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Earlier this month, researchers published a study in the journal Radiology that was prime fodder for misleading headlines. The study sought to investigate the effect of marijuana smoke on the lungs. The researchers say they found more lung damage in the marijuana smokers’ group than in the tobacco

A criminal group which used a religious charity as a front for importing 400 kilos of cannabis into the UK have been convicted. The National Crime Agency investigated Dalton Anderson, 50, Alvin Russell, 45, and Sinclair Tucker, 64, after Birmingham based organisation Vision Christian Ministries (VCM

Dextromethorphan, found in cough syrup, had the highest number of cases. Between 2000 and 2020, reports to poison centers for child and teen marijuana use increased by 245%, according to a new study from the Oregon Health and Science University. The researchers analyzed more than 330,000 reports in

Manx Radio looks at the difference between legal and illegal cannabis The Isle of Man's first medicinal cannabis dispensing service has opened. It means that patients with a private prescription for the drug can now get source it through Karsons Pharmacy in Onchan. Cannabis is a naturally occurring

You know Lake Bell. But do you know Lake Bell...on weed??? Her kids definitely do — at least, according to some comments she gave at a panel sponsored by the cannabis drinks brand Cann (via People). During the panel, Lake said that she "can't get through the holidays without" cannabis — and that she

Report recommends permit system and change to how THC is measured. A state task force studying the rise of unregulated cannabis products in Virginia is recommending stricter rules for businesses selling hemp-based delta-8 THC products that technically aren’t marijuana but produce a similar high when

Ocean State becomes 19th state to legalize sale, use of recreational marijuana, dispensaries hope for increase in sales. On Thursday morning, 96-year-old Joe Maraia became the first person to legally purchase marijuana for recreational use in Rhode Island at the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center

At least 60 per cent of enrolled voters have now been counted in all regions, with a final turnout likely around 90 per cent. There has been much more counting for the Victorian upper house since Saturday night, when under 30% had been counted in most of the eight regions. Five members are elected

Delta 8 edibles offer users a delicious, legal way to enjoy a buzz with wellness benefits. But are Delta 8 edibles a safe alternative for your health? There are a million and one reasons to try Delta 8 edibles, especially with the myriad offerings available to consumers in the cannabis market today

Researchers found that cannabis was effective in improving cognitive function while helping reduce risky decision making, which is common among individuals with bipolar disorder. Around 46 million people around the world struggle with the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Also known as manic depression

STATEN ISLAND - With 36 marijuana retail dispensary licenses granted to New York State providers - including two on Staten Island - many people have one question on their mind: When can you buy legal weed? Last week the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) gave the green light for 36 cannabis

A woman, who claims to have suffered marijuana poisoning, is seeking damages of more than $40K. One of the guests sickened by wedding food that she did not know had been laced with cannabis has sued the caterer, arguing the food contained “poisonous” levels of the illegal drug. While medicinal

Nearly 50,000 valid petition signatures have been submitted to the state in an effort to pass a constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational use of marijuana, according to numbers posted Wednesday on the Florida Division of Elections website. The initiative, spearheaded by the Smart &

Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates? Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups. The increase in drinking was mostly driven by young adults and men, according to University of

NASSAU - The next frontier of marketing and brand interaction was revealed by Cannaverse Technologies ("Cannaversetech™") at the 2022 MJBizCon event in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 14-18. It came in the form of CANNALAND™ a unique platform community designed to enable worldwide businesses to operate

Ivan Moody, lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch is launching Greenings by Moody's Medicinals. (Benzinga) A premium cannabis line featuring flowers, pre-rolls & gummies, created through a partnership with Exhale Brands and Exhale Dispensary in Las Vegas. A Healing Story For years, Moody publicly

LAS VEGAS - At an increasing rate, cannabis is sending consumers to local emergency rooms due to the strength of the THC in cannabis skyrocketing. Compared with people who do not use, cannabis users were 22% more likely to end up in the emergency room, according to a study published in the journal

Despite cannabis being the most widely used illicit drug in New Zealand - as well as around the world - we still don’t really know much about how it impacts people’s lungs. There are several reasons for this. University of Otago respiratory specialist Professor Bob Hancox says the illegal status of

After more than a century of stigma, politicians are finally realizing that the grass is greener on the other side of marijuana law. Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota let voters decide the fate of recreational use on Election Day. If they all pass, 24 states and Washington

Among the smallest of cannabis product niches are infused beverages, a sector that garners just over 1% of the entire U.S. marijuana market as the sixth most popular product category, compared to flower, which holds the lion’s share of consumer loyalty with over 40% of product sales and is easily