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The cannabis grinch who stole Christmas

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The end of 2021 was terrible for the marijuana industry, is there anything good to look forward to in 2022? The end of 2021 was a train wreck for the cannabis industry, as we wrote in our article “The terrible, god-fearing train wreck for the cannabis industry at the end of 2021”. Were we too […] Original post here: The cannabis grinch who stole Christmas

Maine wants to ban cannabis entrepreneurs outside of the city

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The state of Maine is determined to uphold its claim to be owned by its own residents, bringing the dispute into legally uncharted territory. First some background. Pine Tree state officials “originally required that all medical and recreational cannabis businesses be owned by residents,” the Portland Press Herald stated in an article. But that requirement […] Original post here: Maine wants to ban cannabis entrepreneurs outside of the city

This terpene improves and worsens pain relief via the CB1 receptor

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Herbal medicines are incredibly useful, but a mix of functions makes them difficult for researchers to understand. For example, a new study discovered a complicated relationship between certain terpenes, THC, and pain management. According to a new study, terpenes interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) – for better or for worse, depending on the type […] Original post here: This terpene improves and worsens pain relief via the CB1 receptor

36 marijuana predictions that will come true in 2022

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Just a little better than a coin toss! Yikes That’s how well our Leafly News predictions held up in 2021. Our most accurate forecasts: In Congress, the House of Representatives will reinstate and pass the MORE Act, but the Senate, under Mitch McConnell, will continue to block scrutiny of the federal legalization law. (Unfortunately that’s […] Original post here: 36 marijuana predictions that will come true in 2022

Support for cannabis legalization in Australia has doubled in six years

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Attitudes towards cannabis in Australia have changed quite dramatically, according to a new research report published in the Drug and Alcohol Review. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey (or NDSHS) is a national cross-sectional survey of drug and alcohol use among Australians 14 and over. This does not apply to people in hospitals, nursing homes, […] Original post here: Support for cannabis legalization in Australia has doubled in six years

How CBD Can Improve Your Sex Life

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Marijuana and sex are compatible for a reason. Cannabis users of all ages support this theory, and studies offer some support as well, as they have found that THC can help people achieve stronger orgasms and a more pleasant sexual experience, especially for women. While many consider the THC high to be marijuana’s most beneficial […] Original post here: How CBD Can Improve Your Sex Life

Want to exercise more, eat less, or quit smoking? THCV could kickstart your New Year’s resolutions

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Studies show hemp compound THCV boosts energy, curbs appetite, and has nicotine craving suppression effects. You can find some of the strongest THCV gummies and tinctures available for purchase from Rare Cannabinoid Company. What’s your New Year’s resolution? Many people want to get to a healthy weight, exercise more, and eat healthier. Quitting smoking is […] Original post here: Want to exercise more, eat less, or quit smoking? THCV could kickstart your New Year’s resolutions

Worker illegally fired from cannabis companies for union involvement wins job back

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On December 29th, Local 328 of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), which represents around 11,000 frontline workers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, announced a victory for the employees of the Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and upheld their right to openly discuss unions and other workers’ rights. As in most […] Original post here: Worker illegally fired from cannabis companies for union involvement wins job back

Do CBD Creams Really Work?

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Have you ever bought a product that didn’t work? If so, you are not the only one. Many consumers are constantly looking for products of all kinds, from lotions to creams, that promise amazing results, especially when it comes to rest and relaxation. Creams are said to soothe the body and help it rest and […] Original post here: Do CBD Creams Really Work?

What the $ ^ # @ $ is a cold start dab?

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Cold start dabbing, also known as reverse dabbing or low temperature dabbing, is a rapidly growing cannabis delivery technique. Here, reduced temperatures and an excellent nail surface are required to bring the weeds into the body. Another fun aspect is that it effectively preserves the flavors and terpenes in your dabs with very little room […] Original post here: What the $ ^ # @ $ is a cold start dab?

The 5 Biggest Pot-Related Stories of 2021

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With news cycle activity in 2021, some of the hard-to-believe or impractical news may have landed under your radar. A surprising number were related to cannabis in one way or another. With the stigma surrounding cannabis constantly evolving, the most surprising news about cannabis in 2022 can be expected to make this list seem like […] Original post here: The 5 Biggest Pot-Related Stories of 2021

Where is weed cheapest and most expensive in the US?

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By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez In a recent analyst note, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Pablo Zuanic examined the retail price differences in cannabis flower across 14 states (six with recreational and medicinal sales and eight with medicinal sales). The range from lowest to highest was as follows: Connecticut was priced at $ 9.75 per gram (whole flower, […] Original post here: Where is weed cheapest and most expensive in the US?

National Group Takes Voting to Decriminalize Psychedelics in Colorado

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A national advocacy group has tabled two separate proposals that would decriminalize psychedelics in Colorado to bring the issue to voters in next year’s general election. New Approach PAC, a Washington, DC-based political action committee, reportedly submitted its decriminalization proposals to the Colorado Secretary of State on December 3rd, according to media reports. The first […] Original post here: National Group Takes Voting to Decriminalize Psychedelics in Colorado

73% of all marijuana bought and sold in California is sold in the illicit market

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This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission. A crisis in the California cannabis industry is looming on the horizon. Prominent cannabis companies in California have warned of an impending collapse of the state’s cannabis industry. In a letter dated December 17, the group warned Governor Gavin Newsom of the burdens caused […] Original post here: 73% of all marijuana bought and sold in California is sold in the illicit market

Hemp and cannabis plants can cleanse the soil of heavy metals, but does all of that metal end up in your weed?

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A new study claims that cannabis plants could be dangerous to the health of the consumer due to their ability to accumulate or ingest dangerous compounds in the soil. Cannabis plants, also called accumulator plants, have an intrinsic property that allows them to absorb toxins like heavy metals and pesticides from the soil. This ability […] Original post here: Hemp and cannabis plants can cleanse the soil of heavy metals, but does all of that metal end up in your weed?

Cannabis testing banned for most applicants in Philadelphia from 2022

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If the calendar turns to 2022 in a few days, most applicants in Philadelphia will no longer have to sweat out a drug test for cannabis. As of January 1, the city will ban most employers from conducting cannabis drug tests for new hires. The new ordinance, which was smoothly passed by the Philadelphia City […] Original post here: Cannabis testing banned for most applicants in Philadelphia from 2022

Their preference for black coffee could be because of this, says study

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Those who like black coffee and dark chocolate may be genetically predisposed to these flavors. According to a new study, these people can get a wide variety of benefits that improve their overall health. Black coffee has long been linked to a variety of benefits, especially in people who drink 3 to 5 cups a […] Original post here: Their preference for black coffee could be because of this, says study

New study results: cannabis decriminalization benefits black people

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By Jelena Martinovic African Americans are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession laws than whites, although both groups are about equally likely to use cannabis, according to the ACLU. Various analyzes of arrests related to marijuana in recent years have proven this fact. However, according to a new study by […] Original post here: New study results: cannabis decriminalization benefits black people

What two issues contributed to cannabis legalization so quickly in so many states?

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A Brown University researcher used machine learning to analyze more than three million Reddit comments from 2009 to 2019—a key timeframe in the state-level cannabis legalization movement—to better understand online conversations that have driven people to back cannabis reform. from science The history of cannabis relegalization is documented online, and now a researcher has used […] Original post here: What two issues contributed to cannabis legalization so quickly in so many states?

Summary of cannabis reform in Europe 2021 (and forecasts for 2022)

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As the world contemplates a whole new year, there are a few things to cheer about, including cannabis reform, whether or not COVID finally declines. Because no matter how many uncertainties we all face, as gray January extends beyond the Christmas lights, there is certainly happiness in the air that will last much longer than […] Original post here: Summary of cannabis reform in Europe 2021 (and forecasts for 2022)

How to find Montana's adult cannabis stores open

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Recreational cannabis sales will begin in Montana on New Years Day 2022. As in many constitutional states, however, not every county and every community will offer marijuana for sale. Read on to learn where to buy it, how to navigate national parks with cannabis, and the details of Montana’s statewide legalization law. Leafly always lists […] Original post here: How to find Montana's adult cannabis stores open

Want more of your marijuana high? Try this

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After years of using marijuana, it is difficult to find anything new about the drug. That’s not a bad thing; As people grow up with cannabis, they develop their healthy routines and find their groove with the substance. Even so, sometimes people want new things, and while a tolerance break helps, it is not your […] Original post here: Want more of your marijuana high? Try this

Suffering from it could increase your risk of Parkinson's disease

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Parkinson’s disease affects nearly a million people in the United States. It is a condition that weakens and interferes with movement and increasingly restricts people’s lives. There is no cure for what drives many researchers to seek answers and better understanding. A new study suggests that having the flu can increase your chances of developing […] Original post here: Suffering from it could increase your risk of Parkinson's disease

Smoking or vaping CBD doesn't affect driving skills or reaction times, says a new study

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Consuming cannabis before driving is a hotly debated topic for safety reasons. However, with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of the marijuana plant, studies show that we should be able to smoke CBD and not have to worry about drinking and driving. A new study from Bern, Switzerland confirms that inhaling CBD-dominant cannabis plants does […] Original post here: Smoking or vaping CBD doesn't affect driving skills or reaction times, says a new study

Finally an e-rig with total temperature control

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Presented by AUXO December 28, 2021 Precise temperature control and a streamlined design make the AUXO Cira ideal for stoners with high demands (and accessible to beginners). Find out how our author put Cira to the test. Dry herb vaporizers have had precise temperature control since the days of giant tabletop devices. Why is it […] Original post here: Finally an e-rig with total temperature control

Cannabis and Breast Cancer: What a New Study Reveals

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By Nina Zdinjak Can Cannabis Help Cure Cancer? While there is still not a single recognized and approved cure for cancer, there are many treatments available to help people fight it off. This, of course, depends on the type, stage of discovery, the general health of the patient, and many other factors, some of which […] Original post here: Cannabis and Breast Cancer: What a New Study Reveals

4 Tips to Consider When Buying a Dry Herb Vape

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The decision to buy a dry herb vaporizer is an exciting one, but that excitement can quickly lead to confusion without knowing what goes into choosing the perfect device. There are numerous factors that go into making a successful purchase of a vaporizer that can be used regularly. Failure to address these factors can essentially […] Original post here: 4 Tips to Consider When Buying a Dry Herb Vape

The New York-based Saint Regis tribe grants the first license to the cannabis industry and a household name comes first

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The Saint Regis tribe, based in upstate New York near the Canadian border, officially opened its regulated cannabis industry on Tuesday and issued three conditional cultivation licenses. The tribe is the first to issue licenses under its plan, approved in June. The US state of New York has yet to publish the rules and regulations […] Original post here: The New York-based Saint Regis tribe grants the first license to the cannabis industry and a household name comes first

Analysis of 3 million Reddit posts reveals key arguments that helped make marijuana legal

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By Nina Zdinjak What has influenced the recent marijuana legalization movement? Probably many factors, such as more research on health benefits, positive examples from states and countries that have already enforced marijuana legalization, potential economic benefits, and of course the power of social media. Photo by OsmanZekiDemirkale / Getty Images New research arises According to […] Original post here: Analysis of 3 million Reddit posts reveals key arguments that helped make marijuana legal

How hemp concrete is building the future

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Earlier this year, Croissy-Beaubourg France inaugurated the Pierre Chevet Sports Center, a multi-purpose sports facility. The facility is 4,000 square meters and made of hemp concrete. It is also the first public building in France to be built with cannabis in concrete (hempcrete). Although hemp concrete is not yet a common material, the concept of […] Original post here: How hemp concrete is building the future

Texas Supreme Court is suing smokable hemp ban

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The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case contesting the state’s ban on smokable hemp and has scheduled oral hearings early next year. After hemp was legalized at the federal level through the 2018 Farm Bill, Texas state lawmakers passed law the following year banning the manufacture of smokable hemp products. Smokable forms […] Original post here: Texas Supreme Court is suing smokable hemp ban

COVID-19: Do we need another booster?

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Photo by Noah via Unsplash As new COVID-19 variants emerge, vaccines continue to be the most efficient way to protect us from the virus. Does that mean we will need boosters in the near future? It all depends on a couple of factors. For now, the third COVID-19 syringe is becoming more and more necessary, […] Original post here: COVID-19: Do we need another booster?

GOP congressman says Democrats are responsible for delaying marijuana legalization

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By Jelena Martinovic As we near the end of yet another year in which marijuana was not legalized at the federal level, there is a small shift of blame between the leading parties. According to a GOP congressman, the Democrats are responsible for the failure of Congress to pass a law to legalize marijuana, writes […] Original post here: GOP congressman says Democrats are responsible for delaying marijuana legalization

Channel 12 News' Reefer Madness will end 2021 with a bit of 'marijuana is a gateway drug'

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At the beginning of 2022, you might think that Reefer Madness has gone the way of the dodo. One would expect science and reason to dictate our policies. However, for all of us who had the special privilege to experience what can only be described as the “cosmic cluster fudge of the year”; 2021 showed […] Original post here: Channel 12 News' Reefer Madness will end 2021 with a bit of 'marijuana is a gateway drug'

Should you buy, sell, or hold cannabis stocks now?

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This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission. So many questions are asked about the cannabis industry and its stocks, as well as the fate of those stocks if the government doesn’t approve of any form of decriminalization policy in the New Year. Regardless of what anyone thinks, the lack of federal […] Original post here: Should you buy, sell, or hold cannabis stocks now?

Identify the 3 biggest challenges the cannabis industry faces as it moves into 2022

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Accepted Sales figures Having posted marijuana over the past year, it’s hard to imagine that there were any obstacles to overcome at all. The cannabis industry was expected in both 2020 and 2021. In fact, the total legal cannabis market is expected to total $ 70 billion by 2028. Even if the young industry has […] Original post here: Identify the 3 biggest challenges the cannabis industry faces as it moves into 2022

7 healthy cannabis habits to adopt in the new year

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The new year is a chance for a fresh start. Although they can get stressful, New Year’s resolutions can be used to your advantage, as long as you have realistic expectations. They also don’t have to be something that stresses you, such as losing a certain amount of weight or achieving a career goal. Your […] Original post here: 7 healthy cannabis habits to adopt in the new year

Are we hoping for cannabis legalization in 2022? Should You BUY, SELL, or HOLD Marijuana Stocks Now?

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So many questions are asked about the cannabis industry and its stocks, as well as the fate of those stocks if the government doesn’t approve of any form of decriminalization policy in the New Year. Regardless of what anyone thinks, the lack of federal reforms weighs heavily on the cannabis industry across the country. Largely […] Original post here: Are we hoping for cannabis legalization in 2022? Should You BUY, SELL, or HOLD Marijuana Stocks Now?

How gel could transform cannabis treatments

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What if I told you that medical cannabis could take on a new form soon? This upcoming gel could transform cannabis treatments. PreveCeutical, a pharmaceutical company based in Vancouver, recently acquired the rights to commercialize the “Sol-Gel” technology. Sol-gel, developed by a research group at the University of Queensland in Australia, is basically a spray […] Original post here: How gel could transform cannabis treatments

Should you smoke marijuana before getting a tattoo?

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Marijuana is a natural anxiolytic, which means that it relieves anxiety. Many people turn to it during moments of high stress to manage social anxiety or to relax from something stressful. Should you turn to it when you get a tattoo? The answer is complicated and depends largely on the person, their experience with cannabis, […] Original post here: Should you smoke marijuana before getting a tattoo?

Study: Occasional cannabis use does not cause lung damage

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This post originally appeared in Terpenes and Testing Magazine and was republished with permission. The relationship between cannabis and lung function has been hotly debated for decades. Many know that tobacco smoking is harmful to the lungs. If anything, the image of what a smoker’s lungs looks like is burned into the minds of many. […] Original post here: Study: Occasional cannabis use does not cause lung damage

Is it me or does music sound a lot better when you're high? (The science behind it)

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Hippies love it, old Sufis preached it, rappers repeated it like a mantra. Each of these groups had their choice and their style of representation, but they all agree on one truth about cannabis. These groups believe that marijuana improves listening to music and takes the entire experience to another level. Cannabis has helped many […] Original post here: Is it me or does music sound a lot better when you're high? (The science behind it)

Cure cannabis | Fifth Ave Green House

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There isn’t a single secret to growing good marijuana. Maintaining premium cannabis comes from careful attention to detail in growing, pruning, trimming, and drying the resulting herb. There can also be a lot of luck with it. The final step in the process, drying and curing the cannabis plant, makes a huge difference in the […] Original post here: Cure cannabis | Fifth Ave Green House

The story of little Caesar Shane

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A video appeared on the Reddit thread “Made Me Smile” illustrating the underlying “feeling” of cannabis and the cannabis community. The article with the title “Marihuana brings out the worst in people”, also … Marihuana “is attached to a video that shows a woman on a drive through a route that runs towards a guy […] Original post here: The story of little Caesar Shane

1 of 3 high on Christmas morning

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You’ve done the wrapping and baking, and now all you need to do is get baked. There’s nothing like the climax of Christmas morning – literally. While the holidays are usually a time to drink, there is a new drug in town. A survey by Ayr Wellness found that 8 out of 10 planned to […] Original post here: 1 of 3 high on Christmas morning

Out of the box cannabis gift ideas?

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Sisters of the Valley, popularly known as the cannabis-growing nuns, are now returning to ETSY after half a decade off the platform. The reunion seemed to be good as one of the nurses joked about the whole incident. In a light tone of voice, Sister Kate claimed they thought their business would surely go under […] Original post here: Out of the box cannabis gift ideas?

Wishing you a dank holiday! ❤️

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Wishing you a dank holiday! ❤️ Original post here: Wishing you a dank holiday! ❤️

4 tips if you want to stay sober over the holidays

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We are here again. Despite vaccines and some relative calm in recent months, COVID-19 cases are picking up again and many people’s vacation plans have been thrown out the window. This leaves most of us in a pretty vulnerable place, making alcohol a tempting option to allay our concerns, which we have done a lot […] Original post here: 4 tips if you want to stay sober over the holidays

The biggest Christmas trend this Christmas? Cannabis is king, says new consumer survey

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Holidays are a time used as a distraction from work and simply a time to let go and have fun, to relax with friends and family. Christmas, considered the most important of all holidays, usually involves over indulgence or senseless drinking and partying to let go, forget problems and get into the holiday mood. The […] Original post here: The biggest Christmas trend this Christmas? Cannabis is king, says new consumer survey

The supervised injection sites in New York City are calling for Biden

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Just weeks after opening, monitored injection sites in New York City may have saved dozens of lives, leading city leaders to urge the Biden government to approve similar harm reduction programs nationwide. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city’s health department announced on Nov. 30 that the city’s first publicly accredited Overdose […] Original post here: The supervised injection sites in New York City are calling for Biden