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Study finds patients choosing cannabis over opioids – Cannabis News

Marijuana policy is often a sticky subject in California, but that may change with the nomination of the state's first ever Marijuana Czar.

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Former NFL star Ricky Williams talks cannabis and mental health

Marijuana policy is often a sticky subject in California, but that may change with the nomination of the state's first ever Marijuana Czar.

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5 Ways Cannabis Can Help With Common Summertime Ailments

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New Yorkers may be toking more brazenly than ever before, but the NYPD says marijuana arrests are the lowest they've been in almost two decades.

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U.S. Senate Votes To Legalize Hemp After Decades-Long Ban Under Marijuana Prohibition - Cannabis News

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Comedian Stephen Colbert caught Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) off guard late Wednesday night, joking about marijuana.

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The Summer Skinny On CBD Sunscreen - Cannabis News

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Comedian Stephen Colbert caught Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) off guard late Wednesday night, joking about marijuana.

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Canada can be a leader in medical cannabis trade

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Oklahoma and Nebraska plan to continue to press the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to sue Colorado over its marijuana laws, despite objection from President Barack Obama's administration.

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson said he plans to continue to press the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to sue.

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What's New In Cannabis Culture?

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Parents who are even occasional weed users can face accusations of child neglect or abuse, and can risk losing their children as a result.

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Cannabis bill in Nepal would help hemp, but THC limit questioned

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PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh city councilman wants to decriminalize possession of small amounts marijuana.City Councilman Daniel Lavelle introduced legislation on Tuesday.

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The Endocannabinoid System Explained – Why Cannabis Is Good for Our Bodies

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Measures that would legalize full-strength medical marijuana for terminally ill patients received preliminary approval from House and Senate committees Tuesday, but not before one version underwent a major change that could have a dramatic impact on the state’s current cannabis law.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Growing Demand for Marijuana in the World

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Most of the candidates descending on Boulder for Wednesday’s debate have signaled a desire to end the Republicans’ long-running war on pot.
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Feds Prosecuted Even Fewer Marijuana Cases In 2019 As More States Legalize, New Data Shows - Cannabis News

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AUSTIN, Texas – Seventy-four percent of Texas adults say the maximum punishment for being caught with pot should be changed from a criminal penalty to a ticket or fine, according to a new poll conducted by The Texas Lyceum.
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What's in Your Weed? Touring Florida's Marijuana Testing Lab - Cannabis News

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As it prepares to begin retail marijuana sales next month, Oregon is blazing a profoundly new trail, legal experts and marijuana business people said, to rethink cannabis-related violations.
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Medical marijuana debuts in Illinois but some patients turned away

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Compared to 1969, when only 12% supported legalizing pot, the majority of Americans today support legalizing recreational use of the drug.
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Adults Are Using Cannabis More Than Ever - Cannabis News

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Facility in Salem reports 1,500 patients in 2 months.

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U.S., Canadian pot stocks flying high in 2021 as American legalization hopes rise

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Attorneys specializing in marijuana law now have their own division within the State Bar of Michigan.
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Polish Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis Reaches Parlimentary Committee

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The city of Arcata has created what is believed to be the nation’s first-ever land use designation specifically meant to promote and regulate the production of marijuana and cannabis-related products.
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Which country is really the No. 1 consumer of marijuana? – Marijuana News

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DENVER — A federal law crafted to fight the mob is giving marijuana opponents a new strategy in their battle to stop the expanding industry: racketeering lawsuits.
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Will Biden Be "Slow-Mo Joe" When It Comes to Pot Legalization? Not Really

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Miami-Dade commissioners voted Tuesday to let police treat marijuana possession the same way they do littering and loitering — by issuing a civil citation with a $100 fine that keeps the offense out of the criminal system.
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