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Earlier this year, the Kansas House approved a bill to stand up a new medical marijuana industry, but a Senate companion measure died in committee. A Republican state senator in Kansas plans to introduce a bill in January to legalize medical marijuana, putting the state on the list of potential new

To achieve legalization in Florida, cannabis activists needed to prove not only to residents but elected officials that cannabis has a legitimate place in the medical industry. When Did Cannabis Become Legal in Florida? Cannabis became legal in the state of Florida in 2016. Laws currently allow the

The likelihood of cannabis use becoming federally legal is increasing, so it’s important for nursing professionals and nursing students to be able to provide knowledgeable and effective medical cannabis care to their patients. During the an episode of the Wolters Kluwer Expert Insights Webinar

Senator Victor Boyhan has called on the government to encourage the growth of hemp in Ireland, following the release of a report on the production of fibre crops by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The publication is a report on a consultation process that was carried out

CULLMAN COUNTY - Central Alabama business owners are looking to get their start in medical cannabis. The extensive application process is already underway, and for one man, his business is personal. Wagon Trail Med Serv co-owner Joey Robertson is excited to hopefully open his business, but above all

Cannabis and pain relief When a body is in pain, the brain releases its own pain relievers. There are special receptors in the brain designed to take in these natural cannabinoids and offer relief. Ingesting or inhaling weed fills up those receptors, too. Providing more cannabinoids than these

Quality is the measure of the pleasure you get from smoking hemp flower, but it also is a measure of safety. Come and learn why high-quality Hemp flowers matter. Smoking hemp is not only about getting the best experience possible from the hemp flower you bought. It is also about enjoying it safely

BILOXI - It’s been almost a full year since the sale of medical marijuana was approved in Mississippi. Although the product still isn’t available for purchase, some patients who need the treatment are discovering the complications of the process to obtain a medical marijuana card. Scammers are also

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

The legalization of medical marijuana is reducing opioid use in cancer patients. (Benzinga) In a paper published in the journal JAMA Oncology on December 1, medical marijuana was associated with a 5.5% to 19.2% relative reduction in the rate of opioid dispensing to 38,189 adult patients newly

There are an estimated 1.8 million individuals using cannabis for medical purposes in the UK, but only 15,000 are legally prescribed patients, according to a new report by drug policy think tank Volteface. The report released today, “Known Unknowns of Medical Cannabis”, highlights the failures of

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

A number of military veterans in South Carolina are pushing lawmakers in the state to legalize medical marijuana. Local news station WACH reports this week on the group of vets, who “say it needs to be a top priority for lawmakers when they return to the state house in January after several

A rule change regarding the business conduct of licensed liquor retailers in Missouri has been modified to avoid complete restriction of marijuana use in those spaces. The original draft of the rule, published in July, reads as “No person holding a license for the retail sale of intoxicating liquor

ATHENS - With the deadline for Alabama’s medical marijuana applications fast-approaching, the Athens City Council passed an ordinance to allow dispensaries in Limestone County. Two weeks ago, the council was given a host of reasons why medical cannabis dispensaries should be approved. Athens Mayor

As one publicly-traded company after another switches from cannabis to real estate, "Globes" examines what went wrong. The rapid decline of Israel's cannabis sector is not new. In early 2019, medical cannabis was considered the next thing, a hot trend that attracted a host of senior figures

Pointing to advancements in public health, the UK government can improve access to cannabis by altering its CBD reform Fair access to cannabis has always been the charge of the medical cannabis community. The movement began when individuals and families realized the power of the plant and its

Last week, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 8454, or the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (the “Act”), sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill passed the House this summer by a vote of 325 – 95, and marks the first time a standalone cannabis bill

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD, up to 20% of veterans who participated in the armed battle have received a PTSD diagnosis since then. With the NGO Hero Project USA, Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Anton Harb Jr. seeks to expand the free distribution of

BRUSSELS - The European Union’s top court on Tuesday backed a Russian who is seeking to stay in the Netherlands because he needs a medicinal cannabis treatment which is unavailable in his home country. The Court of Justice said the man should not be sent back home even though the Netherlands