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Despite Sweeping Updates To Facebook Policies In Favor Of ‘Free Expression,’ Restrictions On Marijuana-Related Accounts Remain Despite new changes to content moderation announced earlier this week, Meta—the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Threads—appears not to be changing its practices around marijuana, continuing to block search results on the social media platform for terms such as “marijuana” and “cannabis” and instead displaying a notice encouraging users to report “the sale of drugs.” Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a number of changes to content policies and moderation on Tuesday, such as stepping away from practices like third-party fact checking in favor of a community notes model, in which users are responsible for flagging questionable content. The company said it’s also “getting rid of a number of restrictions on topics like immigration, gender identity and gender that are the subject of frequent political discourse and debate.” https://lnkd.in/gPimbWsK

Study: No Changes In Driving Performance Following Use Of CBD Subjects exhibit no significant changes in their driving performance following the use of CBD, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Addiction. A team of Spanish investigators assessed participants’ simulated driving performance after inhaling CBD or a placebo. Subjects displayed “no statistically significant changes in overall driving performance score” after vaporizing products containing either 15 percent or 30 percent CBD. Further, researchers identified “no statistically significant differences in secondary outcomes, such as the standard deviation of lateral lane position, distance travelled outside the lane, reaction time, or collisions.” Subjects’ visual functions were also largely unaffected following CBD administration. https://lnkd.in/gbmYGWbc

Catch Nurse Carey Lee on The Green Nurse Podcast this Wednesday, January 15 at 4:20 PM PST! Carey Lee, RN for 7 years, specializes in mind-body-spirit health, combining lifestyle practices and sacred plant medicine to teach others how to live holistically. Her time on the frontlines during the pandemic reshaped her journey, leading her to embrace the unseen realm. Now, as a psychic intuitive tarot reader, she guides others on their spiritual path, offering insights into soul purpose, love, career, and integrative support with sacred plant therapies. Cannabis, psychedelics, and community helped Carey Lee reconnect with Spirit and find her true calling. Her mission? To empower YOU to trust yourself, live authentically, and boldly step into a life of purpose, healing, and deep connection. 🎧 Don’t miss this transformative conversation! Find the links in the comments!

About one in three chronic pain patients reported using cannabis as a treatment option, according to a 2023 AMA-published report. Most of that group said they used cannabis as a substitute for other pain medications, including opioids. Other research published that year found that letting people buy CBD legally significantly reduced opioid prescription rates, leading to 6.6 percent to 8.1 percent fewer opioid prescriptions. A 2022 research paper that analyzed Medicaid data on prescription drugs, meanwhile, found that legalizing marijuana for adult use was associated with “significant reductions” in the use of prescription drugs for the treatment of multiple conditions. https://lnkd.in/g2uauecf

For those who are new to cannabis science, please get acquainted with the godfather of cannabis medicine. Dr. Raphael Mechoulam’s legacy is undeniable. His pioneering discoveries have not only changed the way we view cannabis but have also laid the foundation for medical advancements that are now making a tangible impact on patient care. As the “Father of Cannabinoid Research,” Mechoulam’s influence will undoubtedly continue to shape the future of medicine for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/gbHkNRMF

Traditional Pharmaceuticals: Precision Tools Think of medical marijuana as an orchestra rather than a solo performer. Its many natural compounds work together in what scientists call the “entourage effect.” THC and CBD, the two most well-known components, are like the conductor and first violin, but dozens of other compounds play supporting roles. They interact with your body’s own endocannabinoid system – a complex network that helps regulate everything from pain and mood to appetite and sleep. If medical marijuana is an orchestra, traditional pharmaceuticals are more like laser beams – precisely targeted to address specific issues. When you take an ibuprofen for a headache or an antibiotic for an infection, you’re using medications designed to target particular problems in specific ways. This precision comes from decades of laboratory development and testing, resulting in consistent, predictable effects. However, side effects are prominent especially when multiple medications are mixed. https://lnkd.in/gb4HciAJ

Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse is a proud sponsor of the American Cannabis Nurses Association, championing the advancement of cannabis care education. As a leading resource in the field, Holistic Caring is dedicated to empowering cannabis nurses and fostering professional growth. Their flagship Cannabis Nurse Health Coach Program offers comprehensive training along with a full year of mentoring through their mastermind program, ensuring participants achieve success in this evolving industry. Use ACNA20 to save 20% on your enrollment. Portion of all proceeds benefit ACNA to fund our mission to advance cannabis nursing.  https://lnkd.in/gS5RqeES

CVCAN - Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network and Mizell Center in Palm Springs are pleased to announce that Registered Nurses Elizabeth Mack and Sherri Mack (The Green Nurse & Holistic Caring) will be giving a presentation entitled: Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Healthy Aging Saturday, January 18th 10:30 am – 1:00pm Mizell Center 480 S. Sunrise Way Palm Springs Education – Light Refreshments – Raffles Topics of Discussion will include: THC & CBD for various health conditions Cannabis for Pain Management Supporting the Endocannabinoid system Nuances of medical, recreational & wellness uses of Cannabis Come join us for this educational and informative event! Sponsorships for local dispensaries and brands are available for the ridiculous price of $100. Please feel free to reach out to me for details. Nichole R. Kevin Anderson Jocelyn Kane Paula Turner Jeffrey B. Kahn Brian Holler Brian Applegarth Elisabeth Mack, MBA, BSN, BA, RN Sherri Mack RN BSN

Join us on January 6th at 4:20 PM PST for our Cannabis Nurse Health Coach Mastermind session. This is your chance to deepen your knowledge with monthly discussions on care plans, case studies, and the latest research and news. Are you looking to expand your horizons in the field of Cannabis Therapeutics without committing to the full CNHC Program just yet? Great news! The CNHC Monthly Mastermind is now open to visitors! RSVP to attend. $25 per session or $250 for the year to get access to all the mastermind recorded sessions. Secure your spot today!

A new video from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) touts the many uses of hemp, including for fabric, paper, construction materials and a wide range of nutritional products. Novel ways of processing the plant, it adds, could one day incorporate nutrients from hemp into even more everyday foods. Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service are working to “unlock this plant’s amazing nutritional benefits for consumers and new economic benefits for the farmer,” the agency said in a news release this week. The research is unfolding at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, in Peoria, Illinois. “There’s a couple ways of utilizing hemp seeds,” he says. “One is that you use the whole grains, the whole seeds… The other way to do it is to take out some of the components to incorporate the formulation of a lot of common foods.” “I think that the industry really does not have that kind of knowledge. It takes time, money to try some of those things that they may not be willing to spend,” the research director continues. “What we will try to do is develop a technology that enables the industry to use those materials.” As part of that work, Liu says, “we want to figure out what is going to happen if you put those ingredients in the food formulation—for instance bakery goods, Cheetos, whatever it is—that will cause the color changes, texture changes or flavor changes. If that’s the issue, how are we going to solve it?” https://lnkd.in/gVB5jZJf