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A new reefer madness study on cannabis reveals there is not much evidence to the claims. Did you hear about the latest study that claims, “using cannabis has negative impact on your ability to think’ and that ‘it may continue after you stopped using’. Yes, in essence, the study suggests that by using cannabis you will experience a detrimental effec

The cannabis industry’s current operating standards mirror that of an illegal black market, especially when it comes to handling money, transactions, and banking. Transactional requirements are generally vague and there is a lack of understanding as to what is legal and what is not. Original link

  Scottish epilepsy patients as young as two could be given new cannabis-based medication today approved for use on the NHS. Health bosses have given the green light to Epidyolex, which can help treat the symptoms of a rare genetic disease affecting around one in 10,000 people. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) causes tumours to grow in the body and

It has been a remarkably smooth and successful ride for Michigan’s cannabis industry, and regulators hope to keep it that way as the growing network of suppliers and sellers face an inevitable period of consolidation and stubborn competition from old-school street dealers who do not share their overhead and red-tape burdens. Original link

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    HARRISBURG, PA,  State Senator Mike Regan began informational hearings on Monday at the Senate Law and Justice Committee on full cannabis legalization. “As neighboring states prepare to embrace all the benefits of cannabis reform, we in Pennsylvania are reminded of the continued impact of the criminalization of cannabis here in our state," said

The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office arrested a Warwick Police Officer for selling marijuana while on duty and in uniform. Two counts of sale/distribution of marijuana, one count possession with intent to distribute marijuana, four counts possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, three counts violation of oath of o

A long-term study tracking just over a thousand participants has found regular cannabis smoking can change the function of your lungs as you age. Unlike smoking a cigarette, however, cannabis seems to impact a person's breathing in a slightly different way.  Over adulthood, tobacco smoking is associated with a progressive decline in how much air yo

  NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The city has endorsed eight applications to open recreational marijuana businesses here. The next step is for the applicants to obtain approval from the state. The applicants approved for licenses are Earth & Ivy, Puffin Store, Maryjayne's Touch, NB Green Delivery, LBOZ, NBFC, DC Vitality, and Fathom Cannabis, according to a p

The fact that Biden’s Commerce Sec. is not focused on marijuana legalization has provoked cannabis advocates to question the President’s willingness to keep his promise. President Joe Biden’s Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed in a recent interview with Politico that she has no updates on cannabis decriminalization that was promised during t

It’s been a long time coming, and finally, Minnesota will have smokable cannabis available for medical patients. Medical cannabis patients in Minnesota will see smokable cannabis flower in licensed retailers beginning next month, according to an announcement from state regulators. The Minnesota Department of Health said in a statement on Tuesday th

A claim that cannabis with Fentanyl in it was causing overdoses in Connecticut just got disproved, according to local media. Another alleged case of fentanyl-laced cannabis in Connecticut has gone up in smoke.  In this case, the false alarm came out of Connecticut, where an investigation has revealed that “nearly 40 Connecticut overdoses [that] wer

Cannabis consumers who had used the drug 11 to 100 times or more were four to five years younger “when they developed cataracts than subjects who never used cannabis.” Researchers were not surprised by their recent findings, but argue added study is needed to determine if cannabis smoking, like cigarette smoking, is a risk factor for developing cat

Woman also ran her vehicle into a snowbank, with police reporting there was a clear cannabis smell coming from the car. It took only less than two hours for an Iowa jury to find a 23-year-old woman guilty of possessing firearms while being a cannabis user.   The physical evidence may have accounted for the rapid decision-making, including pictures

Even though melatonin is an over-the-counter medicine, not enough is known about it for people to be consuming it so comfortably. Sleep disorders are incredibly common, affecting about 70 million Americans a year. Medications and other substances that treat sleep are increasingly common, although with some concerning side effects that might impact

As of 2021, the legal marijuana industry already employs around 321,000 people part time. The data, taken from the 2021 Leafly Jobs Report produced together with Whitney Economics, gives hope to the thousands who have suffered from job loss and lay offs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The report states that job growth doubled in 2020, and

Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years as a treatment for many medical conditions and is now the subject of much research because it contains chemicals which show medical promise. Medical Cannabis Medical cannabis can help with nausea, loss of appetite, pain, insomnia, arthritis, and even depression. It can also help to reduce trem

Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the legislation Wednesday and it became law immediately. It could be months before the first marijuana dispensaries open. "There is no doubt that there are individuals in our state who