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Meet a rare breed: Missouri doctors eager to help patients try medical marijuana - Cannabis News

A small number of Missouri doctors are bucking the state’s medical establishment by openly supporting the medical marijuana amendment voters approved in November.

Expert Sees a ‘Strong Need’ for Insurance for Cannabis Industry - Cannabis News

There’s “still a really strong need” for specialty insurance to cover cannabis businesses as well as medical professionals prescribing cannabis, according to an attorney who specializes in the sector.

New momentum in veterans’ fight for medical marijuana - Cannabis News

Military veterans lobbying for an end to federal classification of marijuana as a lethal substance with no redeeming medicinal value may be closer to that goal than ever before, given the midterm election results.

Canada Blazes the Trail for (Authorized) Pot on Campus - Cannabis

After recreational marijuana was legalized in Canada, three universities are amending their policies to allow its use on campus. Universities in the U.S. remain committed to federally imposed ban of the drug.

Herb & Hospice: How Medical Marijuana Is Helping End-Of-Life Care - Cannabis News

While terminal patients are finding that medical cannabis offers relief with fewer side effects, health professionals must navigate legal challenges to offer aid.

Massachusetts marijuana: Here's how much the retail stores made in five days of sales - Cannabis News

The two Massachusetts marijuana retail stores pulled in $2.2 million in gross sales, according to data released by the state Cannabis Control Commission.

Medical Marijuana and Pharmacists: Should we Expect Changes at the Local Drug Store? - Cannabis News

Along with monitoring the constantly-evolving state and federal cannabis policies, druggists in cannabis-legal states must also keep watch on a patchwork quilt of local health and safety regulations.

Legal weed is now one step closer to reality in New Jersey - Cannabis News

After months of false starts and delays, New Jersey took a big step Monday toward legal weed, with state lawmakers advancing a bill that would legalize the possession and personal use of recreational marijuana.

Weed Chefs: Coming to a Screen Near You - Cannabis News

There’s something deeply satisfying about getting high and drooling over images of a gorgeous, marijuana-infused dinner — and a new crop of shows offer a look into how these intoxicating feasts are made.

Silver Heads: Medical Cannabis Advocacy for Seniors - Cannabis News

Check out the groups advocating for senior citizens who need access to cannabis.

Marijuana in Massachusetts: Here's how much people spent on the first day of legal sales - Cannabis News

Consumers who traveled to the first retail marijuana stores east of the Mississippi spent $440,011 on opening day, according to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

Why Sun-Grown Cannabis Will Make the Marijuana Industry Greener and Richer - Cannabis News

The future of cannabis cultivation isn't in massive grow facilities with high-tech lights and complex temperature control systems. It's out in the open air, according to proponents of the sun-grown movement.

UK: Vegan and Veggie Cannabis Restaurant to Open in Brighton - Cannabis News

The UK’s first cannabis restaurant – focused around the ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) – is set to open in Brighton.

Hemp on Wheels - Cannabis News

Hemp holds a lot of promise as a material for the auto industry. It’s very strong and has a high tensile modulus, which is the ratio of stress to elastic strain in a material.

Green is the new black as cannabis retailers push 'Green Wednesday' as the next big shopping holiday - Cannabis News

Cannabis retailers are pushing "Green Wednesday," the day before Thanksgiving, as the Black Friday for marijuana users.

A Home Grower’s Guide to Healthy Cannabis Roots - Cannabis News

The source of a healthy cannabis plant is a healthy root system. Roots provide a network for collecting and transferring water, oxygen, and nutrients to your growing plants.

Canada’s Grand Cannabis Experiment Has Set Scientists Free - Cannabis News

Legalization will vastly expand our understanding of the ancient drug plant and how it can improve lives.

Cannabis is America’s Next Wellness Obsession - Cannabis News

It’s becoming increasingly clear that cannabis has a place in wellness.

Oregon marijuana prices dive, and sales soar - Cannabis News

Recreational marijuana sales in Oregon will be nearly $543 million this year, up 29 percent from 2017 and well above economists' expectations, forecasts show.

Can Legal Hemp Save Agriculture? - Cannabis News

“In the U.S., we do everything with hemp -- we eat it, we wear it -- yet we haven’t been able to grow it. So we import approximately $60 million worth of hemp from overseas."


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