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One day after Bullrich's announcement, presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni tempered the government's stance, stating that REPROCANN would not be abolished outright but rather "reformulated." Speaking at a press briefing, Adorni acknowledged that the program had deviated from its original purpose

Support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida is still strong – but not enough, and it appears to be weakening. Medical marijuana and low-THC cannabis is available in Florida to qualified patients, after state voters supported medical legalisation in 2016 by a vote of 71% to 29% But

CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — In November of 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to vote to legalize adult-use cannabis. In August of 2024, dispensaries across the state began recreational marijuana sales. Now, six months into sales, recreational marijuana sales are steadily rising, said Jana

"Cannabis is medicine and a viable, safe alternative to opioids." Marvin Washington knows pain. Not the kind that comes and goes. The kind that lingers. The kind that burrows deep into your body and settles in for the long haul. The kind that every former NFL player knows far too well.

Switzerland is advancing toward legalizing recreational cannabis with a strictly regulated framework after the National Council's Social Security and Health Committee (SGK-N) voted in favor of a draft law that would allow controlled access for adults. The proposal, which passed with 14 votes in

Medical cannabis cards have begun to roll out in the Commonwealth. Nearly 4,000 applications have been submitted, and 2,200 cards have been approved for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions. One of the first to be issued a card, Dr. Ryan Grell is a triple board-certified anesthesiologist

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has reiterated that only when there is sufficient clinical evidence will it consider subsidizing medicinal cannabis in the treatment of mental health conditions. In a statement to Cannabiz, the DVA remained steadfast in its approach, insisting the lack of

Editor’ note: Cannabis and THCA/HEMP CBD products should have an active ingredient list on the container and have a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Discuss your use of CBD products with your health care provider. Dosing of CBD is variable, especially since it is not FDA regulated. CBD may interfere

A recent study conducted by Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a researcher from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (Buffalo, New York), discovered that frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use may lead to tooth decay such as, cavities and severe tooth loss (1,2). The study looked to explore the

The Thursday Senate vote to confirm the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), elicited various responses from the cannabis industry and legalization advocates. In the 52 to 48 vote, with Sen. Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote “no,”

“The cannabis world is always growing. It's a steady and slow process, but it never stops,” says Jürgen Bickel, managing director and co-founder of STORZ & BICKEL. For more than two decades, he has been at the forefront of innovation in vaporization, transforming the way consumers and patients

[PRESS RELEASE] – LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2025 – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically integrated multistate cannabis company, announced an exciting new partnership to co-brand, package, and produce premium cannabis products for legendary boxing champion Mike Tyson, wrestling icon Ric Flair, and

President Donald Trump has tapped Terrance Cole, a former 22-year DEA official and Virginia public safety administrator, to take the helm of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Trump announced the appointment Tuesday afternoon in a social media post. "Together, we will save lives, and MAKE

CNN — A legal loophole is allowing children who access social media to see enticing advertisements for marijuana with potentially dangerous consequences, according to experts. Under the Controlled Substances Act, it’s illegal to advertise the sale or use of marijuana using federal airwaves or across

A new bill would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed without municipal approval, a sign that state lawmakers are seeking to push back on some towns’ resistance to hosting dispensaries. The legislation, sponsored by Senate President Nicholas Scutari, includes a

That’s according to an Ohio Division of Cannabis Control update as of Feb. 10. That’s 45,184 pounds of plant material. To put that into perspective, that’s more than the weight of five average Asian elephants. For contrast, medical sales began on Jan. 14, 2019. According to the department’s

Philip Morris International, one of the largest tobacco companies in the world, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few years. As cigarette smoking continues its decades-long decline, PMI has aggressively expanded into smokeless alternatives, with Zyn – its flagship nicotine pouch

As the cannabis rescheduling project hangs in the balance, two Republican senators are attempting to ensure that one of its core benefits would be made redundant, even if rescheduling is successful. Aside from the potential of interstate trade and the official acknowledgement of cannabis’ medical

Advocates and stakeholders in the medical cannabis world of Alabama are desperate. And as it is so often when we are faced with a desperate situation, we make well-intentioned but ultimately flawed decisions. Alabama Senate Bill 72 dropped last week. It would, among other things, (1) expand the

In a rapidly evolving cannabis industry, where social equity remains an ongoing challenge, Standard Wellness Maryland is making history. Led by Christina Betancourt Johnson, the company is the first African American and Latina majority-owned, vertically integrated cannabis company in the United