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Map of Marijuana Legalization by States in 2020 (Medical & Recreational)

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While legalization is gaining momentum all across the states — and beyond America — exact policies for cannabis use in specific states still remain unclear for many people. Only 11 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. 35 states have implemented medical marijuana programs for patients, and the remaining states fully adhering to the federal law, under which marijuana is classified as a Schedule 1 drug. With so much confusion between state and federal marijuana laws, people literally cannot keep up which states have legalized marijuana — and for what purposes. Did you know that one of the top questions asked on Google last month was “What states have medical marijuana?”, with approximately 10,000 searches for the phrase “medical marijuana states.” In this article, we list all 35 legal medical marijuana states along with their qualifying conditions. 1. Alabama Can you purchase and consume cannabis? You can only buy CBD oil, which was decriminalized in 2016. Any o...

When CBD Pet Products Don't Have CBD…

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Pet health has experienced an enormous boom in the cannabis industry. Numerous companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming that their cannabis wares produce calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats. But some of these products are all bark and no bite. “You'd be astounded by the analysis we've seen of products on the shelf with virtually no CBD in them,” said Cornell University veterinary researcher Joseph Wakshlag, who studies therapeutic uses for the compound. “There are plenty of folks looking to make a dollar rather than produce anything that's really beneficial.” The issue of pet health and anecdotal evidence The federal government has yet to establish standards for CBD that will help people know whether it works for their pets and how much to give. So products can make it to shelves without being thoroughly vetted or scrutinized. Consumers are basically buying blind.  Still,...

CBD Oil for Kids in 2020: Safety & Dosage

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By now, you may be familiar with the hype surrounding CBD. Many people are using it to find relief for symptoms such as pain or anxiety. Perhaps you aren’t as familiar with CBD use as it relates to children. Can the compound help your child the same way as it helps adults? The answer is yes! However, you should have all the information necessary before giving your child any CBD product. You not only want the best products available for your children, but you also want to be sure that there is research backing the claims of these products. That’s why we’ve researched for you to uncover the best brands of CBD oil for children. Top CBD Brands for Kids Following our reviews of the three top brands of CBD for kids, we’re going to go over everything you should look for when it comes to products like these. 1. Royal CBD Royal CBD incorporates a full range of phytocannabinoids. The formula allows the user to experience the entourage effect, which results from multiple compounds act...