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Weed-funded Rec Center opens in Colorado

Weed-funded Rec Center opens in Colorado

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 26, 2023

Call it the “House that Weed Built.” The city of Aurora, Colorado hosted a grand opening on Tuesday for its brand new 77,000-square foot, nearly $42 million recreational facility that was funded entirely by tax revenue generated from legal marijuana sales. Known as the “Southeast Recreation Center

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The glamour witch guide to CBD beauty products

The glamour witch guide to CBD beauty products

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 25, 2023

Not sure which CBD cosmetics to buy? Glamour Witch discusses the best cannabis-infused beauty products. Cannabis may still be criminal on a federal level, but these days, you can find it in your pharmacy and favorite makeup store. And, no, it’s not in such places to get you high (unless your

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Elon Musk denies 420 tweet was about Weed

Elon Musk denies 420 tweet was about Weed

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 25, 2023

“420 was not chosen because of a joke,” Elon Musk testified in a California court. During a California court appearance Monday, when questioned about a 420 tweet, Elon Musk suddenly forgot the significance of the number in pot culture. The tech billionaire responded after being cornered by a

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The SAFE Banking Act's potential impact on the Marijuana Industry

The SAFE Banking Act's potential impact on the Marijuana Industry

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023

The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a proposed legislation aimed at allowing banks to do business with companies operating legally within states that have legalized marijuana, had the potential to change the way the marijuana industry operates. Despite widespread support, the bill

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How a prominent Russian Oligarch helped start America’s Cannabis industry

How a prominent Russian Oligarch helped start America’s Cannabis industry

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023

Much of the start-up capital for the legal cannabis industry came from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, newly revealed records show. The 56-year-old Abramovich is perhaps the best-known of the oligarchs who ended up controlling large parts of the Russian economy after the Soviet Union collapsed in

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Bill proposes relaxing restrictions on low-dose Cannabis drinks

Bill proposes relaxing restrictions on low-dose Cannabis drinks

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023

Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. "HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer preference, and access to an increasing variety of these products, reflects those preferences and is

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Question of sales tax on Marijuana discussed by Columbia City Council

Question of sales tax on Marijuana discussed by Columbia City Council

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023

The Columbia City Council on Tuesday discussed the addition of a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana for placement on the April ballot. It is hard to gauge how much additional revenue such a tax would bring to the city since not all of the marijuana facilities in Columbia are paying the medical tax

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Arizona Cannabis-Themed sandwich franchise hosting event on Jan 20

Arizona Cannabis-Themed sandwich franchise hosting event on Jan 20

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023

Although cannabis has come a very long way since Scott Jennings, the founder of Cheba Hut (which had it’s first location in Tempe, Arizona), sparked up his first toaster sandwich 25 years ago, the brand acknowledges that there is still a long road ahead to full justice reform for the plant and its

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Study: A quarter of people with chronic pain use Cannabis

Study: A quarter of people with chronic pain use Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023

Findings come via researchers at Univ. of Michigan. With medical cannabis legal in the majority of states in the country, the number of adults who have turned to the treatment for chronic pain has likewise increased. That is the finding of a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan

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US instructs surgeons to ask patients about Cannabis use in new guidelines

US instructs surgeons to ask patients about Cannabis use in new guidelines

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023

Regular cannabis use may worsen pain and nausea after surgery and increase the need for opioids, which often become addictive and can kill. All patients who undergo procedures requiring anesthesia – including surgery – should be asked about whether they use cannabis, medicinally or recreationally

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Using Cannabis while working: is it beneficial?

Using Cannabis while working: is it beneficial?

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023

Have you ever considered using cannabis while working? Here are some tips to help you do it responsibly. The long-held stigma around cannabis users being lazy and unambitious couldn’t be more irrelevant today. Not only does the plant spark creativity and broaden your imagination’s horizons, but with

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Doctors speak about health benefits of Medical Cannabis

Doctors speak about health benefits of Medical Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023

NATCHEZ — Approximately 50 people came to a Wednesday forum at the Natchez Community Center about medical cannabis led by doctors with knowledge in the field. The forum was organized by a collaboration of local dispensaries to educate the public, and their potential clients, about the products they

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Drug-dealing executives: How potheads fell in love with LinkedIn

Drug-dealing executives: How potheads fell in love with LinkedIn

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2023

LinkedIn is probably the last place on the internet you would look for drugs. This social network is like the web's version of a store that only sells khaki pants, a place where Chad from accounting networks for his next job and influencers are “thought leaders” who post about how to bring more

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Does Medical Marijuana help with type 2 diabetes?

Does Medical Marijuana help with type 2 diabetes?

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2023

They may be caused by other factors such does medical marijuana help with type 2 diabetes as insulin resistance, an essential vision, and other health conditions. They can be identified for a new diabetes diet does medical marijuana help with type 2 diabetes and metformin for patients with T2DM and

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Five habits for Cannabis users to develop in 2023

Five habits for Cannabis users to develop in 2023

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Cannabis NewsDecember 30, 2022

For regular cannabis users, this may be the perfect time to get traction on new habits to form, or maybe break one or two old ones. As another year comes to a close, it is time to contemplate the things that have been done well and those that can be improved upon. Many people make resolutions at

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Social Network For Cannabis Enthusiasts WeedLife To Acquire CBD Company Saving Grace Oil

Social Network For Cannabis Enthusiasts WeedLife To Acquire CBD Company Saving Grace Oil

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Cannabis NewsDecember 28, 2022

Social Life Network, Inc. WDLF a technology business incubator (TBI) that holds a 15% stake in each of the companies that participate in its TBI program, has announced that one of its TBI companies operating in the legalized cannabis industry, WeedLife, Inc. has executed a letter of intent to

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New York reveals tool for identifying legit Cannabis stores

New York reveals tool for identifying legit Cannabis stores

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Cannabis NewsDecember 27, 2022

New York state will soon launch legal marijuana shops and is being forced to address the large number of illegal stores that have popped up since the drug was legalized. As a legal cannabis market gets ready to launch in New York, the city must figure out a way to differentiate legal shops from

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New technology will allow roadside simulation for research on Cannabis use and driving

New technology will allow roadside simulation for research on Cannabis use and driving

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Cannabis NewsDecember 23, 2022

The Academy has recognized the importance of education for primary care clinicians and clinicians on cannabis. Hi, I'm Dr. Denise Valenti. I am the owner of IMMAD (Impairment Measurement Marijuana and Driving), and I'm so pleased to be at this meeting. I attended an incredible lecture by Dr. Ng from

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San Jose cannabis dispensary to pay $50,000 for pesticide-related violations

San Jose cannabis dispensary to pay $50,000 for pesticide-related violations

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Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2022

Theraleaf used a pesticide that was not approved for cannabis, per prosecutors. SANTA CLARA COUNTY - A San Jose cannabis dispensary will pay $50,000 to settle claims it broke laws related to the safe application of pesticides, prosecutors said. The case centered on Relentless Enterprises Inc., a

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Some 'green' innovations turned into disappointments in 2022: Here are 4 that faltered

Some 'green' innovations turned into disappointments in 2022: Here are 4 that faltered

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Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2022

It's not all bad news: some ideas are fading in favor of better ones; some may have another chance to shine in 2023. Battery-powered electric cars and trucks became more widespread in 2022, wind and solar generation capacity continued to increase and the long-chased dream of clean fusion energy took

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