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Cannabinoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that could make them useful in the treatment of a wide-range of skin diseases, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
The new study, published online recently in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, summarizes the current literature on the subject and concludes that pharmaceuticals containing cannabinoids may be effective against eczema, psoriasis, atopic and contact dermatitis.
Currently, 28 states allow comprehensive medical cannabis programs with close to 1 in 10 adult cannabis users in the U.S. utilizing the drug for medical reasons.
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New Poll Examines “Weed and the American Family”
A new poll conducted by Marist in partnership with Yahoo News concluded that a majority of adult Americans have dabbled with marijuana experimentation at some point in their lifetime.
According to the Yahoo News/Marist Poll’s conclusions, 52% of those surveyed acknowledged having tried marijuana at least once – while 56% viewed consumption of the plant’s psychotropic cannabinoids as “socially acceptable.”
Despite the fact that eight out of ten Americans expressed an elevated support for legalizing medicinal cannabis, the hazy reality of adult-use marijuana had those surveyed split down the middle;
Two Flowers Dinner- A Celebration of Hops and Hemp
Two Flowers Dinner is a 4/20 event not to be missed…come enjoy this amazing dinner and collaborative event from leaders in the beer and cannabis industries in Oregon!Coalition Brewing an is excited to announce a unique and exciting collaborative dinner project – “ Two Flowers Dinner ” A Celebration of Hops & Hemp with East Burn.
Sigur Rós and Lord Jones Team Up for Edible Release
Icelandic band Sigur Rós joined forces with California edible company Lord Jones to release a limited edition SIGURberry Gumdrop just in time for 4/20.
According to the website, the collaboration was “designed to provide a calming sense of well being inspired by the music of Sigur Rós.” The band is known for its mellifluous, downtempo tunes. The cannabidiol (CBD) focused edibles mimicking “foraged” blackberry, strawberry, and blueberry flavorings are available in packs of nine in both 10 mg and 20 mg doses per gumdrop.
Cannabinoid Science 101: What is Cannabicyclol (CBL)?
Cannabicyclol (CBL) is a little-studied phytocannabinoid that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant.
Read More »Payment Processors Purge Marijuana Businesses in Fear of Federal Crackdown
Payment processing companies like PayPal, Square, and Stripe have been purging marijuana-related companies since the beginning of the year. The purge seems to be in response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions' most recent threat of cracking down on the legal marijuana industry. Canna-biz startups ranging from vape pen manufacturers to marijuana business software companies are now forced to scramble to find new methods of handling their payments.
Boston-based startup Ardent, manufacturer of a federally legal decarboxylator used to make marijuana edibles, was bounced from at least seven different payment processors.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III
House Bill 2020, introduced to Congress on Thursday, would finally remove cannabis from its current standing as a Schedule I narcotic, and reclassify it as Schedule III drug with an accepted medical value.
According to the DEA, Schedule III drugs are those with “a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I or II and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.”
Current Schedule III substances include Tylenol with Codeine, ketamine and anabolic steroids.
The rescheduling bill is the brainchild of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz and Democratic Rep. Darren Soto.
Indiana Is One Step Away from Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Although it has been said that Indiana would be one of the last states to put any kind of marijuana law on the books, both chambers of the State Legislature took action this week on a bill aimed at allowing a specific group of patients to have access to non-intoxicating cannabis oil.
On Thursday, both the House and Senate put their seal of approval on proposals designed to give epilepsy patients the freedom to use cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis derivative that has been shown to decrease the frequency of seizures.
Coalition Brewing Brings Cannabis Collaboration to a Higher Level with CBD Beer
While many cannabis consumers have been consuming their cannabis alongside beer for many years, a Portland based microbrewery, Coalition Brewing, has brought the potential for hops and cannabis to a whole new level. While Coalition has been brewing high quality, craft beer since 2010, they have most recently ventured in to the cannabis territory, sourcing CBD from industrial hemp to create an amazing CBD beer they have named Two Flowers. This beer has had several launch parties and the tap has run dry at almost every single one.
Study finds natural chemical helps brain adapt to stress
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A natural signaling molecule that activates cannabinoid receptors in the brain plays a critical role in stress-resilience—the ability to adapt to repeated and acute exposures to traumatic stress, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
The findings in a mouse model could have broad implications for the potential treatment and prevention of mood and anxiety disorders, including major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they reported in the journal Nature Communications.
"The study suggests that deficiencies in natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition to developing PTSD and depression," said Sachin Patel, M.D.
