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The hemp industry remains largely unregulated by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). With a lack of mandate, it’s understandable that customers are wary about purchasing unsafe hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products. Therefore, quality protocols like organic certification–as combined with safety measures like third-party testing–seem like trustworthy measures to take. Unfortunately, there are some …

The Challenges of Organic Certification in the Hemp Industry Read More »

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become something of a sensation and enigma for consumers and researchers alike. For one, the phytocannabinoid has been lauded for its benefits in treating conditions like epilepsy; however, many companies developing CBD products often make claims not backed by solid science. These claims have even led to Warning Letters from the …

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Arizona’s Secretary of State confirmed this week that the state’s campaign for a cannabis legalization ballot initiative had submitted enough valid signatures to appear the November ballot. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said on Monday that the cannabis legalization campaign had submitted enough valid signatures to put the question to voters in November. “After review, the …

Arizona Will Vote on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization This November Read More »

If you were to ask a random soul on the street to name one or two commonly used cannabis terms, chances are they would be able to come up with something. From “bhang” to “kush,” the etymology of cannabis spans thousands of years across multiple geographical locales and cultures. In this article we will break …

Origins of Common Cannabis Terms Read More »

Despite the fact that CBD makes a lot of money for both big and independent companies, a surprising amount of people don’t know what the compound does or where it comes from. No matter if you think it’s crazy that someone will swallow or put something on their bodies without knowing what it does, we …

5 Most Common Questions About CBD Topicals on Google Read More »

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) lauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) approval of Epidiolex® oral solution to treat seizures in people one year of age and older who have tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Affecting approximately 50,000 in the United States and 1 million worldwide, TSC is a genetic disorder that causes …

Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Lauds FDA Approval of Epidiolex® to Treat Seizures Read More »

Some commentators argue that CBN, regardless of its source, is a controlled substance because it is produced from the degradation of THC. Earlier this year, we discussed the legality of lesser-known hemp-derived cannabinoids which appeared to be gaining success in the U.S. One of these promising cannabinoids is cannabinol (“CBN”). Put simply, CBN is a …

Is CBN A Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. Read More »

Anandamide is an endogenous cannabinoid that is mostly associated with the cannabinoid 1 (CB1) receptor found in the brain and central nervous system.[1] It is also called the “bliss” molecule because it is a wellspring of joy, happiness, and good cheer. The psychotropic compound in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), binds to the same receptor as anandamide. …

Discovery of Anandamide-like Molecule that Regulates Fear Behavior Read More »

The House of Representatives approved an amendment on Monday to allow military service members to use products containing hemp and its derivatives—including CBD. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), stipulates that the “Secretary of Defense may not prohibit, on the basis of a product containing hemp or any ingredient derived from hemp, the …

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