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Marijuana smokers have been stereotypically mocked for short-term memory loss, and there is genuine concern about memory impairment due to cannabis consumption, particularly among seniors who are considering cannabis as a therapeutic option. But the importance of forgetting in mental health should not be underestimated.

Once upon a time, cannabis and humulus (hops) were the same plant. About 27 million years ago, cannabis and hops diverged from their common ancestor and evolved as separate botanical species. Today, cannabis and humulus are identified as distinct species within the same plant family Cannabaceae. One can see a family resemblance in the jagged-edged leaves emblematic […]

Charlie Wedemeyer was one of Hawaii’s greatest athletes when he attended Punahou School in the 1960’s. He was the quarterback for the football team, but also excelled at basketball and baseball. Charlie was named the Hawaii Prep Athlete of the 1960’s and went on to play football for Michigan State.

Many health professionals have little to no experience with cannabis therapeutics and are not able to guide people on this subject. So Project CBD has created a beginner’s guide to cannabidiol & cannabis therapeutics to address key questions of CBD users.

In a shorthand that drives scientists mad, serotonin is often called ‘the neurotransmitter of happiness.’ This tag is especially troublesome as more and more flaws become apparent in the ‘serotonin hypothesis’ of depression – the idea that depression is caused by a serotonin deficit, which a pill (a serotonin reuptake inhibitor) could correct.1  Serotonin is […]

New Jersey Governor Moves Forward with Medical Marijuana Reforms | NORML TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced a package of reforms to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis products. Among the reforms taking immediate effect: Patients diagnosed with the following conditions – anxiety, migraine, Tourette’s syndrome, and chronic and/or visceral pain – are now […]

Study: Marijuana Use Associated With Decreased Mortality Among Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgeries | NORML BOSTON, MA — A history of marijuana use is associated with decreased in-hospital mortality among patients undergoing certain orthopedic surgeries, according to data published in the journal Substance Abuse. Investigators from Tufts University in Boston and the University of Alabama at Birmingham assessed the relationship […]

Study: Traffic Fatalities Have Not Increased as a Consequence of Legalization | NORML EUGENE, OR — The enactment of adult use marijuana regulations in Colorado and Washington is not independently linked to an increase in traffic fatalities, according to a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Investigators at the University of Oregon compared traffic accident […]

Poll: Supermajority of Likely Voters Support Legal Medical Marijuana | NORML WASHINGTON, DC — More than two-thirds of self-identified Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in favor of medical cannabis legalization, according to nationwide survey data compiled by the polling firm Fabrizio, Lee, and Associates. The poll reported that 77 percent of likely 2018 voters held favorable opinions […]

New Jersey Governor Expands Medical Marijuana Program | Justin Strekal TRENTON, NJ — In his ongoing effort to expand the Garden State’s medical marijuana program to be more patient-oriented, Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) has made dramatic changes to the state’s regulatory program. We will begin the elimination of the requirement that doctors prescribing medical marijuana appear […]

This year’s Berlin ICBC shows a deep bench of talent and a so-far bottomless demand for high quality medical and consumer cannabinoid products auf Deutschland The post Berlin’s ICBC: Meeting the European Cannabis Industry appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

A variety of sample prep and testing techniques exist for analyzing terpenes, but some are clearly more accurate than others. The post The Other Side of Cannabis: Terpenes appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

The state has started accepting applications, finalized their regulations and local towns are preparing for the day when sales begin June 1st. The post Massachusetts Prepares for Adult-Use appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

The state will now allow dry flower sales and added new qualifying conditions for patients seeking treatment with cannabis. The post Pennsylvania Adjusts Medical Cannabis Program appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

In the second part of this series, Kathy Knutson, Ph.D. explains the foundation of Good Manufacturing Practices and the next step in HACCP development after identification of hazards. The post Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) for the Cannabis Industry: Part 2 appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.