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Even where weed is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2025 Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state's lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana sup

Heavy cannabis use could pose this threat to the brain Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2025 As cannabis is legalized in more states across the country, new research points to the negative side effects of partaking too much. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus looked into the impact of recent and lifetime cannabis use

The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 4, 2025 Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis. Sam’s father sat slumped on the leather couch in our clinical interview room, head in his hands. He had just fin

How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 4, 2025 The number of Americans who use marijuana has doubled over the past decade, according to a survey by Gallup. In many parts of the U.S., weed is legal under state law — and many Americans now use it as casually as they might have a

What's Going On With Tilray Brands Stock Monday? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 4, 2025 Tilray Brands, Inc. TLRY +1.01% stock is trading lower on Monday, alongside other cannabis-related stocks, following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China, set to take effect Tuesday. Trump has since te

Legal weed, more money for Pa.’s poorest schools will likely be in Shapiro’s budget pitch Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 4, 2025 Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to propose legalizing recreational marijuana, taxing popular gaming machines, and sending more money to Pennsylvania’s poorest schools when he unveils his budget pitch to state lawmakers Tuesday

State considers marijuana law changes Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 4, 2025 SANDUSKY — Lawmakers in the Ohio General Assembly are considering big changes in the state question voters passed in 2023 legalizing recreational marijuana sales in Ohio. Two years ago, voters approved a state question that allowed: • Marijuana to be sold to all adults 21 and

This Week In Cannabis: Paraguay Nears Adult-Use Sales, JPMorgan Hints At Banking And More On Earnings, NHL, Tyson, STIIIZY, Germany Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 The cannabis industry had a busy week, with major policy developments, business expansions and market shakeups. Paraguay is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis sales, while

Texas Lieutenant Governor Lists THC Ban as Top Priority for 2025 Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick listed legislation that aims to ban all consumable products containing any form of THC as one of his top 25 priority bills to push through the Senate this year. Senate Bill 3, which Patrick first announced in December, wou

How Much Marijuana Can a Person Legally Have? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 The legal landscape surrounding cannabis has undergone significant transformations over the past decade. From stringent prohibition to widespread legalization, these changes have opened the doors for medical and recreational use. Yet, one critical question that persis

Can cannabis affect memory? Largest study yet investigates Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 Heavy cannabis use could negatively impact certain types of memory, largest study of its kind to date has found. Image credit: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Cannabis use has increased significantly around the world. Past research shows that reg

Legal Weed Didn’t Deliver on Its Promises Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2025 In 2012, Colorado and Washington State legalized the commercial production and sale of cannabis for nonmedical use, and since then 22 other U.S. states have followed. The shift was viewed in many quarters as benign and overdue—involving an organic, even medicinal, intoxic

How Ohio lawmakers are trying to change marijuana rules Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are working to rewrite the recreational marijuana law voters approved two years ago with a bill that proposes at least 44 major changes. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), closely mirro

Analysis: Opening of Cannabis Retailers Isn’t Associated With Rise in Marijuana-Related Emergency Department Visits Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 Toronto, Ontario: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not associated with any uptick in marijuana-related emergency department (ED) visits, according to longitudinal data published i

Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis and Road Safety Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 As the legalization of recreational cannabis continues to gain momentum across the United States, the need to address its impact on road safety has become increasingly urgent. Colorado, a pioneer in cannabis legalization, has emerged as a central hub for gro

Golden Age of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2025 In the six-plus years since cannabis became legal for all adults in Massachusetts, all demographics have increasingly used the substance in its various forms. A 2024 study published by Statista reported that almost 30% of Massachusetts residents used cannabis in 2022, the fifth-highest rate