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Chronic Cannabis use shows promise to prevent brain damage in athletes Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 According to a new study, pot can offset the effects of repeated blows to the head, which is especially beneficial for athletes. In recent years, conversations around cannabis as it pertains to athletes and the sports industry have amped up. Betw
Cannabis delivery services could help jump-start CT adult-use sales Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 When John “Jack” Cochran visited the Virginia home of his former player and retired NFL star Jordan Reed several years ago for a birthday party, he had no idea he’d leave with a business idea and entrepreneurial mindset. But that’s exactly what happ
Budding union efforts in Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 Marijuana licenses could be in jeopardy if bills go unpaid Although Michigan’s marijuana market surpassed $2 billion in profits last year, price volatility has continued to loom like a dark cloud. The recreational flower price per ounce was $90.64 in May, slowly
Cops improperly used Marijuana smell to search car Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 The state Supreme Court said in a unanimous ruling Thursday that police officers improperly used the smell of marijuana to search a man’s car on the New Jersey Turnpike in 2016, a decision that allows the man to withdraw his guilty plea to a weapons offence. The rul
Senate committee approves bill allowing Veterans Affairs to recommend Pot to veterans in legal States Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 Veterans’ demands are finally being answered with the passing of an amendment dedicated to the access of medical cannabis. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill last Thursday that includes an
Class-action lawsuit launched against Canopy Cannabis over financial reporting Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2023 The lawsuit says the company admitted that it overstated revenue for its BioSteel subsidiary, causing investors economic loss. A B.C. investor has launched a class-action lawsuit against Canopy Growth Corp., one of Canada’s largest cannab
Pot use lower among Illinois teens who live near Medical Dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 An Illinois teenager living in a zip code with a medical cannabis dispensary is less likely to have used pot, according to new research. The findings, which come from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, showed that “about 1
NY seizes 1,000 pounds of illicit marijuana worth about $10M in crackdown on illegal shops Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 New York authorities have seized about 1,000 pounds of illegal marijuana products worth about $10 million from 31 different shops accused of illegally selling cannabis across the state, Gov Kathy Hochul said Thursday. The raid
Missouri to be testing ground on plain Cannabis packaging Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 For decades, there's been a global movement urging "plain packaging" on tobacco products - or packaging with limited colors and frills - after numerous studies found it makes cigarettes less appealing to young people. Missouri will soon be a testing ground to
Feeling high correlates with greater symptom relief for Medical Cannabis patients Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Greater symptom relief and positive side effects were experienced by participants in this study. A study published by the University of New Mexico (UNM) in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology found that patients who feel high after u
Eat, vape, or flame, which Medical Cannabis method is right for You? Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Do you know your Medical Marijuana IQ? While that’s not an actual thing, knowing oneself can play a big role in deciding which method of ingestion is right for you. For example, are you new to treating your ailments with cannabis? Does smoking both
Ahead of legalization, police warn motorists of risks of Cannabis-impaired driving Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Baltimore County Police Department Advises Motorists to Understand Limits and Risks of Cannabis-Impaired Driving Ahead of Maryland's Legalization. TOWSON - In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland on July 1, 2023, t
Anti-Cannabis group sues New York in effort to nullify Cannabis Legislation Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 The State of New York is now being sued by a collection of anti-cannabis campaign groups in an effort to force a rollback on legalization. On June 20th, a lawsuit was filed targeting the State of New York, its Governor Kathy Hochul, the Cann
Legal Weed sales in Minnesota expected to hit $1.5 Billion Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 The regulated cannabis market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1,5 billion per year by the end of the decade, according to a projection from Vicente LLP. The regulated marijuana market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion
New York aims to crack down on 'unjust' illegal Cannabis Stores Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 Gov Kathy Hochul announced results of new enforcement actions to crack down on illegal cannabis shops in New York. Hochul said those stores are a barrier to creating a thriving and equitable cannabis industry. "They are driven by individuals who are fla
USA Cannabis industry in crisis Image Cannabis NewsJune 23, 2023 A new report from Whitney Economics Report has found that only 24.4% of U.S. cannabis businesses are profitable. Whitney Economics, a cannabis economics data, consulting and research firm, has published its second annual Cannabis Operator Sentiment and Business Conditions survey repor
Industrial hemp prospects light up in tropics Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 THE potential to grow industrial hemp in the tropics is showing promise, with the second year of field trials flourishing at Kununurra. A recent field day at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Frank Wise Horticulture Research Institute showca
Hemp tea market increasing demand with leading player Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2023 The global hemp tea market revenue was around US$ 56,7 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 393,9 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22,1% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2031. Hemp tea is a particular variety of