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Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of Cannabis use disorder Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 Genetic Study Sheds Light on Cannabis Use Disorder and Its Links to Psychiatric Disorders and Health Risks. A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disord

University Of Minnesota Launches Cannabis Research Center Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 The University of Minnesota last week launched the state’s Cannabis Research Center, a new institution dedicated to studying the effects of marijuana. The University of Minnesota last week launched the new Cannabis Research Center, only six months after t

Has Aurora Cannabis Finally Turned Things Around for Investors? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 Aurora Cannabis stock has burned investors badly in the past but can you trust it enough to put it in your portfolio? Aurora Cannabis (ACB -2.12%) has been cutting costs and improving its bottom line over several quarters in a bid to show investors

Tips on growing Cannabis from home Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 The Cleveland School of Cannabis has tips on growing cannabis from home. Issue 2 passed earlier this month legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Ohio. Starting next month, anyone 21 and up will be able to buy and possess the drug. And they will also be able to grow it

UCSF study reveals THC can affect blood vessels Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 It’s long been known that people who smoke tobacco are at a higher risk of having heart problems. Now, a team of researchers at UCSF have found that marijuana products also pose the same risk. What’s particularly interesting is that burning any plant can release to

Legal Marijuana putting drug recognition experts to the test to keep roads safe Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 Legal marijuana is making it harder for local law enforcement officers to keep Rhode Island's roads safe. There's been a dangerous uptick of traffic related deaths this year. In September there were 288 total DUI cases, 71 consented

How this Las Vegas Cannabis company gives back to the community Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 Giving back to the community is a priority for many all year long, but during the holidays, contributing receives extra focus. “We know many of our neighbors are facing tough times,” said Jon Marshall, chief operating officer of Deep Roots Harvest.

Why a Cannabis lobby group is petitioning feds to raise THC levels in edibles Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 It’s been just over five years since Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Since then, hundreds of companies and thousands of stores have popped up across the country. There haven’t been any changes to legislation in those

Willie Nelson, Mike Tyson step into Michigan Marijuana market as celebrity brands bloom Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 Willie Nelson's cannabis brand Willie's Reserve is now sold in Michigan. What’s in a name? An aging hippie from Texas hill country and mainstay in the "Outlaw Country" music synonymous with weed culture is, perhaps to no surp

No, Snoop Dogg isn't quitting Cannabis and here's why he's 'giving up smoke' Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 Snoop Dogg isn't giving up the kind of "smoke" he's been associated with for much of his career. The rapper and entrepreneur's statement shocked fans Thursday after he posted a black-and-white social media post, announcing: "After much

Japan Takes Major Step Towards Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 Japan Takes Major Step Towards Cannabis Reform, Opening Opportunities for CBD and Medical Cannabis Industries. Japan, one of the world’s strictest and most hostile countries in regard to cannabis, recently took a major step towards reform, potentially providing a ma

Driver rams car into Union City Cannabis dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 The driver of a car crashed into a Union City cannabis dispensary early Tuesday morning, leaving products and merchandise scattered all over the ground. The car was abandoned at Flor dispensary on Courthouse Drive in Union Landing Shopping Center – it's unclear

New York Cannabis Control Board Votes to Impose Cap on THC Allowed in Hemp Products Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted to approve a string of new measures last week which will see a cap on the amount of THC allowed in hemp products, establish fees for licensed cannabis labs, and renew medical cannabis

The growing trend of Cannabis-infused dinner parties Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 Marijuana is on track to be a billion-dollar business in Maryland after the state legalized recreational use almost five months ago. Entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the demand—including for private dinner parties where the food is infused with cannabis.

Study finds genetic link to Cannabis use disorder Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 Genes might play a role in the risk of developing cannabis addiction and could be linked to an increased risk of developing several medical conditions, according to a new study. The study conducted by researchers at Yale University School of Medicine and publishe

Cannabis addiction may be partly down to genetics Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 An analysis of genetic data from more than 1 million people shows that those with cannabis use disorder share similar markers. People who develop a cannabis use disorder share certain genetic markers, and that pattern holds across racial groups, according to the

Thinking About Future Opportunities With Cannabis Concentrates Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 Extraction and processing technologies have played a significant role in the cannabis sector over the last 10 to 15 years. The importance of these technologies to the global cannabis sector is only going to increase over the next five years, which sh

Marijuana DUI crashes are on the rise, but experts say they’re harder to prosecute Image Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2023 Law enforcement says driving while high on marijuana is just as dangerous as driving while drunk, but KCRA 3 investigates found that very few people are actually arrested for driving high. Sara Porter is a criminalist at the Sacra