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Soldiers are smoking a whole lot more weed in states where it's legalized - Cannabis News

Soldiers are smoking a whole lot more weed if they happen to be stationed in or near a state where it's legal, and the Army has definitely noticed.

Thailand to Host World Ganja Festival 2020 - Cannabis News

The event organizers say the World Ganja Festival 2020 will create new opportunities and provide a better understanding of cannabis and its legal aspects.

Former FDA Chief Wants Federal Government To Regulate State Marijuana Markets - Cannabis News

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Monday that the federal government should regulate state marijuana programs.

Cannabis And Tourette Syndrome: Current Understanding - Cannabis News

In a survey of 64 TS patients, 25% indicated they had used cannabis, with over 80% of those individuals indicating that it helped reduce tics.

The push to unionize cannabis workers, explained - Cannabis News

Weed workers across the country are unionizing, and California just made it easier for them.

FBI: Cannabis Arrests Rise for Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests for All Violent Crimes

The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating cannabis laws rose for the third consecutive year, according to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Marijuana breathalyzers expected to hit the street in 2020 - Cannabis News

Drivers suspected of being high on pot may soon face the same type of roadside breath test cops use to catch drunken drivers, as several firms prepare new devices for the street.

Grant funds Univ. of Georgia research of effects of medical cannabis laws - Cannabis News

A team of researchers at the University of Georgia will be the first to study the effects of cannabis extract laws on health care.

Canada’s first year of cannabis legalization going out on a high - Cannabis News

As the country approaches the first anniversary of legal weed on Oct. 17, a look back reveals that many important elements of the deployment appeared to lurch and stagger over their first steps.

The Great American cannabis experiment - Cannabis News

Cannabis is legal in many U.S. states… or is it? The contradictions between state and federal law are intensifying.

Las Vegas tech companies cash in on recreational marijuana use - Cannabis News

Tech-based startups are looking make buying recreational marijuana easier, developing websites and programs to help consumers explore, learn and make a purchase before they step into a dispensary.

West Virginia Farmers Quadrupled Their Hemp Crop This Year - Cannabis News

Farmers more than quadrupled West Virginia’s industrial hemp crop this year.

Next-Generation CBD Products for Athletes - Cannabis News

Higher potencies and different means of delivery are driving innovation.

Harvest underway at East Coast’s first legal outdoor pot farm - Cannabis News

It’s fall harvest time at apple orchards and pumpkin patches, but in one small Maryland town, a very different harvest is taking place.

Marijuana goes through rigorous checks in Nevada - Cannabis News

Before marijuana is ready for sale in Nevada dispensaries, it must first go through a laboratory screening process for a variety of pesticides and contaminants, as well as tests to determine potency levels.

These robots are learning to grow weed. Yes, they’re ‘pot bots.' - Cannabis News

There’s a new farmer in the cannabis industry — and it’s faster, smarter and sleeker, thanks to artificial intelligence.

Maine on track for legal marijuana sales by spring 2020 - Cannabis News

Maine marijuana enthusiasts will probably be able to purchase their preferred products in retail stores by March 2020 after years of waiting.

Video of Georgia officer handing back marijuana during traffic stop goes viral - Cannabis News

A video of a Gwinnett County police officer handing back marijuana to a driver during a traffic stop has gone viral.

Young adults with chronic diseases report more daily marijuana use - Cannabis News

Patients with medical conditions are more likely to use marijuana than those without, with 11.2% of young adults living with chronic disease using it daily, according to survey results published in JAMA Open Network.

Most Californians want marijuana stores in their communities, new poll shows - Cannabis News

“There hasn’t been any real buyer’s remorse about the initiative. If anything, support has gone up,” said Mark DiCamillo, director of the Berkeley IGS poll.


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