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California Made $300 Million on Legal Cannabis in 2018, and It’s Just Getting Started - Cannabis News
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The world’s biggest, most influential cannabis market generated around $300 million in taxes in its first year of commercial legalization.
U.S. jumps to No. 3 among top hemp growing nations - Cannabis News
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The USA has jumped into the top ranks of global hemp growing nations, recording a tripling of land under hemp to reach a total 78,176 acres (about 31,000 hectares) in 2018, according to the American hemp advocacy group Vote Hemp.
Hemp Wine Returns To New York State - Cannabis News
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Sovereign Vines' wines are the first New York State hemp-infused alcohol products.
Lawmakers File Bills To Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans - Cannabis News
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill filed companion bills on Tuesday in the House and Senate to make it legal under federal law for military veterans to “use, possess, or transport medical marijuana” in accordance with state policies.
Are There Any Cannabis Drug Interactions that you Should be Worried About? - Cannabis News
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Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis drug interactions.
Colorado Passes $6 Billion in Overall Pot Sales as 2018 Tops Previous Year - Cannabis News
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For the fifth year in a row, annual dispensary sales reached a new record.
UC Berkeley opens new cannabis research center - Cannabis News
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The University of California at Berkeley has a new research center focused on studying the social and environmental impacts of cannabis production.
How To: A Beginner’s Guide To Buying CBD Products - Cannabis News
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So you’re ready to give CBD a shot and purchase some. Now what?
Medical marijuana can now be used to treat opioid addiction in N.J. - Cannabis News
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Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced a broad attack on opioid addiction in New Jersey by adding it to the list of illnesses that qualify residents for medical marijuana and expanding Medicaid coverage for medication-assisted treatment, a scientifically proven method of preventing relapses.
Lawmakers Race to Introduce Veterans' Medical Marijuana Bills in New Congress - Cannabis News
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Less than a month into the 116th Congress, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate have introduced four bills that, if signed into law, would require the VA to conduct research on medical marijuana.
Can Cannabis Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? - Cannabis News
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Although pharmaceutical drugs are often used to treat GERD, cannabis and different cannabinoids might help treat this disease safely and effectively.
Cannabis trade association debuts in Michigan - Cannabis News
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A new statewide trade association has been established to advocate for Michigan’s developing cannabis industry.
Bob Marley-branded drinks set to stir up cannabis-infused beverage market - Cannabis News
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Here's a brand likely to lively up the cannabis-infused drink marketplace: Marley.
High fashion? Neiman Marcus adds cannabis beauty products to its luxury lineup - Cannabis News
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Beauty counters at luxury retailer Neiman Marcus are giving new meaning to the term high-end.
'No longer waiting for relief': Medical marijuana sales begin in Ohio - Cannabis News
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Dispensary owners prepared for large crowds on what is essentially the program's opening day.
Study: Many users prefer medical marijuana over prescription drugs
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As more states legalize cannabis consumption, many more people will likely use medical marijuana as a supplement to or substitution for prescription drugs, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Arizonans Consumed 61 Tons of Medical-Marijuana Products in 2018, a Record High - Cannabis News
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Medical-marijuana patients in Arizona smoked, vaped, dabbed, ate, or otherwise consumed a record 61 tons of cannabis products in 2018, state records show.
Cannabis Pro-Tips: 8 Ways To Properly Store Marijuana For Freshness - Cannabis News
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When it comes to how you store marijuana, the do’s and don’ts are pretty basic. But the guidelines can vary depending on your living arrangements, budget, aesthetic style and geography.

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