Tag: Marijuana

  • CBD shows promise as potent topical antibiotic, killing resistant superbugs

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    New research presented at the the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology has demonstrated a novel topical formation containing cannabidiol (CBD) is effective at killing bacterial infections in the skin. The formulation was also found to kill certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. We have known for some time that certain cannabinoids found in marijuana display impressive […]

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  • Chronic pot use may have serious effects on the brain, experts say

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    More research needs to be done to highlight the long-term effects of marijuana use on the brain, body and our behavior, experts say. As marijuana legalization builds momentum across the United States — with Michigan becoming the latest state to allow recreational use by adults — researchers are warning that more studies are needed on the long-term […]

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  • Pesticide Contamination Is a Growing Cannabis Safety Concern

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    Marijuana’s continuing status as illegal under federal law makes the job of regulating it for consumer safety much harder. Pesticides and herbicides have been in the news recently, with the publication of a new JAMA Internal Medicine study, which suggests that people may be able to lower their overall risk of developing cancer by more frequently […]

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  • Can a ‘Heartstrings’ Approach Help Make Marijuana More Acceptable to Voters?

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    Legalize It, a new documentary about medical marijuana, makes no secret about its position on the plant. The film begins with the stark question: Would you break the law to save a life? The documentary, by the producers of (Shark Tank-styled) The Marijuana Show on Amazon Prime, then answers that question with a cavalcade of heartbreaking stories that make a compelling […]

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  • 6 Simple Digital Marketing Strategies to Jumpstart Your Marijuana Business

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    If you’ve entered the marijuana arena in recent years, you understand how much of a priority digital marketing needs to be in your growth strategy. Whether you choose to pay for exposure through advertising or organically grow your social channels, here are some tips to get you on the right track. 1. Connect with influencers  […]

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  • What Canada’s Legalization of Marijuana Means to the US, Eh

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    Last week Canada announced a landmark decision in the history of legal cannabis when the Senate put the final stamp of approval on the law legalizing the recreational use of marijuana all across the country. This will make the Canucks the first G7 nation, and the second country in the world, to legalize recreational cannabis […]

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  • A PotNetwork Exclusive with MCIG and its moves in the Cannabis Space

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    mCig just announced their STARTUP Supply Division reached $1.5M in sales during its first year of operations. Can you talk a bit about the company’s overall growth and what the future looks like for mCig? Again, mCig has multiple verticals. And the key thing is, right now, the vertical that it’s going to spend its […]

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  • California Lawmakers Protect the Legal Cannabis Industry by Announcing Non-Cooperation with the Federal Government

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    California Lawmakers Protect the Legal Cannabis Industry by Announcing Non-Cooperation with the Federal Government

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