CANNABIS CULTURE  – Co-Owner Debi Madaio, a Registered Nurse, to Launch Daily Livestream Video Reports on State of the 420 Union, Starting TOMORROW @ 4:20 p.m. EST

TRENTON, NJ (Thu., March 19, 2020) – In accordance with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s mandate to limit restaurants to takeout and delivery, and for entertainment businesses to cease operations at 8 p.m. EST, NJWEEDMAN’S JOINT, the groundbreaking 420-friendly lounge concept increasingly recognized as “The Happiest Place on Earth” announces new COVID-19 conscious operating procedures designed to continue serving the global cannabis consumer by keeping them well-informed in a safe, friendly environment

Under the supervision of co-owners Debi Madaio, a registered nurse, and her partner, location namesake and notorious cannabis advocate Edward “NJWeedman” Forchion, the combination restaurant, performance venue and “safe space” for medical-marijuana consumers will continue offering takeout and delivery from its acclaimed healthy dining and “Best and Only Munchie Menu in New Jersey.” The always blooming Stash Stop, featuring a wide variety of pot-related items and souvenir merchandise for the cannabis consumer, including a full line of CBD products and outerwear, also will remain open. The outerwear line of T-shirts and hoodies also is available online at www.njweedmansjoint.

All live events, however, from bands to comedians to yoga classes, and beyond, are being paused for the time being pending further announcements. Updates are being posted daily on the NJWEEDMAN’S JOINT Facebook Page, or simply call the Joint at (609) 437-0898.

Starting tomorrow (Friday, March 20), potheads around the world are encouraged to tune in daily at 4:20 p.m. EST to the Live Stream section of NJWeedmansJoint.com for “Joint Accounts,” a new COVID-19 conscious live streaming report on the State of the 420 Union, originating in high-definition from the Indoor Stage. With 420 Month less than two weeks away and the Joint’s five-year anniversary arriving in May, Madaio, as both a registered nurse, card-carrying medical marijuana patient, and co-proprietor of this visionary business operation, will be providing updates to the Cannabis Nation on how to live responsibly during this time of crisis, as well as the latest news in the world of NJWEEDMAN’S JOINT and how everyone there is going above and beyond to do their part.

“We’re following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and the advisories of Gov. Murphy to mitigate the further spread of Covid-19,” says Madaio. “The health and safety of our visitors, artists and our employees our top priority. We’re making every effort to do what has to be done to keep the cannabis consumer, as well as our staff, safe and satisfied. We will continue to closely monitor developments and the efforts to contain this pandemic and look forward to reporting back to our community on a daily basis. In the meantime, we wish everyone a happy and healthy 420 Month.”

According to Forchion, a national media figure who was advocating – and risking arrest and incarceration – for legalization more than two decades before the overwhelming majority of state residents supported it (62 percent according to various surveys), the NJWeedman brand is a mission statement of sorts. Forchion was recently named #1 by InsiderNJ on its Cannabis Power List of the top 100 influential voices in the cannabis debate.

The phrase “cannabis culture” is the key to the Joint’s “big picture.” Now that society in general, and politics in particular, appear to be catching up to Forchion’s weed-positive philosophy, he and Madaio — both business and life partners — are energized and inspired to ensure that the Joint becomes the ultimate secure, stress-free and wellness-focused gathering place for those who already embrace cannabis and its many benefits, as well as the “cannabis-curious.”

To that end, the restaurant and nighttime activities schedule are just two primary elements of the Joint. There is also the Liberty Bell Temple III, the adjacent space where those who have been sanctioned by the state to avail themselves of medical marijuana can join a community of fellow medical tokers in a safe, welcoming environment.

Ultimately, Madaio and Forchion envision their 420-friendly entertainment emporium as the vehicle by which they can effect positive change in the world.

NJWeedman’s Joint, the newly expanded 420-friendly entertainment & wellness emporium, is located at 322 E. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608, directly across the street from Trenton City Hall. COVID-19 conscious hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Contact the Joint at (609) 437-0898. More info at www.njweedmansjoint.com.

CANNABIS CULTURE – One year into “legalization” and the tragic gaps in the Liberal plan become more evident everyday. As the Patron Saint of Stoners Tommy Chong said on a recent Canadian tour, “Sure it’s legal, but you can’t smoke it anywhere.” And of course, if you want to buy “legal” cannabis you have to submit yourself to purchasing from government sources, at high prices, limited availability and often low quality.

What we must remember, legal cannabis was not a gift from government. Legal cannabis was earned and the list of martyrs to our cause grows with every raid, arrest and civil forfeiture.  For most, the promise of amnesty remains beyond reach. Peaceful and ethical cannabis providers as well as their patients continue to be vilified in this all-for-profit shareholder controlled government cash grab.

BUT there is hope, we’ve successfully demanded change before and we must continue. Our lawyers have a major medical cannabis legal case underway and they desperately need information from medical patients who need access to cannabis. Fill out the following questionnaire and send it in to: [email protected].

MEDICAL CANNABIS QUESTIONNAIRE

Date: 

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

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Introduction and Purpose

A “Medically Approved Patient” is entitled to “Reasonable Access” to their approved cannabis medicine under section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Currently under Part 14 of the federal Cannabis Act Regulations, entitled “Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes”, medically approved patients can grow their own cannabis (PPL) or have somebody designated to produce it for them (DGL) if authorized by a Health Canada license. Alternatively, a doctor can provide an authorization to purchase cannabis products on the internet from a federal Licensed Producer (LP), who are only allowed to send cannabis products to patients in the mail.

While the Provinces and Territories now have authority to provide for stores selling recreational cannabis, the sale of medical cannabis products at stores, dispensaries and compassion clubs remains illegal.  

This purpose of this questionnaire is to determine why many medically approved patients choose to access their medicine via a medical dispensary or compassion club as opposed to growing for themselves, having somebody grow for them or accessing it via the mail from a Licenced Producer. If you purchase your medical cannabis from a dispensary or compassion club, and have a reason other than convenience for doing so, it would be greatly appreciated if you would take the time to answer the following questionnaire.  

Patients who agree to answer this questionnaire agree that lawyers John Conroy QC or Matthew Jackson or Jack Lloyd or someone delegated by them can review the answers provided. They or their delegate may contact participants to discuss their possible involvement in a future lawsuit against the federal government for the purpose of legalizing the sale of medical cannabis from stores such as dispensaries and compassion clubs as part of a patient’s entitlement to ‘reasonable access’.

Any information provided in this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential initially but if chosen as an affiant (person who swears an affidavit) we will be seeking consent to turn the information into a formal affidavit to be filed in Court in support of the action.

 PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ADD YOUR SIGNATURE AT THE BOTTOM 

1. What medical conditions do you use cannabis products to treat?

2. How do you use cannabis (modes of ingestion, amount, strains etc.)?

3. Why do you purchase your cannabis medicine from a dispensary or compassion club rather than grow your own cannabis and/or making your own cannabis products, or having a designated grower do it for you?

4. Why do you purchase medical cannabis products from a dispensary or compassion club rather than from a Licenced Producer?

5. Why do you purchase medical cannabis products from a dispensary or compassion club rather than from a recreational cannabis store?

6. Have you experienced any problems with getting your cannabis medicine from Licenced Producer in the mail?  If so, please explain.

7. Is speaking with dispensary or compassion club staff about cannabis medicine important to you?  If so, please explain why.

8. Is being able to see the cannabis product before purchasing it important to you? If so, please explain why.

9. Are there any other reasons not already mentioned that you purchase your cannabis medicine from a dispensary or compassion club?

10. If the storefront dispensary or Compassion Club did not exist, what would be the consequences to you?

SPONSORED CONTENT – Chances are you’ve heard about CBD.
After all, this tiny cannabinoid has made its way into our food, cocktails, and even sex products like lubricants.

But did you know that CBD is also taking over the market for pet supplements?

Keep reading to find out why.

Here’s How it Works in the Brain and Body

Before I get stuck into the details of CBD for pets, here’s a quick crash-course in CBD for those of you reading who aren’t too familiar with how this compound works.

CBD, as you probably know, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp.
Like other cannabinoids, CBD interacts with your body’s endocannabinoid system.

How it does so, however, is very different from other cannabinoids.

THC, for example, works by binding directly to cannabinoid receptors CB1 in the brain and body.

When it does so, the endocannabinoid system begins to down-regulate, which can affect the way the body responds to stress, alter appetite and energy levels, promote changes in metabolism, and much more.

CBD, however, doesn’t have a high binding affinity for either cannabinoid receptor.

Instead, it seems to act on a variety of other receptors, including those for neurotransmitters like serotonin, gamma, GABA, and more.

In fact, studies have identified over 60 different molecular pathways that are affected by CBD.

Studies also show that CBD can inhibit a process known as reuptake and thereby temporarily increase the levels of some chemicals (such as endocannabinoids) in the brain.

So, How Does CBD Affect Dogs?

Dogs have an endocannabinoid system just like humans do.

In fact, many mammals (including dogs, cats, horses, mice, and rats) have endocannabinoid systems which seem to work similarly to the human endocannabinoid system.

Today, there’s even a growing body of pet owners who are seeing great results using CBD supplements to treat a wide variety of conditions in their pets.

How Does Your Pet’s Endocannabinoid System Work?

To better understand how pet owners are using CBD with their animals, you first need to understand how the endocannabinoid system works.

At its core, the endocannabinoid system is made up of:

– Endocannabinoids. These are cannabinoids produced naturally by the body. So far,
researchers have identified 2 endocannabinoids; anandamide and 2-AG (or 2-Arachidonoylglycerol).

– Cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2).

– Enzymes which help synthesize and break down endocannabinoids.

The endocannabinoid system is a kind of regulatory system that helps modulate a variety of physiological processes.
It is a very tightly regulated system and endocannabinoid activity constantly changes in response to a variety of different factors, including the time of day, external stressors, and much more.

Some of the processes your dog’s endocannabinoid system helps regulate include:

– Appetite

– Energy levels

– Stress and anxiety

– Moods and emotions

– Memory

– Body temperature

– Inflammation and pain sensation

– Sleep

– Immune function/response
… and much more.

How Does CBD Act in Your Dog’s Body?

As mentioned earlier, scientists still have a lot of questions regarding how CBD acts in the body.

So far, research has shown us that CBD can act via some of the following pathways:
– Serotonin receptors. CBD, especially in higher doses, has been shown to activate
5-HT1A serotonin receptors and thereby affect mood, stress response and anxiety, pain sensation, nausea and vomiting, sleep, appetite, and more.
– Gamma receptors. CBD has also been shown to activated PPR gamma receptors. While not a lot is known about these receptors, some studies suggest that activating them may help reduce the growth of some tumors as well as amyloid plaques in the brain (which cause Alzheimer’s).
– Vanilloid receptors. Studies show that CBD can bind to TPRV1 receptors. These
receptors play an important role in pain sensation, and some research suggests that, when activated for prolonged periods, TPRV1 receptors become “desensitized.” This can help alleviate pain and slow inflammation.
– GABA receptors. Research has shown that CBD can modulate GABA receptors, giving
them a higher binding affinity for GABA molecules. The fact that CBD can increase GABA signaling like this may be one of the reasons why it has anxiolytic effects.
– Anandamide. Some studies suggest that CBD can interrupt the process of anandamide
reuptake, causing a temporary increase in anandamide levels in the brain. This may be what drives CBD’s ability to improve mood, reduce stress, affect appetite, and more.

What are the Benefits of CBD for Pets?

Because CBD acts on so many levels inside the body, it can produce a broad spectrum of effects.
Just like in humans, CBD can provide a wide variety of benefits for pets.

For example, research shows that CBD can help:
– Reduce inflammation and pain – Regulate appetite – Improve metabolism – Relieve anxiety and phobias – Improve energy levels – Promote better sleep – Reduce seizures – Relieve nausea and vomiting

Some research also suggests that CBD can help promote homeostasis, a state of steady equilibrium which helps to keep the body functioning at its best.

What Conditions and Symptoms Can CBD Help Treat in Dogs?

Pet owners use CBD to help their pets deal with a variety of symptoms/conditions, including:
– Pain and inflammation – Symptoms of old age – Loss of appetite – Digestive issues (like nausea and vomiting) – Anxiety and phobias – Allergies and immune problems – Epilepsy and seizures

CBD pet products come in many different forms, including oils, treats, chews, topical products (like balms and sprays), infused coconut oil and peanut butter, and much more.

How I Used CBD to Treat My Dog With Cancer:

A few years ago, I got the news every pet owner dreads.

Our family dog, Rosie, was diagnosed with cancer, and the vets made it very clear that there was nothing we could do to save her.

After her diagnosis, Rosie seemed fine. At least for a while.

Eventually, however, her condition started to eat away at her health and even her character.

Rosie was always an active and friendly dog who loved playing, going for walks, and, like every Golden Retriever, eating.
But as her cancer progressed, that started to change.

And finally watching Rosie hit rock-bottom was really hard for me and my family.

Luckily, this was roughly the time my wife and I heard about CBD for pets.

Like most people, we were aware that hemp and cannabis had health benefits. But we had no idea those benefits extended over to animals.

One day, as I was looking for supplements to help Rosie deal with her symptoms, I stumbled on a brand of pet CBD.

I was pretty skeptical, and immediately had a lot of questions, like “does this stuff get pets high?”

So, I started researching and quickly learned that many of the health benefits of hemp and cannabis extended to dogs because, like us, they have endocannabinoid systems, too.

I also learned that, compared to many of the other veterinary medications out there, CBD actually has a really mild side-effect profile.

In fact, CBD produces no side effects (even in large doses) in most animals.

Most importantly, I soon realized that CBD is non-intoxicating, safe, and legal.

That’s when my wife and I decided to give it a shot.

And, without wanting to sound over-the-top, CBD really changed Rosie’s life.

It helped reduce her pain, improved her appetite, and increased her mobility, all in a matter of a few weeks.
Most importantly, CBD helped tremendously improve Rosie’s quality of life in her final moments with us.
After seeing what CBD did for my Rosie, I decided to help inform other pet owners about the benefits this tiny compound can have for their animals.

That’s why I founded Cannabis Supplements For Pets, a website dedicated to informing other pet owners about the health benefits of CBD for their furry friends.

Now, my family and I eventually lost Rosie to her cancer. But we came to terms with that, because we never looked to CBD like it was a miracle cure.

Instead, we turned to it when we were desperate to help improve our dog’s health in her remaining time with us.
And that’s exactly what CBD is a natural, safe supplement that, for many pets and their owners, has real benefits.