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Data shows yearly increase in accidental marijuana exposures in Ohio children under 12 Image Cannabis NewsOctober 23, 2024 So far in 2024, accidental marijuana exposures in children 5-years-old and under are more than five times what they were five years ago. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Data from the Central Ohio Poison Center shows the number of accidental m
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near Preschools In Arizona? Court of Appeals Says Yes Image Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024 The Arizona Court of Appeals decided recently that medical marijuana dispensaries can operate close to preschools. This decision stems from a legal challenge against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) regarding the
As Cannabis Use Grows Among Cancer Patients, Federal Agency Highlights Need For Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024 Cancer patients using cannabis for symptom relief are increasing, but research on its safety is limited due to federal restrictions. As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the U.S., its use among cancer patie
Topical Cannabis Cream Mitigates Pruritus In Thai Clinical Trial Image Cannabis NewsOctober 16, 2024 Pruritus is a medical term for ‘itching.’ While pruritus can develop for a multitude of reasons, it is fairly common among patients with chronic kidney disease. According to a June 2024 study, the worldwide prevalence of pruritus is 39.8%. The numbe
Cannabis-Based Dronabinol Could Transform Alzheimer's Care, New Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 A study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic THC, decreases agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%, according to recent findings. A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in
Chronic Pain Patients Support Cannabis Access Expansion While Physicians Favor Restrictions, Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 People suffering from chronic pain are more supportive of policies that expand cannabis access as compared to physicians. Those suffering from chronic pain are more in favor of policies that expand cannabis acc
US (OK): MMJ business owners consider legal action amid inspection backlog Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Some Oklahomans in the medical cannabis industry say they are considering taking legal action amid the backlog of commercial license inspections. They say people have lost everything because of this, and it's even making things tough for th
Michigan Bill Could Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms For PTSD Treatment Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 A new Michigan bill seeks to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for PTSD treatment, allowing adults to possess up to two ounces. Michigan could soon become the latest state to allow the legal use of psychedelic mushrooms for individuals with post tr
Kentucky awards the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Kentucky awarded the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program on Thursday, selecting a laboratory that will be assigned to test the products before being offered to patients. Gov. Andy Beshear called it an
The importance of genetic stabilization in medical cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 In the medical cannabis industry, genetic stabilization is essential for producing consistent and reliable products. Medical cannabis patients depend on specific cannabinoid and terpene profiles for their treatments, making it critical that each harves
Avicanna unveils large-scale MyMedi.ca medical cannabis study Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Avicanna released information on a new study through MyMedi.ca which will look into the use of medical cannabis for various health ailments such as pain, anxiety, epilepsy, sleep, and depression. In a recent press release (1), Avicanna recently annou
Closing the Growing Medical Cannabis Education Gap Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 As of 2021, there were over 3.6 million registered cannabis patients in the US. And, as reported by scientific reviews, there is a growing gap between public interest in medical cannabis and the lack of qualified practitioners offering guidance. There are a lot
Pesticides in California Cannabis Prompt Concerns, Calls for Crop Management Alternatives Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 California, one of the United States’ largest and most lucrative legal cannabis markets, is grappling with a critical issue. In 2023, the state saw $5.1 billion in cannabis sales, with five million Californians using canna
Lawsuit Challenges Medical Cannabis on Upcoming Nebraska Ballot Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 A ruling is expected this week regarding the lawsuit challenging the validity of signatures collected for two medical cannabis measures. On Friday, September 20, 2024, a District Court judge in Nebraska held an initial briefing on a lawsuit filed o
Game-Changer: Colombia To End Ban On Medical Cannabis Flower Sales, Prioritizing Smaller Producers And Patients Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 23, 2024 By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo After months of interministerial work, a project to modify Decree 811 of 2021 was published, overturning the prohibition on the sale of cannabis flower for medicinal us
Hemp-Derived Products Like Delta-8 THC Are 'Here To Stay' Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2024 Hemp-Derived Products Like Delta-8 THC Face Regulatory Scrutiny as Market Grows. As the cannabis and hemp industries continue to expand, the regulation of hemp-derived products, such as Delta-8 THC, has become a focal point of debate. Pablo Zuanic, a hig