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How veterans and frontline workers say Cannabis is tackling PTSD and depression Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Medical cannabis helped manage nightmares, says member. During Steve Gloade's 27-year career with the RCMP, he never thought his retirement would include using cannabis to recover. Gloade is among the veteran ambassadors at CannaConnect,
Manhattan Cannabis chain raided by Police and State Agents Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Empire Cannabis Club is the target of stepped-up state efforts to crack down on unlicensed shops. New York Police Department officers and state tax agents raided one Manhattan dispensary and were thwarted from raiding another on Tuesday in an exercise of the
New York Town owes nearly $200,000 after firing Medical Cannabis patient Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 A New York jury has found that the city of Amsterdam discriminated against a medical cannabis patient when he was fired for failing a random drug screening. The city of Amsterdam, New York owes nearly $200,000 after firing a medical marijuana p
Congress pushes for more relaxed Cannabis Laws Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Against the backdrop of a “a recruitment and retainment crisis ” in the US military, Congressional lawmakers are suggesting that laws around cannabis testing upon military recruitment be relaxed. With cannabis use legal in one form or another in a total of 61 states, mo
Alabama Medical Cannabis commission aims to award licenses again Image Cannabis NewsJuly 7, 2023 MONTGOMERY - While the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission continues to address its recent licensing errors, some companies that were denied business licenses say they would be ready to go almost immediately if the group gave them another shot. Alabama
Medical Marijuana struggles to gain foothold in Indiana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2023 Another legislative session passes without legalization, establishment of state program. To Indiana medical marijuana supporters, it seems like popular opinion is on their side to see the state create a program to potentially help thousands of Hoosiers and estab
Oklahoma Medical Cannabis firms file suit to block fee increases Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2023 A group of Oklahoma cannabis advocates has challenged new higher fees assessed on the state’s medical marijuana providers. An Oklahoma cannabis activist has joined forces with three of the state’s medical marijuana providers to file a lawsuit against in
DeSantis signs bill prohibiting Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2023 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Medical Marijuana in Sober Living Facilities, Sparking Controversy. Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has signed a bill that expressly prohibits sober living facilities from allowing re
Group files lawsuit arguing new fees will hurt Oklahoma's legitimate Marijuana Industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2023 Oklahoma lawmakers said the goal was to use the extra money to beef up enforcement. A group of marijuana dispensaries, growers and labs says new fees from the state are going to hurt the legitimate industry, alleging that the fees
Childhood trauma is a “strong predictor” of adolescent Cannabis usage Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 The study calls for greater support to help young people avoid problematic drug use. Adolescent cannabis use can be associated with psychiatric disorders, and the prevalence of cannabis use disorder has been increasing in countries. Exposure to Adv
Middle aged women using Cannabis to alleviate menopause Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 Findings come via a survey of Canadian women. Middle aged women in Canada are increasingly turning to cannabis for relief from menopause-related symptoms, according to newly published research. A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta sough
Colorado makes Cannabis social equity history Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2023 The Color of Cannabis has acquired a massive manufacturing facility guaranteed to social equity businesses. Considering how lengthy national cannabis prohibition and the subsequent societal brutality of the War On Drugs were, it’s quite daunting to consider that recreatio
Zelensky pushes Medical Cannabis legalization to aid Ukrainians suffering ‘Trauma of War’ Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 President Zelensky told parliament Ukraine “must finally fairly legalize cannabis-based medicines for all those who need them.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called on lawmakers to legalize medical cannabi
Is estimated that up to 80% of NFL players use Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 The star tight end admits it's also far easier to avoid league discipline. Travis Kelce is one of the most accomplished players in the NFL. But before his rise to stardom with the Chiefs, the tight end lost an entire college season due to a drug-related suspens
Lawmakers propose home cultivation for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023 State Senators Sharif Street and Dan Laughlin of Pennsylvania are championing a crucial legislative initiative that seeks to revolutionize the accessibility and affordability of medical marijuana for approved patients in the state. Their proposed bill aims to
Marijuana laws need incremental reform to spur the most change Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023 President Biden accelerates Marijuana review: major reforms expected as federal agencies aim for quick action. President Joe Biden announced a scheduling review process for marijuana last October, initiating an expedited review of how cannabis should be
