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Study Finds Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Youth More Likely to Use Multiple Substances
Recently collected and published data finds that LGB young people are at higher risk of polysubstance abuse than other populations. The post Study Finds Lesbian,…
With 1 month to legalization, B.C. warns pot shop crackdown coming
URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/4455598/bc-legalization-pot-crackdown/ Title: With 1 month to legalization, B.C. warns pot shop crackdown coming Publisher: Global News Published Date: 9/16/2018
Women carving out their own space in the cannabis conversation
URL: https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/09/16/women-carving-out-their-own-space-in-the-cannabis-conversation.html Title: Women carving out their own space in the cannabis conversation Publisher: Toronto Star Published Date: 9/16/2018
Ontario : la police ne sait toujours pas si elle utilisera un appareil de détection du cannabis
URL: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1124262/ontario-police-detectera-cannabis-au-volant Title: Ontario : la police ne sait toujours pas si elle utilisera un appareil de détection du cannabis Publisher: Radio-Canada Published Date: 9/16/2018
First Ever Trial to Study the Effects of Microdosing LSD Began This Month
Do psychedelics produce beneficial results or is it just the placebo effect? The post First Ever Trial to Study the Effects of Microdosing LSD Began…
The effectiveness of online cannabis responsible vendor training program
A new study on the quality of online responsible marijuana vendor for cannabis (RMV) training has just been released. The study used an online RMV…
Coca-Cola in Talks to Make the Next CBD-Infused Beverage
Is Coca-Cola entering the CBD market with a new infused drink? The post Coca-Cola in Talks to Make the Next CBD-Infused Beverage appeared first on…
Monday, September 17, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, September 17, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther Note: Apologies- we are not producing a podcast today. Instead, we’re running an episode of the Green Rush Podcast featuring Alan Brochstein of New Cannabis Ventures. // Lawmaker Presses Trump Official On Banning Canadians From US For Marijuana (Marijuana Moment) […]
Une grève à Postes Canada cet automne profiterait au marché noir du cannabis
URL: http://www.rcinet.ca/fr/2018/09/14/une-greve-a-postes-canada-profiterait-au-marche-noir-du-cannabis/ Title: Une grève à Postes Canada cet automne profiterait au marché noir du cannabis Publisher: Radio Canada International Published Date: 9/14/2018
B.C. to have only 1 store selling cannabis on first day of legalization
On the morning of Oct. 17, British Columbians shouldn’t expect to wake up and see marijuana stores opening their doors. In a news release issued…
Canadians who smoke marijuana legally, or work or invest in the industry, will be barred from the U.S.: Customs and Border Protection official
URL: https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/09/13/canadians-who-smoke-marijuana-legally-or-work-or-invest-in-the-industry-will-be-barred-from-the-us-customs-and-border-protection-official.html Title: Canadians who smoke marijuana legally, or work or invest in the industry, will be barred from the U.S.: Customs and Border Protection…
Canada Post work stoppage could drive marijuana users to black market: Canopy Growth
URL: http://www.obj.ca/index.php/article/canada-post-work-stoppage-could-drive-marijuana-users-black-market-canopy-growth Title: Canada Post work stoppage could drive marijuana users to black market: Canopy Growth Publisher: Ottawa Business Journal Published Date: 9/14/2018
Chronicle AM: Feinstein Cosponsors STATES Act, US Will Bar Canadian Pot People from Entry, More… (9/14/18)
Medical professionals are on board with marijuana legalization, and Diane Feinstein is getting there, too; the latest national drug use survey is out, US Customs…
Washington, DC Sees Mass Synthetic Marijuana Overdose
Even in cannabis-legal Washington, DC, people are still getting severely sick due to synthetic marijuana. The post Washington, DC Sees Mass Synthetic Marijuana Overdose appeared…
Massachusetts Credit Union to Provide Banking Services for Cannabis Companies
GFA Federal Credit Union will begin working with MA weed businesses on October 1. The post Massachusetts Credit Union to Provide Banking Services for Cannabis…
Investors and employees in cannabis companies may be banned from entering U.S., report suggests
Shares in numerous TSX-listed marijuana companies were even more volatile than usual on Friday after an official at U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it’s…
Medical marijuana system will continue after legalization, says Health Canada
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/health-canada-medical-marijuana-continue-1.4820377 Title: Medical marijuana system will continue after legalization, says Health Canada Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 9/12/2018
Manitoba establishes pre-set fines for cannabis-related offences
URL: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=44598&posted=2018-09-13 Title: Manitoba establishes pre-set fines for cannabis-related offences Publisher: Government of Manitoba Published Date: 9/13/2018
US Senate Candidate Gary Johnson Admits to Involvement in Cannabis Industry
Do Gary Johnson’s financial connections to the legal cannabis industry represent a conflict of interests? The post US Senate Candidate Gary Johnson Admits to Involvement…
New Jersey Medical Marijuana Patients Will Now Be Able to Buy Vapes
For the first time, medical marijuana patients in the Garden State will be able to legally vape their medicine. The post New Jersey Medical Marijuana…
Formerly Anti-Cannabis Senator Dianne Feinstein Backs Pro-Cannabis STATES Act
California’s Senator Dianne Feinstein appears to be changing her tune on cannabis. The post Formerly Anti-Cannabis Senator Dianne Feinstein Backs Pro-Cannabis STATES Act appeared first…
Chronicle AM: Federal Marijuana Research Bill Advances, ACLU Smart Justice Campaign, More… (9/13/18)
A federal marijuana research bill advances, although with an undesirable provision; the ACLU rolls out a national plan to reduce state prison populations by half,…
Willie Nelson to Headline Rally for Pro-Cannabis Candidate Beto O’Rourke
Willie Nelson is country music’s most famous weed smoker. Now he’s supporting a pro-weed Texas politician. The post Willie Nelson to Headline Rally for Pro-Cannabis…
Cannabis au volant: la Cour du Québec critique sévèrement la SQ
URL: https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/201809/12/01-5196339-cannabis-au-volant-la-cour-du-quebec-critique-severement-la-sq.php Title: Cannabis au volant: la Cour du Québec critique sévèrement la SQ Publisher: La Presse Published Date: 9/13/2018
Niagara ‘Recovery Day’ aims to build awareness, challenge stigmas around addiction recovery
URL: https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/09/12/niagara-recovery-day-aims-to-build-awareness-challenge-stigmas-around-addiction-recovery.html Title: Niagara ‘Recovery Day’ aims to build awareness, challenge stigmas around addiction recovery Publisher: Toronto Star Published Date: 9/12/2018
U.S. Congressional Committee Approves Cannabis Bill, But Not Without Drama
The Medical Cannabis Research Act will now move to the House, where it will be voted upon. The post U.S. Congressional Committee Approves Cannabis Bill,…
City of Calgary Will Not Move Forward with Plans for Public Pot Consumption Sites
Opponents of public cannabis consumption flooded public comments and placed signs reading “Weed rather not” at proposed sites. The post City of Calgary Will Not…
Thursday, September 13, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, September 13, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Manhattan DA’s office drops more than 3,000 open marijuana cases (Reuters) // WDIV/Detroit News poll: Michigan voters poised to approve recreational marijuana proposal (Click on Detroit) // Anheuser Busch scion launches Colorado marijuana company (Marijuana Business Daily) Today’s headlines are […]
How Much Money Can You Make Working in the Legal Marijuana Industry?
Legal marijuana is a growth industry. Medical marijuana is legal in 30 states and full-on legalization in nine, with more states set to join the…
Chronicle AM: Denver Magic Mushroom Initiative; MI, NJ Pot Polls Looking Good, More… (9/12/18)
New polls show strong support for marijuana legalization in Michigan and New Jersey, the Manhattan DA throws out 3,000 pot cases, Denver mushroom activists are…
‘Bold’ or ‘boneheaded,’ Halifax council votes to move forward with aggressive smoking ban
URL: https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/09/11/bold-or-boneheaded-halifax-council-votes-to-move-forward-with-aggressive-smoking-ban.html Title: ‘Bold’ or ‘boneheaded,’ Halifax council votes to move forward with aggressive smoking ban Publisher: Toronto Star Published Date: 9/11/2018
B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax
URL: https://www.richmond-news.com/b-c-cannabis-consumers-may-face-10-provincial-pot-tax-1.23427966 Title: B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax Publisher: Richmond News Published Date: 9/11/2018
Manhattan DA Drops Over 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases Dating Back to 1978
Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s move vacates warrants and charges for open cases, but it doesn’t expunge prior convictions. The post Manhattan DA Drops Over 3,000…
Poll Finds Majority of Michigan Voters In Favor of Adult-Use Marijuana
It seems possible that Michigan could vote in favor of marijuana legalization this November. The post Poll Finds Majority of Michigan Voters In Favor of…
Pharmaceutical Company Behind OxyContin Patents Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Purdue Pharmaceuticals, the makers of OxyContin, has patented a new drug…to combat opioid addiction. The post Pharmaceutical Company Behind OxyContin Patents Treatment for Opioid Addiction…
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, September 12, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Legalization Is Stopping Dirty Cannabis From Hitting California Shelves (Leafly (AP)) // Josephine County’s Attempt To Upend Oregon Cannabis Laws Has Failed (Oregon Public Broadcasting) // Michigan extends medical marijuana licensing deadline to Dec. 15, but 98 outfits must close […]
Marijuana Laws In European Countries
Our friends over at Herbonaut.com have created a great info graphic to highlight the degree of legality and decriminalization of marijuana throughout the countries in Europe. It offers…
‘Hell on earth’: At Haiti’s biggest dump, thousands rummage through mountains of trash to survive
At the Truitier landfill north of Cite Soleil, dump trucks roar 24 hours a day, leaving 100,000 tonnes of waste each month across 200 acres
Jimmy Buffett Licensing Coral Reefer Band Name to Cannabis Company
Jimmy Buffett has announced that he is throwing his name into the cannabis space. The post Jimmy Buffett Licensing Coral Reefer Band Name to Cannabis…
Chronicle AM: No MedMJ for Vets This Year, Senate Takes Up Opioid Package, More…. (9/11/18)
A congressional conference committee has killed medical marijuana for veterans, the Senate is set to take up a package of opioid bills, the West African…