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Mayo Clinic Says Vaping Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns From Mustard Gas

Surgical pathologist Dr. Brandon T. Larsen said the injuries are consistent with toxic chemical exposure and chemical burns. The post Mayo Clinic Says Vaping Injuries…

Virginia Attorney General Supports Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

A recent study by the University of Mary Washington shows that more than 60 percent of Virginia residents also support legalization. The post Virginia Attorney…

Thursday, October 3, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, October 3, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Viral video shows police giving weed back to driver under new guidelines (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta) // Local Police Struggling to Make Minor Marijuana Arrests (NBC Miami) // Majority Of Americans Support Decriminalizing All Drugs, Poll Finds (Marijuana Moment) These headlines […]

Federal Judge Rules Supervised Injection Sites Meant To Prevent Overdoses Are Legal

The Justice Department is likely to challenge the ruling. The post Federal Judge Rules Supervised Injection Sites Meant To Prevent Overdoses Are Legal appeared first…

Chronicle AM: Nation's First Cannabis Cafe Opens Doors, DEA Fell Down on Regulating Opioids, More… (10/2/19)

Los Angeles sees the nation's first legal cannabis cafe, the Arizona pot legalization initiaitve draws industry opposition, the Justice Department says DEA didn't adequately regulate…

Los Angeles Lawmakers Vote To Adopt Ordinance Banning Flavored Tobacco Products

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to adopt the ordinance, which takes effect in 30 days. The post Los Angeles Lawmakers Vote…

Missouri Will Allow Welfare Recipients To Use Medical Marijuana

Being poor will no longer block Missourians’ access to medical cannabis treatments. The post Missouri Will Allow Welfare Recipients To Use Medical Marijuana appeared first…

Johnson & Johnson Agrees To $20.4 Million Settlement Ahead Of Opioid Trial In Ohio

Johnson & Johnson says the deal helps avoid the high costs of litigation. The post Johnson & Johnson Agrees To $20.4 Million Settlement Ahead Of…

US Department of Veterans Affairs Makes All Healthcare Facilities Smoke-Free

The policy applies to all patients and employees, and includes vape pens as well as cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. The post US Department of Veterans…

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Marijuana Arrests Increased Again Last Year Despite More States Legalizing, FBI Data Shows (Forbes) // Lawmaker says Pennsylvania should sell marijuana at state stores (ABC 27 News) // Congressional Bill Would Protect Students From Losing Financial Aid Over Drug Convictions […]

On Being Seven Years Pharmaceutical And Cancer-Free

A personal essay from our columnist Sharon Letts about recovery, remission, and reefer. The post On Being Seven Years Pharmaceutical And Cancer-Free appeared first on…

Chronicle AM: Pot Arrests Increased Last Year, CA Psilocybin Decriminalization Initiative Filed, More… (10/1/19)

Pot arrests nationwide increased last year despite spreading legalization, a California psilocbyn decriminalization initiative has been filed, and more.Marijuana PolicyMarijuana Arrests Increased Again…

First Trials Of Cannabis Treatment For Dementia Begin in Australia

Researches will test the effectiveness of CogniCann, a proprietary oral cannabis spray, as a treatment for aggression and agitation caused by dementia. The post First…

America’s First Cannabis Cafe Opens Today In Los Angeles

Lowell Cafe is located on La Brea Avenue and is open from noon until 10 p.m. daily for adults 21 and older. The post America’s…

New Tennessee Policy May Allow More State Residents To Consume Marijuana

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will no longer test cannabis amounts weighing less than half an ounce. The post New Tennessee Policy May Allow More…

Cannabis study reveals how CBD offsets the psychiatric side-effects of THC

Researchers have shown for the first time the molecular mechanisms at work that cause cannabidiol, or CBD, to block the psychiatric side-effects caused by tetrahydrocannabinol…

First Cannabis Farm Granted Permit to Grow in Sonoma County

Wine country may soon become cannabis country. The post First Cannabis Farm Granted Permit to Grow in Sonoma County appeared first on High Times.

New Poll Reveals Majority of Californians Support Pot Shops In Their Communities

People want their cities to allow pot shops to open. The post New Poll Reveals Majority of Californians Support Pot Shops In Their Communities appeared…

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor supports legalizing recreational marijuana (Marijuana Business Daily) // A Majority of Virginia Residents Support Legalizing Marijuana, Poll Finds (Marijuana Moment) // Three Vape Shops Sue Baker Administration Over Ban (WBUR 90.9) Today’s headlines are brought to you […]

Will Oregon Be the First State to Decriminalize All Drugs? [FEATURE]

The groundwork is being laid now for a possible effort to decriminalize the possession of drugs in Oregon. Last month, a trio of drug reform…

Chronicle AM: CDC Warns on THC Vaping, Indianapolis to End Small-Time Pot Prosecutions, More… (9/30/19)

The feds are homing in on THC products as the vaping crisis intensifies, a Virginia poll shows a rapid increase in support for pot legalization…

Indianapolis’ Chief Prosecutor Nixes Future Simple Possession Cases

In a state with notably harsh penalties for marijuana, this is a good start. The post Indianapolis’ Chief Prosecutor Nixes Future Simple Possession Cases appeared…

Kentucky Will Begin Accepting Applications For 2020 Hemp Programs In Mid-November

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture will accept applications for hemp growers and processors beginning November 15. The post Kentucky Will Begin Accepting Applications For 2020…

New Clinical Trial Will Examine Effects of Cannabis Compound on Autism

A clinical trial in New York will study the effects of CBDV on children with autism. The post New Clinical Trial Will Examine Effects of…

While Lawmakers Discourage Vaping In US, Doctors in The UK Promote It

The Royal College of Physicians is promoting e-cigarettes as a tool for smoking cessation. The post While Lawmakers Discourage Vaping In US, Doctors in The…

Monday, September 30, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, September 30, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Inslee directs Washington state health board to ban flavored vape products (Seattle Times) // CDC reports majority of patients sickened in vape epidemic used marijuana vaporizer devices – many from illicit market (Marijuana Business Daily) // Tests show bootleg marijuana […]

Governor of Washington Announces Emergency Ban on Flavored Vapes

The ban is in response to the current vape-related public health crisis. The post Governor of Washington Announces Emergency Ban on Flavored Vapes appeared first…

High Times Announces First-Ever Oregon Cannabis Cup

We’re celebrating Oregon’s legal cannabis scene! The post High Times Announces First-Ever Oregon Cannabis Cup appeared first on High Times.

Report Shows Some Vapes from Illicit Sources Contain Highly Toxic Pesticides

Another report indicates how harmful unregulated vapes can be. The post Report Shows Some Vapes from Illicit Sources Contain Highly Toxic Pesticides appeared first on…

Friday, September 27, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, September 27, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Gov. Baker explains vape ban: ‘Doing nothing was not a viable option’ (WCVB 5 ABC) // Vermont considering banning sale of vaping products (Boston Globe (AP)) // How Doctors Diagnose and Treat Vape Pen Lung Disease (Leafly) These headlines are […]

Johnson & Johnson Appeals Oklahoma Judge’s $572 Million Order Against Them

The drug company filed an appeal with the Oklahoma Supreme Court, calling it an “unprecedented interpretation of Oklahoma public nuisance law.” The post Johnson &…

House Passes SAFE Banking Act

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve the SAFE Banking Act (HR 1595), which would allow state-legal marijuana businesses to get access to…

Man On LSD Falls Into Lake At Disneyland Paris, Found Naked After Massive Search

Better naked on the side of the road than drowning in an amusement park. The post Man On LSD Falls Into Lake At Disneyland Paris,…

Kansas City Police Chief Believes Cannabis Is Behind City’s Rising Murder Rate

There is no evidence indicating that this is true. The post Kansas City Police Chief Believes Cannabis Is Behind City’s Rising Murder Rate appeared first…

Federal Judge In Cleveland Won’t Remove Himself From Overseeing Opioid Litigation

Multiple drug companies have asked U.S. District Court Judge Dan Polster to recuse himself from overseeing national opioid litigation. The post Federal Judge In Cleveland…

Reports Show Sales of Cannabis Vapes Plummeting Amidst Hospitalizations, Deaths

Can the vape industry survive the recent lung disease scare? The post Reports Show Sales of Cannabis Vapes Plummeting Amidst Hospitalizations, Deaths appeared first on…

Thursday, September 26, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, September 26, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // House Approves Marijuana Banking Bill In Historic Vote (Marijuana Moment) // House Judiciary Chair reiterates commitment to marijuana banking reform (Marijuana Business Daily) // Wolf, Fetterman call for legalization of marijuana (Trib Live) These headlines are brought to you by […]

House of Representatives Passes SAFE Banking Act

The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act will now move on to the Senate. The post House of Representatives Passes SAFE Banking Act appeared…

Chronicle AM: MA Will Get Cannabis Cafes, Australia's Capital City Legalizes Weed, More… (9/25/19)

Massachusetts regulators approve cannabis cafes and home delivery, a key congressman pledges continuing support for broad marijuana reforms, Australia's capital city legalizes pot possession, and…

Governor of Pennsylvania Asks Legislators To Consider Legalizing Recreational Cannabis

Gov. Tom Wolf has finally embraced legalizing recreational cannabis. The post Governor of Pennsylvania Asks Legislators To Consider Legalizing Recreational Cannabis appeared first on High…