BY MIKEL WEISSER Let’s get this over with from the start: Yes, absolutely, cannabis can and does cure cancer. Case closed. If only. Well, at least the research is in. Cannabis does cure cancer; but not in every case and not every cannabis cures every cancer. And we still have a lot to learn. You …
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BY JENNIFER CORSO, DARWIN BRANDS How about a bit of trivia: Do you know the first cannabinoid structure that was identified and isolated? If you guessed it was THC because of its iconic and superior identity with cannabis, think again (and take a puff… games are fun!) It was actually cannabinol (CBN), discovered in the …
BY MIKEL WEISSER “AMMA defines “marijuana” as “all parts of [the] plant.” § 36-2801(8). The word “all,” one of the most comprehensive words in the English language, means exactly that.”—Arizona Supreme Court Kinda says it all, huh? Tuesday, May 28th at precisely 10am, the Arizona Supreme Court announced its decision on the Jones Case and …
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Mark your calendar! June 19th is the MITA AZ Monthly Networking and Industry Event! Attend the MITA AZ monthly meeting for special guest speakers and presentations about all of the things that matter most and have an impact on the Medical Marijuana Industry in Arizona, industry education, product highlights and launches, goodies from vendors and …
BY DR. LLOYD COVENS Farm Bill Non-Progress Report CBD and hemp companies hoping for post-Farm Bill clarity got a heavy dose of “we will get to it”–from expected long delays in pending review and rule-making at both the Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture. FDA administrator Scott Gottlieb told a Congressional committee that he will …
BY JARED PAGE, ACM contributor PHOENIX – A bill that establishes sanitary standards and product testing at Arizona medical marijuana dispensaries, and another that prioritizes licensing for dispensaries in rural areas advanced Wednesday at the state Senate. The two medicinal cannabis-related bills (SB1286 & SB1494), along with SCR1021, a concurrent resolution calling for — among …
BY: DANIELLE SEDGWICK & TIFFANY SHEPARD Is it true that cannabis has the potential to enhance intimacy and a deeper connection between partners? Cannabis expert and emergency room physician, Dr Jordan Tishler crushes the myths that men and women with intimacy issues should resort to prescription drugs. He also states, that poor sexual performance can …
Federal Court Affirms AMMA Patients Protected Against Employment Discrimination BY: GARY MICHAEL SMITH, ESQ. Valentine’s Day came early this year and brought with it some AMMA patient-rights love. On February 7th, Judge James Teilborg of Arizona’s Federal District Court ruled on summary judgment that AMMA grants AMMA patients the right to sue their employers, if those employers discriminate …
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BY MIKEL WEISSER In front of an audience packed with medical marijuana patients, HB2149, the cannabis definitions bill designed to solve the concentrates crisis has sailed through committee with a strong 5-2 vote. The bill sponsored by LD21’s Rep. Tony Rivero (R), clarifies that “cannabis concentrates” are simply products extracted from …
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News Briefs 2/19/19 BY DR. LLOYD COVENS “THE SHARK” DRIVES NEW CBD LINE Golf champion Greg “The Shark” Norman will partner with Green Growth Brand (GGB Beauty), to market a line of topical and health products aimed “at active adults” using Tilray for CBD sourcing. ABG–Norman’s marketing partner which also works with Shaquille O’Neal and other …
