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That drip tho 💦 Find the perfect dab tool via LINK IN BIO 😋 😋 . 📸 : @the.cannabanist 🌱 : @muv.fl ✏️ : @skilletools_inc Original post here: That drip tho 💦 Find the perfect dab tool via LINK IN BIO 😋 😋 . 📸 : @the.cannabanist 🌱 : @muv.fl ✏️ : @skilletools_...

How CBD Helps Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia, Start with the Basics!

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There are over 5.8 million persons in the United States living with Alzheimer’s disease, and by this number, 80% are above 75 years and older. Of the 50 million persons with dementia worldwide, about 70% already suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This disease is a brain disorder where it gradually wastes away, leading to the death […] Original post here: How CBD Helps Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia, Start with the Basics!

Ohio lawmakers reconsider legalization, medical marijuana for autism passes health board

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Through Nina Zdinjak The Secretary of the Ohio State’s Office confirmed that cannabis activists have collected enough signatures from registered voters to submit a marijuana legalization measure to the legislature. What happened The Office validated more than 10,000 pending signatures. Earlier in December, the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol confirmed it had collected 206,943 […] Original post here: Ohio lawmakers reconsider legalization, medical marijuana for autism passes health board

Cannabis Suppositories: Would You Try Kush For Your Tush?

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After much anticipation, Canada finally has not one, but two cannabis suppository product options. Classified as cannabis extracts, suppositories were technically allowed to be manufactured when Legalization 2.0 rolled in October 2019. However, we haven’t seen any on shelves as of October 2021. And here they are. Bud for your butt (or beaver), Kush for […] Original post here: Cannabis Suppositories: Would You Try Kush For Your Tush?

SAFE Act Just Got Re-Added To Defense Bill As Amendment, But Could It Pass On Its Own?

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This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission. The majority of cannabis advocates and supporters in the United States were let down by the Senate’s decision to pull out the SAFE ACT from the defense bill last month. Now that the shock of the removal has abated, these groups are rallying […] Original post here: SAFE Act Just Got Re-Added To Defense Bill As Amendment, But Could It Pass On Its Own?

Who's Hiring in the Weed Industry? The Top Cannabis Employers in America Right Now!

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As of 2021, the legal marijuana industry already employs around 321,000 people part time. The data, taken from the 2021 Leafly Jobs Report produced together with Whitney Economics, gives hope to the thousands who have suffered from job loss and lay offs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The report states that job growth […] Original post here: Who's Hiring in the Weed Industry? The Top Cannabis Employers in America Right Now!

Groundhog Day For High Times As They Announce Their IPO (Again)

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With snow on the ground and a whisper of spring in the air, it means it is time for High Times to make their annual announcement of going public. It all started in 2018 when High Times declared it would be listed on the acclaimed NASDAQ with a flurry of fanfare including an article on […] Original post here: Groundhog Day For High Times As They Announce Their IPO (Again)

CIA Spy Gadgets - Cold War Crosswords - Breaking Cannabis News Today

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During the Cold War, a CIA agent had a tough job. They had to engage in dangerous activities secretly while completely avoiding detection, as capture would result in torture and death. To aid the agents in their endeavors, the Central Intelligence Agency has developed some crazy spy gadgets. Some of these inventions are so creative […] Original post here: CIA Spy Gadgets - Cold War Crosswords - Breaking Cannabis News Today

Big Snow Storm Coming, How about Making a Cannabis-Infused Hot Toddy?

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For a cannabis lover, few things are better than smoking pot after a very long day. One of those things includes enjoying a good cocktail, mocktail, or even a regular beverage infused with the best relaxing strains of weed—don’t forget the ice! Even non-cannabis lovers know that there is something really unique about settling down […] Original post here: Big Snow Storm Coming, How about Making a Cannabis-Infused Hot Toddy?

Demonizing Drug Use So Kids Don't Try Them, Does That Even Work?

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Should we demonize drug use for the youth in order to deter them from consuming them? One Reddit user believes so as he wrote in this post entitled, “Demonizing drugs among young adults and adults (even teens) should be the norm, not imposed by an authority, but imposed amongst each other”. User “Freshwings421” wrote this […] Original post here: Demonizing Drug Use So Kids Don't Try Them, Does That Even Work?

Celebrities turning their cannabis products green

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Back before cannabis was legal, celebrities enjoying cannabis were usually spotted in tabloids or trashy magazines. Now that cannabis is a billion dollar industry, most celebrities are more open about their love for it. Why wouldn’t the avid celebrity smoker want to enjoy this green and do some of it at the same time? Most […] Original post here: Celebrities turning their cannabis products green

How to Find Cannabis Content on TikTok

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Weed doesn’t have it easy on social media. If you know where to look, despite the censorship, TikTok is a great place to get all the cannabis content you need and probably something you didn’t even know you were in. TikTok is one of the most informative and entertaining social media platforms in the world […] Original post here: How to Find Cannabis Content on TikTok

Do You Know the Cannabaceae Family, the Cannabis Plant Family In-Laws?

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The Cannabaceae family is extensive and divided into various species, with marijuana being the most popular family member. Almost everyone knows cannabis and hemp, but very few can confidently mention plants that belong to the same family tree. This family of interwoven species contains nine genera and about 165 species with distinct features. Apart from […] Original post here: Do You Know the Cannabaceae Family, the Cannabis Plant Family In-Laws?

Queen of the crop 👑 Learn about terpenes via LINK IN BIO 🤯. . RP: @skyhighgardensseattle 📸 : @carlson_nicole

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Queen of the crop 👑 Learn about terpenes via LINK IN BIO 🤯. . RP: @skyhighgardensseattle 📸 : @carlson_nicole Original post here: Queen of the crop 👑 Learn about terpenes via LINK IN BIO 🤯. . RP: @skyhighgardensseattle 📸 : @carlson_nicole

How cannabis legalization is changing the American workplace

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By Andrew Ward As many Americans begin their return to office life, the question of how cannabis fits into the equation is coming to a head again. The same applies to companies that work in a digital workplace. In any case, sources say it’s high time to address employee marijuana use if they haven’t already. […] Original post here: How cannabis legalization is changing the American workplace

Colorado Springs Group Launches Bid to Legalize Recreational Pot Sales

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A group of business and community leaders in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has launched a bid to legalize the sale of recreational cannabis in the city, arguing that tax revenue generated by residents’ purchases of legal cannabis stays in the community should. Colorado voters legalized the sale of recreational cannabis with the passage of Amendment 64 […] Original post here: Colorado Springs Group Launches Bid to Legalize Recreational Pot Sales

Cannabis Breathalyzers Don't Work, Are Brain Scans Next for Marijuana DUI Testing?

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Brain imaging could be the next big thing for testing marijuana in drivers! It is common knowledge that marijuana is one of the leading causes of accidents in the United States. Scientific evidence shows that the drug is capable of altering a driver’s senses and judgment. The challenge police officers, toxicologists, researchers, and other security […] Original post here: Cannabis Breathalyzers Don't Work, Are Brain Scans Next for Marijuana DUI Testing?

Nora Volkow, Head of the NIDA, Acknowledges Occasional Cannabis Use is Not Harmful

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Nora Volkow, who heads the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), admitted in November 2021 that she hasn’t seen proof that using cannabis occasionally could be dangerous. She disclosed during her interview with FiveThirtyEight saying, “There’s no evidence to my knowledge that occasional adult marijuana use has harmful effects. Her statements are significant considering that […] Original post here: Nora Volkow, Head of the NIDA, Acknowledges Occasional Cannabis Use is Not Harmful

Why Weed Can Sometimes Make You Anxious

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For some people, cannabis has a reputation for being anxiety-inducing. Bad experiences with cannabis and anxiety lead some to abstain for life. Or can cause a significant amount of trepidation before consumption. Generally, cannabis users consider it comforting, relaxing and fun, but there is no denying that it doesn’t quite work that way for a […] Original post here: Why Weed Can Sometimes Make You Anxious

Social Media Vs. Cannabis: Which One Is More Dangerous?

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This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission. We’re often told about the dangers of cannabis. We’re told that if you smoke cannabis as a young person, you significantly increase your risk ofs. We’re told that you’ll be cognitively less capable if you smoke before a certain age and that cannabis […] Original post here: Social Media Vs. Cannabis: Which One Is More Dangerous?

Weed sales outpace alcohol for the first time in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts cannabis tax revenue is performing better than forecast over a four-year period in the state’s adult-use market. According to the latest available data, Massachusetts collected $74.2 million in marijuana excise taxes — much more than the $51.3 million in alcohol excise taxes it collected. According to data collected by Gallup polls, liquor sales are […] Original post here: Weed sales outpace alcohol for the first time in Massachusetts

Car batteries made from hemp: 200 times cheaper to produce than classic batteries?

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From Franca Quarneti Via El Planteo Canadian and American researchers have developed batteries from hemp that are used to power cars and tools. As reported by Facts About CBD, the researchers built the batteries from cooked cannabis pulp and processed it into carbon nanosheets. The result: batteries “equal to or better than graphene”, the industry […] Original post here: Car batteries made from hemp: 200 times cheaper to produce than classic batteries?

What is Iboga and How Does It Compare to Cannabis, Exactly?

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These days, the use of psychedelics and alternative medicine is rapidly growing once again. While there has always been a subculture, the use of psychedelics hasn’t been as mainstream as they are today in many decades. Perhaps not since the 1960’s, which were famously years of social upheaval, bohemian lifestyles, and hippies. Back then, people […] Original post here: What is Iboga and How Does It Compare to Cannabis, Exactly?

Tennessee Lawmakers Want Statewide Marijuana Legalization Vote

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Two Tennessee state lawmakers this week proposed legislation that would put ballot questions regarding the legalization of marijuana before voters in this year’s general election. The legislation was introduced by a bipartisan duo of state legislators, Democratic Senator Sara Kyle and Representative Bruce Griffey, a conservative Republican. Attempts to legalize medical cannabis in Tennessee have […] Original post here: Tennessee Lawmakers Want Statewide Marijuana Legalization Vote

Bipartisan Tennessee Legislation Could Allow Voter Public Opinion Poll On Legal Weed

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by Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Rep. Bruce Griffey (R) and Sen. Sara Kyle (D) from Tennessee are sponsoring legislation enabling voters to weigh in with a state-sponsored public opinion poll. Senate Bill 1973/House Bill 1634 would require county election commissions to include three non-binding questions related to the legalization of marijuana on the 2022 ballot, reported […] Original post here: Bipartisan Tennessee Legislation Could Allow Voter Public Opinion Poll On Legal Weed

VHS vs. THC: How legacy video stores are helping cannabis businesses in Ohio

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Do you remember that abandoned video store near the house you grew up in? It could now be a cannabis dispensary. At least if you live in Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch reports that more than a dozen Family Video rental properties are candidates to house dispensaries and cannabis stores. Those locations will be selected in […] Original post here: VHS vs. THC: How legacy video stores are helping cannabis businesses in Ohio

6 Cannabis Headlines in 60 Seconds

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Thailand Becomes First Asian Country To Decriminalize Marijuana This week, Thailand just became the first nation in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, though the regulations around recreational use are still up for debate. According to Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Narcotics Control Board just gave the green light to remove cannabis from the list of […] Original post here: 6 Cannabis Headlines in 60 Seconds

Financial Regulator Calls Lack Of Banking Access In Cannabis A Serious Market Failure

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by Nicolas Jose Rodriguez During an interview with PBC Conference that was released on Wednesday, Federal financial regulator Rodney Hood, a board member of the federal National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) said marijuana legalization is not a question of “if” but “when,” reported Marijuana Moment . In conversation with Josh Radbod, CEO and co-founder of […] Original post here: Financial Regulator Calls Lack Of Banking Access In Cannabis A Serious Market Failure

Getting high at work and other ways the tech community is embracing weed

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There aren’t many industries that have welcomed the cannabis community more welcoming than the technology industry. And the industry adoption of cannabis couldn’t have come at a better time. Because cutting-edge technology has been critical in connecting cannabis brands and products to their consumers meet expectations For regulators, it’s only natural to wonder how people […] Original post here: Getting high at work and other ways the tech community is embracing weed

Decriminalize Nature and Students For Sensible Drug Policy Create a Community Healing Alliance

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Two advocacy organizations are coming together to decriminalize entheogens and continue fighting against the War on Drugs. Decriminalize Nature (DN) and Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) announced in a press release on January 27 that they are partnering up to target entheogen decriminalization and put an end to the War on Drugs by creating […] Original post here: Decriminalize Nature and Students For Sensible Drug Policy Create a Community Healing Alliance

Social Media vs. Cannabis - Which One is More Dangerous?

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We’re often told about the dangers of cannabis. We’re told that if you smoke cannabis as a young person, you significantly increase your risk of schizophrenia. We’re told that you’ll be cognitively less capable if you smoke before a certain age and that cannabis is a Schedule I drug, sitting right there with heroin and […] Original post here: Social Media vs. Cannabis - Which One is More Dangerous?

How Cannabis Affects The Brain

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It’s a good time for cannabis in its recent history of strict regulation. Nations and states are relaxing such rules and laws. What is really interesting is that the rollback of legal scrutiny is not confined to the medical use of Cannabis alone. Indeed, quite many US states have made even recreational cannabis consumption legal. […] Original post here: How Cannabis Affects The Brain

California law passed to expedite vacating cannabis convictions

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California courts would face a deadline to implement quashes for previous cannabis-related convictions under a bill introduced in the state assembly on Wednesday. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, the legislation sponsored by State Assemblyman Mia Bonta would require courts to update case files for marijuana-related convictions and submit them to the […] Original post here: California law passed to expedite vacating cannabis convictions

How Tom's Tumbler Generated $100,000 in Sales Through Direct Mail

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Be the first to know when new content like this is available! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications of new posts, local news and industry insights. Thanks very much! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Tom’s Tumbler is a manufacturer of bladeless tumble dryers. The python series […] Original post here: How Tom's Tumbler Generated $100,000 in Sales Through Direct Mail

Lodi dodi, who likes to party? The dessert strain craze is taking the party outside with brand new Cake and Mints crosse...

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Lodi dodi, who likes to party? The dessert strain craze is taking the party outside with brand new Cake and Mints crosses to pop right now 🍰 🍰 LINK IN BIO. Original post here: Lodi dodi, who likes to party? The dessert strain craze is taking the party outside with brand new Cake and Mints crosse...

If Amazon supports Rep. Mace's federal law legalizing marijuana, should you be happy or very concerned?

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Has the evil empire of e-commerce suddenly turned into a 70’s Peace and Love Flower Child? Amazon, long known for its pee bottles and poor working conditions, has jumped on the marijuana legalization bandwagon, but not for the reasons you’d think. Many in the industry were concerned that Amazon was sowing a seed for future […] Original post here: If Amazon supports Rep. Mace's federal law legalizing marijuana, should you be happy or very concerned?

Learn to love autoflowers with premium genetics from Humboldt Seed Company

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Humboldt Seed Company shows that autoflowers absolutely deserve a spot in your garden. Autoflowering strains have had a bit of a bad rap in the past. With an outdated reputation for relatively low potency and yields compared to regular cannabis strains, autoflowers have historically tended to be overlooked by both commercial and home growers alike. […] Original post here: Learn to love autoflowers with premium genetics from Humboldt Seed Company

Moderna is working on an Omicron specific booster - is it necessary?

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On Wednesday, Moderna announced the start of its new COVID-19 human booster study. This time, the company is working on a booster specifically targeting the Omicron variant. While data and health experts assure that the original vaccine and the booster offer protection against the new COVID-19 variant, Moderna wants to address Omicron with a new […] Original post here: Moderna is working on an Omicron specific booster - is it necessary?

From Slaughter to Sativa: Ranchers Are Switching to Cannabis

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The life of a farmer in modern America has become a difficult way to make a living. In addition to the hardships of farming, the lives of chicken and other livestock farmers continue to be a problem scrutinized for its cruelty to animals and its negative impact on the environment and public health. While farming […] Original post here: From Slaughter to Sativa: Ranchers Are Switching to Cannabis

Mississippi Lawmakers Finally Agree on Medical Cannabis Bill

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After more than a year of disagreement, back-and-forth and false dawns, Mississippi lawmakers may have finally produced a medical cannabis bill that will become law. The Clarion Ledger reported that “members of the Mississippi House and Senate on Tuesday announced a final agreement on a bill to create a medical marijuana program in the state.” […] Original post here: Mississippi Lawmakers Finally Agree on Medical Cannabis Bill

Colorado just surpassed $400,000,000 in legal cannabis sales in just 12 months

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Colorado’s cannabis industry has once again broken its own sales records. The cannabis retail sales tax, retail cannabis use tax, and state sales tax generated $423 million in revenue in 2021. Since its inception in 2014, Colorado’s recreational cannabis industry has steadily evolved into what it is today. It records new amounts of revenue generated […] Original post here: Colorado just surpassed $400,000,000 in legal cannabis sales in just 12 months

Study: Thousands of lives could be saved if we did this every day

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A new study says over 110,000 deaths a year could be prevented by doing something very simple: building 10 minutes of exercise into your day. More specifically, the study focused on people over 40 and how collective health would benefit if they added 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to their lives. RELATED: Eating this […] Original post here: Study: Thousands of lives could be saved if we did this every day

Mississippi Lawmakers Advance Medical Cannabis Bill To Governor's Desk

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By Maureen Meehan On Wednesday, Mississippi’s Republican-led legislature finally agreed on a medical cannabis bill to be sent to Gov. Tate Reeves’ desk. After months of negotiations, the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act will establish a system of licensed dispensaries to provide medical cannabis to qualified patients. The Senate and House passed slightly different versions of […] Original post here: Mississippi Lawmakers Advance Medical Cannabis Bill To Governor's Desk

A BA in MMJ? How American universities are attracting new students with marijuana degrees

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This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission. Thousands of students across the United States are looking to study cannabis-related programs at top universities across the country. Getting a degree in cannabis may seem strange to some, but the truth is that cannabis job openings are popping up faster than ever. […] Original post here: A BA in MMJ? How American universities are attracting new students with marijuana degrees

Study Offers Clues As To Who Is More Likely To Get Long COVID-19

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While COVID-19 is terrifying in and of itself, long COVID-19 is an even more concerning condition. Poorly misunderstood, long COVID-19 affects people and produces different symptoms that can last from weeks to months, from having trouble breathing to not being able to smell or taste food. New research suggests that there’s a way of knowing […] Original post here: Study Offers Clues As To Who Is More Likely To Get Long COVID-19

Stoned politics – is that what an honest politician looks like?

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The corporate media lost their collective shit when Gary Chambers Jr. ran his Senate nomination ad. The spot, titled “37 Seconds,” begins with Gary Chambers lighting a big, fat blunt and his voiceover saying, “Every 37 seconds, someone gets arrested for possession of marijuana…” He continues to drop truth bombs like, “Since 2010, state and […] Original post here: Stoned politics – is that what an honest politician looks like?

Real THC is a must in true full-spectrum CBD oil

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Kentucky’s very own Cornbread Hemp crafts full-spectrum, organic gummies, oils, and topicals straight from hemp flowers. Cannabis just feels different when grown with love and care, especially when grown by farmers with knowledge of the plant that runs deep. Consumers in THC-friendly states can identify an artisanal harvest fairly easily, but with hemp-derived CBD, it’s […] Original post here: Real THC is a must in true full-spectrum CBD oil

Study: Medicinal cannabis use reduces opioid prescriptions in patients with osteoarthritis

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By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Osteoarthritis (OA) can cause significant pain, often requiring pain management with opioids, which can be addictive. According to a study conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University and the Rothman Orthopedic Institute in Philadelphia, medicinal cannabis has the potential to be an alternative to opioids for chronic pain conditions. The study […] Original post here: Study: Medicinal cannabis use reduces opioid prescriptions in patients with osteoarthritis

Will CBN rival melatonin?

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This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission. Melatonin is one of the most commonly used dietary supplements worldwide. It is an over-the-counter dietary supplement that adults rely on to treat insomnia. Melatonin is natural because it is a hormone that the body already produces when we are exposed to darkness. […] Original post here: Will CBN rival melatonin?

Eating This Fruit Can Protect Your Vision, Finds Study

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According to a recently published study, goji berries, known for providing good a dose of healthy anti-oxidants, could help protect our vision. In fact, they could help prevent macular degeneration, a condition that is the leading cause of vision loss as people get older. The study gathered a group of participants and split them into […] Original post here: Eating This Fruit Can Protect Your Vision, Finds Study