Anthropology

Oregon House passes bill to transport cannabis across State lines

It’s a very strong statement by the Oregon Legislature that will reverberate across the country. “There are serious environmental, patient access, public safety, regulatory compliance, economic and social justice issues that would be solved or ameliorated by allowing interstate commerce in cannabis.  This issue is important to us all.” Original Article (OPB and Adam Smith):Oregon House…

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Medicine/Healing

CBD shows some potential for treating opioid addiction

This anti-addictive effect lasted for a week after the CBD was administered. A study in rats published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that CBD decreased heroin cravings in rats that had previously been trained to self-administer heroin. And a small study conducted in humans, published in the journal Neurotherapeutics, showed that taking CBD seemed…

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Politics

Travelers can now bring some CBD products on planes

The TSA now specifically permits “products/medications that contain hemp-derived CBD or are approved by the FDA.” Only those with a valid license to use and possess medical marijuana are permitted to carry it onto an aircraft. Original Article (ABC13):Travelers can now bring some CBD products on planesArtwork Fair Use: Science Explains

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Science

Chronic marijuana use in male teens not linked to later issues [according to American Psychological Association]

Bechtold was expecting to find a link between teen marijuana use and a variety of later symptoms. But the study found that both physical ailments (such as cancer, asthma and respiratory problems) and mental ailments (such as lifetime depression and anxiety), were equally likely for non-marijuana users and frequent smokers … the results were published…

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Anthropology

Oregon Senate takes steps to allow marijuana exports

The Oregon Senate passed a bill Wednesday (5/15/2019) that would allow Oregon-grown marijuana to be exported and sold in other states. “It is just one of the best places to grow this [cannabis]. It’s like Pinot Noir.” … Adam Smith [of Craft Cannabis Alliance] said … Senate Bill 582 still needs to pass the House…

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Modern Culture

Oregon cannabis cafes…

While it is legal to buy cannabis in Oregon… it’s still illegal to smoke it in many places, like apartment rentals, hotels, cafes or even on the street. Senate Bill 639 would allow everything from home deliveries to cannabis tents at concerts and tastings at cannabis farms … It would generate substantial tax revenue too…

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