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Multiple agencies seize illegal marijuana from Mead warehouse

Multiple agencies seize illegal marijuana from Mead warehouse

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Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024

Multiple law enforcement agencies seized several dump trucks worth of marijuana plants from a Mead warehouse just off of Highway 70 Tuesday morning. Bryan County Undersheriff Joey Tucker told News 12 the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the Drug Enforcement Agency all

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120,000 cannabis-laced candy edibles seized from Vancouver Island dispensaries

120,000 cannabis-laced candy edibles seized from Vancouver Island dispensaries

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Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024

As Halloween approaches, police on Vancouver Island are urging the public to use caution after officers seized more than 120,000 cannabis-laced edibles, including chocolate and candies with packaging that mimics recognizable treats. RCMP shared photos showing illicit cannabis snacks with names such

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Law allowing NYC to padlock hundreds of suspected illegal pot shops ruled ‘unconstitutional’ by judge in bombshell ruling

Law allowing NYC to padlock hundreds of suspected illegal pot shops ruled ‘unconstitutional’ by judge in bombshell ruling

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Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024

A state law that has allowed New York City to padlock hundreds of suspected illegal cannabis shops is unconstitutional, a Queens judge said in a bombshell ruling Tuesday. Judge Kevin J. Kerrigan ruled that the mandate, which grants the City Sheriff’s Office authority to keep illicit cannabis sellers

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Judge rules against NYC in crackdown on unlicensed cannabis shops

Judge rules against NYC in crackdown on unlicensed cannabis shops

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Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024

A judge in Queens has ruled that the city shutting down a cannabis shop that was operating without a license was unconstitutional. The decision calls into serious question the Mayor Eric Adams' enforcement program, Operation Padlock to Protect. That operation has closed down some 1,000 stores

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Marijuana Could Be Legal in Half of US States After the 2024 Election

Marijuana Could Be Legal in Half of US States After the 2024 Election

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Cannabis NewsOctober 30, 2024

The movement for legalizing marijuana is flying high ahead of the 2024 election. In North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Florida, proposals to legalize recreational cannabis are on the ballot. As it stands today, 38 states and the District of Columbia allow medical use of marijuana, while 24

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Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade

Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade

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Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024

Marijuana has emerged as one of the most commonly used illicit substances among adolescents in the United States. Given the rising number of states legalizing recreational marijuana for adults and the decreasing perception of risk among adolescents, tracking trends in youth marijuana use is more

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Stakes Are High For Nebraska's Medical Marijuana Families: Why They're Pushing For Cannabis Legalization

Stakes Are High For Nebraska's Medical Marijuana Families: Why They're Pushing For Cannabis Legalization

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Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024

Nebraska's push for medical cannabis has been fueled by passionate advocates, including Shelley and Dominic Gillen, who have spent years fighting for treatment options for their son Will who is battling severe daily seizures. A Nebraska Examiner article By Zach Wendling delves into the humanitarian

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'I Was Wracked With Horror' – The Cost Of A Simple Favor Under Singapore's Drug Laws

'I Was Wracked With Horror' – The Cost Of A Simple Favor Under Singapore's Drug Laws

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Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024

There are 33 offenses in Singapore that warrant capital punishment, including murder, drug trafficking, terrorism, kidnapping and use of firearms. After a pause of more than two years, the country resumed execution by hanging in March 2022. Since then a total of 16 people have been executed — all

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North Dakota Ad Campaign Backs Adult Use Cannabis Legalization, Eyeing Economic Gains

North Dakota Ad Campaign Backs Adult Use Cannabis Legalization, Eyeing Economic Gains

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Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024

North Dakota advocates have launched an ad campaign for Measure 5, a ballot initiative proposing the legalization of adult-use cannabis, aiming to capture millions in tax revenue and support local economic growth. With Election Day a week away, the ad, led by the New Economic Frontier campaign

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DeSantis Battles $149M Cannabis Legalization Push In Florida's Fiercest Amendment Fight Yet

DeSantis Battles $149M Cannabis Legalization Push In Florida's Fiercest Amendment Fight Yet

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Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024

As the Nov. 5 elections loom, the struggle between Floridians who want legal recreational cannabis enshrined in their constitution via Amendment 3 and those who don't has heated up to a near boiling point. With the state’s GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis leading the anti-marijuana charge on the one side and

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New York's Surprise Ban On Cannabis-Caffeine Products Raises Eyebrows In Industry

New York's Surprise Ban On Cannabis-Caffeine Products Raises Eyebrows In Industry

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Cannabis NewsOctober 29, 2024

New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently ordered a halt to two caffeine-infused THC products by Hudson Cannabis and its brand 1906. According to the New York Post, the two affected product lines – "Go" and "Genius" – had been on the market since early 2023, marketed for specific

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A new buzz: Cannabis-infused beverages offer a new high for consumers

A new buzz: Cannabis-infused beverages offer a new high for consumers

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Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, the canna-curious have questions about the wide range of products available. Edibles, gummies and cannabis flower may grab more attention, but marijuana-infused beverages are another option for both the recreational and medical market, according to

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DeSantis Faces Backlash For Using Opioid Settlement Funds On Anti-Cannabis Campaign

DeSantis Faces Backlash For Using Opioid Settlement Funds On Anti-Cannabis Campaign

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Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024

Florida is using millions of dollars in settlement money from opioid manufacturers and distributors to bankroll Governor Ron DeSantis's ongoing anti-cannabis campaign, according to state records. State law stipulates the opioid settlement trust fund is meant to "abate the opioid epidemic" and

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The molecular anti-metastatic potential of CBD and THC from Lebanese Cannabis via apoptosis induction and alterations in autophagy

The molecular anti-metastatic potential of CBD and THC from Lebanese Cannabis via apoptosis induction and alterations in autophagy

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Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024

The medicinal plant Cannabis sativa L. (C. sativa) is currently being extensively studied to determine the full extent of its therapeutic pharmacological potential. Δ9-tetrahydocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most thoroughly investigated compounds. We aimed to explore the anticancer

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‘Dangerous’ amounts of mold, lead, E.coli, and salmonella found in street marijuana

‘Dangerous’ amounts of mold, lead, E.coli, and salmonella found in street marijuana

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Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024

‘Dangerous’ levels of mold, yeast, lead, E.coli and salmonella have been found in UK street cannabis. Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University, in conjunction with Curaleaf Clinic, analyzed 60 samples seized by police in Greater Manchester and Northumbria. And 90 percent of what was

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Asset Scramble: Body & Mind Secures $2.3M To Drive Cannabis Growth In Illinois And New Jersey

Asset Scramble: Body & Mind Secures $2.3M To Drive Cannabis Growth In Illinois And New Jersey

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Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024

The new credit facility from Bengal Catalyst Fund carries an 18% annual interest rate. Body and Mind Inc. BAMM, BMMJ, a multi-state cannabis company, announced a new credit facility with Bengal Catalyst Fund, LP, securing up to $2.3 million to support its U.S. expansion efforts. The financing aims

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California authorities eradicate over $353 million in illegally grown cannabis

California authorities eradicate over $353 million in illegally grown cannabis

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Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024

Nearly 775,000 illegally cultivated cannabis plants across the state were eradicated in a joint effort by California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office and local and federal law enforcement partners. The enforcement was part of the Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis program (EPIC)

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JOMS study: Recreational marijuana use may increase sedation requirements during oral and maxillofacial surgery

JOMS study: Recreational marijuana use may increase sedation requirements during oral and maxillofacial surgery

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Cannabis NewsOctober 28, 2024

Research published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) reveals recreational marijuana users undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery – such as tooth extractions or biopsies in an ambulatory surgical center – may require higher doses of anesthetic drugs during intravenous (IV)

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NY Medics Report Epidemic Of Severe Reaction To Cannabis Called ‘Scromiting’

NY Medics Report Epidemic Of Severe Reaction To Cannabis Called ‘Scromiting’

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Cannabis NewsOctober 25, 2024

A growing epidemic is reportedly sending New Yorkers to the hospital due to severe reactions to cannabis. Inside the reported epidemic hitting New York emergency rooms called "scromiting." The sickness, dubbed “Scromiting,” named for the combination of ‘screaming and vomiting’ experienced by

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More cannabis recalled for yeast, mold, bacterial contamination

More cannabis recalled for yeast, mold, bacterial contamination

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Cannabis NewsOctober 25, 2024

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy on Thursday expanded a previous recall of recreational cannabis to include additional products manufactured by Nova Farms and sold for more than a month. The updated recall includes preground flower, prerolls and blunts of the strain “Frosted Cookies” produced by

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