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Medical Marijuana use on the rise in Texas, among people over the age of 65 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 HOUSTON – Since 2015, medical marijuana has been legal in Texas, and in 2019, the list of conditions it can be used to treat was expanded. According to one study, its use among older adults is on the rise. Now, the Texas Cannabis Clinic i
Five States that might legalize adult-use Cannabis in 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 There are now 21 U.S. states with adult-use (AU) marijuana laws. Several more states might join them in 2023. They are: Delaware The First State may be among the last to legalize if Democratic Gov. John Carney has his way. He vetoed legislation last May t
Delta-9 Gummies: how they compare to smoked Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 For generations, smoking marijuana was the primary method of consuming the substance. As the plant was completely prohibited, users felt privileged to get their hands on Mexican brick weed with a low THC content. However, things have changed markedly in recent
Camden-NJ to open first Pot Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Camden pharmacy to open first-of-its-kind marijuana dispensary. CAMDEN — Bell Pharmacy has been serving Camden's Parkside neighborhood since 1931, the city's oldest continually operating independent pharmacy. When Bell's doors first opened at the corner of Kaighn and Haddon
Lower codeine prescription demand in legal Cannabis states Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Finding is ‘potentially promising from a public health perspective’. There is a substantial, and promising, reduction in pharmacy-based codeine distribution in U.S. states that have green lit recreational cannabis, suggests a new study. Specifically, rese
'Lemon Skunk' or 'Lexikan'? A look at why CT's Cannabis has different names Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 There are well-known cannabis strains. “Sour Diesel,” for example, or “Purple Haze,” “Wedding Cake” and “Gorilla Glue,” to name a few. No cannabis product sold in Connecticut will bear any of those names, or any name a cannabis consumer m
NBA Star Power comes out for a Cannabis basketball tournament at Footprint Center Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 With the support of the NBA and sponsorships from some of the biggest names in the cannabis industry, weed and basketball took center court at the home of the Phoenix Suns on January 6. The expansive lobby of the Footprint Center wa
Hollywood Legend Michael Douglas still enjoys a bit of Bud Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 The star of Wall Street and Fatal Attraction spotted with small bag of goodies after visiting California dispensary. There was likely no age-gating required for two-time Academy Award winner Michael Douglas, who was spotted this week coming out of a pot s
Cannabis should be free as part of health service Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The government should consider making medicinal cannabis freely available as part of the Island’s health service, a States Member has said. Deputy Lyndon Farnham also believes that a flourishing medicinal-cannabis industry would have a clear economic benefit to th
Flavored Cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults. NEW YORK - When New York's first licensed recreational marijuana out
Bill introduced that would make more Ohioans eligible for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers are mounting another effort to pass a bill that would shift which government agency oversees the state’s medical marijuana program and widen who is eligible for a card. Sens. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) and Kirk
Texas accepting applications for additional Medical Cannabis dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 The application period will run until April 28 in Texas. Texas is now accepting applications as it looks to increase the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, a state agency announced on Monday. The Texas Department of Public Sa
What Is the difference between Hemp and Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Although hemp and cannabis are two different species, there’s an important legal difference between the two. Hemp and cannabis are two totally different plants, right? Yes and no. Technically, hemp and cannabis are actually the two different species, from the same
As Pennsylvania lags on Marijuana legalization, New York brags Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 (The Center Square) – While Pennsylvania debates marijuana legalization, neighboring states like New York brag about the tax revenues. New York legalized medical cannabis in 2014 and recreational use for adults age 21 and older followed in 2021. Legal
Study finds slight increase in youth asthma rates in states with legal recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 “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 f
Missouri to begin accepting personal Marijuana cultivation applications by Feb. 6 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 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 thei