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Alaska Marijuana Control Board is considering doubling the amount of THC allowed in edibles

Alaska marijuana regulators are considering loosening restrictions on edible marijuana products in the state. The regulation change would double the amount of THC, the plant’s psychoactive compound, allowed in a single serving. Proponents of the change say it would benefit…

Study Shows No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients

Compared to non-users, data showed no differences in memory, new learning, and reaction time for medical marijuana patients. Older adults have begun consuming cannabis more than ever, often using the plant to deal with chronic pain. Marijuana use almost doubled…

Marijuana may be dangerous for those with heart disease — but experts say we ‘desperately need research’

A new scientific statement released by the American Heart Association this week is warning of potential negative cardiovascular dangers associated with using marijuana — as well as underscoring the need for randomized controlled studies of the drug. The paper, published in the…

Is marijuana the next recovery revolution for pro athletes?

According to science, cannabis provides significant benefits to athletes in both performance and recovery. Physically speaking, marijuana can reduce inflammation, alleviate pain symptoms, and improve symptoms caused by traumatic brain injuries. Those who don’t like the psychoactive effect of THC should know CBD…

Government Agencies Approve MMJ’s Import of Marijuana for Research

May 21, 2020
Press Release
Cannabis & Hemp Research, Press Releases
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PRESS RELEASE ST.PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2020 / Multiple government agencies have cooperated to allow MMJ International Holdings to import cannabis extracts to the United States, for use in potential therapies the company is developing for clinical…

Medical Marijuana Study Reveals A Major Flaw In Using THC For Pain

One in five Americans experiences chronic pain — a distressing reality that drives depression and opioid use. This widespread pain problem is sending people to medical cannabis dispensaries in droves, looking for relief. But according to a new study, which reviewed 8,505 cannabis products sold by 653 dispensaries across…

Every Pa. medical marijuana patient who drives is a DUI target. This lawmaker wants to change that

The state representative from Philadelphia admits he is breaking the law. “I’m literally driving under the influence virtually every day,” said State Rep. Chris Rabb (D., Philadelphia). That’s because Rabb, like nearly 200,000 Pennsylvanians, is a state-approved medical marijuana patient.…

Weed? CBD? New products, new laws are causing confusion in the workplace

From makeup and oils to capsules for stress relief, cannabis-based goods are flowing into the marketplace. But while they may not get you high, they can still cause you problems at work. Cannabidiol or CBD has been showing up in a widening array…

CDC: More people obtain THC vapes from family, friends than dispensaries

A large majority of the people suffering from a vaping-related lung illness said they used products containing THC, and most of them obtained the products through “informal” sources, according to new federal data released Tuesday. According to the Centers for…

He spent a month in Texas jail accused of hauling 3,350 pounds of marijuana. But lab results say it was legal hemp.

In the ongoing chaos of hemp’s legalization that has sent marijuana prosecutions plummeting, Texas has encountered a 3,350-pound problem. Last month, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper arrested a driver who the agency claimed was hauling more than a ton of marijuana…

Five myths and misconceptions about the nation’s 2019 vaping illness crisis

After months of surging numbers of people sickened and dying from vaping-related lung illnesses, the outbreak appears to be ebbing. Public health officials say that the leading culprit is vitamin E acetate, an additive found in some cannabis-based products, but…

The stronger the joint, the higher the tax? Report weighs California marijuana tax change

December 20, 2019
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California
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Should that marijuana joint cost more because it is higher in THC content? That’s the argument put forth in a new report by the California Legislative Analyst’s Office. Currently, the state taxes cannabis at two points in the production cycle;…

Budding Hemp Farmers Struggle To Find Success In The ‘Green Rush’

Hemp farming exploded after the 2018 Farm Bill passed last December. The bill decriminalized the plant at the federal level, opening the door for many U.S. farmers to grow and sell hemp. Over the past year, licensed hemp acreage increased more than…

Marijuana Mitch? How McConnell’s hemp push has made pot busts harder

September 25, 2019
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Kentucky
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Mitch McConnell’s big victory for his home state hemp industry may have made it easier for people busted for marijuana to get off the hook. Last year, McConnell pushed to get a provision legalizing hemp into the farm bill. His…

US awards $3M to fill gaps in medical marijuana research

The U.S. government will spend $3 million to find out if marijuana can relieve pain, but none of the money will be used to study the part of the plant that gets people high.Nine research grants announced Thursday are for…