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The Problem With Combining Cannabis Products And Prescription Medications
Medical News
One issue that’s unanimous by numerous doctors and researchers is the importance of disclosing cannabis consumption patterns with a physician. Cannabis is so much more than a plant that can get consumers high. It’s an alternative medicine, a natural remedy, and a difference-making plant that can improve lives. Although cannabis has numerous therape
Maine’s Marijuana Market Opening Could Be A Letdown For Many
Business & Finance
The long-awaited launch of Maine’s recreational cannabis market will likely fall short of expectations, with some shops unsure if they will even have marijuana to sell, much less the THC-infused food and drinks readily available on the state’s existing medical market. One state-approved shop said it may skip opening day altogether, its owners unsur
Cannabidiol May Finally Be a Breakthrough for COVID-19
Technology
With the lockdown restrictions easing, COVID-19 remains a very serious health threat worldwide. Dozens of coronavirus vaccines are in development across the world in combined global effort with high hopes to bring one to the market in record time to ease the global crisis. One interesting candidate is cannabidiol or CBD. Recent research shows it ma
Legalized cannabis could benefit New York in more ways than one
Politics
The coronavirus pandemic took a significant toll on New York, affecting the state and its residents physically, emotionally and financially. Through adherence to public health protocols, we have gone from being the epicenter of the outbreak to having some of the nation’s lowest infection and fatality rates. Hopefully we will continue this trajector
Concerns remain about new Hawaii hemp law
Politics
Hawaii will adopt a federal industrial hemp production program at the end of this month, signaling the end of the state’s two-year-long Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. However, the changing programs have hemp farmers worried, with concerns that growing hemp will no longer be economically viable under the federal program. Thanks to a bill passed by t
California governor signs new bill to protect banks that work with cannabis businesses
Politics
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill last week that will help protect banks that do business with licensed cannabis companies. Under Bill AB 1525, banks, credit unions, savings associations and other financial institutions wouldn’t be in violation of California state laws by providing their services to licensed cannabis businesses – s
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bills To Ban Searches Based On Marijuana Odor
Politics
Lawmakers in Virginia have passed two bills that prohibit law enforcement officers from conducting warrantless searches based solely on the odor of marijuana. The measures, Senate Bill 5029 and House Bill 5058, have been approved by both legislative bodies and await the signature of Democratic. Gov. Ralph Northam to become law. Earlier this year, V
Weed-themed movie 'The Gentlemen' set to become a television series
Cannabis News
The Gentlemen, an action-comedy focused on an American ex-pat (played by Matthew McConaughey) who builds a cannabis empire in London and then tries to sell the business, is getting remade for television, reports Deadline.   Guy Ritchie, who wrote and directed the film, will also be writing and directing the TV adaptation. “Miramax Television is thr
Products to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder launched in dispensaries across Louisiana
Medical News
A partnership between Ilera Holistic Healthcare and Southern has paved the way for the release of two new cannabis tinctures in Louisiana designed to reduce autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms, regardless of age. Touted as the first medical marijuana (MMJ) product in the state, its release was made possible by scientific research, according to
Medical marijuana in Missouri could be available this month
Medical News
A St. Louis County lab's approval to start testing samples of marijuana means that commercial marijuana for medical use could be on the shelves this month. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that EKG Labs in Maryland Heights on Sept. 26 became the first of 10 licensed medical marijuana testers to start operations after passing a state inspection.
Hemp makes strong case for inclusion in Paleo Diet
Cannabis News
With an origin story stretching back millions of years, hemp is making an overdue appearance in Paleo diets. Paleo purists may disagree, but the benefits of hemp — a plant with a known history dating back 28 million years ago to central Asia — are undeniable, according to Yes! Weekly. The Denisovans may have been the first human ancestors to make u
5 Tips For Making Strain-Specific Edibles At Home
Technology
Love strain-specific edibles but have a hard time finding them? You are not alone! As people learn more about the variety present in cannabis’ many strains, many find that only some of these options give them the effects they are looking for. For those strain-sensitive patients who prefer edibles, this can present a challenge. It’s not always easy
Canada: Legal pot sales continue to eat into illicit market
Business & Finance
The legal cannabis industry continued to make inroads against its illicit counterparts, as one-quarter of all sales took place among regulated players in the first quarter of the year, according to new data from the Ontario Cannabis Store. The provincial pot distributor's quarterly review showed that the province controlled a 25.1-per-cent share of
Don’t rely on weed laws to change student views: almost 93 per cent say the law doesn’t deter them
Politics
Instituting cannabis laws will likely have little effect on students, suggests a new study out of New Zealand that found using weed is part of their culture and no amount of rulemaking and finger-wagging is likely to change that. Researchers at the University of Otago wanted to explore drug acceptability views among students and find out whether or
2 Marijuana Stocks To Watch For 2021
Business & Finance
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Arkansas sees medical marijuana shortage, patients in need of medicine
Medical News
The Arkansas Department of Health’s website reports that there are 83,779 active medical marijuana cards in the state, but dispensaries and patients are seeing an unprecedented amount of shortages. “We had to raise our prices because we had just too many people coming through the shop,” Owner of Green Springs Medical marijuana dispensary in Hot Spr

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