Norma Pence

I’ve lived with migraines since I was very young. For about 20 years now, I’ve dealt with every single symptom that comes along with them. The unbearable, throbbing pain . The aching of my neck, jaw, and temples. The nausea, sensitivity to light, dizziness, and aura . You name it, I’ve experienced it. When I was officially diagnosed with migraines shortly after elementary school, I didn’t find the relief I had expected — instead, I was met with a series of trial-and-error treatments that rarely worked. Due to the frequency of my migraines, my neurologist tried starting me on preventative medications: one pill that I would take every single day in order to stay ahead of the pain. I was also given pain-relieving medication , which I would take in the event that I still got a migraine. The issue? Almost every single medication I was prescribed gave me disturbing side effects, including but not limited to extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Since the medication...

Random tests for mold and yeast at more than two dozen Denver-area cannabis dispensaries resulted in 20 stores being ordered to hold or quarantine their cannabis flower, shake or pre-rolled joints. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment conducted 25 tests over a two-day period in September, according to alt-weekly newspaper Westword, which analyzed […] 20 Denver marijuana dispensaries fail mold and yeast tests is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Original Article Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/20-denver-cannabis-dispensaries-fail-mold-and-yeast-tests/

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration on Friday plans to file a statement estimating the financial impact to small-business owners from the statewide ban on all vaping products. The Republican governor also plans a Nov. 22 public hearing on the statewide ban, which was the first in the nation. In September, Massachusetts banned the sale of […] Massachusetts plans marijuana, tobacco vape financial impact estimate is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Original Article Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/massachusetts-plans-marijuana-tobacco-vape-financial-impact-estimate/

The majority of Pennsylvania voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, but they don’t want state-run stores selling the products, according to a poll. State lawmakers recently unveiled legislation that calls for retail cannabis stores to be operated by Pennsylvania’s Liquor Control Board, a move that would heavily restrict private business opportunities. The bill was introduced just […] Pennsylvania residents want adult-use marijuana but frown on state-run sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Original Article Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/pennsylvania-residents-want-adult-use-marijuana-but-not-sold-by-state/

A package of marijuana has been retrieved from the nose of a man 18 years after he smuggled it into prison, in what doctors have described as the first case of its kind. Original Article Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/Ab_C6wQzHIY/index.html

Wisconsin lawmakers filed a bill on Wednesday to decriminalize marijuana possession. The legislation, introduced by Reps. David Crowley (D) and Shelia Stubbs (D), would decriminalize possession of up to 28 grams, which amounts to about one ounce. Currently, possession is treated as a misdemeanor offense that can carry up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. “The weaponization of drug possession laws, particularly marijuana, has been the driver of the state of ramped mass incarceration in which we find ourselves,” Crowley said in a press release. “This bill should have been passed years ago—Wisconsin is now an island of antiquated drug policy in a sea of decriminalization.” By any standard WI continues to be the worst state in the nation to be a black man and our current criminal justice system is one of the biggest reasons why. 6% Wisconsin Black Population 40% of Wisconsin Prison Population #EndMassIncarceration — David C. Crowley (@DavidCrowleyWI) October 30, 2019 “I...

Wisconsin lawmakers filed a bill on Wednesday to decriminalize marijuana possession. The legislation, introduced by Reps. David Crowley (D) and Shelia Stubbs (D), would decriminalize possession of up to 28 grams, which amounts to about one ounce. Currently, possession is treated as a misdemeanor offense that can carry up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. “The weaponization of drug possession laws, particularly marijuana, has been the driver of the state of ramped mass incarceration in which we find ourselves,” Crowley said in a press release. “This bill should have been passed years ago—Wisconsin is now an island of antiquated drug policy in a sea of decriminalization.” By any standard WI continues to be the worst state in the nation to be a black man and our current criminal justice system is one of the biggest reasons why. 6% Wisconsin Black Population 40% of Wisconsin Prison Population #EndMassIncarceration — David C. Crowley (@DavidCrowleyWI) October 30, 2019 “I...

As Canada’s marijuana market enters the next phase of its evolution, serial cannabis entrepreneur Chuck Rifici expects to see a stratification of businesses that have the products consumers demand – and those that lack such merchandise. “We really started the beginning of the brand race, where the consumers are going to start seeing different types […] Canada’s cannabis market ‘comes down to execution’: Q&A with marijuana entrepreneur Chuck Rifici is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Original Article Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/canadas-cannabis-market-comes-down-to-execution-says-entrepreneur-chuck-rifici/

The head of the nation’s only federally approved marijuana farm has revealed that he is developing cannabis eye drops to treat glaucoma. In a podcast interview, pharmacologist Mahmoud ElSohly, director of the University of Mississippi’s Marijuana Research Project, discussed the history of how an eye doctor discovered that cannabis can relieve the interocular pressure associated with glaucoma. But while the THC in the plant treated the symptoms, it also means patients experience the high. “The best way to treat glaucoma is not to take a drug that will affect your brain, affect your ability to function, the whole rest of your body just to lower the pressure inside the eyes,” ElSohly argued. “The way to do this is to develop, let’s say, eye drops, eye drops from marijuana.” Both his lab and a separate, unnamed company that licensed the idea are looking into the eye drop possibility, with the company having already begun clinical trials, ElSohly said. It’s a notable advancement because ...

More confusion was added to the mix in Los Angeles this week over the city’s latest marijuana business licensing round after City Council President Herb Wesson called for the process to be redone, thus throwing into doubt the fate of 100 highly coveted cannabis retail licenses in the largest MJ market in the world. Some […] L.A. Council president requests redo of retail marijuana licensing round, sending shockwaves through market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Original Article Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/l-a-council-president-requests-redo-of-retail-marijuana-licensing-round-sending-shockwaves-through-worlds-largest-mj-market/

Curaleaf, a Massachusetts-based, multistate cannabis operator, is amending the terms of its pending acquisition of Cura Partners because of changing market conditions. Curaleaf, which initially announced the proposed deal in May for an estimated price of almost $1 billion, will now issue 55 million of its shares instead of the original 95.6 million shares in the […] Curaleaf amends Cura Partners marijuana deal; antitrust hurdle cleared is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Original Article Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/curaleaf-amends-cura-partners-marijuana-deal-antitrust-hurdle-cleared/

Canada’s largest cannabis companies are urging Ontario Premier Doug Ford to significantly increase the number of recreational marijuana stores, noting that the province’s retail footprint is “severely challenging” their ability to invest in the new industry. In an open letter to Ford, the Cannabis Council of Canada said there is an ample supply of marijuana […] Cannabis Council urges Ontario to ramp up number of adult-use stores, citing ‘ample’ marijuana supplies is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Original Article Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/cannabis-council-urges-ontario-to-ramp-up-number-of-adult-use-stores-saying-marijuana-supplies-are-ample/

We’re sure you’ve heard — CBD (a chemical found in the cannabis plant that doesn’t have psychoactive properties) is the latest “it” trend to sweep the health and wellness world. Often marketed as a natural solution to aches and pains, CBD can now be found in food, drinks (CBD lattes are actually a thing), and even skincare products — and consumers can’t get enough . But, are we all properly researching CBD purchases before using them? Since CBD is a newer phenomenon, it lacks the support of substantial scientific research — plus, it’s not an FDA-approved substance ( with the exception of Epidiolex, a prescription drug used to treat seizures caused by two forms of epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome ), which means there is very little regulation regarding what’s on the market. To help you use CBD responsibly, we’ve collaborated with two specialists to find out what you should ask yourself before turning to CBD for relief . Remember, it’s always best to turn to your...

Construction workers and miners are much more likely than people in other professions to misuse opioids, cocaine and marijuana, the research showed Original Article Source: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20191030/construction-workers-at-very-high-odds-for-opioid-and-drug-abuse?src=RSS_PUBLIC

South by Southwest (SXSW) revealed the festival’s 2020 lineup this week, and it includes 24 panels dedicated exclusively to cannabis issues. The sessions are part of SXSW’s “Cannabusiness” convergence track, which will invite attendees to learn about “the technological, cultural, financial, legal and political ecosystems that are defining the cannabis-focused enterprises of both today and tomorrow,” according to a description on the event site. In July, the Austin-based festival announced that it was soliciting panel ideas from the public. More than 150 marijuana-related panel proposals were submitted —more than double the submissions for this year’s event —and SXSW invited individuals to vote on their top choices throughout August. Ultimately, 24 cannabis-focused panels made the final cut, including one that isn’t in the Cannabusiness Track. Here are some examples that stand out:  Descheduling Cannabis: Be Careful What You Wish —Leading cannabis industry stakeholders discuss ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released much-anticipated proposed rules governing hemp on Tuesday, and the development was promptly met with applause from lawmakers and industry stakeholders. While USDA said it is waiting until the conclusion of a 60-day public comment period before working to approve state and tribal hemp plans, the draft document it unveiled signals that farmers will soon be able to take full advantage of the newly legal crop—something that members of Congress from both sides of the aisle have been fighting for since it was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. Here’s how people are reacting: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) wasted no time getting to the Senate floor to celebrate USDA’s announcement. As the chief proponent of the farm bill’s hemp legalization provision, the senator has repeatedly pushed the department to quickly implement regulations to unleash the industry’s potential. [embedded content] Agriculture Secretary S...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released much-anticipated proposed rules governing hemp on Tuesday, and the development was promptly met with applause from lawmakers and industry stakeholders. While USDA said it is waiting until the conclusion of a 60-day public comment period before working to approve state and tribal hemp plans, the draft document it unveiled signals that farmers will soon be able to take full advantage of the newly legal crop—something that members of Congress from both sides of the aisle have been fighting for since it was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. Here’s how people are reacting: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) wasted no time getting to the Senate floor to celebrate USDA’s announcement. As the chief proponent of the farm bill’s hemp legalization provision, the senator has repeatedly pushed the department to quickly implement regulations to unleash the industry’s potential. [embedded content] Agriculture Secretary S...