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State considers marijuana law changes Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 4, 2025 SANDUSKY — Lawmakers in the Ohio General Assembly are considering big changes in the state question voters passed in 2023 legalizing recreational marijuana sales in Ohio. Two years ago, voters approved a state question that allowed: • Marijuana to be sold to all adults 21 and

This Week In Cannabis: Paraguay Nears Adult-Use Sales, JPMorgan Hints At Banking And More On Earnings, NHL, Tyson, STIIIZY, Germany Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 The cannabis industry had a busy week, with major policy developments, business expansions and market shakeups. Paraguay is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis sales, while

Texas Lieutenant Governor Lists THC Ban as Top Priority for 2025 Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick listed legislation that aims to ban all consumable products containing any form of THC as one of his top 25 priority bills to push through the Senate this year. Senate Bill 3, which Patrick first announced in December, wou

How Much Marijuana Can a Person Legally Have? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 The legal landscape surrounding cannabis has undergone significant transformations over the past decade. From stringent prohibition to widespread legalization, these changes have opened the doors for medical and recreational use. Yet, one critical question that persis

Can cannabis affect memory? Largest study yet investigates Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 Heavy cannabis use could negatively impact certain types of memory, largest study of its kind to date has found. Image credit: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Cannabis use has increased significantly around the world. Past research shows that reg

Legal Weed Didn’t Deliver on Its Promises Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 In 2012, Colorado and Washington State legalized the commercial production and sale of cannabis for nonmedical use, and since then 22 other U.S. states have followed. The shift was viewed in many quarters as benign and overdue—involving an organic, even medicinal, intoxic

How Ohio lawmakers are trying to change marijuana rules Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are working to rewrite the recreational marijuana law voters approved two years ago with a bill that proposes at least 44 major changes. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), closely mirro

Analysis: Opening of Cannabis Retailers Isn’t Associated With Rise in Marijuana-Related Emergency Department Visits Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 Toronto, Ontario: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not associated with any uptick in marijuana-related emergency department (ED) visits, according to longitudinal data published i

Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis and Road Safety Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 As the legalization of recreational cannabis continues to gain momentum across the United States, the need to address its impact on road safety has become increasingly urgent. Colorado, a pioneer in cannabis legalization, has emerged as a central hub for gro

Golden Age of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 In the six-plus years since cannabis became legal for all adults in Massachusetts, all demographics have increasingly used the substance in its various forms. A 2024 study published by Statista reported that almost 30% of Massachusetts residents used cannabis in 2022, the fifth-highest rate

California Wildfires, Cannabis Rescheduling, Wisconsin Legalization Lead CBT’s Top Stories in January Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 As if California cannabis operators weren’t already dealing with enough obstacles entering 2025, the wildfires that consumed much of Los Angeles County earlier this month only complicated the matter. From smoke d

Heavy marijuana use has a 'significant' impact on memory and attention, study finds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working memory. Following driving directions or recalling a phone number are skills that require "working memory"

Medical Use of Cannabis Tied to Higher Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 HealthDay News — Adults aged 18 to 49 years reporting medical-only or medical-nonmedical cannabis use may have a higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) than those reporting nonmedical only, according to a research letter publishe

Germany's Medical Cannabis Boom: Prices Drop Below $4.20/Gram, Prescriptions Surge 1,000% Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 Germany's medical cannabis market experienced remarkable advancements in 2024, marked by unprecedented affordability, record-breaking prescription growth and enhanced patient access. A new report by Frankfurt-based medical c

How Ozempic And Legal Weed Are Changing What America EatsCannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 The rise of appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic is changing the way Americans eat, but there's a twist: cannabis legalization is pulling consumer behavior in the opposite direction. Bloomberg's Prognosis newsletter recently dug into this fascinating interplay

Florida HR Considerations: Marijuana in the Workplace Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 Florida employers should take note of new developments regarding marijuana use. First, a recent circuit court decision (which is now on appeal) held that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) requires employers to consider reasonable accommodations for off-duty