Statewide cannabis legalization is not positively associated with an increased risk of adults abusing the substance, according to data published in the journal Drugs In Context. Australian researchers assessed whether the legal status of cannabis in US states impacted the likelihood of adults using it problematically. They concluded: “Our results also show that […]
Croptober is in full swing, and if you are like a lot of my friends you are turning your focus from harvesting your cannabis to storing it. You have spent a lot of time showering your cannabis plants with love, took great care in harvesting and curing your cannabis, and […]
Delores Saltzman is an 81-year-old grandmother from the small town of Lake George, Michigan. She enjoys quilling and spending time with her family by the lake. She also relies on marijuana to help her deal with arthritis, diverticulitis and the other aches and pains that come from six major surgeries […]
Representatives of Washington State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board have re-evaluated their stance with regard to the retail sale of a variety of cannabis-infused products, such as hard candies and fruit chews. Following a review by staff, regulators announced last week that sales of infused products that may be “especially appealing” to children […]
A coalition of over 20 organizations working at the intersection of the cannabis industry, racial equity, and reparative justice, will join local and community groups across the country for the inaugural National Expungement Week (N.E.W.) October 20-27, 2018. Conceived to aid those disenfranchised by the war on drugs, N.E.W. will […]
If you are in the area, I strongly urge you to check out the event below. Dr. Adie Poe is extremely knowledgeable and a phenomenal speaker. Below is more information via the event’s Facebook listing: Join the New Approach Missouri “Yes On 2” MMJ campaign on Saturday, October 13th from 1 to […]
The American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association announces its second annual conference will take place Oct. 12-14 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. The AMMPA Annual Conference is one of the largest conferences in the nation dedicated to physician education and the utilization of medical cannabis as an alternative treatment […]
I received the following alter out of Vermont yesterday: Now that Vermont’s marijuana legalization law has taken effect, the state’s attorney (prosecutor) for Addison County has announced that two expungement clinics will be held to assist Vermonters with having their records cleared of misdemeanor marijuana offenses. Volunteers will assist people who […]
I received the following action alert out of Pennsylvania yesterday: Although 59% of Pennsylvania voters think it should be legal for adults to use marijuana, state law lags far behind popular sentiment. Pennsylvanians found with cannabis can still be locked in a jail cell and branded criminals. But that could […]
Below is a statement released this week from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in regards to whether or not members of Canada’s cannabis industry will be prevented from entering the United States after legalization takes effect next week. For a great breakdown on the history behind the public policy, check […]
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