[ad_1] Despite inherently flawed and overlooked data, the United Nations annual drug report tries to make sense of an increasingly expansive and convoluted global cannabis landscape. The United Nations released its annual World Drug Report on Monday, and, for the first time, it looks at cannabis legalization outcomes and the environmental impacts of different types of cannabis cultivation. The member states’ self-reported data is lacking and inconsistent as the UN tries to keep tabs on…
"UN Drug Report on Environmental Impact of Cannabis Legalization"Author: Jeremy Wilson
[ad_1] Much as THC exerts the majority of its psychoactive effects through the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, the “classic” psychedelics – LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT) – are defined by activation of the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor. Widely distributed throughout the central nervous system, 5-HT2A receptors mediate a number of important processes including learning and memory, perception, inflammation, hormone regulation, and of course hallucination. Given the role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a “master regulator”…
"Ayahuasca and the Endocannabinoid System"
[ad_1] According to the recently published results of a survey conducted in January 2022 by EKOS for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, 33% of Canadians who report having used cannabis within the previous year have also reported having engaged in cannabis-impaired driving. Moreover, among Canadians who have reported using cannabis at some point in their lives, about 26% have reported driving after consuming it. A total of 2,193 responses were collected using the survey…
"One-third of recent cannabis users have driven while high"
[ad_1] On January 1, 2023, California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) will begin accepting applications for large cultivation licenses for the first time ever. California law authorized large cultivation licenses years ago. But, the law caveat was that applicants could not apply for large cultivation licenses until 2023. And on June 17, the DCC announced it was proposing regulations to start the large cultivation license application process next year. Today I’ll explore some of the…
"California Will Allow Large Cultivation Licenses"
[ad_1] A federal judge has struck down provisions of Nebraska’s voter initiative process in a ruling that will simplify efforts to put a medical cannabis legalization measure on the ballot for the November election. In his ruling, federal district court Judge John M. Gerrard wrote that a requirement that campaigns for ballot initiatives collect signatures from 5% of the voters in 38 counties violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Gerard issued an…
"Court Ruling on Ballot Measures Simplifies Legalizing Weed in Nebraska"
[ad_1] Whether you’re a new user, or an experienced user, we all have a common concern… How do we get the most effectiveness out of our CBD? While this requires a rather in-depth explanation, a major factor is the “bioavailability” of CBD. If you’re wondering what that is, you’re going to want to keep reading… What is CBD Bioavailability? As you may have noticed, CBD is available in many various forms including: lotions, tinctures, oils,…
"What is CBD Bioavailability and Why Does it Matter?"
[ad_1] Reddit Post – 33 years using cannabis and how it ruined my life Hi, my name is Reginald and I’ve been smoking cannabis for over twenty years. I am not an addict. On the contrary, over the years of smoking cannabis, I have actually cut back and now enjoy cannabis in different configurations. Sometimes I take tolerance breaks (which for me isn’t a difficult thing to do) – and other times…
"How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Cannabis"
[ad_1] As more states legalize cannabis across the nation, a new hobby is on the rise. In-home cultivation is more accessible than ever. States from New York to New Mexico have legalized personal cultivation and thanks to advances in technology, anyone (of legal age) can give it a try. In New York state, adults 21 and over can grow up to six plants in their residence (12 if there are multiple adults in the home).…
"The Home Grow Just Became More Sophisticated"
[ad_1] April Fools’ Day 2022 has a special meaning for the UK CBD industry. That’s the day that hundreds of companies, after over a year of anxious waiting, would find out if their CBD products could legally remain on the shelves. The decision by the Foods Standards Agency (FSA) to classify CBD as a “novel food” had set off a whole chain of events, with the future of many companies hanging in the balance until…
"CBD Regulatory Debacle | Project CBD"
[ad_1] Cannabis plants grow inside a facility in Ontario, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Alberta’s cannabis regulator sent a warning to pot retailers and suppliers after receiving complaints about agreements requiring marijuana producers to purchase sales data in exchange for shops carrying their products. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton Alberta’s cannabis regulator sent a warning to pot retailers and suppliers after receiving complaints about agreements requiring marijuana producers to purchase sales data in exchange for shops carrying…
"AGLC warns about cannabis data violations"