Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. is an Agricultural, Cannabis, Dietary Supplement, and Trade Attorney at Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Adair, and Dishowitz LLP. Scheril is the Chair of the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board which advises the County on Marijuana related policies and positions. She is the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
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The use of medicinal cannabis has increased tremendously over the past few years. Cannabis is the genus of three sub-species with psychoactive properties – Cannabis Indica, Cannabis Ruderalis, and Cannabis Sativa (commonly known as marijuana). Cannabis contains over 100 chemical components called cannabinoids, two of which are the famous tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The first produces the “high”
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For more than 3,000 years, people have been using cannabis to treat various health concerns. The FDA, however, has not declared cannabis to be effective or safe to use for any medical condition, although in June 2018, the agency granted approval to cannabidiol (a cannabis component) for the treatment of some forms of epilepsy. With
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Generally, there is no difference between Cannabis and Marijuana. They come from the same dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, although Marijuana is derived mainly from the flowers. However, due to its racist history, many avoided using the term. Cannabis was also deemed an illegal substance for many decades. Cannabis has two known
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Although at times controversial, cannabis (including medical marijuana) is historic and multidimensional. Its versatility and various uses have paved the way for its entry into a wide range of products and industries, particularly in the field of medicine. About Cannabis Understanding what cannabis is all about involves some science. Cannabis comprises over 120 components, known
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Cannabis is perhaps one of the most popular plants in the world, having been involved in numerous controversies as regards its use. It is historic and multidimensional. Its usefulness and versatility has propelled it into a variety of products and industries worldwide. In fact, cannabis is well-known in the medical field due to its multiple
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So, You Want to Start a Cannabis Business? Before you start your own cannabis business, it is important to know the industry you intend to enter. There are a few things that you need to consider, like how the market looks like, what your earning potentials are, who your competition is, where you’re getting your
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Cannabis Technology transforms the way we live our lives. This much has been made very clear by the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools, clinics, shops, and even restaurants have transitioned to online communication. Leaps and bounds were done by medical companies in the race to produce (and then distribute) vaccines. The world has coped amazingly, but it
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Medical cannabis has revolutionized the way many people manage their pain. A natural painkiller that you can just grow, harvest, and bake into your brownies – that’s the dream right there. Though the regulation of cannabis has gone through its fair share of hurdles, medical marijuana is now legal in 38 states.This gives patients better
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