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Childhood trauma is a “strong predictor” of adolescent Cannabis usage Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 The study calls for greater support to help young people avoid problematic drug use. Adolescent cannabis use can be associated with psychiatric disorders, and the prevalence of cannabis use disorder has been increasing in countries. Exposure to Adv

What will Baltimore do with millions in Cannabis reparation funds? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 What will Baltimore spend cannabis community reinvestment funds on? We won’t know until 2024. Our nonprofit news organization is made possible by subscribers and donors who value storytelling that impacts and uplifts communities. Thank you for support

How to grow your own in CT: Home Cannabis cultivation now legal Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 Beginning July 1, any Connecticut resident 21 and older has the right to have three mature, and three immature, cannabis plants growing in their home at any given time. As many households have two adults, 12 plants is the most allowed per home. People wh

Middle aged women using Cannabis to alleviate menopause Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 Findings come via a survey of Canadian women. Middle aged women in Canada are increasingly turning to cannabis for relief from menopause-related symptoms, according to newly published research. A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta sough

Colorado makes Cannabis social equity history Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 The Color of Cannabis has acquired a massive manufacturing facility guaranteed to social equity businesses. Considering how lengthy national cannabis prohibition and the subsequent societal brutality of the War On Drugs were, it’s quite daunting to consider that recreatio

Mira Pharmaceuticals files for $16M IPO Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 Mira Pharmaceuticals, a pre-clinical cannabis pharmaceuticals developer, has filed to list its common shares on NASDAQ. On Thursday (June 29), Mira filed to raise $16.4m in an IPO to fund the development of its lead drug candidate MIRA1a. According to the Baltimore-based compan

NY's Marijuana Businesses secure $150M private investment for social equity fund Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 A long-planned fund to help disadvantaged people start legal marijuana businesses in New York is finally nearing its ambitious money-raising goal. NEW YORK - A long-planned fund to help disadvantaged people start legal cannabis businesse

BBQ with a bang: Cannabis infusions for the Fourth Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 The smell of good food wafting off the grill, an abundance of juicy watermelon slices, and cold brews are all classic parts of a 4th of July barbecue. This year, some may opt to incorporate the cannabis plant into their celebrations. Passing around a joint, serving i

Pot companies are in trouble. Survival tips here! Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 Hurry up and wait The list of challenges that cannabis companies face is daunting, from deadlocked policy to slumping prices for marijuana. That has hit share values of publicly traded cannabis companies, and it’s safe to say much of the earlier optimism around the in

Cannabis consumption still must abide by certain rules in Maryland Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 County's two dispensaries opening to customers 21 and up Fireworks won’t be the only thing burning this Fourth of July, because recreational cannabis becomes legal starting on Saturday, and the two local dispensaries are opening to all customers 21 a

NJ’s retail Cannabis worker apprenticeship program now accepting apps Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 Applications are now being accepted for a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program dedicated to recruiting and developing a skilled workforce for the legalized cannabis industry. Designed to provide hands-on training and education for individuals

Tobacco vs Cannabis: why doesn't the government want our money? Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 Legalizing cannabis presents an opportunity for the federal government to tap into a valuable source of revenue. (Benzinga) Instead of relying solely on sales taxes, the integration of the cannabis industry into the legal space can generate substantial

Cannabis industry leaders ask state to pause new licenses Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 ALBUQUERQUE - It’s been more than a year since recreational marijuana became legal in New Mexico. Since then, more than 1,000 dispensaries have been licensed by the state. However, some industry leaders say that is too many. This week, nearly 100 dispensaries

We’re getting equity wrong Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 A journalist’s plea for entrepreneurs, brands, and regulators to look beyond retail licenses and nonprofit donations. Another Juneteenth has come and passed, bringing a renewed wave of highlights of Black-owned brands and commitments to fostering diversity and equity in cannabis. Then, it’

California to implement ‘Death Penalty’ tax rule Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 Cannabis license holders in Santa Barbara County must pay quarterly taxes or risk losing their licenses. Santa Barbara County officials are stepping up rules to get cannabis businesses to be current on their tax payments. On June 27, the Santa Barbara County Board of

Connecticut to launch legal home cultivation this weekend Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 Adults will be permitted to grow up to six cannabis plants at home under a state law that goes into effect on Saturday. Adults in Connecticut will be able to start growing their own weed beginning this weekend as the state’s law permitting home cannabis culti

NBA Players face risk when partnering with Cannabis Companies Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 The relationship between professional sports and cannabis has long been complicated, with leagues and teams often taking a hardline stance against marijuana use by players. But times are changing, and the NBA is at the forefront of this shift by shatterin

City prepares to evacuate as Western Hemp Fire spreads Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 FORT HUACHUCA - According to Fort Huachuca a wildfire is spreading near Canelo and Western Hemp roads. Huachuca City's evacuation status is at SET. According to Fort Huachuca, the fire was caused by mowing but all mowing has been stopped. The fire is now at 1000