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How humans brought Cannabis to every corner of the globe Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Cannabis originated in East Asia but can now be found growing on every continent except Antarctica – thanks to human trade and cultivation. From its origins on the Tibetan plateau, humans have transported cannabis across the planet. Cannabis is everywhere:

Court-Mandated Cannabis treatment plummets after legalization Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 States that have passed laws permitting recreational cannabis use have seen a steep drop in court-ordered treatment for pot. The data, presented by researchers at Temple University, “were extracted from the Treatment Episode Dataset—Admissions and use

Court-Mandated Cannabis treatment plummets after legalization Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 States that have passed laws permitting recreational cannabis use have seen a steep drop in court-ordered treatment for pot. The data, presented by researchers at Temple University, “were extracted from the Treatment Episode Dataset—Admissions and use

Cannabis farmers want to be included in wildfire recovery program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Wildfire smoke could lower the quality of crops or damage it entirely, says farmer. B.C. cannabis farmers are calling on the provincial government to ensure they receive the same recovery benefits and support as other agriculture sectors affected

Cannabis farmers want to be included in wildfire recovery program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Wildfire smoke could lower the quality of crops or damage it entirely, says farmer. B.C. cannabis farmers are calling on the provincial government to ensure they receive the same recovery benefits and support as other agriculture sectors affected

1,591 illegal Marijuana plants seized in Southern Oregon warrant search Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Oregon State Police Bust Illegal Marijuana Operation, Seize Over 1,500 Plants and Arrest Suspect. The Oregon State Police Drug Enforcement Section Southwest Region Marijuana team executed a search warrant on an illegal marijuana growing oper

Lawmaker calls for punishing parents if kids get access to Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 A state lawmaker in New Jersey wants to make it a crime if children are able access to their parents’ marijuana. The cannabis regulatory commission already has regulations for packaging, but Assemblywoman Aura Dunn wants criminal penalties put

Lawmaker calls for punishing parents if kids get access to Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 A state lawmaker in New Jersey wants to make it a crime if children are able access to their parents’ marijuana. The cannabis regulatory commission already has regulations for packaging, but Assemblywoman Aura Dunn wants criminal penalties put

First Cannabis ads coming soon to Spotify Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 The advertisements for beer companies and underwear start-ups on your favorite podcast may soon be accompanied by cannabis commercials. Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs Inc. announced on Thursday that it will become the “first cannabis company to launch cannab

First Cannabis ads coming soon to Spotify Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 The advertisements for beer companies and underwear start-ups on your favorite podcast may soon be accompanied by cannabis commercials. Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs Inc. announced on Thursday that it will become the “first cannabis company to launch cannab

Recent federal move to reclassify Cannabis benefits everyone Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 It would also be a step forward in stabilizing the cannabis industry, which is here to stay and expand. Like a growing list of things that have forever changed in America, decriminalized and legalized marijuana is fast becoming the law of the land — al

Recent federal move to reclassify Cannabis benefits everyone Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 It would also be a step forward in stabilizing the cannabis industry, which is here to stay and expand. Like a growing list of things that have forever changed in America, decriminalized and legalized marijuana is fast becoming the law of the land — al

Marijuana rescheduling falls short of expectations on Biden Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Rescheduling Marijuana Falls Short: Racial Justice Issues Remain Unaddressed. The Biden administration’s recommendation last week for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule marijuana marked one of its most significant steps related to t

Marijuana rescheduling falls short of expectations on Biden Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Rescheduling Marijuana Falls Short: Racial Justice Issues Remain Unaddressed. The Biden administration’s recommendation last week for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule marijuana marked one of its most significant steps related to t

Minnesota entrepreneur sees opportunities, obstacles for people of color in Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Plift co-founder Todd Harris worries that people of color will not benefit greatly from the legalization of marijuana. Many places you go these days, liquor stores, co-ops and even convenience stores, you see them: col

Minnesota entrepreneur sees opportunities, obstacles for people of color in Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Plift co-founder Todd Harris worries that people of color will not benefit greatly from the legalization of marijuana. Many places you go these days, liquor stores, co-ops and even convenience stores, you see them: col

How Farm-Fresh Cannabis can save New York’s industry and equity Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Cannabis, Medicine, and Advocacy: A Closing Perspective on Long Island's Journey. In this series, we’ve explored how cannabis left its mark on Long Island (from Hempstead to the Hamptons), how the Shinnecock Nation plans to help bring medicinal and

Driving while stoned leads to more traffic accidents in a country where Marijuana is legal Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Being stoned behind the wheel can be more dangerous than driving drunk in Canada, where recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018, according to a new study. Documented marijuana-related traffic accidents that required tr