the lobsterpot< newswrap October 16th 23'

CBDrama

Big news this week from our Septic Isle (!). In their infinite wisdom, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has changed its stance on the amount of CBD deemed acceptable. Citing a risk of liver damage, the recommended 70 mg daily limit of CBD per adult has been reduced to just 10 mg. Research from the US seems to suggest otherwise though…

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Peachy Prescriptions In Georgia

It’s not often that the great US state of Georgia makes any bold drug policy moves, but this past week Georgia has made news for being the first state to permit pharmacies to dispense medical cannabis to registered patients (Go Falcons! Amirite?)

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UK Rec Market In Two Years?

Given the positive sentiments expressed by a delegation of UK government officials visiting Canada on a cannabis-focused trade visit, could we be just two years away from recreational access? This piece seems to think so.

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A Push for Pop Up Pot Permits 

Colorado’s can-do stance on cannabis is well-documented. But in efforts to make it more accessible, food and beverage companies are petitioning for the state’s official bods to make it easier to run pop-up edibles events; citing the need for ‘special event permits’. 

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Stoned Phones

Could the way we use our phones show just how stoned we are? If developments in AI are to be believed, this is already entirely possible. Duuuude. 

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Drugs x Dating Don’t Mix?

Two singletons. Two conflicting opinions on cannabis. One dinner date. Will (good) sparks fly? 

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