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14% of Americans Say They Use CBD Products - Cannabis News

One in seven Americans say they personally use cannabidiol- (CBD-) based products, which have proliferated since last year's passage of a federal law legalizing this hemp form of cannabis.

Colorado Tourism Now Has a Pro-Marijuana Influence - Cannabis News

Officially, Colorado hasn't been very hospitable to tourists coming here to partake in the state's legal pot industry, with zero state-licensed consumption areas since recreational dispensaries first opened in 2014. But visiting cannabis users now have a powerful ally with the ear of Governor Jared Polis.

Hemp just got the green light in New Jersey - Cannabis News

Hemp, a versatile plant genetically related to marijuana but with none of its psychoactive effects, can be grown freely in the Garden State under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.

Colorado’s first full-sized hemp house takes shape - Cannabis News

Only 50 full-size hemp homes exist in America, none of which are located in Colorado.

How ‘National CBD Day’ Became a Thing - Cannabis News

Note it on your calendar: Thursday, August 8, marks the second annual observance of National CBD Day. Wait, is National CBD Day really a thing? If it’s a thing, how did it become a thing?

Is Vertical Growing the Future of Cannabis? - Cannabis News

Indoor cannabis grows are expensive operations. Given the real estate costs, massive energy bills, and significant staffing requirements, it’s crucial to find a way to increase profits.

Thailand Set to Distribute 10,000 Bottles of Medical Cannabis Oil - Cannabis News

The government of Thailand is set to distribute 10,000 bottles of medical cannabis oil next week, according to health officials from the Southeast Asian country.

Can CBD Help With PMS? - Cannabis News

Because every woman is unique, the effectiveness of CBD truly depends on the kind of symptoms she’s dealing with each month.

Pennsylvania Green Lights Medical Marijuana For Anxiety - Cannabis News

The measure brings the number of conditions that can be treated by medical marijuana in Pennsylvania to 23.

Look Out Cannabis, Here Comes Big Tobacco - Cannabis News

The corporate onslaught is 'inevitable,' but is it all bad?

Medical Marijuana Ice Cream a New Way to Beat the Heat in Oklahoma - Cannabis News

Hand-made medical marijuana ice cream is taking dispensaries across the state by storm, and the product originated right here in Lawton.

Why a Federally Licensed Marijuana Researcher is Suing the DEA - Cannabis News

Dr. Sue Sisley holds the rare distinction of being licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration to study marijuana, so why is she suing the DEA over its marijuana research policies?

Military veterans and medical marijuana: a combustible mix - Cannabis News

Veterans who want to use legal cannabis to treat PTSD or physical injuries fear they could lose hard-earned benefits.

Federal Officials Give Hemp Legalization Update At Senate Hearing - Cannabis News

The Senate Agriculture Committee heard from federal agencies about efforts to implement the legalization of hemp at a hearing on Thursday.

Is Legal Marijuana Creating More Junk Food Junkies? - Cannabis News

A recent study published in the journal Social Science Research Network finds that junk food sales have increased by around 2 percent in states where marijuana is legal.

Pain Relievers from Cannabis Are 30 Times Stronger Than Aspirin, New Research Finds - Cannabis News

Imagine a pain reliever 30 times stronger at reducing inflammation than Aspirin. Researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada are the first to uncover the pain-relief potential of cannabis, demonstrating just how strong the plant could be.

Putt, Putt, Pass: A Day of Golf at the World’s First Weed Course - Cannabis News

The owners of Rolling Greens, Canada's first cannabis-friendly golf course, say they’re aiming to bring the fun back — but to golf, or weed? 

As Hemp Gets Planted, Connecticut Farmers Cautiously Optimistic - Cannabis News

It took Connecticut a few years to set up its own pilot program. Governor Ned Lamont signed off on the idea in May. Since then, state Commissioner of Agriculture Bryan Hurlburt said the pilot program signed up 66 licensed growers.

The MORE Act Calls for Sweeping Changes in Federal Cannabis Law - Cannabis News

Two high-profile Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled what they describe as “one of the most comprehensive marijuana law bills ever introduced in the US Congress.”

Record number of states considered marijuana legalization in 2019 - Cannabis News

More than half of all state legislatures considered legislation in 2019 to legalize the possession or use of marijuana, a new record that illustrates a normalization of an issue that lawmakers once saw as a third rail.


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