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'My own country had pardoned me but that didn’t matter. They told the federal government of the United States of America not to forget' Robyn Jones* was 17 years old when she was charged with a cannabis offence that would follow her for the rest of her life. In 1981, Jones was sitting at a picnic table in the smoking section outside of a bar and re

NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township's first medical marijuana dispensary will be opening on Route 1. Garden State Botanicals' proposal to convert a 2,400-square-foot space at a shopping center at 1345-1471 Route 1 southbound was approved by the township's Zoning Board of Adjustment last month. The dispensary will be in the North Oaks Plaza, commonly kno

“You all must be here for the free samples,” joked Ari Kirshenbaum, St. Michael’s professor of psychology. Through Kirshenbaum’s research, he discovered that the effects of cannabis on a driver operating a vehicle is no laughing matter. The McCarthy Arts Recital Hall was busy and lively, with over 40 attendees filling the auditorium for Kirshenbaum

Just days after Missouri approved recreational marijuana, some Kansas City area weed businesses say they are ramping up their facilities and preparing to cash in from increased sales. Others, however, are more relieved than elated. They view legalized marijuana, which voters statewide approved Tuesday, as a lifeline in a medical industry that is ov

AUSTIN - A topic seen as controversial to some is becoming a booming industry in the Lone Star State. More Texans are turning to medical marijuana, and this is only the beginning. “We’ve sold medicine to more than 25,000 Texans,” said Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original. Texas Original first opened its doors on Feb. 8, 2018, and has continued to g

Casey O’Neill is a cannabis and food farmer in Mendocino County who has been writing newsletters about his efforts to provide sustainable produce and marijuana. Change does not come easy.  Last night, along with advocates Jude Thilman and Hannah Nelson, I received a Mendocino Cannabis Advocacy Award at an event hosted by the Mendocino Cannabis Alli

Many people go to therapy wondering if they have an unhealthy relationship with marijuana. They ask questions like: “On the days I don’t smoke, I feel anxious and disconnected from my friends and family. Does marijuana have something to do with this?”“I no longer enjoy the taste of food unless I am high. Why is this happening to me?”“I’m starting t

P Diddy has recently turned into the most recent hip-hop billionaire. Now, the famous rapper wants to create turmoil in the cannabis world, announcing his plans to invest $185m in cannabis businesses. Here’s why the cannabis industry is in the spotlight and why he might consider investing in BudBlockz. P Diddy Wants to Create the Largest Cannabis B

The southwest side of Elgin may soon be home to a second cannabis-growing operation. Grand Legacy Group LLC has partners who have ownership in both growing and dispensing facilities in New Mexico and New York. Now the group wants to open a growing operation in Elgin after first targeting Chicago Heights. The group's Christine Johnson told the Elgin

ST. PAUL - Applications are now available online for anyone wishing to grow industrial hemp in Minnesota. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is required for individuals and businesses to legally grow or process hemp in the state.     In order to get a permit, the grower must: Complete an FSA form 578 indicating the location and

Thailand’s military government is carrying out an experiment: What happens when a country in Asia, a region where drug laws tend to be harsh, essentially legalizes marijuana overnight? In the first few months, lots of people have opened weed dispensaries, and their customers have smoked a lot of weed. Thailand’s marijuana industry has a joyful, fre

As we previously reported, Germany’s plans to legalise cannabis were leaked on 19th October. Key details from the unofficial documents and early-stage German proposals leaked to the press included:  A maximum threshold for possession of 20g. An allowance for home-growing of up to 2 plants. A mixture of outlets to purchase from, including retail fro

Each way of consumption has a high that kicks in a little differently and comes with its own set of pluses and minuses. Everyone who enjoys cannabis has their preferred method of consumption, from vaping to eating, drinking and even good old-fashioned smoking. Each way of consumption has a high that kicks in a little differently and comes with its

OXFORD - Oxford City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night allowing for medical cannabis dispensaries to operate within the city. However, council members added two provisions to the ordinance, one of which tightens up the requirements for setting up operations and the other earmarking any tax revenue from the dispensaries received by the cit

The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy and pain relief, the objective is to provide credible, reliable, and verifiable data to the relevant aut

The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy and pain relief, the objective is to provide credible, reliable, and verifiable data to the relevant aut

New research presented this week suggests that cannabis could have certain benefits for people living with bipolar disorder. Experts looking for new treatments for common mood disorders and mental health problems have been investigating the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of drugs such as psilocybin and cannabis.  One of the papers present

The move affects 63 of the 150 licenses that the state planned to issue. A federal judge has temporarily barred the state of New York from issuing the first batch of retail licenses for recreational cannabis in five regions pending resolution of a lawsuit filed by a Michigan-based company challenging the program’s selection requirements. The decisi