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120,000 cannabis-laced candy edibles seized from Vancouver Island dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024 As Halloween approaches, police on Vancouver Island are urging the public to use caution after officers seized more than 120,000 cannabis-laced edibles, including chocolate and candies with packaging that mimics recognizable treats. RC

Law allowing NYC to padlock hundreds of suspected illegal pot shops ruled ‘unconstitutional’ by judge in bombshell ruling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024 A state law that has allowed New York City to padlock hundreds of suspected illegal cannabis shops is unconstitutional, a Queens judge said in a bombshell ruling Tuesday. Judge Kevin J. Kerrig

Judge rules against NYC in crackdown on unlicensed cannabis shops Image Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024 A judge in Queens has ruled that the city shutting down a cannabis shop that was operating without a license was unconstitutional. The decision calls into serious question the Mayor Eric Adams' enforcement program, Operation Padlock to Protect. Tha

Marijuana Could Be Legal in Half of US States After the 2024 Election Image Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024 The movement for legalizing marijuana is flying high ahead of the 2024 election. In North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Florida, proposals to legalize recreational cannabis are on the ballot. As it stands today, 38 states and the District

Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade Image Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024 Marijuana has emerged as one of the most commonly used illicit substances among adolescents in the United States. Given the rising number of states legalizing recreational marijuana for adults and the decreasing perception of risk among adolescents, tr

Stakes Are High For Nebraska's Medical Marijuana Families: Why They're Pushing For Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024 Nebraska's push for medical cannabis has been fueled by passionate advocates, including Shelley and Dominic Gillen, who have spent years fighting for treatment options for their son Will who is battling severe

'I Was Wracked With Horror' – The Cost Of A Simple Favor Under Singapore's Drug Laws Image Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024 There are 33 offenses in Singapore that warrant capital punishment, including murder, drug trafficking, terrorism, kidnapping and use of firearms. After a pause of more than two years, the country resumed execution by hanging in

North Dakota Ad Campaign Backs Adult Use Cannabis Legalization, Eyeing Economic Gains Image Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024 North Dakota advocates have launched an ad campaign for Measure 5, a ballot initiative proposing the legalization of adult-use cannabis, aiming to capture millions in tax revenue and support local economic growth. With Election

DeSantis Battles $149M Cannabis Legalization Push In Florida's Fiercest Amendment Fight Yet Image Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024 As the Nov. 5 elections loom, the struggle between Floridians who want legal recreational cannabis enshrined in their constitution via Amendment 3 and those who don't has heated up to a near boiling point. With the state’s

New York's Surprise Ban On Cannabis-Caffeine Products Raises Eyebrows In Industry Image Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024 New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently ordered a halt to two caffeine-infused THC products by Hudson Cannabis and its brand 1906. According to the New York Post, the two affected product lines – "Go" and "Genius" –

A new buzz: Cannabis-infused beverages offer a new high for consumers Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, the canna-curious have questions about the wide range of products available. Edibles, gummies and cannabis flower may grab more attention, but marijuana-infused beverages are another option for

DeSantis Faces Backlash For Using Opioid Settlement Funds On Anti-Cannabis Campaign Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 Florida is using millions of dollars in settlement money from opioid manufacturers and distributors to bankroll Governor Ron DeSantis's ongoing anti-cannabis campaign, according to state records. State law stipulates the opioid se

The molecular anti-metastatic potential of CBD and THC from Lebanese Cannabis via apoptosis induction and alterations in autophagy Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 The medicinal plant Cannabis sativa L. (C. sativa) is currently being extensively studied to determine the full extent of its therapeutic pharmacological potential. Δ9-tetrahydocannab

‘Dangerous’ amounts of mold, lead, E.coli, and salmonella found in street marijuana Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 ‘Dangerous’ levels of mold, yeast, lead, E.coli and salmonella have been found in UK street cannabis. Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University, in conjunction with Curaleaf Clinic, analyzed 60 samples seized by police i

Asset Scramble: Body & Mind Secures $2.3M To Drive Cannabis Growth In Illinois And New Jersey Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 The new credit facility from Bengal Catalyst Fund carries an 18% annual interest rate. Body and Mind Inc. BAMM, BMMJ, a multi-state cannabis company, announced a new credit facility with Bengal Catalyst Fund, LP, securin

California authorities eradicate over $353 million in illegally grown cannabis Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 Nearly 775,000 illegally cultivated cannabis plants across the state were eradicated in a joint effort by California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office and local and federal law enforcement partners. The enforcement was part of the Er

JOMS study: Recreational marijuana use may increase sedation requirements during oral and maxillofacial surgery Image Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024 Research published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) reveals recreational marijuana users undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery – such as tooth extractions or biopsies in an am

NY Medics Report Epidemic Of Severe Reaction To Cannabis Called ‘Scromiting’ Image Cannabis NewsOctober 25, 2024 A growing epidemic is reportedly sending New Yorkers to the hospital due to severe reactions to cannabis. Inside the reported epidemic hitting New York emergency rooms called "scromiting." The sickness, dubbed “Scromiting,” named for the