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Skinny pot: Can some strains of marijuana trigger weight loss? - Cannabis News
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"The stereotype is that all weed is going to make you happy and hungry. But there's a whole world of weed, all types out there."
How EMTs and Doctors Treat Cannabis Overconsumption - Cannabis News
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“It’s just a different marijuana than what was easily available ten years ago. And when you have a stronger drug, you have stronger drug effects.”
Here Are Preliminary Polling Results for Every Marijuana Ballot Initiative This November - Cannabis News
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In a little over a month, Americans will head to the voting booths to vote in a very important midterm election that will have major impact on control of Congress and the Donald Trump presidency.
Wisconsin's first Hemp harvest since the 1950's - Cannabis News
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On Sunday, Wisconsin State Senator, Patrick Testin, took a tour of the first legal Hemp harvest since the 1950's. Industrial Hemp Farming, was originally banned from the state of Wisconsin because of how closely it resembles Marijuana.
Judge rules California girl taking medical cannabis for seizures can attend public school - Cannabis News
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Tears streamed down Jana Adams’ face Friday when her attorney delivered the news by phone that her 5-year-old daughter, Brooke, can continue attending public elementary school — and bring with her the cannabis-based medication she needs.
From Canada: A consumer’s guide to cannabis basics - Cannabis News
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For the uninitiated the ins and outs of how to purchase and use marijuana can be daunting. Here, we provide a consumer’s guide to the basics.
Whoopi Goldberg On Why Women Should Use Cannabis - Cannabis News
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Women can and should use cannabis for a variety of everyday ailments, Goldberg writes, but they just don’t know about it.
Canadian Marijuana Company Allowed to Legally Export Medicinal Cannabis to the U.S. - Cannabis News
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A Canadian marijuana company has been granted permission by the U.S. federal government to export medicinal cannabis to California for scientific research.
Data Suggests Cannabis Use Is Negatively Associated With Cancer Risk
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Kansas took its first step this past week in joining 40 other states in the U.S. that are growing industrial hemp, according to a spokesperson for the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Ky. Governor Beshear pushing for Medical Marijuana in upcoming legislative session
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A bill that would amend federal law to give states the autonomy to set their own marijuana policies gained a tenth cosponsor last week, and a somewhat surprising one at that.
Tax hikes continue to hit the cannabis industry hard
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Coke’s possible foray into the marijuana sector comes as beverage makers are trying to add cannabis as a trendy ingredient while their traditional businesses slow.
Kamala Harris says Weed will be Legal if Elected
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Merry Jane spoke with doctors, people living with endometriosis, and creators of cannabis wellness products to learn how the plant can provide real relief for the complex ailment.
Ohio: Hemp manufacturing facility planned for Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood - Cannabis News
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A new company plans to open a manufacturing facility next June that would make hemp products - building materials, carpet and insulation, disposable straws and utensils, clothing and even CBD oil.
Most Doctors, Nurses And Pharmacists Support Legalizing Marijuana, Poll Finds - Cannabis News
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A majority of physicians are in favor of legalizing marijuana nationwide, according to a newly published survey, and an even bigger supermajority back allowing medical cannabis.
Hemp CBD Market to More Than Double by 2022 - Cannabis News
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Brightfield Group, which has established itself as a thought leader in the CBD space, just announced projections for the hemp CBD industry to become a $5.7 billion market by next year, with a projection of growth by nearly 40x to $22 billion by 2022.
Marijuana Bill Approved By Congressional Committee, Despite Drug Conviction Restriction Dispute - Cannabis News
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A powerful U.S. House panel that oversees federal drug enforcement efforts approved a bill on Thursday to require the Department of Justice and Attorney General Jeff Sessions to begin issuing more licenses to grow marijuana for research.
Vets' medical marijuana debate revived - Cannabis News
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Medical marijuana for veterans is having another moment on Capitol Hill.
Marijuana referendum questions go to voters Nov. 6 in 16 Wisconsin counties, two cities - Cannabis News
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When voters in 16 Wisconsin counties and two cities go to the polls Nov. 6 they will join a nationwide debate by marking their ballots for or against legalizing marijuana use either for medical reasons or personal recreation.

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