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Efforts to legalize Cannabis to help Ukrainian veterans cope with trauma stymied by opposition in parliament Image Cannabis NewsDecember 6, 2023 Many Ukrainian soldiers smoke weed to treat their pain, even though few will admit it in public. “I know a lot of guys who lost their legs or arms and turned to cannabis,” a French soldier fighting for Ukr
Medical Cannabis Clinical Trial in UK Underway Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 The UK NHS legalized medical cannabis five years ago, but a lack of government clinical trials has led Celadon Pharmaceuticals to pick up the slack. Although the United Kingdom (U.K.) legalized medical cannabis in 2018, it has not approved any clinical studies and is
Cannabis retail applications swamping some New York cities Image Cannabis NewsDecember 5, 2023 Cities in Upstate New York Inundated With Cannabis Dispensary Applications. With two weeks to go until New York State’s deadline for cannabis retail dispensary applications, large upstate cities have been inundated with paperwork from people seeking permi
Alabama's Third Attempt To Set Up Its Medical Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 20 Licenses Granted For Now. Alabama's cannabis regulator granted 20 licenses recently for the production and distribution of medical marijuana, reported the Alabama Reflector. This is the third attempt on the part of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Com
Medical Marijuana dispensary anticipate growth with addition of recreational sales Image Cannabis NewsDecember 4, 2023 Ohio is the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana use, after Issue 2 got the support of about 57% of voters in November’s election. What You Need To Know Ohio is the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana use, after
Cannabis Commission can make a true impact with Hornet Medicinals Image Cannabis NewsDecember 1, 2023 By approving the application from an HBCU, the AMCC can reshape the relationship young, Black Alabamians have with marijuana. Black Alabamians are at least four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana possession than white citizens of the stat
Medical Marijuana sales reach nearly $234M Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Approach $234 Million in 2023. From Jan 1 through the end of October, patients in Arkansas spent nearly $234 million on medical marijuana to obtain 50,406 pounds. This included $22.5 million in October purchased in October. Comparing 202
Medical Marijuana hearings to start Monday Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Set to Move Forward with Licensing Process After Settlement. On Monday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) is expected to vote to ratify an agreement with plaintiffs’ attorneys to allow the AMCC to move forward with its ti
NY on verge of settling in suit alleging state favored drug dealers over disabled vets for pot licenses Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s regulators are on the verge of settling a discrimination lawsuit alleging that the state favored convicted pot felons over disabled veterans in the awarding of licenses to sell leg
Cannabis Associated With Weight Loss, Lower BMI Per Meta-Analysis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 For many years cannabis opponents have tried very hard to portray cannabis as being unhealthy, and that those who consume cannabis are lazy couch potatoes. Cannabis stigma comes in many forms, with ‘lazy shaming’ cannabis consumers being a particu
CBD market remains in limbo Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 Many food manufacturers want it. Retailers want it, and, so do many farmers. “It” is federal regulation of cannabidiol (CBD), which may be derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), a growing business for US farmers who previously raised one of the United States’ original cash cro
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission might disregard disputed license application scores Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2023 The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Monday will consider an agreement to try to end months of delays in its efforts to issue licenses to companies to make and sell medical marijuana products. Brittany Peters, communica
New study suggests Cannabis users may have greater “emotional comprehension” Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2023 A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience earlier this month found that cannabis users have greater emotional comprehension, a form of cognitive empathy. While some medical professionals associate cannabis use with causing negati
Scholarship Funding of $30,000 to Support Cannabis Innovation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2023 Cannabis health-tech company Veriheal has awarded $30,000 to support cannabis innovation through its supporting scholarships. The company has announced the three winners of its annual Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship for 2023. Each winner will recei
Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of Cannabis use disorder Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 Genetic Study Sheds Light on Cannabis Use Disorder and Its Links to Psychiatric Disorders and Health Risks. A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disord
Why a Cannabis lobby group is petitioning feds to raise THC levels in edibles Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2023 It’s been just over five years since Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Since then, hundreds of companies and thousands of stores have popped up across the country. There haven’t been any changes to legislation in those
