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Munchies Mystery Solved: Cannabis Activates Brain’s Appetite Neurons Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2024 Researchers Uncover Brain Mechanism Behind Cannabis-Induced Appetite Stimulation, Potentially Leading to Therapies for Appetite Disorders. Researchers uncovered how cannabis triggers appetite in the brain. Using calcium imaging technology to obs

OSBI offers reward in Homicide at legal Marijuana grow Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2024 Investigation quickly revealed suspects forced entry onto the property, stealing a number of items. Details are now released by OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) regarding a Homicide last Sunday, January 7, at a legal marijuana grow facility in Ok

Recalls increase for tainted Marijuana, as the industry calls for a study Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 There’s so much mold and fungus in the world that scientists believe people probably breathe a little in everyday. But Colorado still doesn’t want it in cannabis. Last year, there was a sharp increase in health and safety advisories from th

Cannabis has no clear effect on treatment of opioid addiction Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 Cannabis is not an effective treatment for opioid addiction, a new study of thousands of people being treated for opioid use disorder suggests. Experts, publishing their results today in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, have found that c

Canada has destroyed more than 1,700 tonnes of Weed since legalization Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 Canada has seen a year-over-year increase in the amount of unpackaged cannabis that's destroyed. While Canadians smoked a lot of weed last year, we destroyed a bunch of it too. More than 600 tonnes of cannabis was trashed after being mixed wit

New Ontario Cannabis rules could have ‘Amazon effect’ on industry Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 Small cannabis retailers are calling on the Ford government to reconsider recent changes to industry rules that some businesses fear could crush mom-and-pop operations in Ontario. In a New Year’s Day regulation, the Ontario government increased the

Marijuana Has No Role in Taking Up or Quitting Opioids Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 There’s no link at all between weed use and a person’s use of illicit opioids, one way or the other, a new review concludes. Cannabis isn’t a gateway drug that can spark a person’s desire to try narcotics, results show. On the other hand, weed also isn’t effe

Garden Club Explores Cannabis Therapies Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 Rutgers professors explain use of cannabis therapies. Bridgewater Garden Club straddles the new and old years by exploring new ideas during the January 2024 meeting as well as celebrating the holidays in 2023. Welcoming Professors Mary Bridgeman and Lucio Volino of the Erne

It’s about time on medical Marijuana for Wisconsin Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 We’re glad to see Wisconsin’s legislative Republicans moving toward a bill to allow medical marijuana in the state. While it’s not perfect, it’s an important step in the right direction. The last time we talked about the issue here was back in April 2023. That wa

Cannabis Companies in Receivership Good Opportunity or Steep Risk? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 Acquiring a distressed company carries inherent risks. Securing a cannabis business out of receivership can present a unique chance to acquire a cannabis business or its assets for substantially less than what an equivalent business or its assets

“Cheech And Chong Would Be Proud” How Cannabis Is Fighting Climate Change Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 In a surprising revelation to many, cannabis, notorious for its recreational use, emerges as an eco-friendly building material, offering a sustainable solution to climate change. A video by DW Euromaxx explores how hemp, derived from the ca

Can Mike Tyson Become a Heavyweight in the New York Marijuana Industry? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2024 The retired boxer’s foray into the cannabis market in New York is a test of how far a celebrity can carry a brand. On a recent weekend, fans of Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers ever, lined up by the hundreds at dispensaries in New York

Cannabis Clubs Are Here to Stay in Barcelona, Spain Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Barcelona Mayor Launches Crackdown on Cannabis Clubs, Igniting Debate Over Regulation and Tourism Impact. Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni and the Barcelona City Council are ramping up efforts to close down the city’s famed cannabis clubs, with the City Council re

Czech Republic Unveils Cannabis Legalization Plan Without Legal Market Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 The Czech Republic has disclosed its plan to legalize adult-use cannabis, but it seems there is no room for the establishment of a legal market. Czech local news media outlets have reported that the bill aiming to legalize adult-use cannabis i

Illinois Recreational Marijuana sales reach new records in 2023, report finds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Adult-use cannabis sales topped $1,6 billion in 2023 according to a report from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — the largest amount since legalization in 2020. Driving the increase last year was the mor

Struggling with oversaturation, Oregon’s Cannabis industry calls for new restrictions Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Leaders of Oregon’s cannabis industry are asking the state to permanently restrict the number of new marijuana businesses. To date, Oregon has approved over 3,000 licenses for the farming, processing or sale of marijuana. Indust

Weiser leads multistate effort in support of federal rescheduling of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 State Attorneys General Coalition Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis for Public Health and Safety. A coalition of attorneys general say rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III will allow the industry to continue to set the s

Multiple bills aimed at legalizing Cannabis in Indiana introduced Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Here is a list of bills introduced during the 2024 legislative session that are aimed at legalizing marijuana in Indiana. The legalization of marijuana could be a big topic ahead of this year's legislative session. There are currently nine differen