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Gary Widdowson, 34, had the cops visit on an unrelated matter. But then they found cannabis in the house. Authorities were at Gary Widdowson’s house on an unrelated matter but what they stumbled upon landed the 34-year-old a prison sentence. Police found more than 40 plants growing in his home, in addition to scales and dried cannabis. Widdowson, a

San Diego County cannabis activists have set their sights on the upcoming election as their next chance to affect change. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors declined to take action on a proposal that would end a ban on cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county and establish the framework for a social equity program in a regul

What’s the difference between stepping inside a neighborhood weed store and retail outlets designed to cater to the alcohol consumer? Back when cannabis advocates were first successfully moving to legalize marijuana for recreational use at the state level, one of the most popular phrases used to describe what that might look like is “in a manner si

Massachusetts health officials are getting ready to phase vapes back in. Last year, in November, Massachusetts quarantined at least 600,000 vape products during the vaping sickness scare. Now, these products can be retested and either sold or recycled into new products, as long as they pass additional testing performed at approved facilities.  Acco

Supporters are concerned the 69-year-old diabetic, who is not set to be eligible for parole until he reaches his late 80s, may not survive the ordeal Although Michael Thompson has been in jail for more than 25 years for selling weed, he may be facing a death sentence. Thompson is Michigan’s longest-serving non-violent offender. He was convicted of

Penn State College of Medicine researchers have found products containing cannabinoids may have impacts on the effects of some conventional prescription drugs. The researchers have put together a list of 57 medications that may not function as intended when used with cannabis products including medical cannabinoids, CBD oil and medical or recreatio

A report released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) this week revealed that THC levels in cannabis products sold in the state are on the rise. The THC in Colorado Marijuana Report 2020, compiled by the CDPHE’s Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee, also takes a look at the health implications of the ris

Some holidays seem to roll around at just the right time, like my birthday when the last dregs of Christmas largesse are spent, Memorial Day when we need one last long weekend to get us through the school year before summer vacation, and now, National CBD Day on August 8th, just when the CBD market needs a boost from the deflating impacts of Covid-

s legal cannabis markets continue to expand rapidly across the globe, Canada is uniquely positioned to develop international safety guidelines for the emerging industry. On Tuesday, safety science consultant firm UL said it has teamed up with the Standards Council of Canada to host a workshop to address the safety, security and sustainability of th

Anyone who suffers from chronic pain would quickly tell you what a terrible affliction it is. For some chronic pain sufferers, the condition can be a nagging thing that they have to deal with on a daily basis. Unfortunately, for other chronic pain sufferers, the pain can be debilitating and have a tremendously negative impact on a person’s life. Va

A researcher at West Virginia University has received $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study industrial hemp for two years. One of the many factors Michael Gutensohn, an assistant professor of horticulture in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, will be studying is the THC levels in hemp plants. THC is

According to a new report by the research firm New Frontier Data, the legal retail sales of marijuana and marijuana products in the United States reached all-time highs during the months of April and May. According to the report which covered 24 legal recreational or medical marijuana programs, “Average consumer monthly spending rose to record high

Arkansas-based beer distributor Premium Brands of Northwest Arkansas is adding a hemp beverage to its lineup. Original link

An analysis of police arrest data in Albany, New York shows that racial disparity in the enforcement of marijuana laws in Albany continues, despite assurances from the city’s police chief that the issue would be investigated following a report from a civil rights group last year. In April 2019, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) released a

Study after study is finding that not only does CBD oil help with headaches, but also pain related to inflammation and anxiety. It’s often said that there is nothing like the exhaustion of a thyroid condition. The endocrine system, when not in working order, can wreak havoc on many functions within the body. Functions like: MetabolismMenstrual cycl

Banking institutions and accountants offering services to cannabis businesses would have a safe harbor in California law under one of the weed-related bills awaiting state lawmakers’ action when they return to Sacramento this week. One measure (A.B. 1525) says financial services, including public accounting firms, don’t commit a crime under any Cal

Total combined recreational and medical cannabis sales in the U.S. is anticipated to break $15 billion by year’s end. If you’re looking for work amid the pandemic and live in a legal state, the cannabis industry is hiring. New data published in the 2020 edition of the annual Marijuana Business Factbook reports the U.S. cannabis industry is expected

A study from researchers at the University of New Mexico has found that more than nine out of 10 migraine patients reported that inhaled cannabis provided relief for their symptoms. A report on the research, titled “Alleviative effects of cannabis flower on migraine and headache,” was published this month in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. To