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Every month, police in Lagos find used cars, usually shipped from Toronto via Montreal, stuffed with popular high-THC Canadian cannabis. When police at a port in Lagos, Nigeria, opened a shipping container arriving Friday from Canada, they saw five used cars crammed inside and knew exactly what else

A new report from the state shows more than one-fourth of the individuals in the occupation have quit since 2021, often in response to an overabundance of cannabis supply. More than one-fourth of the Mainers who dispense medical cannabis have closed shop in the last two years. A new report from the

After years of waiting, thousands of patients on Georgia's medical cannabis registry may soon be able to legally receive their medicine. On Thursday, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission granted five dispensing licenses to two companies to begin selling low-THC oil to patients on the

A bipartisan bill directing the VA to conduct research into the medical potential of cannabis for military veterans was blocked from advancing by a procedural vote in the US Senate. Republicans in the U.S. Senate voted this week to block a bill that would have directed the Department of Veterans

Prescriptions for medical cannabis have been available in the UK since 2018. A Bristol man who suffers from chronic pain is now prescribed medical cannabis as his main form of treatment. Alister Flowers, who lives in Easton, was one of around 17,000 people were legally prescribed medical cannabis in

OKLAHOMA - Senate Bill 913, signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt last week, will require all applicants for a medical marijuana business license to submit a bond. The bond would cover the area of land within the license application with a minimum payment of 50,000 dollars. The measure does state

Scientists have explored the potential link between cannabis and psychosis for years now. While experts have argued in the past that the link between psychosis and cannabis is overstated, another study published just last year linked increased risk of psychosis and addiction to high-potency cannabis

Dispensaries could open by late May or June Cannabis plants are being harvested in South Georgia greenhouses. A testing lab is up and running. Dispensaries plan to soon open their doors. Within weeks, Georgia’s long-awaited medical marijuana program is scheduled to begin serving registered patients

While many states have legalized marijuana, things may be looking up for cannabis users nationwide. But not too high up, especially for those planning to fly anytime soon. There are many items you’re allowed to bring aboard an airplane but when it comes to marijuana, the rules become a bit more

SEATTLE - Thursday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can-deals on chicken wings and other munchies, and take advantage of pot-shop discounts in legal weed states. This year’s edition provides an

These are some of the challenges that the Cannabis industry must overcome in 2023. The cannabis industry has experienced exponential growth in recent years thanks to legalization in several countries and states, and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. However, the success of the

CBR Funding lent Transcend $3.7 million in March 2022 to acquire at least portion of the Harvest Park property. The property is att 10310 Harvest Park Drive, east of General Motor’s Delta Township plant, from its original developers. The promise of riches brought thousands to the Michigan marijuana

A survey found that the majority of South Carolina adults are in favor of legal medical cannabis and adult-use cannabis. It appears that adults in South Carolina are backing legal medical cannabis, and the majority also support recreational use, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by

For the first time in the survey's 30-year history, more people said they think that using cannabis regularly is not as risky as weekly binge drinking. Negative attitudes towards recreational drugs appear to be in decline, according to a survey by the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). The

Globally, cannabis use has increased in recent years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 147 million people, or 2.5% of the world population, consume cannabis. The neurobiological mechanisms of cannabis are yet to be identified, particularly in youth. Cannabis dependence has

Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, is a form of treatment that uses cannabis plants or its extracts to alleviate symptoms of various medical conditions. It has been gaining attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. The plant contains compounds called

A Florida doctor who was targeted by the health department is suing for “grossly exceeding their authority” and $50,000 in damages. Florida-based medical cannabis doctor, Dr. Joseph Dorn, is suing state health officials for attempting to strip him of his medical license, prohibit him from

EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Enterprises, LLC will receive $64 million for its medical cannabis business for operational costs including staffing, increased infrastructure at its grow site, and to finish a retail facility. The money, approved by Tribal Council during its regular meeting

CBDV is currently being studied on adults and children with autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about CBDV and CBD studies here. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects millions of people across the globe, and there is a real need for new medications that can help with the social and behavioral challenges

New York’s legal weed experiment is going about as poorly as possible. Earlier this week, the state finally signed off on a handful of new dispensary licenses, a full two years after legalization. Illegal pot shops, meanwhile, have gotten so common — and so attractive to criminals — that Gov. Hochul