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Drugs and religion have been a potent combination for millennia, from Cannabis at ancient funerary sites to psychedelic retreats today Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 Psychedelics are all the rage. Well-known figures like quarterback Aaron Rodgers, singer Miley Cyrus and boxer Mike Tyson testify to their transformative impact. Less visible consume

Cannabis use enhances ‘Runner’s High’ during exercise Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 The use of cannabis prior to running is associated with greater feelings of enjoyment and tranquility, according to data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Study participants ran an average of 3.88 miles. Participants reported “a more pos

Cannabis Association of New York bristles against state regulation, uneven playing field Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 In advance of Wednesday’s meeting of the Cannabis Control Board, a member of CANY, the Cannabis Association of New York, told Capital Tonight that decisions by the state are hurting the very people the new recreational marijuana

Ohio to eliminate Board of Pharmacy as Medical Marijuana regulator Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 Ohio's medical marijuana industry is getting at least one of the regulatory reforms it's been clamouring for. Within the state's recently passed operating budget is a provision that requires the formation of a Division of Marijuana Control within the

For would-be Pot retailers, the lottery was the easy part Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 Martin Rasheed was surprised to learn he was among those chosen in a lottery with more than 2,200 other applicants for one of 36 new licenses to open marijuana stores in the Chicago area. “I’m excited and I’m grateful. I never thought I’d be in this position,

Celebrity power meets moderate consumption Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 As the cannabis industry continues to grow, both in terms of legalization and consumer interest, the dynamics of cannabis branding and consumption are undergoing fascinating transformations. (Benzinga) From the rise of celebrity-backed marijuana brands to the influence of m

Despite flood losses, Cannabis industry is ineligible for federal aid Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 Industry associations are working to assess losses up and down the supply chain to help them make their case to state legislators for additional aid. After floods devastated Montpelier and much of the state last week, Lauren Andrews, owner of Capi

Curaleaf, citing slow rollout of Cannabis sector, lays off 49 at Winslow production facility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 Largest cannabis firm in US says demand in NJ is high, but limited number of dispensaries (just 35) means supply needed to fulfill market is lower than was anticipated. Curaleaf, the leading grower and seller of cannabis in

Philip Morris acquiring Cannabis inhaler developer for up to $650 million Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 The Israeli company’s main product is a metered-dose inhaler for pain reduction treatment using medical cannabis. Philip Morris, the international tobacco giant, is acquiring the Israeli company Syqe Medical in a deal that could reach $650 mil

Marijuana sales since February reach nearly $600 million Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Missouri’s marijuana industry is making a major milestone Friday as pot sales in the state continue to smash records. Adult-use recreational sales got the green light back in February. Since then, the Show-Me state has sold an average of $4 million of legal ca

Refused Marijuana application raises questions of eligibility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 A marijuana company’s amended application for a license was refused on Tuesday, according to a letter presented during public comment to the Menominee Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee on Wednesday. Joni Moore, owner and president of

Refused Marijuana application raises questions of eligibility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 A marijuana company’s amended application for a license was refused on Tuesday, according to a letter presented during public comment to the Menominee Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee on Wednesday. Joni Moore, owner and president of

Refused Marijuana application raises questions of eligibility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 A marijuana company’s amended application for a license was refused on Tuesday, according to a letter presented during public comment to the Menominee Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee on Wednesday. Joni Moore, owner and president of

Recreational Marijuana legalization would boost Florida's tax revenue by up to $431.3M per year Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida is gaining steam ahead of potential placement on the state ballot, which experts say could lead to more local and state tax revenue. The ballot initiative,

Recreational Marijuana legalization would boost Florida's tax revenue by up to $431.3M per year Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida is gaining steam ahead of potential placement on the state ballot, which experts say could lead to more local and state tax revenue. The ballot initiative,

Cannabis Legalization sees 61% drop in Cannabis Prisoners Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 The number of people in Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody for cannabis is down 61% from 2013 to 2018, according to the latest Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics report. While this shows a decline in cannabis incarcerations since the launc

Cannabis Legalization sees 61% drop in Cannabis Prisoners Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 The number of people in Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody for cannabis is down 61% from 2013 to 2018, according to the latest Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics report. While this shows a decline in cannabis incarcerations since the launc

California lagging behind with Dispensary Openings Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 State-level regulations are preventing the California cannabis industry from flourishing. Since 2020, over 50 Californian states have implemented regulation to enable retail sales of adult use cannabis, however, Hirsh Jain at Ananda Strategy has highlighted that onl