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Bill Walton Derails College Football National Championship Coverage to Talk Cannabis

Clemson bested Alabama for the first time since 1905 in a thrilling NCAA college football national championship game, but NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton had something else on his mind during the ESPNU broadcast that was supposed to be covering the title matchup. Inexplicably dressed as Uncle Sam, everyone’s favorite old hippie broadcaster spoke […]

Legalization on the Legislative Agenda for Connecticut

The Connecticut Legislature, which convened on January 4, is expected to consider legislation that would end marijuana prohibition for adult use and replace it with a system that would tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol. Voters in nearby Massachusetts and Maine have voted to legalize marijuana and regulate it like alcohol. While polling shows 63% […]

Texas Legislative Sessions Begins With Efforts to Fix Medical Marijuana Law and Decriminalize Possession

The Texas Legislature convened for the 2017 session today. Rep. Joe Moody reintroduced legislation that would replace Texas’ harsh criminal penalties for marijuana possession with a simple citation. His proposal would eliminate the threat of arrest, jail time, and — most importantly — the lifelong consequences of a criminal conviction. Meanwhile, Sen. Jose Menendez is […]

Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill Coming to South Carolina

Marijuana Policy Project | January 10, 2017 COLUMBIA, SC — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers are introducing comprehensive medical cannabis legislation Tuesday in both chambers of the South Carolina General Assembly. The South Carolina Compassionate Care Act will allow patients suffering from debilitating medical conditions to access medical cannabis if their doctors recommend it. […]

Canadian Cannabis Recalls Raise Questions About Choices in Testing Methods

Cannabis sold between August and December of 2016 is being voluntarily recalled by Organigram, a Canadian cannabis producer, due to the detection of unapproved pesticides, according to a press release. Organigram is a licensed medical cannabis producer in Canada, which received an organic certification back in 2014 by ECOCERT, a third-party organic certification organization based […]

Cannabis Industry Wrestles with Copyrights and Trademarks

In yet another consequence of the disparity between state and federal laws governing legal weed, cannabis companies cannot trademark their products. But, they’re coming up with clever solutions. The Los Angeles Times interviewed several people who are directly dealing with the conundrum of how to protect their trademarks with no help from the federal agency […]

Does Marijuana Kill Brain Cells?

Scientists have long ago debunked the myth that using marijuana kills brain cells. One of the most popular myths about cannabis is that using it can kill brain cells and lead to brain damage. This belief dates back to anti-drug campaigns in the 70s and 80s, which spread the idea that marijuana could permanently damage […]

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We’re Watching the Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearings So You Don’t Have To

When President-elect Donald Trump nominated US Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama to be the next attorney general, the institutional outcry came nearly immediately. The New York Times editorial board called the pick “an insult to justice.” The NAACP declared him unfit to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer. And it wasn’t just civil rights leaders—civil libertarians […]

Lawmaker scrutinized over Maryland medical marijuana ties removed from key panel

Published: Jan 10, 2017, 7:57 am • Updated: Jan 10, 2017, 7:57 am By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post A state lawmaker who came under scrutiny for his ties to a Maryland medical marijuana business while working on legislation shaping the industry has been removed from the health committee that oversees such bills. Del. Dan […]

Scrapping excessive neural connection helps build new connections

Researchers found that neural activity that retracts excessive early innervation in a certain pathway helps make late neural connections in a different pathway. This may provide a self-organizing mechanism of neural connections, and additionally, early excessive innervation may serve as a guide for making late neural connections. The formation and refinement of neural networks is […]

Heliospectra Appoints New CEO

PRESS RELEASE GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN and SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (Marketwired) — 01/09/17 — Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY) (FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled environments horticulture, is pleased to announce that the board of directors have elected Ali Ahmadian as the new CEO of Heliospectra. Mr. Ahmadian joined Heliospectra as […]

Smoking Gun: How Vietnam Soldiers Got Stoned

The year was 1970. The number of United States troops in Vietnam had fallen to around 280,000. This war had people asking questions. What was our purpose in fighting it? Is there even an end-result in sight? The good news is that the U.S was moving out of its combat role during this time, and […]

Advocates Urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to Demand that Sessions Clarify his Position on Legalized Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana

DCMJ will begins line sitting at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday morning: Will Sessions Force Trump to Flip-Flop on his Legalization Position? WASHINGTON – On the eve of confirmation hearings for U.S. Attorney General-nominee Jeff Sessions, legalization advocates called on the Senate Judiciary Committee to press the Alabama senator to state clearly whether he would overturn the will of […]

This Panel Event will Teach You How to get Involved in the Cannabis Business

Cannabis advocates and cannapreneurs will talk about the emerging billion dollar cannabis business at a panel discussion covering the topic “The California Green Rush: How to Get Involved in the Billion Dollar Cannabis Business.” Presented by the networking organizations Women Abuv Ground (WAG) and Men Abuv Ground (MAG), the event takes place at 6 pm […]

Mississippi Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Legislation that would legalize the medical use, possession and distribution of cannabis for medical purposes has been filed in Mississippi. State Representative Joel Bomgar (R-Madison) has filed House Bill 179, which would make it so that “qualifying patient who possesses a valid registry identification card” are not “subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty in any […]

California: Victims of Inconsistent Marijuana Laws

by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator January 9, 2017 Now that 29 states have legalized medical marijuana, eight have legalized adult-use, and several others are considering legislation to legalize either adult-use or medical marijuana during the 2017 legislative session, it’s obvious that the end of marijuana prohibition is near. But that doesn’t mean the ongoing conflict […]

California: Victims of Inconsistent Marijuana Laws

Despite Growing Demand, Dutch Health Insurers Dropping Cannabis Coverage

One of the biggest health insurance companies in the Netherlands announced last month that it will stop covering the costs of medical cannabis. The announcement, which comes at a time of increasing use of medical cannabis in the country, has sparked sharp criticism among patients. A spokesperson for the Zilveren Kruis insurance company has said […]

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Confirmation Hearings on Jeff Sessions for Attorney General This Week

In a statement sent to Senate offices today the Drug Policy Alliance urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Jeff Sessions for Attorney General. The committee is holding confirmation hearings on Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sessions favors hardline drug law enforcement approaches over emphasizing treatment and rehabilitation. He will likely escalate the failed war […]

Cyber attack cited by MJ Freeway after system failure stymies marijuana shops

Published: Jan 9, 2017, 5:11 pm • Updated: Jan 9, 2017, 5:11 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff A “targeted” cyber attack on a marijuana software company triggered an outage that hobbled point-of-sales and inventory systems for dispensaries scattered across the United States. Denver-based MJ Freeway on Sunday morning tweeted it was experiencing an […]

US MA: Books Detail The How-To's On Cultivating Pot

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n021/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jan 2017Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2017 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Author: Felice Belman BOOKS DETAIL THE HOW-TO’S ON CULTIVATING POT Massachusetts lawmakers have already shown they’re willing to tinker with the marijuana legalization law passed by voters in November. But for now, at least, it’s legal for adults […]

US MD: Entrepreneurs Announce Plans To Apply To Open A Medical

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n021/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37Author: Lorraine Mirabella ENTREPRENEURS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO APPLY TO OPEN A MEDICAL MARIJUANA GROWING FACILITY IN BALTIMORE [photo] SAFED, ISRAEL — A worker at a cannabis greenhouse at the growing facility of the Tikun Olam company near […]

US SC: Child Who Inspired Cannabidiol Law Receives First Doses

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n021/a11.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jan 2017Source: State, The (SC)Copyright: 2017 The StateContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/426Author: Matt Mcnab CHILD WHO INSPIRED CANNABIDIOL LAW RECEIVES FIRST DOSES Mary Louise received her first dose of CBD oil Saturday, about four months after the bill allowing children to receive the oil extracted from marijuana was signed into […]

Product Review: Deviant Dabs Wax

Welcome to Leafly’s Product Reviews, where we take a closer look at a cannabis gadget, accessory, or consumable, and give it a test spin. Today we’re trying out Deviant Dabs‘ wax concentrates. Deviant Dabs prides itself on high-quality concentrates and the brand’s wax is my latest obsession, especially now that I have a Firefly 2 […]

Over 85,000 People Sign Petition Calling on DEA to Stop Lying About Medical Cannabis

By Anthony Martinelli for The Weed Blog In less than a month, a Change.org petition calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to stop lying about medical cannabis has received over 85,000 signatures. The petition was started by Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a nonprofit organization working to increase access to medical cannabis across the […]

Soundwaves: Pairing Cannabis with Binaural Beats

I stumbled upon binaural beats a few months back as I was lying awake one midnight trying to force sleep. After tossing and turning for what felt like an eternity, I fired up my laptop in defeat and typed a quick Google search: “fast ways to fall asleep.” I was then directed to a curious phenomenon […]

Former NFLer Eugene Monroe Still Competing, Now on Cannabis’s Team

It did not take long for former NFL first round draft pick and seven year veteran Eugene Monroe to get into the cannabis industry in a big way. The former offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens has partnered with VapeXhale, an award-winning vaporizer company, to develop medical cannabis delivery technologies specifically designed for […]

CALL NOW: NORML Day of Action #JustSayNoToSessions

Senate lawmakers are only days away from deciding whether Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions will become the next Attorney General — the top law enforcement officer in the land. Senator Sessions is a militant opponent of any efforts to reform marijuana policy who once notoriously remarked that the Ku Klux Klan “was okay until I found […]

CALL NOW: NORML Day of Action #JustSayNoToSessions

Lacking Options, Marijuana Home Growers on the Rise in Massachusetts

FOXBOROUGH – At Harvest Moon Hydroponics, a shiny tent in the window holds everything a budding indoor gardener might need. Dangling from the top, a fluorescent light fixture shines down on a collection of young plants. An instrument lying on the floor measures the temperature and humidity. A small fan whirs away in the corner, […]

Norman Reedus Supports CannaKids’ Pediatric Patients

When he’s not out fighting zombies, Norman Reedus, the famous Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead is out showing is support for cannabis treatment access for children. The AMC star even put out a Tweet showing his support: The tweet comes as part of a charity raffle Reedus is participating in for CannaKid’s Pediatric Patients. According to […]

M4MM Demands Inclusion of Minority Business Owners & Entrepreneurs in New Florida Laws

[Orlando, FL] Minorities for Medical Marijuana(M4MM) hosted its first medical marijuana public policy update meeting last Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Information was shared with membership about the future strategic plan for the organization. Florida’s voters showed their support by overwhelmingly passing Amendment 2 during the November general election. “Consequently, our organization is now focused on […]

Wisconsin: GOP Lawmakers Consider Support for Marijuana Law Reform Legislation

by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator January 8, 2017 GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin have a track record of opposing efforts to reform marijuana laws in the Badger State, but a recent comment from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has some marijuana advocates hopeful for progress during the 2017 legislative session. “If you get a prescription to […]

US MD: A Federal Prosecutor Takes On The Heroin Scourge That Claimed

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n018/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 08 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 A FEDERAL PROSECUTOR TAKES ON THE HEROIN SCOURGE THAT CLAIMED HIS SON [photo] Bruce Brandler is chief federal law enforcement officer for a sprawling judicial district that covers half of Pennsylvania. ( Matt Rourke / Associated […]

US KY: Pot Groups Say Vote On Attorney General Nominee Sen. Jeff

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n019/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 09 Jan 2017Source: Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)Copyright: 2017 Lexington Herald-LeaderContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/240Author: Rob Hotakainen, Hannah Allam POT GROUPS SAY VOTE ON ATTORNEY GENERAL NOMINEE SEN. JEFF SESSIONS IS MAKE OR BREAK MOMENT Backers of marijuana legalization on Monday stepped up their pressure on the U.S. Senate to block the confirmation […]

US FL: Aging And Addicted: The Opioid Epidemic Affects Elderly, Too

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n018/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Orlando Sentinel (FL)Copyright: 2017 Orlando SentinelContact: Website: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/325Note: Rarely prints out-of-state LTEs. AGING AND ADDICTED: THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC AFFECTS ELDERLY, TOO [photo] Oxycodone pain pills. It took a lot of convincing for John Evard to go to rehab. Seven days into his stay at the Las […]

US MA: Pot Dispensaries Hit By Hack Of Sales System

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n019/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 09 Jan 2017Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2017 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52 POT DISPENSARIES HIT BY HACK OF SALES SYSTEM [photo] MJ Freeway, a Denver company whose tracking software is used by hundreds of marijuana companies to comply with state regulations, said its main servers and backup system each […]

How To Make Cannabis Infused Olive Oil

Most stoners prefer to make cannabis butter because it’s quite versatile and it’s easier to make edibles with as compared to always just throwing weed in the pot. However, it seems like most people don’t really know that you can make olive oil infused with cannabis as well. The olive oil is far healthier than […]

How To Make Marijuana Infused Olive Oil

70,000 People Demand That The DEA Stop Lying About Medical Marijuana

By Johnny Green for Weed News In a new petition from Americans for Safe Access and Change.org, over 70,000 people and counting, are calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration to stop disseminating false information about medical cannabis immediately and ensure that any future information about medical cannabis treatment reflects medically-accurate and up-to-date facts. The petition, […]

S 02, Ep. 38: Favorite interviews and weed stories of 2016

Published: Jan 6, 2017, 8:12 pm • Updated: Jan 6, 2017, 8:23 pm By The Cannabist Staff Here at Cannabist HQ, we’re taking a look back at the provocative interviews on our talk show and the most memorable stories covered on the site through the turbulent but awesome year that was 2016. The Cannabist Show’s […]

US MD: State Panel Oks Medical Marijuana Rules

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n017/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 STATE PANEL OKS MEDICAL MARIJUANA RULES [photo] Maryland’s medical marijuana program cleared a key hurdle Thursday as a state panel approved draft rules to govern the new businesses. ( Erin Cox/Baltimore Sun ) Maryland’s medical marijuana […]

US MD: Maryland Lawmakers Take Fresh Run At Legalizing Marijuana

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n017/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 MARYLAND LAWMAKERS TAKE FRESH RUN AT LEGALIZING MARIJUANA [photo] Del. Curt Anderson ( D – Baltimore City, Dist. 43 ) explains why he thinks Maryland should legalize marijuana. ( Timothy Wheeler/Baltimore Sun ) In a year […]

US MD: Anne Arundel Community College Launches Class On The Business

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n017/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAUNCHES CLASS ON THE BUSINESS AROUND MARIJUANA Professor Shad Ewart is teaching a course on emerging markets in relation to marijuana legalization and entrepreneurial pursuits at Anne Arundel Community College. Start stoner-friendly […]

US MA: State’s High Court Looks At Sobriety Tests For Drivers

Massachusetts High Court Looks at Sobriety Tests for Drivers Suspected of Being “High on Pot” In a state that just legalized the recreational use of marijuana, can field sobriety tests used to determine whether drivers are drunk also be administered to demonstrate that a person is too high to operate a motor vehicle? The state […]

Puerto Rico’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open for Business

Capitol Building, San Juan, Puerto Rico (Flickr/Mike Bash) NORML | January 6, 2017 SAN JUAN, PR — Puerto Rico’s first legal medical cannabis dispensaries opened their doors last week. The new facilities are operating in accordance with a 2015 executive order by Gov. Alejandro García Padilla, which called on health officials to regulate the dispensing of […]

How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds

Germination is the process in which a new plant begins to grow from a seed. Also referred to as “popping,” germination is the very first step in starting your cannabis garden. Cannabis seeds can be acquired from an array of sources and can vary in quality. Online seed banks are generally your best bet for […]

New Strains Alert: Strawberry Frost, California Hash Plant, Captain’s Cake, and More

Happy New Year, dearest connoisseurs, grassy green horns, and cannabis-curious individuals! We’re barely a week in to 2017 and cannabis flowers are literally and metaphorically taking root all over the country, and likely in a state near you. With eight new states joining the movement and innovative breeder and growers emerging from their respective gray […]

New Strains Alert: Strawberry Frost, California Hash Plant, Captain’s Cake, and More

Here’s the First Batch of California Cannabis Bills in 2017

With Proposition 64 the law of the land and adult-use cannabis stores expected to open in a year or so, California lawmakers are now introducing legislation to tinker with the state’s current cannabis laws. The bills already introduced in Sacramento include measures that would allow police to test a driver’s saliva for recent cannabis consumption, […]

Deals of the Week for January 6, 2017: Dab Rigs, Tools, and E-Nails

This week’s trio of deals is designed for those of you looking for the complete dab setup. Whether you want to update your rig or try a new consumption method this year, check out these discounts. 1. Nano Inline Perc Dab Rig from DankStop This nano inline percolated dab rig from DankStop is the perfect […]

Petitions to DEA – Tell The Truth About Medical Marijuana

By Geoff Sims for National Pain Report As the medical marijuana rolls out in Florida (the 29th state to allow it), there is growing concern that the incoming Trump Administration—specifically Attorney General-designate Jeff Sessions—may try to roll its access back. That’s why Americans for Safe Access says it has petitions with 70,000 signatures calling on […]

PA Cannabis Banking Committee Announces Formation

The Hoban Law Group announced today the formation of a committee to address banking access issues for the Pennsylvania cannabis market. Steve Schain, Esq., nationally recognized consumer finance litigation, banking law and cannabis law expert practicing with national cannabis law firm Hoban Law Group, is the committee’s spokesman and chair. Steve Schain, Esq. chair and […]

Want to Grow Medical Marijuana in Arkansas? Get Ready to Pay Big Bucks

Arkansans hoping to grow medical marijuana will have to pay an annual $100,000 fee to operate a cultivation facility, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission decided Tuesday. Would-be growers will also need to have access to cash to ensure the stability of their business. The commission decided Tuesday to require an applicant to have a $1 […]

New Medical Cannabis Law Submitted in Missouri

A bill has been filed in Missouri to allow access medical cannabis through out the state. House Bill 437 was introduced by Republican Jim Neely yesterday. The initiative would add marijuana to a list of experimental drugs, products and devices that can be prescribed to eligible terminally ill patients under the “Right to Try Act.” “Missourians fighting for […]

Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licensing Fee in Arkansas Set at $100,000

If you want to become a license medical cannabis cultivator in Arkansas, you better have a lot of money in the bank. The state’s Medical Marijuana Commission has decided on an $100,000 fee for those wanting to receive a license to legally grow the medicine. And this is on top of the $15,000 fee just […]

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card Renewal Online

So it’s time for your medical marijuana card renewal in California, since you still need a doctor’s recommendation all the way through 2018. That wouldn’t be a big deal if it wasn’t for the hassle that comes along with visiting the doctor. Fortunately, that’s not a problem when you renew your medical marijuana card online. […]

Press Call with Civil Rights Leaders Opposing Jeff Sessions for Attorney General

Tomorrow: Press Call with Civil Rights Leaders Opposing Jeff Sessions for Attorney General – 9 a.m ***Media Advisory*** Contact: Nicky Vogt at 202-331-2389 vogt@nullnewpartners.com .WASHINGTON, DC — NAACP National President and CEO Cornell William Brooks and other civil rights leaders will speak with members of the media during a 9 a.m. press call tomorrow (Friday […]

How to Clean Your Pipe or Bong

So you have your favorite pipe that you bring with you everywhere. You use it at least once a day and you know just how to hit it so you get the perfect hit every time. However, over time you have noticed that it gets clogged very easily and sometimes it is barely hit-able. It […]

Federal Legislation Is Necessary to Protect CBD Patients

January 5, 2017– By Jolene Forman For years there has been a widespread misperception that CBD – or cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive marijuana component with several beneficial medical applications – is legal to possess and make under federal law. When the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) established a new code number for marijuana extracts on December 14, […]

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Wisconsin Republicans Reach Deal on Bill to Allow Out-of-State CBD Oil

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A cannabis extract used to treat seizures could become legal in Wisconsin after one of the Republican senators who initially opposed the idea signaled her support Thursday for a compromise plan. Parents of children who suffer seizures have been pushing for legislation that would allow them to use cannibidoil oil, commonly known […]

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Colorado Cannabis Regulators Enter Private Consulting

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s top cannabis regulators are starting a private consulting business. The marijuana coordinator for Gov. John Hickenlooper and the head of the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division say they are leaving state government to offer their services to other clients. Andrew Freedman was tapped by Hickenlooper to coordinate administrative agencies that oversee cannabis, from […]

Israel’s Military to Relax Stance on Cannabis for Soldiers

Israel’s military will be relaxing its disciplinary actions against soldiers accused of consuming cannabis while they are on leave, a general in charge of the reform said Wednesday. Offending soldiers will no longer be systematically court-martialed nor receive prison sentences of up to two months, said reserve Maj. Gen. Danny Efroni, the Israeli Defense Force’s former chief […]

Here’s How To Get Into The Medical Cannabis Industry

So, medical cannabis just became legal in your state OR you’ve lived in a state where cannabis has been legal for years. Either way, if you want to learn everything the industry has to offer, read this post, and go to this show! We don’t make recommendations for “industry shows” very often, and yes, this […]

Houston, San Antonio Medical Cannabis Companies Plan New Joint Venture

With a new law on their side, a JV between San Antonio-based cannabis cultivation experts, Vermont-based researchers and a Houston-based engineering firm are putting Texas at the forefront of biomedical cannabidiol research. Houston-based Indoor Harvest Corp, a design-build vertical farming engineering firm, and Alamo CBD, a San Antonio-based cannabidiol (CBD) production company, are in talks […]

American Cannabis Company Announces New Principal Executive Officer

PRESS RELEASE DENVER, CO–(Marketwired – Jan 4, 2017) – American Cannabis Company, Inc. (OTCQB: AMMJ) (the “Company”), a full-service business-to-business consulting solutions provider, and seller of ancillary products to the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Mr. Terry Buffalo as the Company’s Principal Executive Officer effective as of January 1, 2017, and the transition […]

Hawaiian Church Ruled Unworthy to Use Marijuana for Religious Purposes

The Oklevueha Native American Church uses marijuana during service and recently lost an opportunity to fight for federal exemption. The U.S. Supreme Court has officially rejected a request to hear the case. The lawsuit has been ongoing since its initial filing in 2009. The Church cited that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 protects […]

Hawaiian Church Ruled Unworthy to Use Marijuana for Religious Purposes

Oklevueha Native American Church Ruled Unworthy to Use Marijuana for Religious Purposes

Personalized Health Assessment Related to Medications (Project PHARM)

Primary Outcome Measures: Change in Non-Medical Use of Prescription Stimulant Medication Frequency [ Time Frame: 6 and 12 month follow-up ] Assesses frequency of non-medical use of prescription stimulant medications. Change in Medical Use, Medical Misuse, and Non-Medical Use Questionnaire [ Time Frame: 6 and 12 month follow-up ] Assesses lifetime and past 6 month medical use, medical misuse, and non-medical use of […]

Artists Celebrate New California Marijuana Law with “Hollyweed” Sign

Maybe it’s popped up in your news feed, but perhaps one of my new favorite pranks of all time took place in Hollywood over New Year’s. A couple of artist ganga-lantes, I’m calling them, changed the iconic Hollywood sign to read “Hollyweed.” I’ll admit I’m smitten by good word play, a flare for the dramatic and […]

Vermont Governor Pardons Nearly 200 Marijuana Possession Convictions

In great news out of Vermont, almost 200 people will be regain their freedom after being incarcerated for marijuana possession. Gov. Peter Shumlin fulfilled his promise to pardon those who have been imprisoned for minor marijuana possession. The Vermont Governor made his pardons and intentions clear through a media release earlier this week. As one of his […]

No Jail Time for Misdemeanor Cannabis Possession in Harris County, Texas

Those committing misdemeanor cannabis offenses in Harris County, Texas will not be placed in jail as part of a new policy being put in place by the county’s new District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg. “All misdemeanor possession of marijuana cases will be diverted around jail,” Ogg said during her swearing in as the country’s new […]

Want to grow Arkansas medical marijuana? Here's how much you'll need to pay annually

Published: Jan 5, 2017, 6:40 am • Updated: Jan 5, 2017, 6:40 am By The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A state commission has decided that residents hoping to grow Arkansas medical marijuana will have to pay an annual fee of $100,000 to operate a cultivation facility. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission set the […]

Want to grow Arkansas medical marijuana? Here's how much you'll need to pay annually

Colorado and Washington Laid the Groundwork for California to Set the New Gold Standard of Marijuana Legalization

January 4, 2017– By Art Way Four years ago, two states broke with the federal government regarding marijuana policy. Colorado and Washington decided simple possession, cultivation, purchase and private use of marijuana by adults is no longer a criminal issue. These victories initially led the way for Oregon, Alaska and Washington, D.C., and eventually to […]

Drug Policy Alliance Launching Campaign to “Just Say No” to Jeff Sessions for Attorney General

The Drug Policy Alliance is launching a campaign to put the brakes on Alabama Republican Senator Jeff Sessions’ nomination for Attorney General. The Drug Policy Alliance campaign includes a new video launched today on The Rootthat exposes Jeff Sessions’ appalling record on drug policy, civil and human rights, and criminal justice reform. The Drug Policy Alliance […]

Serbian Cannabis Leader Arrested Ahead of Public Hearing

Life in Serbia, the largest and most populous country to emerge after the breakup of communist Yugoslavia in 1991, can still be a challenge for some. The nation’s drug laws are strict, as made clear recently when a leading cannabis advocate, scheduled to give public testimony on the plant’s therapeutic powers, was jailed before he […]

US CA: Hollywood Sign Altered To Read 'Hollyweed'

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n008/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 01 Jan 2017Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2017 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Laura J, Nelson HOLLYWOOD SIGN ALTERED TO READ ‘HOLLYWEED’ Los Angeles residents awoke Sunday morning to see that one thing, at least, looked different in the New Year: the Hollywood sign. Photos shared on social media […]

US: Medical Marijuana For Kids: Often, No Clear Path, Legally And

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n008/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 31 Dec 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491Author: David Kohn MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR KIDS: OFTEN, NO CLEAR PATH, LEGALLY AND PRACTICALLY Across the country, thousands of children use medical marijuana for a range of ailments including intractable epilepsy, pain, anxiety and symptoms of multiple […]

US MD: Poll: 41 Percent Of Maryland Residents Personally Touched By

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n009/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 05 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37Author: Erin Cox, Michael Dresser POLL: 41 PERCENT OF MARYLAND RESIDENTS PERSONALLY TOUCHED BY OPIOID EPIDEMIC Among Baltimore residents, 68 percent said they had been affected by opioid epidemic. A new poll found 41 percent of Maryland […]

4 Lessons Alcohol Prohibition Should Teach Us About Cannabis

It’s difficult to predict what the next four years will look like for cannabis users. While President-elect Trump has made a number of contradictory statements on the subject of legalization, his pick for Attorney General, Sen. Jeff Sessions, holds some radical viewpoints, once claiming, “Good people don’t smoke marijuana.” RELATED STORY Trump Picks Jeff Sessions […]

Cool Animal Glass Pipes for Cannabis and Animal Enthusiasts

With a plethora of pipes on the market, where can one go to find the perfect design that speaks to one’s love for the animal kingdom? Below is a list of handy animal-inspired glass pipes ranging from creatures of the sea to those in the air and a bit of something in-between. Provided for each pipe […]

California’s Pot Makes More Money Than the Next 5 Largest Crops Combined

Well before California legalized recreational weed in November, the state was already known as a major pot-producer, huge in fact. According to the Orange County Register, the Golden State’s weed crop is not only the most valuable product in the nation’s biggest agricultural state, it is way ahead of the next most popular crop—by a long […]

State Legislatures Back in Session and Tackling Marijuana Policy

Around the country, state lawmakers are gearing up for the new legislative sessions, and some are already making marijuana policy reform a top priority. In Wisconsin, Rep. Melissa Sargent plans to reintroduce legislation that would end Wisconsin’s criminalization of adult marijuana consumers in exchange for taxing and regulating it like alcohol. Her proposal would also permit seriously […]

The Federal Government Claims Zero Cannabis Jobs Exist. Here’s Why.

Editor’s Note: This week Leafly publishes “Cannabis Jobs Count,” a special series on jobs in the legal cannabis economy. The series begins today with Rob Reuteman’s report on cannabis employment data and why it’s so hard to find. We continue tomorrow with a state-by-state count of cannabis jobs. In this Oct. 1, 2015 photo, employees […]

Houston Officials Set New Cannabis Tone in Texas

The new year has brought a dramatic change of tone regarding the enforcement of marijuana laws in Texas. Earlier this week, new Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg declared that her office would no longer seek to put small-time cannabis offenders in jail. During her swearing-in ceremony on Monday, she said that “all misdemeanor possession […]

Former state marijuana enforcement chief to head Colorado cannabis chamber

Published: Jan 4, 2017, 11:45 am • Updated: Jan 4, 2017, 3:23 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff A former top marijuana regulator in Colorado now will fight for the future of the state’s cannabis businesses. Laura Harris (provided by Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce) The Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce this week announced […]

Distillate Extraction at Vapen Clear: The Art of Extraction with Roxy Striar

Missouri Decriminalization Law In Effect

Back in 2014, Missouri lawmakers enacted SB 491 — a bill to reduce penalties for possessing up to 10 grams of marijuana. That law finally took effect on January 1, 2017. Congratulations to Missouri for joining the 20 other states that have ended cannabis prohibition or replaced jail time with a fine! The new law […]

Maine Governor Signs Question 1, Making Marijuana Legal for Adults on January 30

After recounting 30% of the votes for Question 1 in Maine last month, opponents of marijuana policy reform dropped their challenge, allowing the initiative to regulate marijuana like alcohol move to the Governor’s desk. On New Year’s Eve, Gov. LePage signed Question 1 into law. Portland Press Herald reports: LePage confirmed the proclamation Tuesday on […]

Notice of Recalls

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) posts all notices of voluntary and Board-directed marijuana product recalls per W314-55-225 (5). More information regarding recalls and how to proceed if you are in possession of a recalled product, can be found in the following WACs: Date: […]

Prophylactic Oral Antibiotics on Sinonasal Outcomes Following Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Lesions

Verified January 2017 by St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix Sponsor: Collaborators: Thomas Jefferson University The Cleveland Clinic Information provided by (Responsible Party): Madelon Petersen, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03014687 First received: January 4, 2017 Last updated: January 5, 2017 Last verified: January 2017 To find out whether oral […]

Pain relief without the high

Researchers at Leiden University led by Mario van der Stelt (Leiden Institute for Chemistry) have set ‘gold standards’ for developing new painkillers based on the medicinal effects of cannabis. Medicinal marijuana Medicinal marijuana is in frequent use as a painkiller, but its psycho-active side-effects are a major disadvantage. The pharmaceutical industry is desperately seeking a […]

How to get a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida

Yesterday, legalized medical cannabis went into effect in Florida. Amendment 2, passed in November, allows patients access to medical marijuana from licensed doctors in the state. Yet while the law may have just gone into effect, rules and regulations still need to be established by the Florida Department of Health. The Miami Herald reports that the […]

Report: North American Marijuana Sales Top $6.7 Billion in 2016

HWN | January 4, 2017 Marijuana sales in North America grew to $6.7 billion in 2016, a 30 percent increase from 2015, according to a report by by Arcview Market Research. The report, which projects sales to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25 percent, estimates that North American cannabis sales will reach $20.2 […]

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