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A study of more than 300 household cannabis growers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) shows an overall positive attitude around legislative reform enacted in 2020, despite some lack of clarity around the legal limits for growing and cultivating cannabis. Home to Australia's capital Canberra

Warning signs at dispensaries about the potential health effects of cannabis use in pregnancy may not be effective, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, based at Rutgers University. In fact, those who are pregnant and using cannabis may actually distrust the

In November of 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to vote to legalize adult-use cannabis. In August of 2024, dispensaries across the state opened their doors. Now, six months into sales, recreational marijuana sales are steadily rising, said Jana Hrdinova, the administrative director at Ohio State

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — On a crisp winter morning last month, Sgt. Erin McAtee watched as members of his team with the California Department of Cannabis Control executed a search warrant at a home in Fairfield, halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco. They broke open the door of what looked on the

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee lawmakers are making another push to legalize recreational and medical cannabis in the Volunteer State. On Tuesday, Sen. Jeff Yarbro (D-Nashville) introduced SB 0809, which is the Tennessee Cannabis Act. The act is an amendment to allow for personal or

A new investigation has uncovered a concerning trend in the Massachusetts cannabis industry: mold- and yeast-contaminated marijuana being sold at dispensaries across the state. Industry experts say an alert from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) raises serious concerns about consumer safety

Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state's lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. Forty states allow the sale of some

As cannabis is legalized in more states across the country, new research points to the negative side effects of partaking too much. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus looked into the impact of recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks

Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis. Sam’s father sat slumped on the leather couch in our clinical interview room, head in his hands. He had just finished telling us the long, painstaking

The number of Americans who use marijuana has doubled over the past decade, according to a survey by Gallup. In many parts of the U.S., weed is legal under state law — and many Americans now use it as casually as they might have a beer or glass of wine. But finding cannabis products that are safely

Tilray Brands, Inc. TLRY +1.01% stock is trading lower on Monday, alongside other cannabis-related stocks, following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China, set to take effect Tuesday. Trump has since temporarily paused the 25% tariff on

Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to propose legalizing recreational marijuana, taxing popular gaming machines, and sending more money to Pennsylvania’s poorest schools when he unveils his budget pitch to state lawmakers Tuesday. The Democrat proposed many of these ideas during his first two years in

SANDUSKY — Lawmakers in the Ohio General Assembly are considering big changes in the state question voters passed in 2023 legalizing recreational marijuana sales in Ohio. Two years ago, voters approved a state question that allowed: • Marijuana to be sold to all adults 21 and older in Ohio •

The cannabis industry had a busy week, with major policy developments, business expansions and market shakeups. Paraguay is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis sales, while Germany's medical cannabis sector is experiencing record growth. Meanwhile, Florida's legalization advocates are

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick listed legislation that aims to ban all consumable products containing any form of THC as one of his top 25 priority bills to push through the Senate this year. Senate Bill 3, which Patrick first announced in December, would repeal parts of House Bill 1325, which the Texas

The legal landscape surrounding cannabis has undergone significant transformations over the past decade. From stringent prohibition to widespread legalization, these changes have opened the doors for medical and recreational use. Yet, one critical question that persists for many individuals

Heavy cannabis use could negatively impact certain types of memory, largest study of its kind to date has found. Image credit: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Cannabis use has increased significantly around the world. Past research shows that regular cannabis use can increase a person’s

In 2012, Colorado and Washington State legalized the commercial production and sale of cannabis for nonmedical use, and since then 22 other U.S. states have followed. The shift was viewed in many quarters as benign and overdue—involving an organic, even medicinal, intoxicant with no serious

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are working to rewrite the recreational marijuana law voters approved two years ago with a bill that proposes at least 44 major changes. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), closely mirrors an effort that failed to pass last year

Toronto, Ontario: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not associated with any uptick in marijuana-related emergency department (ED) visits, according to longitudinal data published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. A team of Canadian researchers assessed the impact of