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Marijuana-based anti-seizure drug could hit U.S. market in 2018 after sturdy research outcomes
Medical News
A brand new class of epilepsy medicines primarily based on an ingredient derived from marijuana might be accessible as quickly as within the second half of 2018 within the United States pending Food and Drug Administration approval.
Alcohol Sales Dropped 15% In States With Medical Marijuana Laws - Cannabis News
Medical News
A joint study by researchers at two U.S. universities and one in South America claims a reduction in the U.S.’s overall alcohol consumption appears directly related to the rise of medical marijuana laws recently enacted in a number of states.
Veterans group ratchets up pressure on White House and Congress to support medical marijuana research - Cannabis News
Activism
"If Congress changes marijuana laws in the next year or two, we may have Jeff Sessions to thank for it."
Vape pens have been most popular Cannabis 2.0 product so far
Technology
France's fight against cannabis, through tough laws to punish users, has long been a failure -- the French remain among Europe's biggest dope smokers.
Vancouver’s 60,000-strong 4/20 event still an outlaw - Cannabis News
420 Specific
Vermont is officially the ninth state to legalize marijuana, and the first to end cannabis prohibition through an act of lawmakers.
Michigan County says no to drug tests for employees suspected to be high on marijuana - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
Vermont is officially the ninth state to legalize marijuana, and the first to end cannabis prohibition through an act of lawmakers.
Marijuana referendum questions go to voters Nov. 6 in 16 Wisconsin counties, two cities - Cannabis News
Politics
Want to try cannabis for pain or inflammation but hate the idea of smoking anything? A popular alternative is a cannabis transdermal — a skin patch infused with the main active ingredients in cannabis.
Delaware: Marijuana legalization bill clears first legislative hurdle - Cannabis News
Politics
Marijuana tourism is on the horizon for California's famed wine country. A craft cannabis brand called Flow Kana is building a marijuana processing and manufacturing hub on the site of a former winery in Mendocino County.
What A Contested Election Could Mean For Weed’s Path To Legalization In 5 States
Politics
A state senator wants Nebraska voters to have a choice on medical cannabis.
Hempfest organizer, cannabis retailers say ban on pot advertising at the annual festival violates free-speech guarantees - Cannabis News
Law & Crime
A state senator wants Nebraska voters to have a choice on medical cannabis.
Former NBA Player Writes Impassioned Plea to End the War on Marijuana - Cannabis News
Sports
Many athletes and coaches have spoken out in support of legalized marijuana. And while many of these players have made excellent arguments, none of them may be as good as the one written by Al Harrington.
New York Getting Closer To Finalizing Cannabis Legalization
Politics
New York will study whether it's plausible to legalize marijuana for recreational use as neighboring states move ahead with it, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
New York to look at legalizing recreational pot - Cannabis News
Politics
New York will study whether it's plausible to legalize marijuana for recreational use as neighboring states move ahead with it, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
What's in Your Weed? Touring Florida's Marijuana Testing Lab - Cannabis News
Science
Christopher Martinez has brought pharmaceutical-grade precision to Florida's first marijuana testing laboratory.
Interest in Hemp Fiber Rising as Farmers Look to 2021
Business & Finance
Gov. Phil Scott confirmed Thursday that he will sign a bill legalizing personal cultivation and possession of marijuana — but he will not hold a signing ceremony.
How to cook with cannabis and not bake your dinner guests - Cannabis News
Culture & Arts
Guests at a Vancouver trade show got an up-close look at a new frontier of the legal marijuana business: weed cuisine.

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