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Medical cannabis trial concludes with closing arguments

Medical cannabis trial concludes with closing arguments

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Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024

Closing arguments were heard Monday in a civil lawsuit that will determine the legality of two ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana. Steven E. Guenzel, the attorney representing plaintiff John Kuehn, argued that because some of the petition pages notarized or circulated by specific

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A pizzeria mistakenly sold pizza laced with THC. Here’s how it happened.

A pizzeria mistakenly sold pizza laced with THC. Here’s how it happened.

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Cannabis NewsOctober 31, 2024

A pizza shop in Wisconsin shocked patrons when it apologized for inadvertently selling pizzas containing THC, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis. They figured it out when customers reported feeling odd after eating slices of their pie. “This is incredibly serious to us and we can’t

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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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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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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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Data shows yearly increase in accidental marijuana exposures in Ohio children under 12

Data shows yearly increase in accidental marijuana exposures in Ohio children under 12

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Cannabis NewsOctober 23, 2024

So far in 2024, accidental marijuana exposures in children 5-years-old and under are more than five times what they were five years ago. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Data from the Central Ohio Poison Center shows the number of accidental marijuana exposures in Ohio has steadily increased in children 12-years

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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near Preschools In Arizona? Court of Appeals Says Yes

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near Preschools In Arizona? Court of Appeals Says Yes

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Cannabis NewsOctober 22, 2024

The Arizona Court of Appeals decided recently that medical marijuana dispensaries can operate close to preschools. This decision stems from a legal challenge against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) regarding the state's medical marijuana law, specifically the 500-foot buffer zone

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As Cannabis Use Grows Among Cancer Patients, Federal Agency Highlights Need For Rescheduling

As Cannabis Use Grows Among Cancer Patients, Federal Agency Highlights Need For Rescheduling

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Cannabis NewsOctober 18, 2024

Cancer patients using cannabis for symptom relief are increasing, but research on its safety is limited due to federal restrictions. As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the U.S., its use among cancer patients has also increased significantly, particularly for managing symptoms like

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Topical Cannabis Cream Mitigates Pruritus In Thai Clinical Trial

Topical Cannabis Cream Mitigates Pruritus In Thai Clinical Trial

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Cannabis NewsOctober 16, 2024

Pruritus is a medical term for ‘itching.’ While pruritus can develop for a multitude of reasons, it is fairly common among patients with chronic kidney disease. According to a June 2024 study, the worldwide prevalence of pruritus is 39.8%. The number of people suffering from chronic kidney disease

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Cannabis-Based Dronabinol Could Transform Alzheimer's Care, New Study Finds

Cannabis-Based Dronabinol Could Transform Alzheimer's Care, New Study Finds

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Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024

A study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic THC, decreases agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%, according to recent findings. A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in cannabis), effectively reduces agitation in Alzheimer's

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Chronic Pain Patients Support Cannabis Access Expansion While Physicians Favor Restrictions, Study Finds

Chronic Pain Patients Support Cannabis Access Expansion While Physicians Favor Restrictions, Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 People suffering from chronic pain are more supportive of policies that expand cannabis access as compared to physicians. Those suffering from chronic pain are more in favor of policies that expand cannabis access compared to the physicians who provide their care, according to a study recently Medical Cannabis News by Jelena Martinovic

US (OK): MMJ business owners consider legal action amid inspection backlog

US (OK): MMJ business owners consider legal action amid inspection backlog Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Some Oklahomans in the medical cannabis industry say they are considering taking legal action amid the backlog of commercial license inspections. They say people have lost everything because of this, and it's even making things tough for those dealing with serious health conditions. "I have breast Medical Cannabis News by MMJ Daily

Michigan Bill Could Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms For PTSD Treatment

Michigan Bill Could Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms For PTSD Treatment Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 A new Michigan bill seeks to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for PTSD treatment, allowing adults to possess up to two ounces. Michigan could soon become the latest state to allow the legal use of psychedelic mushrooms for individuals with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As Marijuana Moment Medical Cannabis News by Juan Spinelli

Kentucky awards the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program

Kentucky awards the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Kentucky awarded the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program on Thursday, selecting a laboratory that will be assigned to test the products before being offered to patients. Gov. Andy Beshear called it another step toward ensuring that Kentuckians suffering from a list of Medical Cannabis News by APNEWS

The importance of genetic stabilization in medical cannabis

The importance of genetic stabilization in medical cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 In the medical cannabis industry, genetic stabilization is essential for producing consistent and reliable products. Medical cannabis patients depend on specific cannabinoid and terpene profiles for their treatments, making it critical that each harvest yields plants with predictable and uniform Medical Cannabis News by Haffner International

Avicanna unveils large-scale MyMedi.ca medical cannabis study

Avicanna unveils large-scale MyMedi.ca medical cannabis study Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Avicanna released information on a new study through MyMedi.ca which will look into the use of medical cannabis for various health ailments such as pain, anxiety, epilepsy, sleep, and depression. In a recent press release (1), Avicanna recently announced a new study through MyMedi.ca, a medical Medical Cannabis News by Madeline Colli

Closing the Growing Medical Cannabis Education Gap

Closing the Growing Medical Cannabis Education Gap Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 As of 2021, there were over 3.6 million registered cannabis patients in the US. And, as reported by scientific reviews, there is a growing gap between public interest in medical cannabis and the lack of qualified practitioners offering guidance. There are a lot of medical cannabis patients in the US Medical Cannabis News by Michael Barenboym

Pesticides in California Cannabis Prompt Concerns, Calls for Crop Management Alternatives

Pesticides in California Cannabis Prompt Concerns, Calls for Crop Management Alternatives Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 California, one of the United States’ largest and most lucrative legal cannabis markets, is grappling with a critical issue. In 2023, the state saw $5.1 billion in cannabis sales, with five million Californians using cannabis products monthly. However, this thriving market was abruptly shaken by a Medical Cannabis News by Carlos Perea

Lawsuit Challenges Medical Cannabis on Upcoming Nebraska Ballot

Lawsuit Challenges Medical Cannabis on Upcoming Nebraska Ballot Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 A ruling is expected this week regarding the lawsuit challenging the validity of signatures collected for two medical cannabis measures. On Friday, September 20, 2024, a District Court judge in Nebraska held an initial briefing on a lawsuit filed on September 12, regarding two medical cannabis Medical Cannabis News by Erin McEvoy


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