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Rescheduling Cannabis Would Be a Broken Promise Image Cannabis NewsNovember 15, 2023 President Joe Biden said during his campaign that "nobody should be in jail for smoking marijuana" and later made a promise that he would decriminalize the substance as president. We appreciate his willingness to acknowledge the failures of marijuana prohibition. O
NJ Legal Weed approaches $1B in sales, but how much is the state making? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2023 The New Jersey cannabis market is on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry. From July 2022 through June 2023, New Jersey dispensaries sold more than $734 million in cannabis products, according to statistics from the New Jersey Cann
The Truth About Weed and Sleep Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2023 Does cannabis really help with shut-eye—or is that just a dream? More and more people are using cannabis to sleep. One 2020 study found that this was one of the most common reasons people used medical marijuana, and according to SleepFoundation.org, some 70 percent of young people
Cannabis chaos: Incompetence, legal battles stall Alabama medical aid Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2023 The Medical Cannabis Act is not just a bureaucratic blunder, it’s a tragedy for those the act intended to help. Alabama’s foray into medical cannabis has morphed into an epic of mismanagement and legal turmoil. The saga of the Alabama Medical
Medical Cannabis Legalization Nears Approval in Ukrainian Parliament Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 A bill is awaiting approval in the Ukrainian parliament that would legalize the use of cannabis to treat medical conditions. In July 2023, a preliminary version of bill #7457 was approved with 268 votes out of the 450 member Ukrainian parliamen
Study Finds Cannabis Treatments for Autism Improved Patients’ Quality of Life Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 A small study shows patients with autism taking customized cannabis treatments improved dramatically. A new study has determined that customized cannabis treatments can improve the quality of life for patients with autism spectrum diso
Empowering: The Case for Federal Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Veterans fought for freedom, but those seeking medical cannabis face unfair treatment under current federal laws. Each Veterans' Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our country and its freedoms. Across America, communities will have pa
Switzerland’s Largest Cannabis Pilot Project to Date ‘Perfect Sweet Spot’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health (FOHP) officially approved the ‘Graushaus Project’ on October 25, the country’s sixth adult use cannabis pilot study. This study represents a number of firsts for Switzerland’s rapidly expanding
Cannabis legalization would be an economic win for Indiana Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2023 Indiana Lawmakers Urged to Consider Cannabis Legalization for Economic Benefit. Across the country, states – including most of our neighbors – have realized the benefits of cannabis legalization, yet Indiana has continued to ignore them – a fact that has
Missouri rolls back part of its Cannabis product recall Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2023 Missouri Allows Some Recalled Cannabis Products Back on Dispensary Shelves. The state rolled back its recall of nearly 15,000 cannabis products last week and allowed them to return to the dispensary shelves, after requiring Missouri companies to keep them in
Ireland’s first Cannabis Clinic opens four years after Medical Program launches Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Medicann Launches Ireland's First Medical Cannabis Clinic, Accepting Patients for Treatment. Despite the fact that Ireland legalized medicinal cannabis in June 2019, the country had yet to open a medical clinic centering the needs of
Senate Approves Bill allowing Doctors to issue Cannabis Recommendations to Veterans Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Congress Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans. A bipartisan congressional bill – the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropri
France’s Government takes major step towards Medical Cannabis Generalization Image Cannabis NewsNovember 3, 2023 Following months of uncertainty and doubt, thousands of medical cannabis patients in France can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government finally confirmed that access to their treatment will continue. On Monday, October 23, the
Romeoville Approves Special use for Cannabis Dispensary Relocation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 3, 2023 The business would occupy a 7,700-square-foot anchor space at 412 Weber Drive. Verilife Cannabis Dispensary in Romeoville will relocate to a new location, after the Romeoville Village Board approved a special use permit at its Wednesday meeting. V
Access to CBD leads to decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Image Cannabis NewsNovember 2, 2023 Researchers examined states with CBD-specific laws and reviewed nearly 10 years of CDC data to find preliminary evidence of CBD affecting opioid prescription rates. A recent report published in the Southern Economic Journal on Oct. 26 found evidence that leg
Local pharmacies could soon allow distribution of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 2, 2023 Georgia Pharmacies Apply for Permits to Dispense Medical Cannabis to Eligible Patients. Mindy Leech, pharmacist and owner of Lee King Pharmacy in Newnan, hopes to be one of the first pharmacies in Georgia to distribute medical cannabis to customer
