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TastyClouds
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how the fuck can any entity claim a naturally made living organism as intellectual property? I thought you had to actually produce or create of something for it to be patent-able. Otherwise by that logic somebody could patent the air we breathe, colors, time, etc... As long as the strain has landrace origins and genetics (which applies to all strains) the intellectual property should solely be claimed by mother nature and none else.
Even if you could patent the Cannabis plant, the fact of the matter is that anybody can and still will do what they want to with the plant and to think that restrictions on its applications, or cultivation could be reasonably enforced is laughable.
Even if you could patent the Cannabis plant, the fact of the matter is that anybody can and still will do what they want to with the plant and to think that restrictions on its applications, or cultivation could be reasonably enforced is laughable.
howie105
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The very idea that you can outlaw a plant is pretty hard to believe too but they tried. This current dance is just folks trying to still be in charge and make money but if people chose to ignore the usurpers they will continue to fail.
C No Ego
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How in the F@#$, is for them to make synthetic analogues of thc cbd etc... I think they are using yeasts to make thc and cbd synthetically... after that it's theirs and patent able... they will name it WinCP55 or something and term it allosteric receptor agonist or antagonist... They will not be able to outright say that the cannabis you are growing competes with the synthetic analogue version nor the very endocannabinoids you synthetically create in the ECS but will somehow set up laws in place to prevent you from growing it yourself
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
Only one-third of marijuana extracts accurately labeled
By (CNN)
cnn.com • November 07, 2017
"More and more evidence is coming out that CBD can be helpful for a variety of conditions, from anxiety to inflammation to seizures and epilepsy," said Marcel Bonn-Miller, an adjunct assistant professor of psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania.
No surprise, dozens of companies are jumping on the proverbial bandwagon, peddling these products to consumers who have high hopes that they will help treat myriad ailments, from chronic pain to PTSD.
Cannabidiol slashes seizures in kids with rare epilepsy, study finds
Even though medical marijuana is legal in more than half of US states, it remains illegal under federal law. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate derivatives of the plant, including CBD extracts.
Bonn-Miller believed that a "systematic evaluation" of the products on the market was needed so consumers would know exactly what they were buying. Today, "It's the Wild West," he said.
For a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Bonn-Miller and his team bought 84 commercially available CBD products on the internet and had them chemically analyzed by an independent lab.
The researchers found that only 31% of the products tested contained the precise amount of CBD advertised on the label (within the acceptable margin of error), while 26% contained less CBD than the label indicated and 43% contained more.
Accuracy of labeling, it turned out, was also associated with product type. About half of the CBD extract oils were labeled inaccurately. Nearly 90% of the vaporization liquids were labeled inaccurately. Tinctures (alcoholic extracts) were roughly equally likely to be over-, under- or accurately labeled.
"Was I shocked? No," Bonn-Miller said. "Was I disappointed? Yeah. It just got me thinking, we need oversight of this industry. ... (It's) one thing on the recreational side, but here we're talking about something that people are using almost exclusively medicinally. You don't get high off of CBD."
That's what made another finding from the study stand out: "Concentration of unlabeled cannabinoids was generally low; however, THC was detected in 18 of the 84 samples tested," according to the paper.
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, has its own medical applications but, unlike CBD, is psychoactive and can cause a "high."
Unknowingly ingesting THC, Bonn-Miller said, could result in side effects such as trouble sleeping and cognitive impairment. It could also have unintended consequences, such as positive drug tests.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why I changed my mind on weed
"As things stand now, the supplement industry overall is not regulated," CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta said. "You don't always know what you're getting, how much you're getting or even if the active ingredients are in there at all. With medical marijuana, it is almost the opposite situation at the federal level. It is highly regulated."
Bonn-Miller said increased regulation is exactly the kind of change he hopes his study will initiate.
"If the FDA regulated this industry, we would be way better off," he said. "They're good at regulating things. When you go and buy a prescription at a pharmacy, you know what you're getting. ... (It's the) same thing for food. When you get a pack of Doritos or a Hershey bar, you know what it is."
Perhaps in a sign of what's to come, last week the FDA issued warning letters to four companies that the agency said are "illegally selling products (derived from marijuana) online that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer without evidence to support these outcomes."
Until these products are officially regulated, it's buyer beware.
Before purchasing any pot pills, potions or lotions, first check the laws where you live. Then, make sure you're ordering from a reputable dealer. Don't be fooled by bogus offers or sham celebrity endorsements.
Unless you're fully confident in the ingredients of the product, Bonn-Miller suggests following the adage "start low, go slow" -- referring to dosage. Of course, your best bet is to always talk to your doctor before starting or stopping any medications or supplements, including CBD.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/health/marijuana-cbd-buy-online-study/index.html
By (CNN)
cnn.com • November 07, 2017
- Cannabidiol is a compound in marijuana that can provide medicinal benefits
- A new study finds that only one-third of CBD products sold online are accurately labeled
"More and more evidence is coming out that CBD can be helpful for a variety of conditions, from anxiety to inflammation to seizures and epilepsy," said Marcel Bonn-Miller, an adjunct assistant professor of psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania.
No surprise, dozens of companies are jumping on the proverbial bandwagon, peddling these products to consumers who have high hopes that they will help treat myriad ailments, from chronic pain to PTSD.
Cannabidiol slashes seizures in kids with rare epilepsy, study finds
Even though medical marijuana is legal in more than half of US states, it remains illegal under federal law. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate derivatives of the plant, including CBD extracts.
Bonn-Miller believed that a "systematic evaluation" of the products on the market was needed so consumers would know exactly what they were buying. Today, "It's the Wild West," he said.
For a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Bonn-Miller and his team bought 84 commercially available CBD products on the internet and had them chemically analyzed by an independent lab.
The researchers found that only 31% of the products tested contained the precise amount of CBD advertised on the label (within the acceptable margin of error), while 26% contained less CBD than the label indicated and 43% contained more.
Accuracy of labeling, it turned out, was also associated with product type. About half of the CBD extract oils were labeled inaccurately. Nearly 90% of the vaporization liquids were labeled inaccurately. Tinctures (alcoholic extracts) were roughly equally likely to be over-, under- or accurately labeled.
"Was I shocked? No," Bonn-Miller said. "Was I disappointed? Yeah. It just got me thinking, we need oversight of this industry. ... (It's) one thing on the recreational side, but here we're talking about something that people are using almost exclusively medicinally. You don't get high off of CBD."
That's what made another finding from the study stand out: "Concentration of unlabeled cannabinoids was generally low; however, THC was detected in 18 of the 84 samples tested," according to the paper.
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, has its own medical applications but, unlike CBD, is psychoactive and can cause a "high."
Unknowingly ingesting THC, Bonn-Miller said, could result in side effects such as trouble sleeping and cognitive impairment. It could also have unintended consequences, such as positive drug tests.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why I changed my mind on weed
"As things stand now, the supplement industry overall is not regulated," CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta said. "You don't always know what you're getting, how much you're getting or even if the active ingredients are in there at all. With medical marijuana, it is almost the opposite situation at the federal level. It is highly regulated."
Bonn-Miller said increased regulation is exactly the kind of change he hopes his study will initiate.
"If the FDA regulated this industry, we would be way better off," he said. "They're good at regulating things. When you go and buy a prescription at a pharmacy, you know what you're getting. ... (It's the) same thing for food. When you get a pack of Doritos or a Hershey bar, you know what it is."
Perhaps in a sign of what's to come, last week the FDA issued warning letters to four companies that the agency said are "illegally selling products (derived from marijuana) online that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer without evidence to support these outcomes."
Until these products are officially regulated, it's buyer beware.
Before purchasing any pot pills, potions or lotions, first check the laws where you live. Then, make sure you're ordering from a reputable dealer. Don't be fooled by bogus offers or sham celebrity endorsements.
Unless you're fully confident in the ingredients of the product, Bonn-Miller suggests following the adage "start low, go slow" -- referring to dosage. Of course, your best bet is to always talk to your doctor before starting or stopping any medications or supplements, including CBD.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/health/marijuana-cbd-buy-online-study/index.html
BabyFacedFinster
Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing.
I'm surprised that no one's posted on this yet. New Jersey may very well be the next fully legalized state, and I believe it would be the first to do so through the legislative/executive process. Governor Murphy says within the 100 hundred days of his office.
They'll be bootin' out that dump of shit Boss Tweed.
You could pick up some flower and hang out down da shore.
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ss...first_step_toward_a_ma.html#incart_most-read_
They'll be bootin' out that dump of shit Boss Tweed.
You could pick up some flower and hang out down da shore.
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ss...first_step_toward_a_ma.html#incart_most-read_
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CarolKing
Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Marijuana Won Tuesday's Election - Forbes
Forbes › sites › tomangell › 2017/11/08
2 days ago · Here's an overview of cannabis-specific ballot measures that voters approved, along with details on how the Democratic gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia will boost marijuana reform campaigns in those states. ... Phil Murphy, the incoming governor, campaigned on marijuana ...
Some food for thought.
CK
Forbes › sites › tomangell › 2017/11/08
2 days ago · Here's an overview of cannabis-specific ballot measures that voters approved, along with details on how the Democratic gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia will boost marijuana reform campaigns in those states. ... Phil Murphy, the incoming governor, campaigned on marijuana ...
Some food for thought.
CK
His_Highness
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
It was bound to happen.......I thought the cigarette companies would be first though.
Constellations Brand - makers of Corona and other spirits is buying a stake in a Canadian MJ company. The belief is that they are trying to get into the MJ trend now before it starts to take share from their own offerings.
Wouldn't it be nice if recreational outpaced medical? I'm so tired of trying to figure out this ridiculous medical certification routine. It's got more roadblocks than a border crossing. I'd love it if the only certification card needed was my license to prove I'm over 21.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busin...ana-investors-robert-reed-1109-story,amp.html
Constellations Brand - makers of Corona and other spirits is buying a stake in a Canadian MJ company. The belief is that they are trying to get into the MJ trend now before it starts to take share from their own offerings.
Wouldn't it be nice if recreational outpaced medical? I'm so tired of trying to figure out this ridiculous medical certification routine. It's got more roadblocks than a border crossing. I'd love it if the only certification card needed was my license to prove I'm over 21.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busin...ana-investors-robert-reed-1109-story,amp.html
CBD products are a rip-off for medical marijuana users, study finds
Cannabidiol, a major component of marijuana, is in high demand these days for its purported health benefits. But a study published on Tuesday discovered that people trying to treat themselves with cannabidiol products likely aren’t getting what they’re paying for.
Cannabidiol, a major component of marijuana, is in high demand these days for its purported health benefits. But a study published on Tuesday discovered that people trying to treat themselves with cannabidiol products likely aren’t getting what they’re paying for.
The Therapeutic Potential of Marijuana and Psychedelics
Most studies on the potential of marijuana, classic hallucinogens, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and ketamine have been small with methodological flaws, but the promising results from existing studies suggest that larger studies are warranted, said William M. Suavé, MD, medical director, Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, during a presentation on the therapeutic potential of illicit drugs.
Most studies on the potential of marijuana, classic hallucinogens, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and ketamine have been small with methodological flaws, but the promising results from existing studies suggest that larger studies are warranted, said William M. Suavé, MD, medical director, Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, during a presentation on the therapeutic potential of illicit drugs.
Jill NYC
Portable Hoarder
The answer to this headline is pretty obvious to most FCers.
http://www.businessinsider.com/alcohol-marijuana-which-worse-health-2017-11
But the caveat about lack of many long term studies for marijuana is also very significant. Wouldn’t it be great if that was no longer an obstacle?
http://www.businessinsider.com/alcohol-marijuana-which-worse-health-2017-11
But the caveat about lack of many long term studies for marijuana is also very significant. Wouldn’t it be great if that was no longer an obstacle?
The truth behind the ‘first marijuana overdose death’
A case report about the seizure and death of an 11-month old after exposure to cannabis has prompted headlines about “the first marijuana overdose death” this week.
Except that’s not what the doctors meant.
A case report about the seizure and death of an 11-month old after exposure to cannabis has prompted headlines about “the first marijuana overdose death” this week.
Except that’s not what the doctors meant.
C No Ego
Well-Known Member
it's always a problem when treating sick people- blame the medicine for the death... it's why too big pharma gets such a bad rap... people die while being treated... they are on their last legs praying medication will fix them and if it does not its the medicines fault! of course anyone who does not like cannabis will do all they can to shine a bad light on it if people do die while being treated for sickness... one death from cannabis will be monumental if cannabis actually caused it... every harm advocate in the land will tear down cannabis door!@
FORMER REPUBLICAN ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS JEFF SESSIONS'S WAR ON MARIJUANA IS A WASTE OF TIME
“To prosecute an act that is otherwise lawful under state law, one could make the argument [that] as a matter of policy, we’ve got other priorities we ought to be spending our resources on,” Alberto Gonzales, who served as attorney general during President George W. Bush’s administration, said in an interview with Newsweek.
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Bipartisanship to curb civil asset forfeiture and marijuana crackdowns
Bipartisanship in Congress is key to preventing the unwarranted expansion of civil asset forfeiture or the prospect of federal crackdowns on states that have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Reversing Obama administration limits on the practice earlier this year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made clear his support for the often-abused practice of civil asset forfeiture.
“To prosecute an act that is otherwise lawful under state law, one could make the argument [that] as a matter of policy, we’ve got other priorities we ought to be spending our resources on,” Alberto Gonzales, who served as attorney general during President George W. Bush’s administration, said in an interview with Newsweek.
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Bipartisanship to curb civil asset forfeiture and marijuana crackdowns
Bipartisanship in Congress is key to preventing the unwarranted expansion of civil asset forfeiture or the prospect of federal crackdowns on states that have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Reversing Obama administration limits on the practice earlier this year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made clear his support for the often-abused practice of civil asset forfeiture.
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MinnBobber
Well-Known Member
Synthetic THC to get Schedule 2 Status while the natural cannabis remains a Schedule 1.
It is an "upside down world" that we live in.
DEA finalizing Schedule II status for synthetic THC drug Syndros
http://www.thecannabist.co/2017/11/21/dea-syndros-synthetic-thc-insys-schedule-ii/92862/
This is the company that donated $500,000 to fund the Arizona "anti-cannabis" scare tactics campaign that managed to turn the vote around and defeat legal cannabis
This nasty synthetic substitute gets fast-tracked for approval. And throw in a few company fraud charges to boot for the perfect WTF is going on!!
It is an "upside down world" that we live in.
DEA finalizing Schedule II status for synthetic THC drug Syndros
http://www.thecannabist.co/2017/11/21/dea-syndros-synthetic-thc-insys-schedule-ii/92862/
This is the company that donated $500,000 to fund the Arizona "anti-cannabis" scare tactics campaign that managed to turn the vote around and defeat legal cannabis
This nasty synthetic substitute gets fast-tracked for approval. And throw in a few company fraud charges to boot for the perfect WTF is going on!!
Veterans are key as surge of states OK medical pot for PTSD
Retired Marine staff sergeant Mark DiPasquale says the drug freed him from the 17 opioids, anti-anxiety pills and other medications that were prescribed to him for migraines, post-traumatic stress and other injuries from service that included a hard helicopter landing in Iraq in 2005.
Retired Marine staff sergeant Mark DiPasquale says the drug freed him from the 17 opioids, anti-anxiety pills and other medications that were prescribed to him for migraines, post-traumatic stress and other injuries from service that included a hard helicopter landing in Iraq in 2005.
C No Ego
Well-Known Member
one of the main obstacles there is only federal marijuana access is granted from the university of Mississippi... there are lots of Vets and that little school will not be able to keep up??? or is this the Feds' access into Legal Pot across the Country ? Or, is there laws in place to start allowing outside sources to supply federal needs? not exactly directed @macbill just sayin
My understanding is that the advocacy from veteran's groups is encouraging states to enact medical marijuana laws, and some states "to OK therapeutic pot as a PTSD treatment, though it’s illegal under federal law and doesn’t boast extensive, conclusive medical research".
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Laozi
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Laozi
GetLeft
Well-Known Member
I'm surprised that no one's posted on this yet. New Jersey may very well be the next fully legalized state, and I believe it would be the first to do so through the legislative/executive process. Governor Murphy says within the 100 hundred days of his office.
They'll be bootin' out that dump of shit Boss Tweed.
You could pick up some flower and hang out down da shore.
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ss...first_step_toward_a_ma.html#incart_most-read_
Absolutely.
With ramifications for PA's lame-ass (what else would one expect?) attempt to address the needs and wishes of the majority of its citizens:
How legal marijuana in N.J. will disrupt Pa.'s medical program: A Q&A with Duane Morris lawyers
This news has me very excited. I thought I was years away (at least) from being able to access recreational buds. As grateful as I have been to my black market acquaintance who takes proper care of me, I'm ready to be able to purchase what I want rather than what is available. I've been dreaming of a steady diet of sativas ever since I spent a weekend with dutch treat while on a trip to Seattle last year.
Marginally marijuana, but fascinating...
Portugal’s radical drugs policy is working. Why hasn’t the world copied it?
In 2001, ..... Portugal became the first country to decriminalise the possession and consumption of all illicit substances. Rather than being arrested, those caught with a personal supply might be given a warning, a small fine, or told to appear before a local commission – a doctor, a lawyer and a social worker – about treatment, harm reduction, and the support services that were available to them.
Portugal’s radical drugs policy is working. Why hasn’t the world copied it?
In 2001, ..... Portugal became the first country to decriminalise the possession and consumption of all illicit substances. Rather than being arrested, those caught with a personal supply might be given a warning, a small fine, or told to appear before a local commission – a doctor, a lawyer and a social worker – about treatment, harm reduction, and the support services that were available to them.
Let Marijuana Travel Between States If Guns Can, Dem Congressman Says
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/let-marijuana-travel-states-guns-can-dem-congressman-says/
Republicans on Capitol Hill are pushing legislation this week that would allow people permitted to carry concealed guns in one state to bring their weapons with them when they travel, even if their destination state has more stringent requirements to qualify for concealed carry.
But if the GOP wants to do that, a Democratic congressman argues in a new video, they should also be in favor of forcing states to recognize protections granted under each another’s marijuana laws.
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/let-marijuana-travel-states-guns-can-dem-congressman-says/
Republicans on Capitol Hill are pushing legislation this week that would allow people permitted to carry concealed guns in one state to bring their weapons with them when they travel, even if their destination state has more stringent requirements to qualify for concealed carry.
But if the GOP wants to do that, a Democratic congressman argues in a new video, they should also be in favor of forcing states to recognize protections granted under each another’s marijuana laws.
LA Times Editorial:
Back off, Jeff Sessions. California and other states should be able to legalize and regulate pot on their own
Late last month, Sessions told reporters that his office was looking “very hard” at recreational marijuana. “It’s my view that the use of marijuana is detrimental, and we should not give encouragement in any way to it, and it represents a federal violation, which is in the law and is subject to being enforced,” he said, adding that the department was working toward a “rational policy.”
Back off, Jeff Sessions. California and other states should be able to legalize and regulate pot on their own
Late last month, Sessions told reporters that his office was looking “very hard” at recreational marijuana. “It’s my view that the use of marijuana is detrimental, and we should not give encouragement in any way to it, and it represents a federal violation, which is in the law and is subject to being enforced,” he said, adding that the department was working toward a “rational policy.”
C No Ego
Well-Known Member
it would be nice to see where in our constitutional laws it states- no human you cannot eat or consume plants or you go to jail ? WTF the real confusion is calling cannabis plants drugs?? if they cannot figure out the difference and will not listen to the people we are in big trouble