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Friday, June 14, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, June 14, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // House Rejects AOC Amendment To Make It Easier To Study Psychedelic Drugs (Marijuana Moment) // Nevada creates marijuana board & bans social use licensing for two years (Marijuana Business Daily) // Michigan picks up pace of reviewing and awarding marijuana […]

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Chronicle AM: Drug ODs May Have Peaked, New Gallup Marijuana Poll, More… (6/12/19)

New data from the CDC suggests the overdose epidemic may have peaked, a new Gallup poll shows support for marijuana legalization remains strong, Oregon passes…

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Chronicle AM: CO Hits $1 Billion in Cannabis Taxes, Pompeo Doubles Down on Colombia Crop Spraying, More… (6/13/18)

Colorado has raked in a billion dollars in cannabis tax revenues, Cincinnati decriminalizes, Bonaroo harm reduction protest, Pompeo pushes Colombia coca crop spraying, and more.[image:1…

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Researchers Find Evidence of Ancient Cannabis Use in China

The evidence suggests that cannabis was used religiously and ritualistically. The post Researchers Find Evidence of Ancient Cannabis Use in China appeared first on High…

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California Court Rules Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Legal in Prison

You still can’t smoke the stuff while incarcerated, however. The post California Court Rules Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Legal in Prison appeared first…

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North Carolina Farmers, Lawmakers Pushing for Hemp Legalization

Will farmers soon be allowed to grow hemp in North Carolina? The post North Carolina Farmers, Lawmakers Pushing for Hemp Legalization appeared first on High…

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Formation of habitual use drives cannabis addiction

A shift from brain systems controlling reward-driven use to habit-driven use differentiates heavy cannabis users who are addicted to the drug from users who aren’t,…

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Thursday, June 13, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, June 13, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Colorado Weed Revenue Surpasses $1 Billion (Rolling Stone) // In Landmark Ruling, Cali Court Says It’s Legal for Prisoners to Possess Cannabis (Merry Jane) // Federal agents return $250K seized from licensed CA marijuana distributor (Marijuana Business Daily) These headlines […]

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Colorado Cannabis Tax Revenues Top $1 Billion

More than $283 million of cannabis tax revenue has been dedicated to K-12 education. The post Colorado Cannabis Tax Revenues Top $1 Billion appeared first…

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Three Ounce Possession of Marijuana Decriminalized in Cincinnati

But automatic expungements and public use hit the cutting room floor in city council negotiations. The post Three Ounce Possession of Marijuana Decriminalized in Cincinnati…

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High levels of THC found at ancient Chinese cemetery site

Marijuana chemical residue has been found in incense burners apparently used during funerary rites at a mountainous site in western China in about 500 BC,…

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Denver Police Investigating Series of Break-Ins at Dispensaries

A well-disguised group of thieves is stealing Jeeps and robbing cannabis dispensaries along Denver’s major highways. The post Denver Police Investigating Series of Break-Ins at…

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Ohio Medical Board Rejects Addition of Depression to Medical Marijuana Program

They also rejected opioid use disorder and insomnia. The post Ohio Medical Board Rejects Addition of Depression to Medical Marijuana Program appeared first on High…

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, June 12, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Oregon Legislature passes bill to allow sales to other states (Columbian (AP)) // Anti-Marijuana Lawmakers Shut Down By Congressional Committee (Marijuana Moment) // New Jersey governor wants several changes in medical cannabis bill (Marijuana Business Daily) These headlines are brought […]

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Chronicle AM: NJ Lawmakers Pass Pot Expungement Bill, Psychedelic Research Proposal Advances, More… (6/11/19)

Nevada is going to pilot a digital banking program for pot businesses, Alabama's governor signs a medical marijuana study bill, chain pharmacies make recommendations on…

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Medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths

Legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses, according to researchers.

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Chronicle AM: Pot Banking Bill Heads for House Floor Vote, UN Rights Experts Call for Philippines Probe, More… (6/10/19)

The full House could soon get its first chance to vote on a marijuana banking bill, New Yorkers still want to legalize weed, a group…

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Veteran Empire State Marijuana Reform Activist Doug Greene Dead at 52

Longtime New York-based drug reform activist Doug Greene died Tuesday evening in a subway accident on Manhattan's Upper West Side. He was only 52.[image:1 align:right…

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Illinois Poised to Legalize Marijuana [FEATURE]

Illinois is poised to become the 11th state to legalize marijuana, as soon as Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signs into law a legalization bill passed…

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Chronicle AM: DE Legalization Bill Advances, Opioid Maker InSys Pays Out Big Time, More… (6/6/19)

Delaware could be the next state to legalize marijuana if it hurries, Brazil's rightist president approves regressive new drug laws, Colombia's disarmed FARC rebels are…

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Los Angeles Cannabis Businesses Urge Officials to Crack Down on Illicit Market

A business coalition letter suggests fining employees, as well as confiscating marijuana and cash. The post Los Angeles Cannabis Businesses Urge Officials to Crack Down…

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Chronicle AM: Oakland Decriminalizes Magic Mushrooms, San Francisco Forced Drug Treatment Plan, More… (6/5/19)

Two big stories from the San Francisco Bay area, governors call for federal marijuana reform, and more.Marijuana PolicyBipartisan Governors Team Up to Demand…

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New Study Brings Skepticism to Idea That Legal Marijuana Reduces Opioid Deaths

The study’s findings cast doubt on claims that legalizing cannabis can help in the fight against opioids. The post New Study Brings Skepticism to Idea…

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Chronicle AM: New York Weed Wars, Huge NJ Dispensary Expansion, More… (6/4/19)

Tensions over the fate of marijuana legalization in New York are heating up as the legislative clock ticks down, Nevada becomes the latest state to…

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Chronicle AM: USDA Says States Can't Block Hemp Transport, Congressional Pot Banking Bill, More… (6/3/19)

A Treasury department appropriations bill includes language to protect banks doing marijuana business and allow DC to tax and regulate its legal marijuana, the USDA…

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Texas Governor Signs Bill to Allow Farmers To Legally Grow Hemp

Traditionally red Texas is looking just a little greener. The post Texas Governor Signs Bill to Allow Farmers To Legally Grow Hemp appeared first on…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Congressional Committee Advances Psychedelics Amendment But Blocks Marijuana Proposal (Marijuana Moment) // CBD company Green Growth Brands is taking over malls, to open 70 shops in Brookfield deal (CNBC) // Marijuana Dispensary Says It Would Be Stifled By Proposal Requiring […]

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Chronicle AM: IL Set to Legalize Marijuana, Honduran President Targeted in US Drug Probe, More… (5/31/19)

Illinois is set to be the next legal marijuana state, a federal appeal court has ordered the DEA to move promptly on marijuana rescheduling, the…

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Chronicle AM: IL Senate Votes to Legalize Marijuana, Oakland Mushroom Decrim Moving, More… (5/30/19)

Colorado could soon see pot cafes and tasting rooms, Illinois is a House vote or two away from freeing the weed, Oakland has almost decriminalized…

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Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidly

Cannabis use among older adults is growing faster than any other age group but many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication…

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Genetic analysis of cannabis is here

Research could provide government regulators with powerful new tools for addressing a bevy of commercial claims and other concerns as non-medical marijuana, hemp and CBD…

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Chronicle AM: Illinois Legalization Bill Moving, Alabama Forfeiture Reform Bill Moving, More… (5/29/19)

The Alabama legislature is busy, an Illinois marijuana legalization bill could get a Senate floor vote today, Louisiana Republicans kill a legalization bill there, and…

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Vaping is linked to adolescents' propensity for crime, study shows

A new study explores emerging drug use in the form of adolescent vaping and its association with delinquency among 8th and 10th grade students.

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Synthetic version of CBD treats seizures in rats

A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating seizures in rats, according to research by chemists. The synthetic CBD alternative is easier…

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Chronicle AM: AZ High Court Rules Hash is Marijuana (Doh!), IA Governor Vetos MMJ Bill, More… (5/28/19)

It's a busy drug policy week in Colorado, New York lawmakers try a last ditch bid to legalize marijuana this session, Arizona's high court rules…

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The Winners of the 2019 Michigan Cannabis Cup

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Michigan Cannabis Cup! The post The Winners of the 2019 Michigan Cannabis Cup appeared first on High Times.

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Growing up high: Neurobiological consequences of adolescent cannabis use

About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis. Neuroscientists have been researching the effects of cannabis on the adolescent brain. Adolescence is associated with the…

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Chronicle AM: Colombia & Luxembourg Move on Marijuana Legalization, Oakland Cuts Marijuana Taxes, More… (5/23/19)

Oakland slashes pot taxes for small businesses, Colombia congressmembers plot a marijuana legalization bill, Luxembourg ministers outline their plans for marijuana legalization, and more.[image:1 align:left…

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The Five States with the Most Drug Arrests Per Capita (and the Five with the Fewest) [FEATURE]

Thanks to a new report on state-by-state drug issues, courtesy of WalletHub, we now have a good idea which are the most perilous for people…

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Chronicle AM: Marijuana Descheduling Bill Filed, Model West African Drug Law Presented, More… (5/22/19)

A federal marijuana descheduling bill picks up some cosponsors who want to be president, the California Senate approves a bill to allow special banks to…