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Vaping cannabis produces stronger effects than smoking cannabis for infrequent users
In a small study of infrequent cannabis users, researchers have shown that, compared with smoking cannabis, vaping it increased the rate of short-term anxiety, paranoia,…
Chronicle AM: Trump's Chinese Fentanyl Flub, UT MedMJ Law Amended, More… (12/4/18)
There's a bunch of medical marijuana news today, and President Trump misstates a Chinese position on fentanyl.Medical MarijuanaMinnesota Adds Alzheimer's to List of…
Mayor of Denver Announces Plans to Vacate Pre-Legalization Marijuana Convictions
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock says expunging prior weed convictions for more than 10,000 residents helps correct a long-standing injustice. The post Mayor of Denver…
NHL 1, Canada 0: Seattle scores franchise, prospects for a new Canadian team dim
A closer look at the day’s most notable stories with The National’s Jonathon Gatehouse: NHL franchise fees are climbing at a dizzying rate; there are…
Cannabis recall extended to BC following reports of mould
URL: https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Cannabis/Cannabis_recall_extended_to_BC_following_reports_of_mould/ Title: Cannabis recall extended to BC following reports of mould Publisher: Kelowna Now Published Date: 12/3/2018
Pennsylvania May Expand List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
Will Pennsylvania expand the list of qualifying conditions beyond the current 21? The post Pennsylvania May Expand List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana appeared…
US-Born Man Admits to Smoking Weed on Probation, Is Almost Deported to Jamaica
After his admission, a judge extended Peter Brown’s probation and ordered him to be released. Instead, he was taken to an ICE detention center and…
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Utah Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana ‘Compromise’ Bill (Marijuana Moment) // Cannabis firm Cronos confirms talks for investment by Marlboro maker Altria (Marijuana Business Daily) // Falsified California testing lab data may result in major marijuana product recall (Marijuana Business Daily) […]
Showing Up For Legal Cannabis in the Bay State
We waited in line at one of the first dispensaries on the east coast. Here’s what we saw. The post Showing Up For Legal Cannabis…
Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Release Marijuana Prisoners
Michigan lawmakers are trying to adjust the state’s criminal justice system. The post Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Release Marijuana Prisoners appeared first on High…
Chronicle AM: Dark Web Dealers Banning Fentanyl, Luxembourg Moves to Legalize Weed, More… (12/3/18)
China agrees to make fentanyl a controlled substance, Dark Web dealers begin banning fentanyl sales, Luxembourg could become the first European country to legalize marijuana,…
Utah Legislature Plans Vote on Medical Marijuana Compromise
Will lawmakers overwrite Utah’s brand new medical marijuana laws? The post Utah Legislature Plans Vote on Medical Marijuana Compromise appeared first on High Times.
Florida Middle Schooler Faces Felony Charges After Giving Classmates THC Gummies
A 12-year-old could end up with a criminal record after sharing edibles with his classmates. The post Florida Middle Schooler Faces Felony Charges After Giving…
Pot is so hot in Canada that firms are importing workers
URL: https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/12/02/pot-is-so-hot-in-canada-that-firms-are-importing-workers.html Title: Pot is so hot in Canada that firms are importing workers Publisher: Toronto Star Published Date: 12/2/2018
Rodrigo Duterte Jokes About Using Cannabis When His Drug War has Killed Thousands
The Philippines president who encouraged citizens to murder addicts riffs on using cannabis to stay alert. The post Rodrigo Duterte Jokes About Using Cannabis When…
Researchers Find Halifax Consumes the Most Cannabis in Canada
The researchers used sewer water for their analysis. The post Researchers Find Halifax Consumes the Most Cannabis in Canada appeared first on High Times.
Two Barrels of Weed Spills After Car Crash on California’s I-10, Driver Runs Away
Rainy weather washed away the wreckage of a crash that spilled two barrels of botanicals. The post Two Barrels of Weed Spills After Car Crash…
Monday, December 3, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, December 3, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Utah Lawmakers To Debate Medical Marijuana In Monday Special Session (Marijuana Moment) // Legalizing marijuana was supposed to slow illegal activity in California. It hasn’t (Press-Telegram) // ‘Christmas is coming early’: Canada’s draft rules for marijuana edibles expected in coming […]
People in Halifax consume the most cannabis, wastewater testing suggests
A new pilot study from Statistics Canada suggests Halifax has the highest rate of cannabis consumption per capita among five urban centres across the country.
Cannabis producers cooking up strategies for edibles, despite regulatory uncertainty
URL: https://ottawacitizen.com/cannabis/cannabis-producers-cooking-up-strategies-for-edibles-despite-regulatory-uncertainty/wcm/fa8cf4dc-9750-4340-94dd-42048a8c19d7 Title: Cannabis producers cooking up strategies for edibles, despite regulatory uncertainty Publisher: Ottawa Citizen Published Date: 11/29/2018
U of T researchers publish long-awaited cannabis genome map
URL: https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-publish-long-awaited-cannabis-genome-map Title: U of T researchers publish long-awaited cannabis genome map Publisher: U of T News Published Date: 11/28/2018
Chronicle AM: Harborside Loses Pot Tax Case, Hemp in Final Version of Farm Bill, More… (11/30/18)
The US Tax Court has ruled against Harborside being able to deduct standard business expenses, a hemp provision is in the final version of the…
New Study Shows Vaping Cannabis Produces Stronger Effects Than Smoking It
Among the study’s participants, vaporizer use caused more anxiety, loss of motor skills, and paranoia. The post New Study Shows Vaping Cannabis Produces Stronger Effects…
Ontario Cannabis Recall Due to Mold Extended to B.C.
Consumers in Ontario and British Columbia should watch out for moldy weed. The post Ontario Cannabis Recall Due to Mold Extended to B.C. appeared first…
New Bill in Michigan Would Prohibit Home-Grown Cannabis
Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof has introduced a bill that would outlaw home-grown marijuana in the newly legal Michigan. The post New Bill in Michigan…
Industrial Hemp is Now Included in the 2018 Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill authorizes the research, production, interstate commerce, sale and use of hemp products, including CBD. The post Industrial Hemp is Now Included…
Friday, November 30, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, November 30, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Hemp Legalization Is Officially In The Final Farm Bill (Marijuana Moment) // Will the poor in Missouri be cut off from benefits if they use medical marijuana? The answer is hazy. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) // Incoming Luxembourg government plans to […]
Chronicle AM: Supreme Court Hears IN Seizure Case, Filipino Cops Jailed for Drug War Crimes, More… (11/29/18)
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an Indiana asset forfeiture case, outgoing marijuana reform roadblock Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) has done it again, a…
Credit Union 1 to Offer Banking Services to Alaska Cannabis Businesses
Credit Union 1 is taking a cautious approach and will initially offer only basic deposit and withdrawal services. The post Credit Union 1 to Offer…
Thailand Advances Initiative to Legalize Medical Cannabis and Kratom
A new initiative just passed the first round of legislation. The post Thailand Advances Initiative to Legalize Medical Cannabis and Kratom appeared first on High…
Medical Cannabis Growers in Arkansas Have Possible Rollout Date for Product
By 2019, patients in Arkansas should have access to medical marijuana products. The post Medical Cannabis Growers in Arkansas Have Possible Rollout Date for Product…
Medicinal Psilocybin Initiative is One Step Closer to Oregon’s 2020 Ballot
Could Oregon have medicinal psilocybin by 2020? The post Medicinal Psilocybin Initiative is One Step Closer to Oregon’s 2020 Ballot appeared first on High Times.
B.C. study underway to help create safe and effective marijuana drinks
URL: https://ottawacitizen.com/cannabis/cannabis-culture/cannabis-food/b-c-study-underway-to-help-create-safe-and-effective-marijuana-drinks/wcm/61e651fd-267e-40cc-be52-ebf0103ef4fd Title: B.C. study underway to help create safe and effective marijuana drinks Publisher: Ottawa Citizen Published Date: 11/28/2018
New numbers show how many Nova Scotians are buying legal weed
URL: https://www.thestar.com/halifax/2018/11/28/new-numbers-show-how-many-nova-scotians-are-buying-legal-weed.html Title: New numbers show how many Nova Scotians are buying legal weed Publisher: The Star Halifax Published Date: 11/28/2018
Three California Cannabis Business Associates Charged in Kidnap, Murder Plot
Their hitman-for-hire was an FBI informant. The post Three California Cannabis Business Associates Charged in Kidnap, Murder Plot appeared first on High Times.
Thursday, November 29, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, November 29, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // State recommendation would bridge medical marijuana shortage (Detroit News) // Medical marijuana dispensaries getting ready to open this weekend across Iowa (KWWL 7 NBC) // Pete Sessions And Republicans Block Another Marijuana Amendment (Marijuana Moment) These headlines are brought to […]
Former NJ Lt. Governor Opposes Weed Legalization by Comparing it to Sex Work
The snide comments would have landed, if not for the fact that legalizing sex work actually would be beneficial. The post Former NJ Lt. Governor…
Chronicle AM: First Step Act Fight Continues, MI Gets Legal Marijuana December 6, More… (11/28/18)
Senate Republicans are trying to find a way to keep the First Step Act alive, marijuana use and possession becomes legal in Michigan next week,…
Consumers Have Been Finding Bugs in Bud Purchased from the Ontario Cannabis Store
RedeCan, a cultivation company already facing a product recall over mold, says it uses the tiny mites instead of pesticides to prevent spider-mite outbreaks. The…
Man Helps Drunk Neighbor Home, is Arrested Moments Later for Marijuana Possession
Why was Samir Ahmed arrested just moments after assisting his intoxicated neighbor get home safely? The post Man Helps Drunk Neighbor Home, is Arrested Moments…