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Curio Wellness joins with Real Housewives Star in exclusive Cannabis Partnership

Curio Wellness joins with Real Housewives Star in exclusive Cannabis Partnership

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023

Maryland cannabis leader Curio Wellness to launch "Happy Eddie" brand, founded by Eddie Osefo of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Curio Wellness, a cGMP-certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and market-leading innovator of health and wellness products, today announced an exclusive

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Medicinal Cannabis industry growing as regulation overhaul given green light

Medicinal Cannabis industry growing as regulation overhaul given green light

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023

Medicinal cannabis producers are looking at growing more plants and exploring different product options as regulations are being relaxed. The government has approved changes to New Zealand's medicinal cannabis scheme, expected to make it cheaper for patients getting a prescription. Currently, the

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Rick Williams wants NFL to use Cannabis to treat players

Rick Williams wants NFL to use Cannabis to treat players

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023

Ex-NFL star Ricky Williams says the league is moving in the right direction by loosening its stance on cannabis in recent years. But tells TMZ Sports he's hoping Roger Goodell's organization goes one step further by allowing teams to treat players with marijuana after games. Ricky -- who was

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States with weaker Marijuana laws see more impaired driving

States with weaker Marijuana laws see more impaired driving

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023

States with less restrictive marijuana policies have higher incidents of residents driving while high, a new report finds. The Drug Free America Foundation released a new report showing that states that have legalized or weakened restrictions around high-THC marijuana, either for medical or

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Decibel expands global footprint into UK Medical Cannabis market

Decibel expands global footprint into UK Medical Cannabis market

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 1, 2023

Canada-based Decibel is expanding its global footprint through a new supply agreement to provide premium dried medical cannabis flower to the United Kingdom’s 4C LABS. 4C Labs is a healthcare, technology and pharmaceutical company focused on virtual prescribing, pharmaceutical distribution and

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Regulators ‘concerned’ after two Michigan doctors issue 23,000 medical Marijuana cards

Regulators ‘concerned’ after two Michigan doctors issue 23,000 medical Marijuana cards

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Cannabis NewsSeptember 1, 2023

The data raises suspicions, according to a recent audit. Eighteen Michigan doctors were responsible for nearly 62% of 134,709 medical marijuana patient certifications cards issued in Michigan between April 1, 2021 and Sept. 29, 2022, according a performance review of Cannabis Regulatory Agency data

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Medical Cannabis sales set to surpass last year’s record of $270M

Medical Cannabis sales set to surpass last year’s record of $270M

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Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023

But the state is conservative even by Republican standards. The people of Arkansas spent $23.2 million on medical cannabis in July, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. According to the Department of Finance and Administration, such recent spending is set to surpass the state’s record sales from last

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US health agency recommends easing federal restrictions on Marijuana

US health agency recommends easing federal restrictions on Marijuana

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Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services is formally recommending that the Drug Enforcement Administration ease government restrictions on marijuana, which remains illegal at the federal level even though 40 states allow its use in some form. Indiana is not one of the states that have jumped on

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Cannabis may be beneficial in childhood cancer

Cannabis may be beneficial in childhood cancer

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Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023

Cannabinoids may be beneficial for managing symptoms in children with cancer, a new review finds, but more extensive research is needed. A recent analysis of existing research suggests that while cannabinoids are increasingly being used to manage symptoms in childhood cancer, there is a lack of

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Higher levels of toxic metals found in blood, urine of regular Marijuana Users

Higher levels of toxic metals found in blood, urine of regular Marijuana Users

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Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023

Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in their blood, a new study suggests. According to researchers, people who use marijuana exclusively have significant levels of lead and cadmium in their bodies. These are the same toxic metals found in some cigarette smokers. Marijuana

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Bahamas considers Weed legalization for Religious and Medical use

Bahamas considers Weed legalization for Religious and Medical use

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Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2023

Buying cannabis for recreational purposes would remain illegal. Government officials in the Bahamas last week introduced a number of measures that would dramatically change the country’s marijuana laws, including one proposal that would legalize cannabis for religious and medical purposes. The

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South Dakota doubles number of Medical cards since 2021

South Dakota doubles number of Medical cards since 2021

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Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2023

South Dakota’s medical cannabis card programme has almost doubled the number of cards granted since it began in 2021. At a recent meeting of the Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee, where the organisation discussed board members and general rules, Medical Cannabis Program Administrator Jennifer

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Missouri Marijuana microbusinesses selected for licenses in statewide lottery

Missouri Marijuana microbusinesses selected for licenses in statewide lottery

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Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2023

More than $12,6 million was spent on the opening weekend of marijuana sales in Missouri and now micro businesses in the state will get a share of the pot. Cannabis microbusinesses are eyeing the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation website to see if they won the lottery of being selected for a

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Cannabis significantly improves anxiety, depression, and fatigue

Cannabis significantly improves anxiety, depression, and fatigue

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Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2023

Cannabis Treatment Shows Positive Results for Anxiety and PTSD Patients, According to Observational Study. People diagnosed with anxiety and/or post-traumatic stress (PTSD) respond favorably to cannabis treatment, according to observational study data published in the Journal of Pharmacy Technology

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New Jersey cops are winning fight to use Cannabis while off duty

New Jersey cops are winning fight to use Cannabis while off duty

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Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2023

A state panel has ordered a cop reinstated after she was fired for using cannabis. The first battle in the war over whether New Jersey law enforcement officers can use cannabis when they’re off duty is over, and the cops who want to partake in legal weed are winning. Recent decisions from a state

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5 Smart people who smoke Weed

5 Smart people who smoke Weed

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Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2023

In the world of intellect and innovation, it's becoming increasingly clear that cannabis use is not merely limited to stereotypes of low-achieving individuals. A study published in the British Medical Journal even suggests a correlation between higher IQs in childhood and an increased likelihood of

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Manchester's Curaleaf Medical dispensary begins adult-use sales

Manchester's Curaleaf Medical dispensary begins adult-use sales

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Cannabis NewsAugust 24, 2023

A cannabis dispensary near the Buckland Hills Mall has begun offering cannabis for recreational use. Curaleaf, located at 240 Buckland St., opened earlier this year for medical sales but began selling adult-use cannabis this week, roughly two miles from the existing Fine Fettle dispensary on Hale

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South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis program shatters projections

South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis program shatters projections

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Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2023

South Dakota has issued double the number of medical cannabis cards than it projected, the state official overseeing the program told legislators on Monday. The South Dakota Department of Health has issued roughly 11,500 cards since the medical marijuana program launched in 2021––shattering the

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SD Medical Cannabis cards top 11,500, well ahead of Dept of Health projections

SD Medical Cannabis cards top 11,500, well ahead of Dept of Health projections

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Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2023

More than 11,500 South Dakotans hold medical marijuana cards two years after medical cannabis became legal in South Dakota. That’s well ahead of projections made by the state when the program first started in 2021, said Jennifer Seale, the state Department of Health’s medical cannabis program

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Cannabis use not associated with greater risk of heart attack

Cannabis use not associated with greater risk of heart attack

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Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023

But it might be time to rethink your spliffs. Using cannabis is not associated with an increased risk of heart attack among middle-aged adults, according to data published in the American Journal of Cardiology , NORML reports. The study found that compared to non-cannabis users, those who have

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