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Does cannabis affect surgical outcomes? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 After alcohol, marijuana is the most commonly used recreational substance among US adults and adolescents. Up to 22 million Americans 12 or older use cannabis. In a 2022 survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 0.7 percent of 8 th graders, 2.1 percent of 10 th grad

Parents feel misled by ministers over Medical Cannabis pledge Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 A high-profile government climbdown that legalised a type of cannabis medicine on the NHS five years ago misled patients, campaigners say. It was thought the law change would mean the unlicensed drug, which treats a range of conditions, could be free

Court denies committee’s bid to block Marijuana referendum Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 Judge Mary Barglind denied the request for an intervention from the Committee for Economic Development in a recent court hearing involving the newest marijuana case in the 41st Circuit Court in Menominee. The state court case filed by The Fire Station,

Attorneys offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 Three attorneys will offer services for New Jersey residents with cannabis convictions at an upcoming expo. A trio of dedicated attorneys—Andrew Cooper of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, Michael Hoffman of The Hoffman Centers PC, and John Williams of

Litigation regarding Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission needs to come to a head Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 Maybe it was inevitable. Anyone who has seen another state award competitive licenses for a limited number of cannabis operators knew well that Alabama’s process would result in litigation. That was not an indictment of Alabama or

Connecticut Cannabis sales continue to rise in August with $25M in Sales Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 While medical cannabis sales dropped slightly, adult-use sales are growing. New data on monthly cannabis sales in Connecticut shows that numbers have increased yet again. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) said in a pr

California bill that would legalize Cannabis cafes hits new milestone Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 Cannabis cafes could soon become legal in California – that is, if the governor signs the bill into law. Right now, it's illegal for cannabis smoke lounges to sell drinks and food that don't have pot in them. But this new legislation could ch

The Taste of Freedom Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 After facing a 98-year prison sentence for cannabis, Richard DeLisi assists drug war prisoners with his brand, DeLisioso. The U.S. justice system is irrefutably flawed and has a dark side, but one company rose from the ashes of a cruel ruling. Richard DeLisi is one of America’s longest-serv

Canadians protesting province's homegrown Cannabis ban hope for court win Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 Judge reserves decision in court case launched by cannabis advocacy group. A group protesting Manitoba's ban against growing cannabis in a home is hoping for a win in court. TobaGrown, a cannabis advocacy organization, took the province t

Call for Hemp processing factory in island of Ireland Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the immediate establishment of a hemp processing facility in Ireland. “Hemp is the fastest growing form of wood on the planet,” the organisation’s William Taylor argued. “The crop sequesters more carbon in one year tha

North Carolina tribe votes to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 In a historic vote, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina voted in favor of a proposal last week to allow recreational marijuana for adults on tribal land. For North Carolina, where both recreational and medical cannabis ar

Number of licensed Hemp farms in Kansas decreases from 200 to 41 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 The shift is likely due to a decrease in demand for CBD oil, and the legalization of cannabis in neighbouring states. A recent report shows that the state of Kansas once had hundreds of licensed hemp cultivators, but that number has decreased sign

NY gave these weed entrepreneurs a leg up and now, they could face financial ruin Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 A multi-story, green-and-white sign reading “Con Bud” is being erected over the facade of 85 Delancey St on the Lower East Side, where Coss Marte plans to open his marijuana dispensary. Marte put down a $420,000 deposit on a 10-ye

Cannabis leader comes to Florida confident recreational use is coming Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 Las Vegas-based Planet 13, a multi-state cannabis company, has signed a deal to acquire Florida-based VidaCann to speed up expansion in the medical marijuana market in the state. Two of VidaCann’s 26 stores in Florida are in Bonita Springs an

Owner of Marijuana dispensary guilty of tax evasion Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 A former owner of a Warren marijuana dispensary faces at least nine years in federal prison for tax evasion and obstructing the IRS, officials said. Ryan Richmond, 46, of Bloomfield Hills, was found guilty by a federal court jury, the U.S. Department of Justic

HHS recommendation could see new era in Cannabis advertising Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 Emerging Avenues in Advertising for Cannabis. The US Department of Health and Human Services has recommended reclassifying marijuana as a lower-risk drug, which would in turn ease restrictions. While this new Schedule III recommendation holds a myriad

DEA Doubles Down on decision to fire agent who tried to replace opioids with CBD Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, the alphabet people have struck again. The DEA has defended their decision to fire a special agent who tested positive for cannabis after using CBD oil to replace opiates, drug

Nearly 100 pounds of Marijuana found in 'suspicious' packages at Dollar General Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 Almost 100 pounds of processed marijuana was found in packages at the Dollar General in Corning last month, according to the Corning Police Department (CPD). Officers were called out on Aug. 14 for reports of suspicious packages. Em