Some NY Lawmakers Say Illicit Pot Shops Must Close Before Adding Licensed Shops
After officially legalizing cannabis for adult use in New York, the journey that followed has been fairly tumultuous as multiple roadblocks have delayed shop licensure and hindered the legal industry’s full potential. A number of lawsuits and a change in gubernatorial leadership delayed dispensary licensure and openings, in turn allowing the illicit market to flourish…
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No Increase in DUI Among Young Adults After Pot Legalization in Washington
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Study: ADHD Patient MMJ Use Leads to Improvements in Anxiety, Sleep, Quality of Life
When it comes to medical benefits, cannabis is often associated with its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and sedative properties. But given the versatile nature of the plant, researchers are looking beyond some of the more common qualifying medical conditions to uncover the full medicinal potential of cannabis. Though it’s largely under-researched, it’s possible that cannabis could work…
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Newly published research indicates that recreational cannabis legalization in Washington did not result in a spike in impaired driving among
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Study Finds Medical Cannabis Provides Lasting Benefits for Osteoarthritis Patients
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Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses
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Connecticut House Approve Bill Regulating Hemp Products
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Enemies of Weed Legalization Are Already Raising Money To Challenge Federal Rescheduling Effort
Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shared that marijuana would be rescheduled from a Schedule I, meaning that the plant was classified as a substance with no accepted medical value, such as heroin, to a Schedule III, controlled substances that allow for some medical use, such as ketamine. While cannabis advocates, stoners, and anyone…
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No Increase in DUI Among Young Adults After Pot Legalization in Washington
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Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses
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Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses
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No Increase in DUI Among Young Adults After Pot Legalization in Washington
Newly published research indicates that recreational cannabis legalization in Washington did not result in a spike in impaired driving among
Some NY Lawmakers Say Illicit Pot Shops Must Close Before Adding Licensed Shops
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Enemies of Weed Legalization Are Already Raising Money To Challenge Federal Rescheduling Effort
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