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A study published in the journal Thorax compares the pulmonary effects of vaping nicotine and cannabis. The study finds that cannabis is more harmful to lung health than nicotine. Large electronic vaporizers specifically for inhaling cannabis were first developed in the 1990s. In the 2000s

Potty-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay said rapper Snoop Dogg, a cannabis enthusiast, had taught him the best rolling technique to use with leaves. He showed it off on TikTok. The world might not have known it needed it, but a Gordon Ramsay and Snoop Dogg cooking show now looks like a great idea. While

Only a few days ago, Florida-based cannabis operator Trulieve fired an unknown number of employees at a customer call center in Clearwater. (Benzinga) The new round of layoffs came on the heels of a Truelieve donation of an extra $5.5 million to a cannabis legalization initiative underway in the

A British Columbia cannabis company says it has approval from Health Canada to include cocaine as a substance the company can legally possess, produce, sell and distribute. Adastra Labs in Langley said it has been granted an amendment to its dealer license to “interact” with up to 250 grams of

Las Vegas will be maintaining the most contested portion of its ordinance governing cannabis consumption lounges. The requirement is that lounges are at least 1,000 feet apart, although city leaders will be allowed to waive it with a city council vote. Las Vegas city officials made two changes

Hundreds of hemp products approved by the Louisiana Department of Health could become illegal under an emergency rule discussed by the House Health and Welfare Committee this week. The situation has caused chaos in the state's growing hemp industry, with entrepreneurs testifying the change could

When Oklahoma voters passed State Question 788 in 2018, things were a little chaotic. People had questions about how pot businesses would grow in the market. And with very little regulation, the number of marijuana businesses exploded. By 2020, Oklahoma had more businesses licensed to sell pot than

BETHESDA - A new business in Montgomery County is marketing itself as the first marijuana smoking lounge in Maryland. If you’re an adult, grabbing a drink at a bar with some friends is part of life. The Ceylon House in Burtonsville is going after that same concept – but instead of drinks, it's

The city of San Diego received $880,000 as part of the program. At long last, San Diego is receiving grant money from the state as part of a program designed to help cities bolster their local cannabis industries. The southern California city announced last month that it is receiving $880,000 from

In 2018, the Canadian government enacted the Cannabis Act (the “Act”), providing legal access to cannabis and mechanisms to control and regulate its production, distribution and sale. Questions surrounding the interpretation of the Act flooded the minds of those seeking insight into the rapidly

Perhaps the most famous psychoactive drugs ­substances that alter psychological and physiological function ­- are cannabis and psychedelics. When used, these drugs have both detrimental and beneficial outcomes that impact everyday life. For example, cannabis (also known as marijuana) could be used

New York Regulators announced on Thursday that the state would double the number of cannabis retailer licenses awarded in the state, bringing the total of recreational marijuana dispensary permits to 300. Regulators in New York announced this week that the state would double the number of cannabis

Marijuana and movies have a long history together. From propaganda to bit players to central themes, cannabis has found its way into countless films–notably horror. While many movies rely on stoner stereotypes or heavy-handed comedy, many major and indie releases have found ways to creatively tap

BREDA - The Netherlands will trial licensing cannabis growers for its famous "coffee shops" where smoking the drug is authorised, tackling a contradiction whereby selling is legal but supplying isn't, which has fed an illegal market dominated by criminal organisations. Local mayors hope legalizing

On January 31, São Paulo’s Republicanos party Governor Tarcisio de Freitas shocked Brazil by ratifying a law that will authorize medical CBD and low-THC products under the country’s universal health care system (SUS). As baffled conservatives looked on, Freitas spoke publicly about the therapeutic

The process going faster than expected in the state of Missouri. More than 7,500 individuals in Missouri have had their prior marijuana-related convictions expunged with recreational cannabis now legal in the state. The expungement is the latest byproduct of the constitutional amendment that was

Cannabis for Conservation received funding through the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s grant program to help 89 struggling farms. Aid is on the way for struggling farmers in two of the Emerald Triangle’s three counties, with funding available to help improve drought resilience and

Cecil Cornish began growing marijuana plants in his home about this time last year, with little to no experience. He grew up with a love for gardening but marijuana cultivation was entirely new territory. Prior to the legalization of recreational marijuana in Missouri, Cornish purchased marijuana

Adult-use sales began three years ago in Michigan. Tens of millions of dollars have been doled out to local governments across Michigan as a result of the state’s cannabis industry. FOX 2 Detroit reports that the state sent out nearly $60 million to counties and local governments. “Local governments

TEMPLE - The owners of the Redbird Hemp Dispensary need help looking for the person who broke into their store and stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise. On Sunday morning around 12:30 a.m. police officers responded to a burglary alarm and found a broken front window at the CBD store. Security