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Older adults and medical marijuana: Reduced stigma and increased use - Cannabis News
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As a primary care doctor who has incorporated medical cannabis into his practice, it is notable how many silver-haired patients are coming in to discuss the pros and cons of a trial of medical cannabis.
Illinois cannabis sales hit nearly $36 million in March - Cannabis News
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According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, adult-use cannabis sales hit $35,902,543.22 in March.
Should COVID-19 Allow Medical Patients To Grow Marijuana At Home? - Cannabis News
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While some medical marijuana states allow home cultivation, others do not, potentially harming lives during the coronavirus outbreak.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Consider Recreational Marijuana To Fill Budget Hole - Cannabis News
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COVID-19 is having a multi-million dollar impact on the state budget. One lawmaker said the solution might be to legalize recreational marijuana.
Coronavirus could accelerate U.S. cannabis legalization - Cannabis News
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As the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic piles up, U.S. cities and states are set to face significant lost revenue given the loss of business activity.
Letting VA Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana To Veterans Won’t Cost Anything, Congressional Analysts Say - Cannabis News
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A bill that would allow doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend medical marijuana to military veterans would have zero fiscal impact, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said on Wednesday.
New York Governor Says State Will Still Pursue Marijuana Legalization Despite Coronavirus - Cannabis News
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The governor of New York said on Monday that he expects lawmakers to push ahead with plans to legalize marijuana even as the state works to address the coronavirus pandemic.
Maine marijuana company sues state over residency requirement - Cannabis News
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Wellness Connection filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday against the Maine department that oversees marijuana policy, claiming that residency restrictions on owners of recreational cannabis businesses violate the U.S. Constitution.
North American weed firms see lockdown boost - Cannabis News
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Cannabis sales are touching new highs as customers across the United States and Canada stockpile weed to prepare for long spells of isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado Just Issued The First Marijuana Delivery License In The State - Cannabis News
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As more Americans across the country are sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a major Colorado cannabis retailer announced that it has received the state’s first permit to deliver medical marijuana directly to patients’ doors.
Connecticut Residents Strongly Support Legalizing Marijuana, Poll Shows - Cannabis News
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A majority of Connecticut residents favor legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll released on Thursday.
Michigan recreational marijuana sales increase 34% in February, prices down slightly - Cannabis News
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Michigan’s recreational marijuana industry continued its steady ascent in February, based on the latest monthly statistical report released by the state Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
Pa. marijuana dispensaries call for volunteer ‘caregivers,' ask state to allow home deliveries - Cannabis News
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Medical marijuana continues to be sold at state-approved dispensaries in Pennsylvania.
Does Marijuana Work Better Than Sleeping Pills For Insomnia? - Cannabis News
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If you’re not currently receiving any treatment for insomnia, or if your current treatment isn’t enhancing the duration and quality of your sleep, you may want to give cannabis a try.
Southern California marijuana sales ‘on fire’ as demand spikes amid coronavirus outbreak - Cannabis News
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Toilet paper, hand sanitizer and food aren’t the only things flying off the shelves amid the coronavirus scare in Southern California.
Cannabis Researcher Receives $3.9M to Study Terpenes and Pain - Cannabis News
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The UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative has been awarded a $3.9 million grant to investigate whether cannabis terpenes can help reduce the use of opioids in pain treatment.
Baseball is spearheading common-sense cannabis policy in US sports
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For a professional athlete, a typical bad day at the office might include a broken rib, torn ligaments, or mild traumatic brain injury. So it’s unsurprising that drug use—both legal and illegal—is rampant amongst these modern-day gladiators, who depend on substances not only to enhance their performance, but also to ease their pain. As cannabis legalization spreads across the US, bringing the popularity of plant-derived natural compounds such as CBD along with it, professional sports leagues in the US are updating their policies accordingly.
New bill would change Utah’s medical marijuana program again
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SALT LAKE CITY — A new bill again tweaking Utah’s medical marijuana program received a favorable recommendation from a Senate committee Monday, moving it to final passage in the full Senate.

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