CBD and the Fight or Flight Response | Research

[ad_1] What is the “Fight or Flight” Response? Due to our genetic makeup, we respond to certain situations in a specific way. For example, if you think something is funny, you laugh; if you’re cold, you shiver. These types of reactions are hardwired into our bodies at a cellular level, and are common among everyone. These reactions are functional to our existence, and for the most part, are very helpful. Sometimes, however, they can be…

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There Are 17,000 Medical Marijuana Patients in the UK and Many of Them Still Use the Illicit Market for Weed?

[ad_1] It is currently estimated that 17,000 people in the UK have received legally prescribed cannabis to treat various ailments, including chronic pain, depression, sleeplessness, and Parkinson’s. But many people continue to use the black market either because they are ignorant of the 2018 legal change or because drugs are inaccessible in their location.   Recently, A Crohn’s disease-afflicted South Wales mother of one described how she had hardly enough energy to care for her…

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Cannabis policy changes in Africa are positive, but small farms lose

[ad_1] Cannabis is a drug crop with a long history in Africa. Alongside coca and opium poppy, it has been subjected to international control for nearly a century. The International Opium Convention of 1925 institutionalised the international control system and extended the scope of control to cannabis. In 1961 a new international convention was adopted to replace the existing multilateral treaties for control of narcotic drugs. The prohibitionist framework it provided for control of cannabis…

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In Defense of Dopamine: An Endocannabinoid Story

[ad_1] “In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s sad – intellectually dishonest even. For some reason, dopamine always gets put in the neurotransmitter box labeled ‘addictions and stimulants’. But this little amine is so much more. When a kitten is born, she comes with an inborn tendency to lick herself for cleaning. But she doesn’t do a very good job at it, just nuzzling her paws…

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National Craft Cannabis Coalition Forms to Promote Policies That Support Small Cannabis Producers

[ad_1] Six state-level organizations from CA, OR, WA, VT, ME, and MA form coalition to support DTC sales for small, independent cannabis producers Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.” — Mark Barnett, Policy Director at the Maine Craft Cannabis Association SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Craft Cannabis Coalition…

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Government Owned Cannabis: Better or Bust?

[ad_1] Government owned cannabis is gaining speed. At least, it is in Canada. This week, I saw a tweet from MJ Biz Daily business journalist, Matt Lamers, that said: The most profitable cannabis businesses in Canada are owned by the government. Provincial monopoly cannabis wholesalers profit/loss (most recent FY): Ontario: $70.2 million; Quebec: $66.5 million; BC: $22.4 million; NB: [$16.5 million]; Alberta: $7 million (forecast). His sources for those numbers are embedded in this thread…

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FaZe Rain Launches New Cannabis Brand with The Parent Company

[ad_1] California-based cannabis firm The Parent Company announced on Monday the launch of RCVRY, a new brand co-founded by professional esports player Nordan Shat, aka FaZe Rain. Created in partnership with The Parent Company’s Caliva premium cannabis brand, RCVRY will open early access to the brand on Monday, September 12th at 1:00 PM. The first 33 entrants will receive guaranteed access to RCVRY’s launch products, limited-edition brand swag and VIP privileges at RCVRY’s upcoming launch…

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Terpenes | CBD Origin

[ad_1] What are Terpenes? In your discussions with friends and colleagues, you might’ve heard the term terpenes or “terps” and how they are necessary in any CBD or marijuana product. Of course, you acted like you knew what everyone was talking about… but in the back of your head, you wondered: “What the heck are terps?…is it a new brand of chips…?”  So, to avoid looking like a fool in your next chat about Cannabis,…

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Not a Right or Left Issue

[ad_1] Why the US needs to legalize weed after Biden’s Speech of Disunity   It was on September 1st, 2022 that you could hear the palpable tear within the social fabric of the United States. Two rabid dogs, one blue and another red – teeth sunk deep within the sides of Lady Liberty pulling her apart to opposite extremes.   What set this off?   It was a speech given by President Joe Biden with…

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What Does Cannabis Tech Mean for Consumers?

[ad_1] Due to its numerous benefits, cannabis has gained interest from agricultural businesses, research organizations, and universities after a protracted period of obscurity brought on by prohibition. In addition to more cutting-edge industrial areas like bioplastics, biofuels, green building, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, cannabis finds use in more conventional industrial sectors like paper, textile, and food. However, due to consumer feedback and the ability of consumers to now identify the unique characteristics of the products generated…

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