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What new Federal Investments in THC Breathalyzers mean for the Future of Testing
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Business & Finance
Even with elaborate and accurate equipment, there are likely to be many legal battles fought over how legitimate the equipment is. As marijuana becomes legal and regulated in many states, law enforcement is often struggling to keep up with the times. There is definitely a learning curve when something that was illegal suddenly becomes legal, and th
Study shows people who use Cannabis are more likely to consume Nicotine Products
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Business & Finance
The study, published in the American Journal on Addictions, is among the first to examine nicotine use among patients of a medical marijuana dispensary. What are the substances, which enhance one's nicotine addiction? In a first, a study published in the American Journal on Addictions, is among the first to examine nicotine use among patients of a
‘Under the counter’ vapes found to contain Cannabis
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Cannabis News
Concerns have been expressed that young people are using vapes which contain cannabis extracts, and that these products are being purchased online or “under the counter”. Denis Murray, one of the country’s senior adolescent addiction counsellors, confirmed that a vape given to him by a concerned parent contained an oily liquid which subsequently te
Is teen Vaping a gateway to Cannabis use?
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Cannabis News
A recent report is raising questions over whether teen vaping can lead to marijuana use later in life. Findings from the Centers for Disease Control found that 1 in 9 high school students said they had vaped in the past month. And research from a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open found that adolescents who use e-cigarettes are over th
Alma to consider allowing the sale of Recreational Marijuana
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Politics
The board approved a resolution by a 4-2 vote during last week’s meeting for City Manager Aeric Ripley, City Attorney Tony Constanzo and other staff members to begin developing an ordinance regarding the establishment of adult-use marijuana facilities in the city.   The Alma city commission is considering allowing the sale of recreational marijuana
Is this Cannabis Stock going up in Flames?
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Business & Finance
Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) -- often referred to as IIP -- quickly became one of the hottest growth stocks in the cannabis industry. The real estate investment trust (REIT), buys and leases industrial properties to licensed medical marijuana operators. At its peak in February 2021, it had grown 916% in five years. But its stellar
Dutchie launches new cannabis Point of Sale platform with its own dual-screen register
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Technology
Dutchie today is announcing a new cannabis point of sale platform, including a dual-screen terminal for dispensaries. Called Dutchie POS, this comes just weeks after the company announced a new payment platform, Dutchie Pay.  With Dutchie POS and Dutchie Pay, the cannabis tech company is now offering cannabis operators one of the most comprehensive
Does Lompoc have too many Cannabis Shops? Some Businesses want a cap
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Business & Finance
Lompoc leaders could enact a moratorium on new cannabis businesses in the city amid concerns that a glut in the market is resulting in too much competition. The request for changes comes from existing cannabis businesses which say there are too many pot shops in a city of just 45,000 people, especially at a time when inflation has dampened demand f
SC Labs Completes rebrand of National Cannabis and Hemp Testing Network
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Business & Finance
SANTA CRUZ - SC Labs today announced it has rebranded Agricor, Botanacor, and Can-Lab to become one company under the SC Labs name. The company now offers seamless testing services for cannabis across California, Michigan, Oregon, and Colorado, as well as hemp testing capabilities nationwide. This represents the first stage of expansion that will d
Cannabis Patients, Business Owners hope for Commitment to update Cannabis Law from Gubernatorial Candidates
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Politics
Not long after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that abortions are not a right covered by the U.S. Constitution, award-winning actress Bette Midler posted to Twitter a doctored picture of a New Mexico welcome sign. Added to the sign were the words, “We’ve got chile, weed and reproductive rights,” referring to the fact that state lawmakers removed
Cannabis prescribed for pain linked with small risk of Heart Problems
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Medical News
BARCELONA - Cannabis prescribed for chronic pain is associated with an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022. Study author Dr. Nina Nouhravesh of Gentofte University Hospital, Denmark said: “Chronic pain is a rising problem. According to Danish health authorities, 29% of Danish adults over 16
Ukraine Health Ministry calls for relaxation of Cannabis Laws to Facilitate Medical use
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Politics
In July 2022, the Ukraine's Ministry of Healthcare (MoH) published for public discussion a draft governmental resolution (“Draft Resolution”) aimed at relaxing current cannabis legislation in Ukraine to facilitate medical use of cannabis-based products. The MoH proposes amending the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 770 (2000), which lists
Missouri Marijuana Campaign made Ballot with tactic that Surprised Longtime Observers
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Politics
When initial signature numbers calculated by local officials cast doubt on the campaign’s chances, backers asked the Secretary of State’s Office for help In a span of a little over two weeks, an initiative petition to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri made an unexpected comeback. In late July, unofficial tallies showed the Legal Missouri
Does Cannabis help with recovery after a Workout?
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Business & Finance
Cannabis is such an effective recovery aid that many professional athletes have secretly used cannabis to help them recover, even when it might have cost them their career. We all know exercise is good for us. But sometimes we forget recovery is just as important. To get back to the activity you love, you need to recover in an optimal amount of tim
Capping THC Levels is a bad Idea — Here’s Why
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Cannabis News
In order to find the solution, you need to first identify the problem. Unfortunately, the author of a new USA Today article only managed to identify a symptom of the problem, and failed to see the root of the problem. It seems that every other week I’m here needing to cannasplain to people who have no idea about cannabis, potency, or any subjective
Buckfield voters pass $2.4 million budget Marijuana Ordinance
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Business & Finance
BUCKFIELD - Residents passed the $2.4 million budget and a new marijuana ordinance in Tuesday's Town Meeting referendum vote, but it was not a good day for incumbents. The town is one of a few municipalities that holds its Town Meeting with a daylong vote by secret ballot instead of a traditional in-person meeting. That method will continue for at
Pet Talk: Marijuana toxicity in Dogs
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Cannabis News
Marijuana (cannabis) contains more than 100 different chemicals (or compounds) called cannabinoids. Dogs have more cannabinoid receptors in their brains, which means the effects of cannabis are more dramatic and potentially more toxic when compared to humans. A small amount of cannabis is all it takes to cause toxicity in dogs. Marijuana interferes
Hemp Production: an intriguing Option for Wisconsin
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Business & Finance
Our recent story about an area farmer studying the potential for industrial hemp has more implications than what people might realize at a glance. We think this is a potential winner for the state. Hemp, as most people are aware, is the same basic plant as marijuana. But industrial hemp has much, much less THC in it. You could probably smoke it, bu

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