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All the nuances and characteristics in the flavor profile of a cannabis strain come from the terpenes within it. From commonly found compounds like myrcene to rarely seen players like phellandrene, each terpene in cannabis plays a distinct role in creating a unique aromatic fingerprint of a strain. Some terpenes play a larger role in […]
Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Reintroduce Bill to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana  High Times Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has joined forces with New York representative Hakeem Jeffries to urge for federal marijuana reform.
Hormones are powerful chemicals that are constantly fluctuating and influencing the ways in which our bodies respond to our environments. Sex hormones, and in particular those produced in the ovaries, have been shown to play prominent roles in regulating cognitive and behavioural functioning of cisgender women.* There are two studies that examine the relationship between […]
‘The Haymaker’ is Leafly Deputy Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture. Hester Burkhalter is my new hero. Burkhalter is the 69-year-old North Carolina great-grandmother who was arrested last month at an Orlando Disney World security checkpoint after a guard found a small bottle of CBD oil in her purse. Cops in […]
This article is presented by Honest Paws, providing pet owners with all natural, lab-tested CBD oil, infused chews, and other treats for dogs and cats. With a growing list of potential health benefits and no known side effects, CBD is gaining in popularity among US consumers and their pets. While the research is more robust […]
Medical Cannabis Provider Wants New Mexico To Increase Purchase Limits  KRWG SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Patient enrollment in New Mexico’s medical marijuana program grew at a fast clip in April. The New Mexico Department of Health says. View full coverage on Google News
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Monday aimed at erasing old misdemeanor marijuana convictions, seven years after voters in the state approved an initiative that legalized the drug. Under the new law, judges are required to grant requests to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession charges that occurred before the drug was legalized, […]
AGs press Congress on banking legislation  PotNetwork Attorneys General from 33 states wrote a letter to Congress to urge passage of cannabis banking legislation known as The SAFE Banking Act, which the House …
Evidence-Based Studies Refute Dispensary Fears When a state legalizes cannabis, local municipal officials are put in a tough spot. They have the power to allow or prohibit cannabis stores from opening in their jurisdiction. It’s done through property zoning. When the issue comes up for vote, the discussion is often dominated by imagined fears. Law […]
Cannabis Legalization Efforts Perk Up With Growing Medical Backing  PRNewswire NEW YORK, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The cannabis industry made significant progress in 2018, however, many challenges still lie ahead. Last year, the …
In a survey conducted by the US-based National Restaurant Association in late 2018, almost 700 professional chefs predicted that CBD-infused drinks and CBD-infused foods would be the most popular trends in dining in the coming year. They predicted that infusing foods with cannabis would create unique culinary opportunities and establish a new dining experience. Many […]
Recent Research Bolsters the Case That Cannabis Benefits Seniors  Green Entrepreneur Marijuana prohibition has long barred research on the plant’s many benefits but that’s changing.
