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Here’s How Cannabinoids Quell Anxiety - Cannabis News
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Cannabis has powerful anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties, and when administered as-needed, can provide relief from several anxiety disorders.
Virginia governor signs bill decriminalizing marijuana - Cannabis News
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation on Thursday that decriminalizes marijuana possession, joining a majority of states that have ceased treating the drug as a criminal offense.
Pediatricians in Canada seeing a growing demand for medical cannabis for kids - Cannabis News
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With the cannabis landscape changing quickly in Canada, doctors are looking for advice.
Coming Soon To A Higher-Ed Institution Near You: ‘Cannabis U’ - Cannabis News
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The 405-hour certificate programs will offer students a selection among four categories: the business of cannabis; cannabis agriculture and horticulture; medical cannabis; and compliance.
Oregon sees record breaking $89 million in marijuana sales in April - Cannabis News
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For the second-straight month, Oregon broke sales records for legal marijuana.
Many orthopedic patients believe marijuana may be beneficial for pain management - Cannabis News
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A survey on marijuana use among orthopedic patients showed many believe marijuana is beneficial for managing pain and other medical conditions.
Cannabis Education Arrives (Virtually) At More American Universities - Cannabis News
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“There’s a need for trained workers and these courses do a good job mixing lectures, quizzes and other interactive media elements."
Minimum legal age for cannabis use should be 19, study suggests - Cannabis News
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The optimal minimum legal age for non-medical cannabis use is 19 years of age, according to a study published in BMC Public Health.
Minor differences: Rules for underage medical marijuana patients - Cannabis News
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In most medical use states, minors can get medical marijuana if they have an adult willing to act as their caregiver or designated provider and are also entered into the state medical marijuana database.
Cannabis employees are in high demand during economic crash - Cannabis News
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Coronavirus hasn’t kept some cannabis companies down: They’re staffing up even as unemployment in many other sectors soars.
Report: Cannabis represents significant opportunity for insurers - Cannabis News
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Legalized cannabis represents a significant new business opportunity for the insurance industry, according to a report released Tuesday by New Dawn Risk Group Ltd., a London-based brokerage.
Oklahoma cannabis industry smashes record monthly sales number in April - Cannabis News
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Roll aside, toilet paper. Oklahomans rushed to purchase another product in record volume last month, as medical marijuana dispensaries logged enough sales to spike tax collections by more than 25%.
Six Cannabis Leaders Discuss How Coronavirus Is Impacting The Industry - Cannabis News
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The COVID-19 crisis has packed a big wallop to the legal cannabis industry that will likely unleash repercussions in the months and years to come.
Illinois recreational pot sales top $37 million in April - Cannabis News
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As Illinois’ economy has come to a screeching halt in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, recreational weed has remained a hot commodity with sales topping $37 million last month.
USDA Unveils Guidelines For Federal Loans To Hemp Business - Cannabis News
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released guidelines for processing federal loans for the hemp industry.
Cannabis Canada: Pot generates $8.16B toward Canada's economy - Cannabis News
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Economic activity in Canada's legal pot industry tripled since legalization: StatsCan.
Why you should read the label on your cannabis product - Cannabis News
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Any brand can claim that their cannabis products are “lab tested.” But this doesn’t really mean anything unless they provide access to third-party lab results.
Missouri Marijuana Dispensaries to Open Mid-Summer, DHSS Director Says - Cannabi News
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Medical marijuana has technically been legal in Missouri since January 1, but dispensaries have been unable to open until they meet seed-to-sale requirements.

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