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New research out of California finds seniors are being treated in emergency rooms in significantly higher numbers for adverse side effects from cannabis consumption. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) said they studied the issue because they noticed more primary care

While alcohol consumption between U.S. states didn’t vary greatly, a twin who lived in legal cannabis states was less likely to face harm when under the influence of alcohol. A federally funded study in the U.S. concluded that those living in states with legal cannabis have lower rates of alcohol

“This study offers a critical first step in identifying a key children’s health concern emerging in the context of rapid, ongoing changes in cannabis policy that are unaccompanied by clinical or public health guidelines for parents.” Legalization of recreational cannabis may contribute to increased

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released a sample of the form people will use to apply for a personal marijuana cultivation license. A license is needed for people to grow their own marijuana plants in their homes. “We were able to put sample application materials and the

KANSAS CITY - The discussion on putting a municipal marijuana sales tax question to voters has finally arrived in Kansas City. The magic number: 3%. That’s the highest city sales tax allowed under Missouri’s Amendment 3 for recreational marijuana. Three percent might seem like a small number, but it

Question: Can I really not have any cannabis on my rental property? Like, none? I'm not even trying to grow it or smoke it inside, but my landlord was hard on this when I signed the lease. Answer: Cannabis use has become so mainstream that we forget how much federal prohibition still mucks things up

Instructor released under investigation while officers await the results of a blood test. A 17-year-old student had their driving lesson cut short after the instructor was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Police made the arrest in England after being tipped off, reports The Telegraph. Once

Cannabis doesn’t necessarily enhance or detract from your ability to achieve. However, depending on your physical and emotional condition, it can provide some benefits to you as a person. For the vast majority of my friends and acquaintances, 2022 was a difficult year. Lots of growth! I can

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine agreed to basic guidelines for cannabis and surgery. Finally detailed and informed advice on the potential interactions between cannabis and anesthetic medications before, during, and after surgery is taking shape. The first guidelines on

It’s the new year, so you know what that means. Many of us are going to the gym, and roughly 80% of newcomers will call it quits in eight weeks or less. For those hoping to make the gym a new habit, you might want to consider turning to cannabis if you haven’t already. Used by a wave of trainers and

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) shows data regarding adult-use and medical sales in 2022. The Massachusetts CCC’s report shows that between Jan. 1 and Dec. 18, 2022, the state collected $1.42 billion in adult-use sales. In a breakdown of sales by month, the state collected a

The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 confirmed cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles were

Any Kentuckian certified to buy marijuana for medical purposes, from a state where it's already legal, will be pardoned from any state prosecution for possession. LOUISVILLE - The executive order signed by Gov. Andy Beshear allowing Kentuckians to use legally purchase medical marijuana went into

Hemp Seed Oil has been turning heads for the past decade. With renowned researchers and scientists regularly studying and publishing new reasons to absolutely love and utilize this ingredient; it’s no surprise that this plant is earning the reputation of a “true wonder ingredient.” Namrata Reddy

Side by side, hemp and marijuana look virtually the same. However, the devil is in the details. There are several defining features that separate hemp from marijuana that everyone, industry professionals and consumers alike, should know about. What is hemp? According to the United States Department

Some will argue that one thing that reliably makes the holiday celebrations better is weed. The holiday season is a time for indulgence. It’s a time when everyone is expected to huddle up, reminisce over the past year’s happenings, prepare cozy and comforting foods, watch tons of movies and enjoy

Storing weed properly is essential to preserve it, but purchasing quality products from respected farmers is just as critical. As winter approaches, so does the need to preserve the last of nature’s harvests before the arrival of the first frost. Cannabis is harvested throughout the year, but it is

Per Arizona Revised Statutes, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) may not issue more than one nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificate for every 10 pharmacies registered in the state of Arizona. However, the ADHS may issue nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary

Washington state is reporting that cannabis sales slowed this year for the first time since legalization in 2014. Washington legalized adult-use sales 10 years ago. Until recently, the market has been a success. Retail marijuana sales declined 8% from 2021 to 2022, a loss of about $120 million in

For a group of women living in a commune in a remote area of California near Yosemite, marijuana is a religion. The self-proclaimed “Sisters of the Valley,” also nicknamed the Weed Nuns, are a group of feminist healers who grow, harvest and produce their own line of cannabis products. They don’t