You Won’t Believe Australia’s Security Rules for Medical Cannabis
Want a license to grow medical cannabis in Australia? You’d better have a custom-built, high-security facility. And get ready for the government to vet your business associates and family members. That’s what you can expect based on documents released by the country’s Office of Drug Control (ODC) this week. The ODC published a number of […]
Election 2016: Marijuana Law Reform Takes Center Stage
This Election Day is shaping up to be a watershed moment for efforts to end marijuana prohibition, with five states voting on marijuana legalization and four more on medical marijuana. The results are expected to have major ramifications for marijuana law reform in states across the U.S., at the federal level, and even internationally. A […]
AR: Gov. Hutchinson Counts Regulatory Costs Of Marijuana Amendment
Passage of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment would cost the Arkansas Department of Health and the Department of Finance and Administration between $4 million and $5.8 million annually to regulate, with the state forced to come up with the money on the front end before sales tax revenues cover a portion of the cost, Gov. […]
OH: Findlay Council OKs Medical Marijuana Moratorium
Findlay City Council made sure to give its two-year moratorium on medical marijuana a final vote Tuesday, but tabled legislation that would continue funding for the Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County through the city’s hotel/motel bed tax. Council voted 9-1 to enact a ban on dispensing, cultivating or processing medical marijuana within city limits […]
CA: New Law Could Put Some Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Out Of Business
In 2001, Steve DeAngelo agreed to help a friend by attending the delivery of nearly 200 pounds of marijuana in a Maryland trailer park and verifying the quality of the product. In exchange, DeAngelo said he would get 10 pounds of the cannabis that he planned to distribute to medical marijuana patients in that state, […]
Ireland: Mother’s 300km Walk To Plead For Life-Saving Cannabis
A young mother launched a 300km walk to Dublin to personally plead with Health Minister Simon Harris to fast-track synthetic cannabis oil treatment for Irish children facing potentially life-threatening seizures. Vera Twomey-Barry decided on the desperate action after her daughter, Ava (6), had to be rushed to Cork University Hospital (CUH) again last month with […]
FL: Costa Farms Gives Rob Bradley Committee $10K In Late October
The eventual fate of 2016’s version of the pro-medical marijuana Amendment 2 is still up in the air, yet one of the state’s primary beneficiaries of the “Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014,” which has facilitated the slow-motion deployment of Charlotte’s Web to some with qualifying conditions, is giving back to one of the act’s […]
Ireland: New Study On The Benefits Of Cannabis To Be Carried Out In Belfast
The £250,000 project will be carried out by Ulster University and pharmaceutical start-up Greenlight Medicines. The research will examine the effects of cannabis as pain relief, on inflammation and which compounds of the plant are most effective. Greenlight Medicines focus on the potential use of cannabis based extracts as a medicine to treat arthritis, multiple […]
MI: Portage Extends Marijuana Moratorium
Portage – The Portage City Council has extended its moratorium on new medical marijuana facilities for at least a year. That’s how long it may take the state of Michigan to set up their new production and distribution system, and for local municipalities to decide whether or not they want to allow any of the […]
Four Reasons Medical Cannabis Will Likely Pass In Florida This Year
This coming Election Day, nearly 20 percent of American states will vote on whether to legalize marijuana. In exactly a week, we’ll know whether Florida voters joined the legal-pot club. For the second straight election, Orlando superlawyer John Morgan has backed a massive campaign to legalize medical marijuana for patients with debilitating illnesses such as […]
BC: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Applies For Kimberley Business License
Kimberley Council received another application for a medical marijuana dispensary last week. The city became the first municipality in the province to grant a business license to a medical marijuana dispensary in June of 2015. Since that time, Tamarack Dispensaries has operated in Marysville, and recently won a Business Excellence award at the Chamber of […]
MT: Why Is Zabawa Against Responsible Marijuana Initiative?
We Montanans first approved medical marijuana in 2004. Many people with serious conditions found relief. Opiate and alcohol-related deaths fell. The Legislature destroyed the program rather than regulate it. Citizens approved I-182 for the 2016 ballot. I-182 gives us a well-regulated, responsible program. Steve Zabawa, a businessman from Billings, is touring Montana to discredit I-182. […]
Illinois Medical Marijuana's 1st Year Ends With 12K Patients
Springfield, Ill. – Next week brings the anniversary of legal medical marijuana sales in Illinois and the program is growing steadily. Patients with state approval to buy marijuana now number about 12,000. The state released new monthly figures Wednesday. Retailers sold $4.1 million in marijuana products during October, marking another month of increasing sales. Last […]
MI: Marijuana Dispensary Site Plan Okayed In Wayne
A site plan for a medical marijuana dispensary – Wayne’s second dispensary – was approved recently by the city council. The dispensary would be located on a currently vacant lot on Old Van Born Road with a nearby home being moved onto a new foundation to house the business. “This is a permitted use in […]
Former MLB All-Star Says Medical Marijuana Oil Helped Him Quit Painkillers
Former MLB All-Star pitcher David Wells opened up about his history with prescription pain killers and his advocacy for CBD oil (medical marijuana without the effects of a high) in an exclusive interview with ThePostGame on Wednesday. Wells, who pitched for nine teams during a 21-year major league career, says that the effects of multiple […]
CA: Police Seize Family’s Bank Accounts Because Dad Ran A Medical Marijuana Business
James Slatic, a California medical marijuana business owner, found out all his family’s bank accounts had been seized by the government one day in January when his 19-year-old daughter tried to buy lunch at the San Jose State University cafeteria and her card was declined. Slatic’s wife tried to transfer money to their daughter, figuring […]
Patent Hypocrisy With Cannabis
You may have seen the number 6630507 online – maybe posted in selfies, written on someone’s hand or arm. It’s a US patent number, issued in October 2003 to the Department of Health and Human Services. The patent is titled “Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants,” and it was filed in 1999 by researchers with the […]
US CO: OPED: Legalizing Retail Pot Has Been Big Mistake
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n662/a07.htmlNewshawk: Herb CouchVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 31 Oct 2016Source: Pueblo Chieftain (CO)Copyright: 2016 The Pueblo ChieftainContact: Website: http://www.chieftain.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1613Author: Kenneth Finn LEGALIZING RETAIL POT HAS BEEN BIG MISTAKE Colorado has led the charge for legalization of marijuana and many states are following suit and are entertaining the legalization of marijuana in this year’s elections. What […]
US CO: OPED: Legalizing Retail Pot Has Been Big Mistake
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n662/a07.htmlNewshawk: Herb CouchVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 31 Oct 2016Source: Pueblo Chieftain (CO)Copyright: 2016 The Pueblo ChieftainContact: Website: http://www.chieftain.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1613Author: Kenneth Finn LEGALIZING RETAIL POT HAS BEEN BIG MISTAKE Colorado has led the charge for legalization of marijuana and many states are following suit and are entertaining the legalization of marijuana in this year’s elections. What […]
US OH: Council OKs Medical Marijuana Moratorium
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n662/a05.htmlNewshawk: Herb CouchVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 01 Nov 2016Source: Courier, The (OH)Copyright: 2016 The Findlay Publishing Co.Contact: Website: http://www.thecourier.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2293 COUNCIL OKS MEDICAL MARIJUANA MORATORIUM Findlay City Council made sure to give its two-year moratorium on medical marijuana a final vote Tuesday, but tabled legislation that would continue funding for the Arts Partnership of Greater […]
US CO: Editorial: Retail Marijuana: Yes Or No?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n662/a06.htmlNewshawk: Herb CouchVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 29 Oct 2016Source: Pueblo Chieftain (CO)Copyright: 2016 The Pueblo ChieftainContact: Website: http://www.chieftain.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1613 RETAIL MARIJUANA: YES OR NO? The legalization of retail marijuana stores two years ago has had profound impacts on the city and county of Pueblo. Some good. Some bad. Now, the time has come for Pueblo […]
What are the Negative Effects of Cannabis Smoking and Secondhand Smoke?
We’ve all learned about the dangers of smoke inhalation since we were young, whether it’s from a house fire or a cigarette. However, as an avid cannabis enthusiast and occasional secondhand smoke creator, I felt compelled to seek out scientific data on smoke inhalation’s negative health effects, especially with cannabis popularity on the rise and […]
Thousands of People are Still Going to Jail for Cannabis in California
Walk down the streets of most big California cities and it’s easy to forget that cannabis is still an illicit drug. Between the state’s massive medical marijuana market and generally relaxed attitudes on consumption, it sometimes feels as though cannabis in California already legal. But it’s not. And a new study proves it. Thousands of […]
California Cities Ban Cannabis Sales Ahead of State Vote
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Worried that California might legalize recreational marijuana, the state’s third-largest city by population has voted to ban cannabis sales ahead of Tuesday’s election. San Jose isn’t alone in scrambling to block the possible effects of Proposition 64, which would legalize cannabis but also allow local bans on sales. Dozens of cities and […]
How to Clean and Take Care of a Bong or Bubbler
This article is sponsored by The Dab Lab, a California-based online head shop dedicated to bringing you the best dab rigs, pipes, and glass bongs. Whether you are looking for cheap or heady glass, they’ve got you covered! Bongs and bubblers are great; cleaning them, not so much. Some individuals with more cash than patience will even go […]
Why Is California Running a Cannabis Campaign Without the Cannabis?
With less than a week to go before Election Day, the organizers of California’s Proposition 64 have yet to throw a rally or stage a massive public campaign event. Instead of dispatching a ground assault of volunteers knocking on doors to get out the vote, the nation’s most visible adult-use legalization campaign is buying airtime […]
3 Cannabis Products That Can Pamper You Post-Breakup
If you, like me, are facing the aftermath of a breakup, you should focus your energy on some self-care. I recommend trying this trio of cannabis-infused products, as they are some of the best self-care items I’ve found to be helpful when dealing with heartbreak. Cannabis-Infused Epsom Salt Soak (Alaea Hawaiian) by Sacred After receiving this bath […]
ESPN Survey: 2/3 of NFL Players Say Cannabis Would Cut Painkiller Use
In a new ESPN survey released Wednesday, two-thirds of current NFL players say they believe their intake of chemical painkillers would be reduced if the league approved the use of medical cannabis. Currently, cannabis is one of eight drugs banned under the NFL’s policy and program on substance abuse, despite being legal in 25 states […]
This cannabis firm is the third to sue Maryland medical marijuana regulators
Published: Nov 2, 2016, 10:03 am • Updated: Nov 2, 2016, 10:03 am By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Another company that was denied a license to grow Maryland medical marijuana has filed a lawsuit against state cannabis regulators, this time alleging that they didn’t follow a law calling for racial diversity in the potentially […]
A Laboratory Model of Increasing Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Potency on Cigarette Smoking
Verified November 2016 by Battelle Memorial Institute Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Dr. Erica Peters, Battelle Memorial Institute ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02961309 First received: November 2, 2016 Last updated: November 9, 2016 Last verified: November 2016 The objective of the proposed research is to investigate how smoking increasing potency of THC (i.e., the psychoactive ingredient […]
Building the Foundation of Medical Cannabis Testing – Understanding the Use of Standards and Reference Materials – Part 2
In the last article I referred to the analogy of the analytical reference material being a keystone of the laboratory foundation, the stone upon which all data relies. I then described the types of reference materials and their use in analytical testing in general terms. This article will describe the steps required to properly manufacture and deliver a certified reference material (CRM) along with the necessary […]
Exploring Opportunities in Emerging Markets
This November 8th, voters in five states will head to the polls to decide on legalizing recreational cannabis and another three states have ballot initiatives that would legalize medical cannabis. If any of those five states pass a measure for recreational legalization, including Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, Arizona and California, (which are all leading in the […]
Cannabis as a risk factor: How legalization is playing into the non-weed business world
As companies like Scotts Miracle-Gro and Microsoft dabble in the legal cannabis industry, financial analysts said it was only a matter of time for other traditional businesses to join the fray. Any given number of market research or economic impact studies have alluded to the potential of marijuana becoming a big business. Investment banker Cowen […]
Ballot could add legal marijuana to Las Vegas’ list of vices
By MICHELLE RINDELS Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) – Nevada already has legal brothels, round-the-clock casinos and a coy catchphrase declaring that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” If voters approve, the state could soon add another vice in the form of recreational marijuana. A proposal on the Nov. 8 state ballot would legalize […]
Will Hillary Clinton Legalize Marijuana?
With the election just a week away, it’s not surprising that the candidates are widening their stances on many issues in order to appeal to larger and more diverse groups of voters. For Hillary Clinton, one of these ever-changing stances focuses on the legalization of marijuana. She consistently hides behind the veil of lack-of-information on […]
ON: Medical Marijuana Industry Budding In Lachute
Medical marijuana is a growing industry in Canada. Doctors are increasingly prescribing marijuana to treat everything from cancer to back pain. There are currently 36 licensed medical marijuana facilities in the country, including 21 in Ontario. Two new facilities are expected to be opening in Lachute, one as early as next spring. Quebec currently has […]
AR: Medical Marijuana Group Appeals Decision
Little Rock – The campaign behind a medical marijuana proposal disqualified from Arkansas’ ballot days after early voting began asked the state Supreme Court Monday to consider reinstating the measure, saying the ruling would make it more difficult for grassroots groups to put initiatives on the ballot. Arkansans for Compassionate Care filed a petition for […]
ID: Would You Give Your Sick Child Marijuana If It Helped?
Osborne’s daughter Madyson has been acting out since she was 18 months old. On October 4th, the pre-schooler was having a particularly bad night after several weeks of going on and off Risperidone, an antipsychotic medication. “She was begging me to save her that she was going to die,” said Kelsey Osborne. “She said she […]
OH: Oxford And Miami Watching And Waiting As New Medical Marijuana Policies Emerge
While Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana this fall, the city of Oxford and Miami University are still working out policies under which to allow its sale and use. Under Ohio House Bill 523, medical marijuana became legal Sept. 8. As part of the law, smoking is not permitted, but the use […]
CA: Coalinga Gambles On Medical Marijuana
Coalinga – As Hanford officials consider whether to approve a proposal for a large-scale medical marijuana cultivation and manufacturing business in the Hanford Business Park, Coalinga is already moving forward with the idea. If you ask Coalinga leaders why, the answer you’re most likely to get hearkens back to the famous Bill Clinton presidential campaign […]
Maryland Medical Marijuana Regulators Sued For Not Considering Racial Diversity
A third losing applicant for a coveted medical marijuana license has sued the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, this one arguing the regulators illegally ignored racial diversity when selecting applicants. A lawsuit filed Monday by Alternative Medicine Maryland in Baltimore Circuit Court asks a judge to prevent the issuance of any final licenses and start the […]
AR: New Ads Hit Air For Issue 6, The Medical Marijuana Amendment
Here’s one of a couple of new ads scheduled to air in support of the medical marijuana constitutional amendment. It emphasizes that it is the only issue remaining for those who favor medical marijuana. Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana, the group behind the ad, has not yet filed a final pre-election spending report indicating any […]
MI: TV Anchor With MS Leaving Fox 2 To Join Medical Marijuana Fight
After 22 years on television, Fox 2 Detroit morning anchor Anqunette Jamison Sarfoh has announced plans to retire. In a Facebook video post Tuesday morning, Sarfoh, best known as “Q” to Fox 2 watchers, said that she would leave the business and join a leadership role with MILegalize, in an effort to help legalize marijuana […]
Pharmacists Need A Role In Medical Marijuana – Opinion
Pharmacists may well be the best equipped to assist in closing the knowledge gap doctors face as states approve medical marijuana laws. Who might better determine how marijuana interacts with the nervous system and other medications, as well as its side effects, than those in the pharmacy profession who spend years in academic and practical […]
Marijuana Touted By Some As A Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis
Will medical marijuana prove to be a miracle treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says there are uncertainties about how effective marijuana is in relieving MS symptoms. But the organization supports the right of patients to work with healthcare providers to access medical marijuana where legal. Supporters of medicinal […]
Proposed Rules Could Limit Medical Marijuana Growers To 18 In Ohio
A draft of rules released today by the state would limit the number of medical marijuana growers in Ohio to 18 and slap a $20,000 application fee and $180,000 license fee on the top-tier grower positions. For now, the rules suggest 12 “Level I” licenses at $200,000 and six “Level II” licenses at $20,000. That’s […]
Using DNA To Unlock Mysteries Of Cannabis And Reduce Risk Of Dodgy ‘Medical’ Products
The federal government will now accept licence applications for groups wanting to grow cannabis locally for scientific and medical purposes. Cannabis remains an illegal drug in Australia for recreational use and there no plans to change that. But the reforms are part of a broader effort to enable a sustainable supply of safe medicinal cannabis […]
UK: CBD Update – MHRA Delays Deadline For Manufacturer Compliance Until End Of Year
Manufacturers of CBD products were rocked last month by the announcement that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency had taken the the decision to classify products containing CBD as Medicines. While generally regarded as a positive move long-term, the decision to give manufacturers and retailers only 28 days to voluntarily comply had been met […]
Utah Candidates Share Stances On Medical Cannabis, Reducing Opioid Overdoses
The Drug Policy Project of Utah recently took the pulse of candidates on legalization of medical cannabis and reduction of opioid overdoses, two issues that appear to be intertwined. Early this summer, the nonprofit DPP of Utah sent its 10-question digital survey to candidates seeking state and federal office in an effort to inform voters […]
Medicinal Cannabis Crops Now Legal In Australia
Medicinal cannabis crops are now legal in Australia after new laws came into effect. The Act also allows for eligible businesses to manufacture cannabis-related products and conduct related research for medicinal uses. With these changes, it aims to ensure there would be a domestic supply of medicinal cannabis products not readily available for import. Health […]
City Of Oakland Considers Ways To Share In Pot Profits
In California, the city of Oakland was the first to regulate and tax medical marijuana dispensaries. Now, some city leaders see the industry’s profits and are proposing to take a bigger piece of the action. The Oakland City Council is voting later this month on a pot profit-taking plan. Harborside Health Center in Oakland is […]
Election Predictions: Which States Will Legalize on Nov. 8?
One week before election day, cannabis legalization races are tightening in all nine states with the topic on the ballot. In California and Florida, early exuberance has given way to strong, steady leads, while campaigns in Arizona and Arkansas have become too close to call. One week is an eternity in politics—this week especially. There […]
Watch Dave Chappelle Joke About Having “Weed Conversations”
Stand up comedy is a rich breeding ground for some incredibly funny bits and jokes about cannabis. We thought we’d explore the humorous side of this versatile plant and bring you some of our favorite comedians and their marijuana musings. Kicking off this series is the inimitable Dave Chappelle, who explains why he doesn’t smoke cannabis […]
Costs of Growing Cannabis at Home vs. Buying Bud at a Dispensary
Cannabis traditionally has been produced on a small scale to evade the law for decades. As a result, many people have connections to someone who has dabbled in cultivation. With the legal market, however, consumers now can purchase an array of products without considering cultivation, much like grocery store produce. Grocery stores are supplied by […]
Australia: Medical Marijuana Changes Take Effect
NORML | November 2, 2016 New regulations permitting the licensed cultivation and production of cannabis for medicinal purposes are now in effect. The intention of the new rules is to establish and regulate a domestic supply of cannabis to be used in state-sponsored clinical, investigational trials. In March, members of Parliament overwhelmingly approved amendments to […]
Reviving Bruno: A Day in the Life of a 5-Year-Old Florida Cannabis Patient
For Jacel Delgadillo of Miami, Florida, having access to medical cannabis meant having access to her son. Delgadillo’s 5-year-old son, Bruno Stillo, was born with a rare, incurable, and debilitating genetic form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome, or Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy (SMEI). When the condition was at its worst, Bruno endured up to 300 seizures a day. […]
Floridians ‘Not Amused’ by 4 a.m. Robocall from Prohibitionists
A campaign push by Florida medical marijuana opponents this weekend could’ve easily been mistaken for a massive drunk dial. In the early morning hours, between roughly midnight Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Sunday, hundreds of registered voters in the state received robocalls from Drug Free Florida urging them to oppose Amendment 2. It’s not clear whether […]
Crystal and Kevin Oliver: What’s Your Reason for Cannabis Legalization
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Genes Polymorphisms and Metabolic Effects of the Second Generation Antipsychotic Drugs in Patients With Schizophrenia
Risperidone group Following the baseline assessment, subjects will enter an open treatment group with Risperidone oral solution(Risperdal) lasting 6 weeks. The subjects will start with a dose of 1ml/d , which would be adjusted to as low as 4 ml/d or as high as 6 ml/d, based on clinical response.Drug dose adjustments interval is generally […]
An Integrated HIV Prevention Model for African American Mothers and Daughters
Placebo Comparator: FUEL FUEL Health Promotion Control combines two programs, FUEL and Project Balance Health Promotion. FUEL™ promotes healthy activities by encouraging good nutrition, exercise, and informed consumer behavior. FUEL™ does not explicitly address HIV/STI prevention. Investigators will present information from Balance’s session about HIV/AIDS, condoms, and other STIs. Investigators will also insert the following […]
Cannabinoids for Behavioral Problems in Children With ASD
Primary Outcome Measures: Change from baseline Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder (HSQ-ASD) score, at three months [ Time Frame: At onset of each treatment period, at 1 month, 2 months and 3 months (end of treatment period) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] This is a 24-item parent-rated measure of noncompliant behavior in children with ASD Change in Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)- externalizing […]
Australians Can Now Apply to Grow Medicinal Marijuana
The benefits of medicinal marijuana have been extolled by United States residents for a while, and now it’s Australia’s turn. How does one apply? (We hear you asking.) Well don’t get too excited, recreational weed-smokers. The Office of Drug Control will accept applications for cannabis cultivation from people deemed “fit and proper.” Interested people and […]
Trudeau’s Honeymoon Is Over
It was just over a year ago that the young Millennial-favourite politician, Justin Trudeau, became Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister with a campaign full of big promises and ambition to take Canada in a radically different direct than its previous tenure under Stephen Harper. One of the largest, and quite popular, promises was the complete legalization of marijuana. […]
4 Steps for Your Cannabis Business to be Crisis Prepared
Today’s medical and recreational cannabis businesses face an unprecedented scrutiny from government regulators, the media and weary consumers. As a quickly emerging industry with every company trying to build a brand and stand out in a crowded field, operating day-to-day in a crisis preparedness culture is more important now than ever. Companies can spend years […]
Washington DC Could Expand MMJ Program in Tuesday Vote
The District of Columbia Council will vote Tuesday morning on an omnibus medical marijuana proposal that would bring changes to the fledging and often-criticized MMJ program in the nation’s capital. The Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Amendment Act of 2015, introduced last year by Councilmember Yvette Alexander, would allow patients to finally patronize more than one dispensary […]
How to Master Content Marketing for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Content marketing is how we think about marketing. Back in the day it was hit them over the head over and over until they buy from you. It’s different today. The cannabis industry is new and it’s getting smarter. Content has to have value, period. It has to provide engaging and entertaining information, which is […]
Mobile Optimization Tips for Cannabusinesses
Welcome to the third and final part of the main marketing lessons for dispensaries and cannabis businesses that I learned from MozCon 2016. In the previous posts, I reviewed how cannabusinesses (and any business, really) can take advantage of reputation marketing and personalization marketing. Today I’ll recap mobile optimization tips that can help cannabis companies […]
Pennsylvania Temporary Rules for Growers & Processors Released
Last week, Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy announced the formation of temporary regulations for cannabis growers and processors in the state, according to a press release. Those temporary rules were published on Saturday, October 29. Secretary Murphy asked for public comment on developing regulations for dispensaries as well. The PA Department of […]
Studies: Changes In Marijuana's Legal Status Not Associated With Increased Use By Young People
Changes in marijuana’s legal status under state law is not associated with increased cannabis use or with its perceived availability by young people, according to pair of recently published studies. In the first study, published online in the journal Substance Use & Misuse, researchers at Columbia University in New York surveyed the marijuana use habits […]
Texas cannabis oil businesses face staggering fee increase for licensing
Published: Oct 31, 2016, 2:37 pm • Updated: Oct 31, 2016, 3:13 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Businesses seeking to operate under Texas’ new limited medical marijuana program may end up having to pay a pretty penny — actually 130 million of them. Texas may impose a $1.3 million licensing fee for businesses […]
Infographic: Here’s How Many Stoners Have Died in Horror Movies
If decades of horror movies have taught us one thing, it’s that certain demographics don’t typically make it to the end credits alive. But while we’re all aware that promiscuous teenagers, popular jocks, and practically any minority are often met with a grisly fate, the stoner also often finds him or herself at the pointy […]
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Cannabis on the Streets of Prague
Looking to spend some time in Europe, enjoy its rich history, and sample some quality cannabis while you’re at it? The Czech Republic and its stunning capital of Prague is one of your best bets. Prague: The good and the bad Cannabis is incredibly popular in Czechia, and in Prague it’s a familiar aroma as […]
Hail Mary: Boston Archdiocese Gives $850,000 Against Legalization
In a last-ditch effort just ten days from Election Day, the Boston Archdiocese donated $850,000 to the effort to defeat a state ballot measure to legalize cannabis. Archdiocese leaders called increased drug use a threat to the Catholic Church’s health and social-service programs. The large contribution represents about a 50 percent increase over what the […]
Colorado Officials Tell Arizonans to Stop Lying About Legalization
Earlier this morning, members of Colorado’s Congressional delegation asked the leaders of Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy (ARDP), which opposes legalization in Arizona, to stop airing ads that contain false claims about Colorado’s legalization experience. Sen. Pat Steadman, Rep. Millie Hamner, and Rep. Jonathan Singer sent a letter via email to ARDP leaders Seth Leibsohn […]
Alaska Celebrates First Retail Sale(s) Two Years After Legalization
It took nearly two full years, but Alaska recorded its first legal sale from a state-licensed cannabis store in Fairbanks on Friday, Oct. 28. One day later, the first retail store officially opened in Valdez. Fairbanks’ Pakalolo Supply Co. made a ceremonial legal sale on Friday, the night before Herbal Outfitters opened its doors in Valdez, making […]
Will Someone Please Show Me What Democracy Looks Like
Someone, anyone, please help… The rights of sick and dying patients, medical cannabis, and more importantly, DEMOCRACY is under attack in Arkansas. (check out exclusive video below) Hundreds of thousands of Arkansans exercised their constitutional right to place the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act on the 2016 ballot. When the case was brought to the state’s highest […]
Humboldt State University Panel Debates Pros and Cons of Prop. 64
By TG Branfalt Jr. for Ganjapreneur Kristin Nevedal, a local cultivator and consultant to Americans for Safe Access who appeared on the panel, said that the law doesn’t allow grows larger than 1 acre during the first five years and prevents non-California residents from securing a business license for the first two – which allows […]
Pot ballot drives put medical, recreational users at odds
By Patrick Whittle for the Associated Press via WRAL.com Americans for Safe Access, an organization that advocates for legal access to medical cannabis, said recreational marijuana programs should be kept separate from medical marijuana. The group sees potential “competing interests” between the two if they are comingled, said Beth Collins, a leader of the organization. […]
E-cigarette THC Study
Primary Outcome Measures: Amount of THC inhaled and systematically retained [ Time Frame: Study Day 1-2 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] change in e-cigarette weight × concentration of THC or nicotine in e-liquid Max plasma THC concentration (Cmax) [ Time Frame: Study Day 1-2 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] Blood THC concentrations Time to max plasma concentration (Tmax) [ Time Frame: Study Day 1-2 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] Blood THC concentrations Area under the curve […]
Alaska marijuana shops now serving customers, almost two years after state legalized
Published: Oct 31, 2016, 9:01 am • Updated: Oct 31, 2016, 9:01 am By The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska’s first marijuana retail outlet opened to a throng of customers, nearly two years after voters approved allowing people 21 and older to recreationally use pot. More than 250 people lined up Saturday outside Herbal […]
Colorado Harvest Company CEO Tim Cullen Joins Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Cannabis Work Group
PRESS RELEASE Private Advisory Committee Will Create Cannabis Cultivation Curriculum DENVER, CO–(Marketwired – October 29, 2016) – Tim Cullen, CEO of Colorado Harvest Company, a vertically integrated enterprise that grows and sells its own natural cannabis, will begin work Nov.2, as a member of the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s newly formed Private Advisory Committee to […]
State policies will determine whether or not most Americans smoke marijuana
More than 50 percent of Americans changed their minds about intentions to smoke marijuana based on ramifications — or lack thereof — set forth by their state of residency, according to new research released at the American Public Health Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting in Denver. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health sampled more […]
Susan Sarandon Endorses Arizona’s Prop 205 with Phone Messages
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon officially stated she endorses Prop 205 in Arizona to legalize cannabis for those 21 and older, the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol announced recently. In addition to Sarandon’s endorsement, the campaign is sending out a message from her to the phones of thousands of voters in the state. The message […]
California Attorney Battles Asset Forfeiture, Gets $150,000 Back to Client
Michael Cindrich is an attorney in California with Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich APC in San Diego, CA. He recently achieved what I would call one of the largest victories in the world of weed arrests. You see, this past spring in Oceanside, CA, Cindrich’s client Shaun Smith endured a home invasion, a SWAT-style […]
2nd Hemp and Health Expo Comes to Washington
The 2nd Annual Hemp and Health Expo is a new kind of cannabis event that is taking place in Tri-Cities, WA. Presented by the area’s only recreational marijuana store, Green2Go, it will take place at the biggest venue in the area, the TRAC Center, on November 12th from 10am-7pm. Tri-Cities is the fourth largest metropolitan area […]
Pot-legalization movement seeks first foothold in Northeast
By BOB SALSBERGAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) – Having proven they can win in the West, advocates for recreational marijuana hope the Nov. 8 election brings their first significant electoral victories in the densely populated Northeast, where voters in Massachusetts and Maine will consider making pot legal for all adults. Supporters believe “yes” votes in New […]
FL: Broward Judge Denies Marijuana Advocacy Group Request
The “No on 2” campaign is extremely concerned about the incident and is urging all counties to be proactive in order to ensure a legitimate election and furthermore urging State Attorneys across the state of Florida to investigate forms submitted by United for Care. “And frankly, I’m absolutely disgusted by Yes on 2’s blatant attempt […]
LA: LSU – Medical Marijuana Available Next Summer, At Earliest
The university isn’t using state funds to produce medical marijuana. LSU and Southern University have agreed to grow medical marijuana in line with the plan that was established by state legislators earlier this year. LSU Vice President for Agriculture Bill Richardson told potential contractors today what to expect when applying to become partnering operators with […]
NY: Expecting $850,000 In Medical Marijuana Revenue, County Receives $320
Broome County expected $850,000 in excise tax revenue in 2016 from the passage of the state’s medical marijuana act. Instead, just $320 has so far come through. That’s according to expected and actual excise tax revenues listed in the County Executive’s 2017 proposed budget, and reflects the amount in revenue received as of the end […]
MN: Q And A With A Medical Cannabis Patient
Terri (Mestnick) Kashani, a native of Virginia, MN, has had rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years. Now living in Bloomington, MN, Terri graciously agreed to answer my questions about her participation in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program, which officially started July 1, 2015. She has been using medical cannabis for 1.5 years. Tell me about your health […]
ME: Pot Ballot Drives Put Medical, Recreational Users At Odds
Portland, Maine – A handful of recreational marijuana legalization drives has the medical pot industry bracing for something it never expected to deal with: competition. Legalization is on the ballot in five states this November, and all five currently allow some form of medical marijuana already. Growers, medical professionals and users of medical marijuana say […]
AU: Drug And Research Giants Are Eyeing Victoria To Grow Medicinal Cannabis Crops
Global drug and research giants are eyeing Victoria to grow cannabis crops on the back of federal laws allowing for medicinal marijuana products to be developed. The companies hope to be granted licenses in the coming months and begin growing cannabis within a year. The law changes, which come into effect tomorrow, allow for fit […]
MA: Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Great Barrington Inches Closer To Reality
Great Barrington – Great Barrington just got a step closer to hosting a medical marijuana dispensary. A newly formed local development company, 394 Stockbridge Road LLC, is converting a vacant lot on the north end of town into a medical marijuana dispensary. Theory Wellness Inc., a Stoneham, MA, nonprofit, will be the building’s tenant and […]
Oregon Laboratory Blues…What a Mess: Part 2
During October, I have been covering the changes to Oregon’s legal, regulated cannabis system. We discussed the slow rollout of the recreational system, as well as some significant changes to the medical rules. But the most disruptive change, the one that threatens to bring down the entire industry, implicates both the medical and recreational programs. […]
The dog ate my pot brownie: Legalization fuels increase in stoned pets
Star, a 6-year-old sheltie from Oregon, spent a night at the vet after getting into a supply of marijuana. (Susan Fry) Star, a petite 6-year-old sheltie who competes in dog agility shows, almost missed a contest this month. She had spent the previous night at the vet, totally stoned on pot. Her drug trip was an […]
MA: Pittsfield ZBA Backs 3rd Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Pittsfield – A third potential medical marijuana dispensary is prepared to set up shop in the city’s west end. Manna Wellness is hoping to build a 3,500-square-foot retail store on a vacant lot along Callahan Drive near the Ice River Springs water bottling plant. The Pittsfield Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday voted 4-1 to […]
Australia To Legalise Medical Cannabis Starting From November
The medical space is on the verge of a major shift as medical cannabis is set to be legalised from the beginning of November. The landmark decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration will allow those prescribed medical cannabis to consume the plant, however maintain that the natural substance remain strictly controlled. The decision by the […]
10 Proven Medical Uses For Cannabis
The widespread use of cannabis as a medicine can be traced back millennia, where early Chinese doctors, such as surgeon Hua Tuo (c. 140-208), used the plant as an anesthetic by reducing the plant powder and mixing it with wine for administration before surgery. In fact, the Chinese term for “anesthesia” (mázui 麻醉) literally means […]
Washington D.C. Bill Would Allow Medical Marijuana Reciprocity With Other States
Washington – A bill working its way through the Council of the District of Columbia would allow patients with valid medical marijuana cards from other states to access medicinal cannabis in D.C. Passage would take another step toward effectively nullifying federal prohibition in practice. Cnc. Yvette Alexander introduced B21-0210, the Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Amendment Act […]