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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

State Updates Actions on Unlicensed Cannabis Shops Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 New York State Cannabis Enforcement Actions: December 2023 Recap. Inspections & Seizures: During the month of December, investigators from OCM and the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) inspected 48 shops, including 17 re-inspections, suspected of selling u

Dark Brandon Pardoned Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Use: Boosting Biden Day 11 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Americans convicted of marijuana possession or use are stuck with things on their records that can hurt them — even though they never did anything to hurt anyone else. Biden has done something about that. President Joe Biden is pard

FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 15, 2024 Scientists from the US Food and Drug Administration conclude in newly released documents that marijuana has less potential for abuse than other drugs with the same restrictions and it should be reclassified as a less dangerous drug. Not only that, the