Two Rivers currently values its water and … Read More

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The economics of industrial hemp production looking up

Andrew Cuomo has been pushing for New York to invest more in hemp production and processing. On Wednesday, agriculture leaders are meeting at Cornell University’s Ithaca campus in hopes of building upon early investments from the state. “The state’s really looking at any way to preserve farmland … Read More

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Could marijuana be the cure for Richmond’s Hilltop Mall?

Imagine a marijuana mall, a kind of Pleasure Faire for stoners. Start with a half-dozen or so marijuana outlets, ranging from big box sellers of weed in bulk to pricey connoisseur boutiques. Then add at least an equal number of head shops dealing in pot-specific devices, accoutrements and paraphernalia … Read More

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High potency skunk now ‘almost completely dominates the cannabis market in the UK’

Senior study author Dr Marta Di Forti, Medical Research Council clinician scientist at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, said: “In previous research we have shown that regular users of high-potency cannabis carry the highest risk for psychotic disorders, … Read More

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Gazette attacks legal cannabis industry … again

The Gazette recently launched a multi-part, occasional series, called “Collateral Impact,” exploring how the pot business has unfolded in the five years since recreational use was legalized in Colorado. In the past the Gazette has used its news pages to editorialize against legalized pot, and an … Read More

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How skunk came to dominate the UK cannabis market

Most of the cannabis smoked in the UK is super-strength leading experts to warn users of potential mental health risks. So-called “skunk” now almost completely dominates the cannabis market as high-potency strains of the drug accounted for the vast majority of police seizures in a sample, researchers … Read More

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Almost all cannabis on UK streets is ‘super-strength’ skunk

Almost all of the cannabis being illegally sold in the UK is super-strength sinsemilla, otherwise known as skunk, a new study has found. Researchers from … They found that skunk accounted for 94% of cannabis seizures in 2016, compared with 85% in 2008, and 51% in 2005. Experts are warning of … Read More

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2018 Federal Budget Announced, Marijuana Tax Unveiled

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch. As it looks, legal weed will be taxed at about $1 per gram. According to the budget, low-THC cannabidiol oils and other low-THC therapeutic products (lotions, edibles etc.) will not be taxed. Prescription drugs derived of marijuana will be exempt from the tax as well. Read More

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New Quality-Controlled Extraction Process at AXIM Biotech Achieves 99 Percent Purity for Medical …

Researchers have developed a new two-step process for extracting cannabinoids that achieves more than 99 percent purity at AXIM Biotechnologies. Known as a leader in cannabinoid research and development for formulations such as its cannabinoid chewing gum, AXIM Biotechnologies announced … Read More

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Breeder’s Corner: Mindful Seed Selection

Unfortunately, this situation means that a lot of really fine, well-cared-for cannabis varieties, with fantastic terpene and cannabinoid profiles, are not finding the shelf space they deserve. The worst part is the potential to lose these genetics over time as breeders and producers focus on high THC content. Read More

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Zelda Therapeutics well-funded to advance cannabinoid treatments for medical conditions

Zelda Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:ZLD) (OTCQB:ZLDAF) is well funded to make strong progress in 2018 with the development of cannabinoid -based formulations for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions. The company’s cash at bank was $6.61 million at 31 December 2017 and it is fully funded for … Read More

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Hemp can be lucrative, but there are drawbacks

The market for industrial hemp in Colorado is pretty much wide open, but there are some drawbacks to the crop. For one thing, the greatest potential for industrial hemp isn’t the fiber and fabric usage most people think of; in fact, the term “industrial” is somewhat misleading. The greatest market for hemp … Read More

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Lesotho: Deputy Health Minister embroiled in drug-smuggling scandal

When the dagga was found, the truck was being driven by Phohleli’s younger brother, Paseka Peter Phohleli, who was detained and later released on bail of R30,000 after appearing in the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court on charges of dealing in dagga . He is expected to reappear in court next week, said … Read More

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Limpopo petrol station bombing syndicate cracked, 7 suspects arrested

Airtime, cigarettes, handcuffs, gloves, clothing, three small plastic bags of dagga and other drugs, one round of live ammunition, cellphones as well as an SANDF jacket and cap. “More arrests are still eminent and the arrested suspects will appear before various Magistrate Courts throughout the province … Read More

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Marijuana will boost South Bay economy but won’t solve every problem

Representatives from Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City attended the forum to learn more about the impact of regulating a legal marijuana market. For Chula Vista, the forum was a preview of regulations its City Council voted on Feb. 27. The ordinance called for 12 dispensaries or delivery … Read More

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medical marijuana hope or hype

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Ashgrove Cheese to build dairy door complex at Elizabeth Town

Red Hills business Forager Foods received $75,675 funding to build a $151,350 specialist food powdering and packing facility. Hemp Harvests will build an $811,000 hemp seed processing facility at Red Hills with $405,500 federal funding and Kentish Council was granted $800,000 to build the $1.6 … Read More

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‘Skunk’ dominates UK cannabis market, study finds

So-called “skunk” now almost completely dominates the cannabis market in the UK, a study suggests. High-potency strains of the drug accounted for the vast majority of police seizures in a sample, researchers found. The proportion of confiscations relating to skunk has risen from just over half in 2005 to … Read More

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Local investors hope to grow medical cannabis in former Bowlero building

“We’re really taking care of that old building, bringing it back to life and giving it a function,” says Sam Helou, one of the local investors who hope to convert the former Bowlero Family Fun Centre in the 600 block of Tecumseh Road West into a medical cannabis growing operation. “It’s a big, big project,” … … Continue reading Local investors hope to grow medical cannabis in former Bowlero building

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UK cannabis market dominated by high-potency ‘skunk’

(Image: David Potter). The first comprehensive survey of cannabis strength published in the UK for almost 10 years finds that high-potency varieties made up 94% of police seizures in 2016. The study, co-authored by King’s College London researchers, highlights the potential threat posed to mental … Read More

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Pasadena could allow 6 marijuana dispensaries in Old Pasadena and elsewhere if voters back this …

If an initiative backed by the City Council finds voter support this June, Pasadena could see its first legal marijuana dispensary in its historic downtown. The City Council is asking voters to support a series of regulations that would allow a maximum of six dispensaries, four growers and four testing … Read More

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How Budbo Plans to Legitimize and Revolutionize the Cannabis Industry

Blockchain technology is already showing its massive potential to reinvent any number of global industries — the cannabis industry not excluded. Budbo, an Ethereum powered blockchain application, is set to revolutionize the cannabis industry by not only making business easier, safer and more … Read More

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Oakland Searches for ‘Sweet Spot’ with Cannabis Tax Rates

Oakland’s head of revenue and taxes, Margaret O’Brien, said the danger of over-taxing cannabis is real and that it could drive some economic activity back into the black market. She pointed to recent research about the difference in marijuana markets in Washington state and Colorado. In Washington … Read More

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State aims to ease fears of medical marijuana patients

Hoping to assuage fears that medical marijuana patients could find their medicine in short supply when dispensaries begin selling to the newly-legal retail market, state pot regulators on Tuesday agreed to a policy that will require dispensaries to hold some marijuana aside for medical patients. Read More

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Where Pedestrian Deaths Are Up, Is Marijuana to Blame?

Over the first six months of 2017, pedestrian fatalities rose sharply from a year earlier in states that had legalized recreational marijuana , according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. In the rest of the country, such deaths declined. “We are not making a definitive, cause-and-effect link to … Read More

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CBD Hemp Oil Market Dynamics, Comprehensive Analysis, Business Growth, Prospects And …

CBD Hemp Oil Market reports cover detailed competitive outlook including the market share and company profiles of the key participants operating in the Global market. The CBD Hemp Oil market report provides an in-depth overview of Product Specification, technology, product type and production … Read More

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Health experts warn that cannabis users can develop schizophrenia and become anxious and …

It can interfere with the ability to drive safely, which is why driving under the influence of cannabis is an offence. Heavy cannabis users can become demotivated and uninterested in other areas of their life, such as education or work. Cannabis smokers are more likely to suffer from conditions such as … Read More

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Cannabis bill passes subcommittee after Speaker Beth Harwell casts deciding vote

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – It took a quiet “aye” from Tennessee House Republican Speaker Beth Harwell, but it was her deciding vote that allowed a medical cannabis bill to avoid a quick death Tuesday afternoon at the state capitol. The dramatic vote came in the House Criminal Justice … Read More

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Budget 2018: Nenshi welcomes federal assurances on cannabis tax revenues

The federal government previously committed to a 75-25 split on tax revenues from cannabis sales, with the bulk of the cash going to the provinces. In budget documents tabled Tuesday, Ottawa said that “a substantial portion” of cannabis tax revenues should go to municipalities “who are on the front … Read More

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Most cannabis in the UK is ‘high-risk’ super-strength skunk, study finds

Dr Marta Di Forti, Medical Research Council clinician scientist at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, said: “In previous research we have shown that regular users of high-potency cannabis carry the highest risk for psychotic disorders, compared to those who have … Read More

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Expert Reaction: Study of cannabis potency in the UK

Expert Reaction: Study of cannabis potency in the UK. Posted on 28 February 2018. Mental health lecturer Ian Hamilton comments on new research which reveals that the UK cannabis street market is increasingly dominated by very high potency varieties of the drug. The new study looked at seized … Read More

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Pot system found inside area house

The business openly advertises the sale of legal hemp products as the search done early Monday morning resulted in the seizure of CBD oils and other ingestible hemp related items that will be further examined to check for an accurate level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the psychoactive … Read More

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How hash and weed all but disappeared from Britain’s streets, as high-strength ‘skunk’ took over

The piece of research is the first comprehensive, wide-ranging survey of cannabis strength published in Britain for almost 10 years. Researchers examined almost 1,000 police seizures of cannabis from London, Kent, Derbyshire, Merseyside and Sussex – areas which were last investigated in 2005 and … Read More

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Did Jeff Sessions Cause a Washington Cannabis Lab to Lose Its Loan?

When President Donald Trump tapped then-Sen. Jeff Sessions to be his attorney general, the cannabis community wasn’t happy. The thought of a man who had characterized legalization as a “tragic mistake”—and who infamously quipped that he thought Ku Klux Klan members were “OK until I found … Read More

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Big problem for legal weed looming in NJ Senate, NJ Cannabis Insider survey finds

If the state Senate were to vote today on whether New Jersey should legalize marijuana for recreational use, the bill would fail, according to a survey by NJ Cannabis Insider, a new NJ Advance Media publication. Only five members of the 40-member Senate said they would vote yes when reached by … Read More

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With assist from House Speaker Beth Harwell, medical cannabis bill advances in House …

Legislation that would permit medical cannabis in Tennessee made it through an early hurdle thanks to a tie-breaking vote from House Speaker Beth Harwell Tuesday in a key House committee. With a 4-3 vote, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee approved the measure in dramatic fashion. Read More

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Medical cannabis bill passes subcommittee with Speaker Harwell’s decisive vote

“States that have enacted a medical cannabis program have seen a decrease in opioid use,” said Speaker Harwell. “While I don’t see this as a cure-all for the opioid epidemic, I do see a true medical cannabis program, such as is being proposed, as another tool for the medical community in this fight.”. Read More

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Medical Cannabis Act Passes House Criminal Justice Subcommittee

The Medical Cannabis Act has passed a House subcommittee with Speaker Beth Harwell casting the deciding vote. It passed Tuesday with a vote of 4-3 in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. SB1710 or the “Medical Cannabis Act” would allow people with specific medical conditions to have … Read More

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Canada Seems Ready to Break Three International Treaties to Legalize Cannabis

If all goes according to the plan laid out by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Cannabis Act will place Canada in violation of three UN treaties. The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961), the Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971) and the Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs … Read More

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The easy way Sza deals with her cystic acne

“I have cystic acne, so I use a Manuka honey mask to combat it and hemp oil to smooth out the surface of my skin. I also use a Vitamin C serum and black soap, and that’s it.” Smart move, considering Manuka honey’s a natural antibacterial (and it’s moisturizing), and hemp oil’s full of fatty … Continue reading The easy way Sza deals with her cystic acne

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Hemp Protein Market Growth by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application; Production …

Hemp Protein Market Report cover definite aggressive standpoint including the piece of the overall industry and profiles of the key members working in the worldwide market. The Hemp Protein market report gives a top to bottom diagram of Product Specification, innovation, product type and production … Read More

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Hemp Fiber Market by Investment Feasibility, Sales, Production, manufacturers, regions and cost …

The Global Hemp Fiber Market Research Report is an in-depth study and professional analysis on the current state of the Hemp Fiber market. Company Profile, Capacity, Production, Price, Cost, Revenue, Supply, Import, Export and Consumption covered in Hemp Fiber industry report. Global Hemp … Read More

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