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Professor presents research on driving under the influence of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 “You all must be here for the free samples,” joked Ari Kirshenbaum, St. Michael’s professor of psychology. Through Kirshenbaum’s research, he discovered that the effects of cannabis on a driver operating a vehicle is no laughing matter. The M

North Brunswick approves its first Marijuana Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township's first medical marijuana dispensary will be opening on Route 1. Garden State Botanicals' proposal to convert a 2,400-square-foot space at a shopping center at 1345-1471 Route 1 southbound was approved by the township's Zoning

North Brunswick approves its first Marijuana Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township's first medical marijuana dispensary will be opening on Route 1. Garden State Botanicals' proposal to convert a 2,400-square-foot space at a shopping center at 1345-1471 Route 1 southbound was approved by the township's Zoning

Canadian woman unable to cross the border for rolling a joint 40 years ago Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 'My own country had pardoned me but that didn’t matter. They told the federal government of the United States of America not to forget' Robyn Jones* was 17 years old when she was charged with a cannabis offence that would follow her for t

A historical look into Medical, Recreational Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the School of Pharmacy decided that informing students on the history of marijuana, a drug that is currently illegal in the state of Wisconsin, is valuable knowledge to educate students on before they enter the work

Michigan cannabis chain giving away over 1700 turkeys Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 DETROIT - A Michigan cannabis chain is providing over a thousand free turkeys this Thanksgiving to families in need. "It's that feeling that you get, knowing that you did a good deed, that you put a smile on somebody's face," says Nick Hannawa of Puff Cannabi

Elgin appears to be luring Cannabis business away from Chicago Heights Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 The southwest side of Elgin may soon be home to a second cannabis-growing operation. Grand Legacy Group LLC has partners who have ownership in both growing and dispensing facilities in New Mexico and New York. Now the group wants to open a gr

Smoking Cannabis versus Edibles: Is one better for the brain? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 Each way of consumption has a high that kicks in a little differently and comes with its own set of pluses and minuses. Everyone who enjoys cannabis has their preferred method of consumption, from vaping to eating, drinking and even good old-fashioned

Oxford approves Medical Cannabis dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 OXFORD - Oxford City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night allowing for medical cannabis dispensaries to operate within the city. However, council members added two provisions to the ordinance, one of which tightens up the requirements for setting up operations

First cannabis clinical trial takes off in South Africa Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy and pain re

Can cannabis help people living with bipolar disorder? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 New research presented this week suggests that cannabis could have certain benefits for people living with bipolar disorder. Experts looking for new treatments for common mood disorders and mental health problems have been investigating the antidepressant an

Rare disciplinary case against Pa. doctor offers glimpse into the big business of Medical Marijuana cards Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 HARRISBURG - When Bette Grey considered using cannabis to help with chronic pain last year, she turned to the nationwide medical marijuana card company Veriheal. The company connected her to Theodore Coltere

Carbon-busting Hemp could help transform Scottish agriculture to zero emissions Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 Hemp is one of the oldest traded plants in the world, and cultivation in Scotland started as far back as the 11th century. Historically, cannabis — the name of the plant from which hemp is derived — was used to produce rope, cloth, l

Appleton voters show overwhelming support for legalizing Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 APPLETON - While the tight races for U.S. Senate and governor drew the most attention on Election Night, a result of an Appleton referendum is hard to ignore on Wednesday. The city's advisory referendum on whether marijuana should be legalized fo

Local medical Marijuana suppliers react to IM 27 failing Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022 VERMILLION - South Dakota’s Initiated Measure (IM) 27 would have legalized recreational marijuana for people 21 and older, but South Dakotans voted against the measure in the November election. Local medical marijuana suppliers said recreational marijuana

DETROIT -  A Michigan cannabis chain is providing over a thousand free turkeys this Thanksgiving to families in need. "It's that feeling that you get, knowing that you did a good deed, that you put a smile on somebody's face," says Nick Hannawa of Puff Cannabis Happening over the next two weeks, Puff Cannabis is distributing over 1700 turkeys to th

At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the School of Pharmacy decided that informing students on the history of marijuana, a drug that is currently illegal in the state of Wisconsin, is valuable knowledge to educate students on before they enter the workforce Lucas Richert, an associate professor at UW-Madison, as well as a historian of medicine a

'My own country had pardoned me but that didn’t matter. They told the federal government of the United States of America not to forget' Robyn Jones* was 17 years old when she was charged with a cannabis offence that would follow her for the rest of her life. In 1981, Jones was sitting at a picnic table in the smoking section outside of a bar and re