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Proposed legislation would allow medical marijuana patients to grow weed in their home Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 18, 2025 TAMPA, Fla. - Even though recreational marijuana didn't pass in November, efforts to expand medical marijuana are now in the works. If passed, Florida Senate bill 546 would make it so patients could grow their own marijuana at

Exploring the Crossroads of Cannabis and Psychiatry Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 18, 2025 Cannabis, like many other recreational drugs, has seen a rapid rise in use. Once an outlawed substance, it has now transformed into a $61 billion commercial industry, with some cannabis-derived medications receiving US Food and Drug Administration approval. Add

Argentinian Government To Roll Back Medical Cannabis Program—300K Patients At Risk, Experts Warn: Legal Battle Ahead? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 18, 2025 One day after Bullrich's announcement, presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni tempered the government's stance, stating that REPROCANN would not be abolished outright but rather "reformulated."

Majority Support For Recreational Marijuana In Florida Wanes Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 17, 2025 Support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida is still strong – but not enough, and it appears to be weakening. Medical marijuana and low-THC cannabis is available in Florida to qualified patients, after state voters supported medical legali

Recreational marijuana sales remain high six months after legalization Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 17, 2025 CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — In November of 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to vote to legalize adult-use cannabis. In August of 2024, dispensaries across the state began recreational marijuana sales. Now, six months into sales, recreati

Super Bowl Champ's Fight for Cannabis: 'Opioids Are Killing Athletes' Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 17, 2025 "Cannabis is medicine and a viable, safe alternative to opioids." Marvin Washington knows pain. Not the kind that comes and goes. The kind that lingers. The kind that burrows deep into your body and settles in for the long haul. The kind that

Switzerland Moves To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Under Strict Government Control Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 17, 2025 Switzerland is advancing toward legalizing recreational cannabis with a strictly regulated framework after the National Council's Social Security and Health Committee (SGK-N) voted in favor of a draft law that would allow control

Medical cannabis cardholder certifications are rolling out in Kentucky Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025 Medical cannabis cards have begun to roll out in the Commonwealth. Nearly 4,000 applications have been submitted, and 2,200 cards have been approved for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions. One of the first to be issued a card, Dr. Ryan Gr

No subsidised medical cannabis for mental health conditions until there is clinical evidence, DVA reiterates Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025 The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has reiterated that only when there is sufficient clinical evidence will it consider subsidizing medicinal cannabis in the treatment of mental health conditions.

5 Reasons to Consider Medicinal Cannabis for Pain Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025 Editor’ note: Cannabis and THCA/HEMP CBD products should have an active ingredient list on the container and have a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Discuss your use of CBD products with your health care provider. Dosing of CBD is variable, especially since it is n

Repeated Cannabis Use May Lead Cavities and Other Tooth Decay, According to New Study Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025 A recent study conducted by Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a researcher from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (Buffalo, New York), discovered that frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use may lead to tooth decay such as

Robert F. Kennedy's Confirmation: Cannabis Advocates Question His New Vow To 'Follow The Science' On Marijuana's Harms Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025 The Thursday Senate vote to confirm the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), elicited various responses from the cannabis industry and l

How A German Vape Company Revolutionized Cannabis Consumption Forever: The Inside Story Of Storz & Bickel Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025 “The cannabis world is always growing. It's a steady and slow process, but it never stops,” says Jürgen Bickel, managing director and co-founder of STORZ & BICKEL. For more than two decades, he has been at t

Planet 13 Continues to Grow the Iconoclast Universe Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2025 [PRESS RELEASE] – LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2025 – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically integrated multistate cannabis company, announced an exciting new partnership to co-brand, package, and produce premium cannabis products for legendary boxing champion Mi

Trump Appoints Anti-Cannabis 'Just Say No' Drug Warrior As DEA Chief To 'Make America Safe Again' Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2025 President Donald Trump has tapped Terrance Cole, a former 22-year DEA official and Virginia public safety administrator, to take the helm of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Trump announced the appointment

Marijuana ads are enticing kids to try weed, study says Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2025 CNN — A legal loophole is allowing children who access social media to see enticing advertisements for marijuana with potentially dangerous consequences, according to experts. Under the Controlled Substances Act, it’s illegal to advertise the sale or use of

New bill could speed up approvals for cannabis dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2025 A new bill would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed without municipal approval, a sign that state lawmakers are seeking to push back on some towns’ resistance to hosting dispensaries. The legislation, sponsored by Sen

Recreational marijuana sales top $319 million in six months Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2025 That’s according to an Ohio Division of Cannabis Control update as of Feb. 10. That’s 45,184 pounds of plant material. To put that into perspective, that’s more than the weight of five average Asian elephants. For contrast, medical sales began on Jan. 1