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During the pandemic Americans turned to CBD, which purports to have calming effects. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images

GANJA | CBD, marijuana, hemp: What is the difference and what's legal?

New York recently became the 15th U.S. state to legalize cannabis for recreational use. While 67% of U.S. adults support marijuana legalization, public knowledge about cannabis is low. A third of Americans think hemp and marijuana are the same thing, according to the National Institutes of Health, and many people still search Google to find out whether cannabidiol – a cannabis derivative known as CBD – will get them high, as marijuana does.

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Legalizing marijuana, once a pipe dream on Capitol Hill, takes an important step forward

Legalizing marijuana, once a pipe dream on Capitol Hill, takes an important step forward

In early December, the House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, or the MORE Act. The bill sought to decriminalize marijuana nationally by removing cannabis from the federal government’s Schedule I controlled substance list. That category indicates the drug has high potential for abuse and no therapeutic value. It also includes drugs like methamphetamine and heroin.

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Cannabis may be a safer alternative for people who use drugs during sex

Cannabis may be a safer alternative for people who use drugs during sex

Not everyone is a fan of rock ‘n’ roll but, for many people, sex and drugs make a great combination. Pairing the two can lead to a highly enjoyable experience, with heightened physical and psychological effects including increased feelings of intimacy, confidence and pleasure.

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  • Countries Canada
Tweets about cannabis’ health benefits are full of mistruths

Tweets about cannabis’ health benefits are full of mistruths

There has been a lot of talk in the U.S. about legalizing recreational cannabis, and about cannabis’ potential to help with health issues.Scientists working in medicine may have a lot to discover about cannabis’ ability to improve health. However, the medical community does know that short-term health consequences of cannabis use include impaired short-term memory, impaired attention, impaired coordination and sleep problems.

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Drug experts on the new guidance for medicinal cannabis

Drug experts on the new guidance for medicinal cannabis

It’s now one year since the government announced they would allow access to cannabis-based products for medicinal use, and guidelines advising doctors how to prescribe have now been published.

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  • Countries United_Kingdom
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Nineteen governors are urging Congress to allow state-licensed cannabis businesses to access federally regulated banking services, allowing them to implement better practices that will enhance public safety and encourage transparency.

US Banks Accepted Significantly More Marijuana Businesses In 2019, Federal Data Shows

CALIFORNIA,  June 25, 2019 - With the the regulated cannabis industry in the U.S. projected to generate $23.4 billion in annual sales by 2022,data from the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), says Banks and credit unions have been accepting significantly more marijuana businesses in 2019, according to new federal data.

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