Now okay for Arizona cops. Tony Webster, CC 2.0 Arizona Police Board Clears Cops to Use CBD Products STEVEN HSIEH | JULY 8, 2019 | 7:30AM The rise of CBD products has sparked a new question in law enforcement circles: How should police departments treat aspiring cops who admit to using or test positive for CBD (cannabidiol), the active ingredient in cannabis known for its soothing qualities? CBD, unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), is not psychoactive. Read: It does not get you high. Nevertheless, the board that regulates police certifications in Arizona has historically regarded the ..read more

Study Confirms Cannabis Oil Can Reduce Or Eliminate Epileptic Seizures In Kids by Tyler Durden Sat, 07/06/2019 – 22:30 A small study conducted by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan adds to the growing body of evidence that cannabis can be used to successfully treat seizures in children, according to the CBC. A study funded by Jim Pattison’s Children’s Hospital Foundation monitored seven children suffering from severe pediatric epilepsy, in which up to 1,200 seizures a month are common. On average, the overall reduction in seizures was close to 75%, while three of th ..read more

18 Made in USA CBD Beauty Products You Should Get To Know Posted by Jill Homiak, editor | Jun 29, 2019 | I’m always looking for products that nourish my body inside and out. Have you heard of any CBD beauty products? We’re here to introduce you. If you’re looking for anti-aging skincare, beautyproducts infused with CBD are great because CBD serves as an anti-inflammatory with antioxidants and anti-aging properties. CBD beauty products make a great addition to your everyday beauty routine. From serum to shampoo and body oil to bath bombs, there are made in USA CBD beauty products across all ..read more

Beth Stavola, Sara Gullickson & Jessica Billingsley (L-R). JAVIER HASSE Less than four years ago, high ranks in the cannabis industry were among the most female-friendly in the world, with women occupying 36 percent of C-Suite level positions – as per Marijuana Business Daily numbers for 2015. However, as time went by and the industry continued its upward trajectory, many women started to bump into the so-called “grass ceiling.” By 2018, women were only occupying 27 percent of C-Suite level positions in the marijuana industry. Cassandra Farrington, CEO of Marijuana Business Daily, r ..read more

BY KASHMIRA GANDER ON 6/23/19 AT 2:00 PM EDT As scientists work to stem the tide of antibiotic resistance, the authors of a study believe an ingredient in cannabis could one day form the basis of a new drug. Antibiotic, or antimicrobial, resistance is where bugs such as bacteria can survive drugs created to kill them, making infections difficult, or impossible, to treat. Scientists in Australia found cannabidiol—the non-psychoactive ingredient marijuana— killed all the strains of bacteria they tested in a lab, including some which are highly resistant to existing antibiotics. What’s more, the ..read more

SEATTLE — Marijuana has been shown to help ease pain and a few other health problems, yet two-thirds of U.S. states have decided pot should be legal to treat many other conditions with little scientific backing. At least 1.4 million Americans are using marijuana for their health, according to an Associated Press analysis of states that track medical marijuana patients. The number of medical marijuana cardholders more than tripled in the last five years as more states jumped on the bandwagon. The analysis is based on data from 26 states and the District of Columbia. The total climbs to 2.6 mill ..read more

Slowly but surely, the Lone Star State is beginning to back down on herbal prohibition. Finally, cannabis with THC levels below 0.3 percent are now legal in Texas. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law this Monday legalizing hemp and hemp-derived products, a historic moment for a state long renowned for its opposition to cannabis reform. The new law will allow any farmer to apply to the state’s Department of Agriculture for a license to grow and cultivate industrial hemp. The Department of Agriculture now has 60 days to develop regulations for hemp cultivation, including fee collections ..read more

NEW YORK, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Patients suffering from fibromyalgia experience significant improvement in pain, sleep, and depression symptoms after treatment with Tikun Olam medical cannabis, a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine confirms. The six-month study “Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis in Fibromyalgia,” comprised 367 fibromyalgia patients, making it one of the largest of its kind. The study was conducted at the Tikun Olam cannabis clinic in Tel Aviv where patients were treated with Tikun science-backed varietals, including high-CBD brand Avidekel and ..read more

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Industrial hemp will now be a market Texas farmers can explore in the state. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill legalizing the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp in Texas this week. Federal changes through the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the list of Schedule I substances, paving the way for states to form state-regulated industrial hemp programs. House Bill 1325, led by Rep. Tracy King, D-Batesville, and Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, allows farmers to grow industrial hemp under a state-regulated program. The bill also legalizes hemp-derived products like CBD oil ..read more

A small group of scientists and doctors believe a lack of endocannabinoids could explain the causes behind little-understood medical conditions like fibromyalgia, IBS, and migraines. Cannabis seems to treat an impressively wide range of medical conditions, from chronic pain to eating disorders to depression to cancer. Researchers suggest that weed may appear to be a universal panacea — a miracle drug, if you will — because the plant’s compounds may help maintain our body’s endocannabinoid system.A refresher: The endocannabinoid system is a physiological system like the respiratory system ..read more