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Study: A quarter of people with chronic pain use Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 Findings come via researchers at Univ. of Michigan. With medical cannabis legal in the majority of states in the country, the number of adults who have turned to the treatment for chronic pain has likewise increased. That is the finding of a new study from

Moment inmates 'smoke cannabis and drink shots of vodka and rum' at PARTY in 'Britain's cushiest prison' Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 Convicted criminals appeared to party with booze and drugs in video footage at 'Britain's cushiest prison'. The clip shows inmates 'smoking and downing slammers', as well as enjoying party food - including sna

Single mom working with Cannabis wants to break down taboo Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 I'm a single mom cooking with THC for a living. It's allowed me to have more time with my daughter and break down the taboo of cannabis. When I was 21 years old, studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, I found out I was pregnant. It was a total su

First U.S. Surgery Cannabis Guidance Released Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine agreed to basic guidelines for cannabis and surgery. Finally detailed and informed advice on the potential interactions between cannabis and anesthetic medications before, during, and after surgery is takin

Prince Harry 'should have been denied U.S. visa' following use of cocaine, weed, shrooms in the past Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 “He would have been asked [about drug abuse when applying for his U.S. visa]. If he was truthful in his answers, he should have been denied". Prince Harry reportedly could find himself grounded from future jet-set

New Mexico recreational Cannabis sales see record high in December Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 The industry sold more than $352 million in 2022, bringing new revenue to hundreds of dispensary owners. Last year, 2022, marked the first calendar year with legal, recreational cannabis in New Mexico, and our state's economy has a new source of gr

Milan ready to approve Marijuana dispensaries in city Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 The Milan City Council approved an amendment to its marijuana ordinance at its regular meeting Tuesday. Council members voted unanimously to approve the ordinance as amended, opening the way for marijuana provisioners — medical, recreational and growers — to ma

What it’s like to be a brand consultant for weed dealers Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 There are now plenty of legal ways to profit from Britain’s love for bud – that includes designing Instagram-friendly packaging for dealers. Unlike literally everything else in the UK right now, the black market for cannabis is actually doing pretty well. Th

Comic with a cause: local comedian Tom Mabe helps bring CBD shop to J-Town in 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 Tom Mabe is a man of many talents. The Kentucky native, and Jeffersontown enthusiast, is a jingle writer, comedian, husband, landlord and dog lover. He's also a man with Tourette's and ADHD, and an advocate for his son with disabili

US instructs surgeons to ask patients about Cannabis use in new guidelines Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 Regular cannabis use may worsen pain and nausea after surgery and increase the need for opioids, which often become addictive and can kill. All patients who undergo procedures requiring anesthesia – including surgery – should be asked about

Adult-Use Cannabis leads to economic improvements and generates more jobs Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 Researchers at San Diego State University and Bentley University examine the economic benefits of recreational cannabis legalization. Opponents of recreational cannabis legalization have argued that increased cannabis use could diminish moti

Can Weed help me at the Gym? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023 It’s the new year, so you know what that means. Many of us are going to the gym, and roughly 80% of newcomers will call it quits in eight weeks or less. For those hoping to make the gym a new habit, you might want to consider turning to cannabis if you haven’t already. Used by a wave o

Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis reaches nearly $4 Billion in 2022 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023 The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) shows data regarding adult-use and medical sales in 2022. The Massachusetts CCC’s report shows that between Jan. 1 and Dec. 18, 2022, the state collected $1.42 billion in adult-use sales. In a bre

Montana Tops $200 Million in first year of Recreational Pot Sales Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023 A big opening year in Montana. Montana raked in more than $200 million in its first year of recreational cannabis sales, the state reported this week. The Montana Department of Revenue released figures detailing how much money was generated in both

Using Cannabis while working: is it beneficial? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023 Have you ever considered using cannabis while working? Here are some tips to help you do it responsibly. The long-held stigma around cannabis users being lazy and unambitious couldn’t be more irrelevant today. Not only does the plant spark creativity and broaden your

Sinaloa cartel launches violent response as Mexico recaptures El Chapo’s son Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023 Mexican authorities have captured Ovidio Guzmán, a son of incarcerated drugs kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, prompting a furious response from cartel gunmen in the northern city of Culiacán. After a night of violence, gunmen exchanged

2022 cannabis sales: An Oregon county is No. 1 for a third time Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 Despite a 6.4% sales decline, Malheur County was Oregon's per capita leader in cannabis sales in 2022 - its third straight year at No. 1. PORTLAND - It might take actually moving the Oregon-Idaho border west to end Malheur County’s reign as Oregon’s t

Marijuana panel rolls out recommendations to protect workers Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 A panel that has spent months debating policy ideas to protect workers who use medical marijuana concluded the bulk of its work Thursday, approving more than a dozen recommendations to the Louisiana Legislature. Thursday marked the last meeting of the Em