Are you a weedhead? Or perhaps, someone who uses marijuana for an illness for which you cannot get a medical card? And, do you live in New York? We have good news for you! Your doctors can now issue medical marijuana recommendations for any condition; not just the illnesses on the state’s list of eligible …
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It seems that more people are turning to cannabis over alcohol. Research reveals that cannabis can have the same relaxing and uplifting effects as alcohol but without the health risks and side effects. Here are a few of the reasons why people are choosing cannabis over alcohol. http://cannabislifenetwork.com/why-people-are-choosing-cannabis-over-alcohol/
Recent studies confirm what cannabis users have been claiming for a long time… that pot leads to a more satisfying time in the bedroom. But it doesn’t stop there, new research indicates that cannabis can also improve the quality of your orgasms – again, something that many of us already knew full well. Bottom line, …
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Beware guys. All that weed you’re smoking may be having having effects that we know you don’t want. According to a new study, the incidence of erectile dysfunction is twice as prevalent in men who smoke cannabis compared to those who don’t. http://herb.co/news/health/cannabis-erectile-dysfunction-whats-the-relationship/?utm_source=Herb&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=January%2C%20Wednesday%2012th%20%2F%20Cornbread%20Hemp%20%2F%20Email%20Campaign%202022-01-12%202pm%20PST%20%282022-01-12%29&_kx=wmjJMQXGNrVlRaJlOfrE0bFB7hgSjxMNXHsPowU2QICEhU1Cvfz_SEEAjf5HbZNm.WfpySB
It turns out that habitual cannabis scored far higher on a quality of life assessment than non-users in a recent study. The study came from Brazil where they conducted a cross-sectional study with 7405 participants. 89% of them claimed to be cannabis users where 11% were non-users. http://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/want-a-higher-quality-of-life-use-cannabis-daily-says-a-new-brazilian-mental-health-survey
It’s conventional wisdom that’s been passed down for generations and is accepted as de facto gospel among marijuana smokers — the longer you hold the smoke in your lungs, the stronger the effect. And while holding your breath and taking strong, deep inhalations can produce a stronger feeling, research has found that the longer you …
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It is hard to escape the delicious irony of Good Ganja Sense – a website recently launched by the government of Jamaica as part of a campaign to promote the safe medical use of weed. This is a government, after all, that used to send people to prison for this. The times are a changing. …
Barely a quarter of cannabis users trust their doctor to provide them with reliable information about medical cannabis and how to use it to treat their medical or health conditions, according to a recent survey. http://cannigma.com/research/do-you-trust-your-doctor-about-cannabis/
Flower and Freedom, which describes itself as a “wellness website” is looking to pay up to 5 people $1,500 each to smoke weed for an entire month and, they will even provide the cannabis. The company is searching for testers to form a new team of “cannabis effects specialists.” But don’t get too excited; if we know …
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What do you do if you fall in love with CBD and want to guarantee a regular supply? If you’re Beyonce, you build your own cannabis farm. The R&B queen and multi-award-winning singer announced that she is building a cannabis farm to obtain her own CBD. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she said that …
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Tom Price, a former congressman who repeatedly voted against marijuana reform has joined the board of directors of a medical marijuana business in Georgia. As health and human services secretary in the Trump administration, he was empowered to initiate proceedings to formally recognize cannabis’s medical value and reschedule it under federal law—a move he chose …
Megatron has entered the cannabis business, Calvin Johnson (known as Megatron during his playing days with the Detroit Lions) and former teammate Rob Sims have founded Michigan-based Primitiv, a cannabis research company as well as a collaboration with Harvard University to research how marijuana can help people with CTE and chronic pain. http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2021/08/05/ex-lions-star-calvin-johnson-aims-to-change-game-with-cannabis-business/
Another celebrity enters the weed game. Fresh off his 31st birthday, Soulja Boy has started a new business venture. The emcee aka Big Draco has teamed up with Grizzly Peak — an indoor cannabis company — to launch his own cannabis brand. Soulja Exotics will sell 3.5 grams of medicinal-quality weed, starting with an indica strain titled the “Grease …
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Research increasingly suggests that cannabis extracts are effective in treating pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and several other conditions. As can be expected, not all clinicians have bought into the promise of cannabis related treatments but for me the really big question is the one asked by this story. Is medical marijuana really the cure all that …
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For the first time in the Olympics 125-year modern history, elite athletes are being open about their use of cannabis products to prepare them for the world’s biggest stage in sports. Leading the charge is Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe, who incorporates CBD into her training routine using …
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Some 37 states and DC have legalized marijuana for medical but the price remains prohibitively expensive for those who rely on the drug to alleviate their chronic pain, nausea, and other conditions. In many places, medical marijuana can be more than double the cost of street pot – not counting the cost of a marijuana …
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Women appear to be increasingly relying on organic CBD to help them with health conditions – often without consulting with their primary care or OB/GYN physicians. They are just substituting or supplementing prescription drugs with cannabinoids. Apparently, discussing CBD with doctors is complicated. http://cannabislaw.report/more-women-are-turning-to-cbd/
Even with the limited research that has been done on cannabis, we know that it is more efficacious and less dangerous than many prescription drugs. http://merryjane.com/health/5-ways-weed-can-improve-your-health-merry-jane-news
A commission formed between the NFL and the league’s players’ union plans to award up to $1 million in grants for researchers to investigate the therapeutic potential of marijuana, CBD, and other alternatives to opioids for treating pain. What the NFL says and does about cannabis matters. This shows that corporate America is getting on …
Cannabis smokers are exposed to fewer toxic chemicals than cigarette smokers, according to a new clinical study published in the Nicotine & Tobacco Research journal. Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin recruited 53 subjects to systematically test the differences in toxicant exposure between tobacco and cannabis smokers. http://merryjane.com/news/weed-smokers-are-exposed-to-fewer-toxic-chemicals-than-cigarette-smokers-study-finds
More veterans are using medical marijuana than ever, but the feds are still trying to block researchers from studying the safety or efficacy of this medicine. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging Congress to reject a new bill that would require the feds to conduct research on using medical cannabis to treat veterans. Why is …
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Shanel Lindsay first started using cannabis at 17 to treat a cyst. Now she helms a Boston company that sells the country’s first all-in-one cannabis cooker — a kitchen appliance designed to activate and prepare cannabis for baking, melting, and infusing. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/inside-one-woman-s-effort-normalize-marijuana-homes-get-equity-n1261553
The National Football League and its Players Association are providing $1 million in funding for research into pain management and cannabinoids -as part of their research into alternative therapies for pain. How things have changed. It was not that long ago that cannabis was banned and a taboo subject. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/nfl-and-nflpa-to-award-1m-in-grants-to-study-cannabinoids-for-pain-management/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nfl_to_award_1m_for_cannabis_research_curaleaf_partners_with_rolling_stone_and_more&utm_term=2021-06-09
In a program called “Joints for Jabs”, the state of Washington will allow adults to claim a free marijuana joint when they receive a Covid-19 vaccination shot – as part of the state’s strategy to vaccinate more of its population. The prerolled joint will be provided by a participating marijuana retailer and can be claimed …
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Medical cannabis users are more likely to cut back on cigarettes – according to a recent study by US and Canadian researchers/ http://merryjane.com/news/medical-cannabis-users-are-more-likely-to-cut-back-on-cigarettes-study-finds
Even guys in the joint have the right to enjoy a joint. So says a New Mexico state judge who recently ruled that correctional facilities cannot block an incarcerated patient’s access to medical marijuana. And a state senator is ready to sue any jail that violates the ruling. How things have changed! http://www.marijuanamoment.net/incarcerated-patients-have-a-right-to-use-medical-marijuana-new-mexico-judge-rules/
Fifteen percent of seniors say they have used cannabis products within the past three years, primarily for therapeutic purposes, according to data from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. All the study’s participants were at least 65 years of age, and 73 percent were older than 75. http://norml.org/blog/2020/10/26/study-seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-associated-with-older-age/
Total US cannabis sales reached $17.9 billion in 2020. A whopping $7.2 billion or 67% increase over 2019. The main driver of this growth, according to Leafly, was a 25% to 40% increase in the average purchase. Covid-19 was not mentioned but it almost certainly had an impact on these numbers.
Want to score some free weed? Move to France! Really. Starting in March next year the French government will undertake a nationwide experiment to distribute free medical marijuana. Once again, La Republique has confirmed its status as a superior civilization. http://merryjane.com/news/france-unveils-experimental-plan-to-give-away-free-weed-starting-2021
Hedoweedo? This is a new high-end, on-site medical dispensary in Jamaica’s famous (infamous?), clothing-optional resort. Hedonism II. Yes, you can puff in the nude by the pool while also sucking on a Red Stripe. Ready to book your reservation? By the way, You don’t even have to be a guest at the resort to patronize …
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