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FBI Report Over 200,000 People Were Arrested For Cannabis-Related Violations In 2023: How Is That Possible? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 The FBI reported that 217,150 arrests for marijuana violations were made in 2023, slightly down from 2022 when the figure stood at 227,108, according to data published in the Bureau’s Crime Data Explorer.

NBA's Al Harrington: 'We Don't Forget Those Harmed By Cannabis Prohibition,' Our Mission Is Impact Before Profit Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Al Harrington’s Village Dispensary focuses on empowering communities impacted by prohibition. For NBA star turned cannabis entrepreneur Al Harrington, the opening of Village Dispensary in Hoboken, Ne

DeSantis Provokes Outrage Over Taxpayer-Funded Ads Linking Marijuana Legalization To Car Crashes Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 The ad, produced by the Florida Department of Transportation, warns against the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) faces a public relations lashing for leveraging a tax

States Without Legalized Cannabis Have Higher Rate of Poison Control Calls for Delta-8 THC Products, Says Recent Study Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Products containing Delta-8 THC may be leading to an increase in calls to poison control centers, according to a recent study. A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology (1),

Delaware’s cannabis industry: A secret shopper investigation finds mislabeling, contamination, and public health risks among gaps in compliance Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 A "Secret Shopper" investigation revealed alarming compliance issues in Delaware's cannabis industry. The study discovered instances of mislabeling, product contaminati

Avicanna unveils large-scale MyMedi.ca medical cannabis study Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Avicanna released information on a new study through MyMedi.ca which will look into the use of medical cannabis for various health ailments such as pain, anxiety, epilepsy, sleep, and depression. In a recent press release (1), Avicanna recently annou

Verano Holdings Corp. Set to Begin “Save the Bits” Campaign for Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Multi-state cannabis company, Verano Holdings Corp., started a fundraising campaign with their BITS™ edibles product for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a portion of the proceeds going to the Lynn Sage Breast C

Closing the Growing Medical Cannabis Education Gap Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 As of 2021, there were over 3.6 million registered cannabis patients in the US. And, as reported by scientific reviews, there is a growing gap between public interest in medical cannabis and the lack of qualified practitioners offering guidance. There are a lot

The Anti Hand Packing Movement: How Automation is Modernizing Cannabis Packaging Systems Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 In 2021, just 10% of cannabis cultivation operations used automation technology for packaging. Yet in 2024, over 80% of cannabis cultivators are moving toward utilizing automation to streamline processes and reduce costs, p

Pesticides in California Cannabis Prompt Concerns, Calls for Crop Management Alternatives Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 California, one of the United States’ largest and most lucrative legal cannabis markets, is grappling with a critical issue. In 2023, the state saw $5.1 billion in cannabis sales, with five million Californians using canna

Global Cannabis Seeds Market Projected To Reach $6.5 Billion By 2031 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The global cannabis seed market is projected to experience significant growth between now and 2031 according to a market report by Allied Market Research. The market researchers estimate that the value of the worldwide cannabis seed market was

Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic Treatment For Anxiety And Depression In Pre-Clinical Models: Enveric Biosciences' Breakthrough Research Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 Enveric Biosciences has presented research highlighting the its lead compound, EB-003 at the 7th Neuropsychiatric Drug Summit. Psychedelics biotech company Enveric Biosciences E

Florida Cannabis Ballot: NFL's Ricky Williams Backs Legalization, New Ad 'Hypocrisy Of Alcohol Vs. Marijuana' Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 "I know firsthand the ostracizing and debilitating effects the criminalization of cannabis can have," says Ricky Williams. NFL Hall of Fame nominee, cannabis entrepreneur and former running back for the

Gov. Newsom's Hemp Ban Goes Into Effect: Consequences For Industry, Investors, Patients Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The emergency ruling may eliminate 90-95% of hemp products, devastating the hemp market and sparking potential legal battles. Governor Gavin Newsom‘s emergency ban on all hemp-derived THC products is official as of Monday af

DEA Boosts Psychedelics Production For Research, Cannabis Quotas Hold Steady Ahead Of Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The DEA announces increased production quotas for psilocybin, psilocin and ibogaine for research purposes. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has unveiled new production quotas for Schedule I and II control

Experts Issue 'Urgent' Warning Over Biden-Harris Cannabis Plans Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 Recent plans to reclassify marijuana have drawn criticism from some experts, who believe this would only exacerbate existing issues in the regulatory environment. In March, the Biden-Harris administration announced plans to downgrade marijuana from

Fentanyl Laced With Toxic Chemical BTMPS Raises Alarms Nationwide, Experts Warn Of Danger Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 As if adulterating drugs with fentanyl were not enough, an industrial chemical known as bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, or BTMPS, is now appearing in illicit fentanyl across the U.S. Originally used in plas

Cannabis Sales Bloom In First North Carolina Weed Store, Marijuana Footprint In Florida Grows As Rec Legalization Looms, And More Store Openings Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 Thousands Are Buying Weed In North Carolina's Only Weed Shop Cannabis sales are booming in North Carolina's only legal store selling recreational marijuana. Great Smok