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In this series, Leafly explores what makes each family of strains unique based on their terpene profiles. A strain “family” refers to a line of hybrids branching from one genetic matriarch that expresses unique and desirable characteristics that breeders seek to build upon. This introductory primer will help you learn a little more about cannabis […]
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes New Mexico Senate  Marijuana Moment A bill that would decrease penalties for small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico was successfully voted out of the State Senate on Tuesday by a count of …
Meghan McCain Says Marijuana Might Have Extended Her Father’s Life  Marijuana Moment Meghan McCain said that medical marijuana might have given her late father, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), more days to live, and she expressed anger about the …
Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned on Tuesday, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. He is expected to leave the agency in about a month. Gottlieb’s presence mattered because he made CBD one of his high-priority issues. In the cannabis industry, Gottlieb’s departure raises immediate […]
Marijuana study: THC could have more medical value than CBDÂ Â The GrowthOp Medical patients reported high symptom relief when using THC.
As of 2019, Legal Cannabis Has Created 211,000 Full-Time Jobs in America How many jobs are there in the legal cannabis industry? It’s a common question–and one the government refuses to answer. Because cannabis remains federally illegal, employment data agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics ignore all jobs related to the industry. Legal […]
In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, former municipal court judge Doug Bench discusses his transformation from ardent prohibitionist to medical cannabis advocate. Project CBD: Hi, I’m Martin Lee with Project CBD and today we’re going to be speaking with Doug Bench, a retired lawyer and municipal court judge from Ohio, who’s been rethinking his ideas […]
The world’s biggest, most influential cannabis market generated around $300 million in taxes in its first year of commercial legalization. And it did it with both hands–and one foot–tied behind its back. Today, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration released its final tally for cannabis sales and excise tax receipts for 2018. California […]
Once you’ve decided to start growing cannabis at home, you can easily fall into an overwhelming green hole of information: What strains are easiest to grow? What’s the optimum cycle for indoor lights? Should you grow in soil or coco coir? Use sprays or opt for integrated pest management? It’s enough to drive anyone mad–or […]
During the first week of July 2018, five-hundred-and-thirty-five delegates from five continents met at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands for the 28th annual symposium of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS). The four-day conference showcased recent scientific discoveries about cannabis components and various ways of targeting the endocannabinoid system to improve health outcomes. […]
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common – and potentially fatal – complication following bone marrow and solid organ transplants. This life threatening condition can also occur after a patient receives a blood transfusion or other forms of transplanted tissue from a genetically different person. The mortality rate for acute GVHD is over 80 percent. And […]
By Bonni Goldstein, MD On August 15, 2018 Pain from inflammation can and will likely affect all adults at some point in their lives, and for some, become chronic conditions that interfere with a normal quality of life. Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription anti-inflammatory medications are easily available, readily prescribed, and very commonly used. The most […]
