[ad_1] Cannabis contains compounds that directly target cannabinoid receptors. Psychedelics like Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) target serotonin receptors. By acting through serotonin pathways, LSD affects endocannabinoid synthesis and function, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology.1 The October 2022 BJP study, featuring contributions from Dr. Vincenzo Di Marzo, Gabriella Gobbi, and several other scientists, sought to quantify serotonin and endocannabinoid-like molecules in the brains of mice that were sacrificed after…
"Psychedelics, Endocannabinoids & Gut Microbiota"Category: CBD
[ad_1] By David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies January 10, 2023 (Lemon Grove) — Since the passage of Proposition 64 legalizing cannabis for recreational use, cities and counties across California have been attempting to meet the desires of the electorate while also balancing public health and safety. Local Control, the ability for cities and counties to regulate whether or how cannabis operations exist in their jurisdictions, was included in the…
"ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: LEMON GROVE HANDLES CANNABIS LAW RESPONSIBLY"
[ad_1] The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. In this post, I’ll go back through some of the highlight’s for California’s cannabis industry last year. California hints at enforcement? Anyone who knows anything about California cannabis knows that the regulators simply do not take enforcement seriously. Probably the biggest complaint our California cannabis team hears is just how bad of a…
"A Look Back at California Cannabis in 2022"
[ad_1] The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) approved its final rules for the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act on Dec. 27. The Act was originally created through the passing of Ballot Measure 109 in November 2020, which was later codified into law as ORS 475A. The OHA’s final rules were created through recommendations from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board, the Rules Advisory Committee, and public comments. Initially the OHA released its first subset of rules in May…
"Oregon Health Authority Finalizes Rules for Psilocybin Services Act"
[ad_1] Did you know that you can give your dog CBD? Yes, you can! There are so many benefits to offering CBD to your pup. Still, not many dog owners know all of the benefits CBD offers. The trouble is, where can you get CBD for your dog? And how much CBD should you give your pet? It’s okay if you’ve got a lot of questions about giving your dog CBD; don’t worry! It’s totally…
"6 Health Benefits of CBD Oil for Dogs"
[ad_1] Reginald Reefer’s “Twas The Night Before Kushmas” Click the video below to curl up and listen to our Christmas tale! T’was the Night Before Christmas – Cannabis Kushmas Style from CannabisNet on Vimeo. Since we’re entering into the festive season, I thought I’d do something a bit different and write a parody of one of the most famous “Christmas Poems” that is nearly 100 years old. We’ve all heard “Twas the…
"T’was The Night Before Christmas"
[ad_1] The holidays are a time for giving. Families hold each other close. Single people celebrate their disposable income with frivolous Black Friday purchases, like boyfriend-shaped body pillows or USS Enterprise sushi sets. In the spirit of giving, Cannabis & Tech Today held its annual Golden Ticket Prize Pack Giveaway. This year’s giveaway, sponsored by STM Canna, features thousands of dollars in prizes. If you signed up, this could be your lucky day. What is…
"Who Won Big in the Golden Ticket Prize Pack Giveaway?"
[ad_1] Quality control has been an issue in the legal cannabis space since day one. Most American consumers expect when they purchase something from a permitted, above-board business or storefront that what they’re buying is subject to regulation. They assume it meets certain standards or criteria and adheres to some definition of “safe.” Yet when it comes to cannabis and products derived from it, this is not always the case. Federally legal hemp-derived CBD, CBG,…
"Poison Alert! Quality Control is Often Lacking for Cannabis Products"
[ad_1] Green Thumb Industries announced Dec. 13 that the cannabis company will appoint Dawn Wilson Barnes to its board of directors and make four executive leadership position promotions effective on Jan. 1, 2023. Barnes, the founder and president of Atlanta-based financial services firm Aurora Bay Capital, will join GTI’s board as an independent director and member of the company’s Audit Committee. The announcement comes after three former board members—William Gruver, Glen Senk and Dorri McWhorter—resigned…
"Health Canada Increases Possession Limits for Cannabis Beverages"
[ad_1] We regularly cover intellectual property disputes on the blog, and the Edible Arrangements v. Green Thumb Industries trademark infringement case is one we covered two years ago when filed. Since then, this case appears to have been moderately active, with the parties engaging in the usual discovery and related motion practice. However, things did take a surprising turn when late last week, Edible Arrangements filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss the case without prejudice…
"Edible Arrangements v. Green Thumb Industries: Voluntary Dismissal, For Now"