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International Cannabis reform ramps up in Europe and South America Image Cannabis NewsDecember 7, 2022 The majority of the world appears to be moving towards some form of cannabis regulation, with an eye towards liberalization. Global cannabis reform is gaining momentum. What started as a ripple in three countries has become a global policy movemen

New Mexico now offers digital Medical Cannabis cards Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 NEW MEXICO - After expanding online services for medical cannabis patients, New Mexico’s Department of Health now offers digital cannabis cards. And New Mexicans can use them for medical cannabis purchases in stores. Last year, the state created an online Patie

Pesticides now permitted in Massachusetts Cannabis cultivation Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 Because hemp and marijuana are both cannabis and only distinguished through law by the THC level, MDAR will allow the use on hemp to extend to marijuana as well. Last week, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources adjusted its policy reg

Hemp based Foods Market Report – Global Industry Analysis, Development, Scope, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2028 Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 The Global Hemp based Foods Market Size was estimated at USD 929.82 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 4559.37 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 25.50% during the forecast period. The rese

Weed shops switch to cash after cashless ATM crackdown Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 Marijuana shops across the U.S. are rushing to find alternative ways for customers to pay after networks that supported a popular workaround to the banking system began to shut down last week. Cashless ATMs, also called “point of banking” systems, allowed can

Recreational Marijuana will soon be added to Missouri constitution Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 Amendment 3 is added to Missouri's constitution this week. Here's what to expect through Dec. 31. The majority of changes on recreational marijuana will begin impacting Missourians next year. Amendment 3 is added to the Missouri Constitution on Th

Connecticut hemp farmers want to be given preference for growing Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 Farmers say they're already struggling with low hemp prices and fear losing out to bigger companies when licenses to grow cannabis become available. HARTFORD - Connecticut hemp farmers looking for higher incomes are working to

Minnesota Pharmacy Board sues three Cannabis Businesses for violating edible cannabinoid laws Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 According to the pharmacy board, investigators found packages containing 2,500 milligrams of THC, which is "50 times the amount permitted under Minnesota law." MOORHEAD - The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy filed a civil law

Mississippi medical marijuana patients, professionals on the look out for scams and other complications Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 BILOXI - It’s been almost a full year since the sale of medical marijuana was approved in Mississippi. Although the product still isn’t available for purchase, some patients who need the treatment are discoveri

Man stabbed with kitchen knife over Pot smoking, parking issues Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 A man allegedly stabbed someone with a kitchen knife after being confronted over his marijuana smoking habits and parking issues. The Laredo Police Department announced Monday that Jose Luis Garcia was arrested at the 5100 block of San Francisco. The

Michael Phelps has lungs like Aquaman when smoking Weed: Wiz Khalifa Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2022 'That dude’s got, like, Aquaman’s lungs, bro…. He’s like smoking a joint in like two puffs'. Olympian Michael Phelps not only has the seemingly supernatural lung power to launch him to a record 23 gold medals in the pool, but he’s also able to i

Does Cannabis smoke really cause more lung damage than tobacco smoke? Flaws in a viral study Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2022 Earlier this month, researchers published a study in the journal Radiology that was prime fodder for misleading headlines. The study sought to investigate the effect of marijuana smoke on the lungs. The researchers say th

Israel Police bust network of doctors illegally selling Medical Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2022 Drug dealers exploited the criminal network in order to buy cannabis and sell it for a profit. Israel Police busted a network of senior doctors that was illegally selling medical cannabis licenses online, operating in 20 locations a

Children are ditching alcohol for Marijuana, as 20-year national US study shows a 245% increase Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2022 Adolescent cannabis abuse has increased 245% since 2000 in the US, while alcohol abuse has steadily declined over the same period. That's according to a national, peer-reviewed study tracking intentional misuse and abu

Group used Christian ministry as front for £2 million Cannabis importation Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2022 A criminal group which used a religious charity as a front for importing 400 kilos of cannabis into the UK have been convicted. The National Crime Agency investigated Dalton Anderson, 50, Alvin Russell, 45, and Sinclair Tucker, 64, after B

Does Kentucky really grow more Marijuana than any other state? Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2022 From decades-old news articles to political talking points to social media comment sections, conversations about marijuana in Kentucky bring an oft-repeated claim. Kentucky produces more cannabis than any other state, the claim goes, making the illega

Cannabis companies ramp up recruitment efforts as recreational industry prepares launch Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2022 Connecticut’s cannabis industry could account for more than 10,000 jobs just a few years after the recreational market launches, according to a recent study, and companies are already ramping up hiring efforts ahead of the fir

Poison center reports for child Marijuana use rose 245% in last 20 years Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2022 Dextromethorphan, found in cough syrup, had the highest number of cases. Between 2000 and 2020, reports to poison centers for child and teen marijuana use increased by 245%, according to a new study from the Oregon Health and Science Univers