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Cannabis Drug Testing Partial Cause for U.S. Truck Driver Shortage

The number of truck drivers is currently in decline due, partially because of strict rules on cannabis consumption and drug testing. The post Cannabis Drug…

U.K. Caregiver Spared Jail Sentence After Cancer Patients Defend Him

A British patient, father, and caregiver faced a decade and a half jail sentence until his caregiving network defended him. The post U.K. Caregiver Spared…

Canadian Senator Admits He Takes Psilocybin for Depression

Seventy-four-year-old Senator Larry Campbell’s wife secretly microdosed him by spiking his coffee with psilocybin. The post Canadian Senator Admits He Takes Psilocybin for Depression appeared…

RI Legal Pot Bill Heads for Final Votes Next Week, FL Governor Signs Fentanyl Murder Bill, More… (5/20/22)

A Delaware bill to tax and regulate marijuana comes up short but remains alive after a parliamentary manuever, Michigan uses court settlements to fund a…

Massachusetts House Approves Bill To Amend Cannabis Laws

The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 153-2 on Wednesday to approve a bill to make several changes to the state’s cannabis laws. The post Massachusetts…

Brazilian Presidential Candidates Duck and Cover on Recreational Cannabis Reform

The topic of cannabis reform has become an issue in the pending 2022 elections—but nobody is willing to back anything other than medical reform. The…

Inside the Mind of a Medical Cannabis Pharmacist in Utah

Utah is unique when it comes to cannabis, and the state’s program includes many unique exceptions not often seen across the rest of the country…

Major uptick reported in cannabis vaping for all adolescents

Cannabis vaping is increasing as the most popular method of cannabis delivery among all adolescents in the U.S., as is the frequency of cannabis vaping,…

Four-year college students drink more, use marijuana less than community college peers, study finds

Students at four-year colleges and universities drink nearly twice as much alcohol as their peers in two-year colleges, according to a survey of college students…

Study Finds Cannabis Legalization Source of Decreased Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption

Another study finds evidence that legalization has not led to an increase of cannabis consumption by adolescents, and has actually helped to decrease consumption of…

Sacha Baron Cohen Drops $9 Million Lawsuit Over Bogus Weed Ad

The complaint against a dispensary that used an image of Cohen improperly on a billboard has been dismissed. The post Sacha Baron Cohen Drops $9…

Rhode Island Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Rhode Island legislative committees in the state Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize recreational pot on Wednesday, setting up votes by…

Increase in Cannabis Pollen Linked To Illicit Growth in Spain

A study of the levels of atmospheric cannabis pollen in Murcia has detected a significant increase in recent years—indicating that illicit crop production has increased.…

RI Marijuana Legalization Bill Heads for Floor Votes Next Week, Thailand's Million Pot Plant Giveaway, More… (5/18/22)

Delaware's anti-legalization governor makes some ambiguous comments about a legal pot bill on his desk, Ohio is set to more than double the number of…

Iowa Legalization Campaign Gives a Voice to the People

A cannabis campaign in Iowa recently launched with the intent to prove to legislators that the people want cannabis legalization. The post Iowa Legalization Campaign…

New Study Confirms Safety of CBD

A new study confirms the safety of CBD, renewing calls from the hemp industry for the FDA to regulate cannabidiol products. The post New Study…

FDA Sounds Alarm About Cereal and Candy Edibles that Appeal to Children

Are your edibles that mimic cereal and candy out of reach from children? The post FDA Sounds Alarm About Cereal and Candy Edibles that Appeal…

First Psychedelic Drug Trial Firm Opens in London

The first commercial facility in Europe designed to trial psychedelic drugs opens its doors in the U.K. The post First Psychedelic Drug Trial Firm Opens…

Rhode Island Lawmakers to Vote on Cannabis Legalization

The Rhode Island legislature will consider rulings this week that would legalize recreational pot for adults. The post Rhode Island Lawmakers to Vote on Cannabis…

RI Legislators Take Up Legal Pot Bills This Week, Montreal to See Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Clinic, More… (5/17/22)

Nebraska medical marijuana advocates and the ACLU sue over the state's initiative signature-gathering requirements, a Montreal clinic is about to become the first in Quebec…

Study Analyzes Cannabis Content on TikTok, Including Youth Concerns

A study analyzed TikTok and found that most cannabis-related videos are depicted as positive, as well as some concerns with youth use. The post Study…

The Emerald Cup Awards Rocks Hollywood with Unforgettable Genetics and Guests

The 18th Annual Emerald Cup Awards was held at The Montalbán Theatre near Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood. The post The Emerald Cup Awards Rocks…

Arizona Adult-Use Weed Sales Top a Record $72 Million

The Arizona Department of Revenue reported this week that sales of recreational topped $72 million in March, a new record for the state. The post…

Ohio Cannabis Legalization Vote Pushed Back to 2023

Ohio activists have reached an agreement with state officials to move a vote on a proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational pot to 2023. The…

Drug Overdose Deaths Hit Another Record High, DE Legal Pot Bill Goes to Governor, More… (5/16/22)

Gavin Newsom attempts to lend a hand to California's embattled legal marijuana growers, Ohioans will have to wait another year to vote on marijuana legalization,…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Adds Tax Cuts in Revised Budget Proposal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced an updated budget proposal which included details about his plans to cut the cannabis cultivation tax. The post California Gov.…

Cannabis Goes Kashrut: Israel and Orthodox Conversion

Shemita is now being applied to cannabis products in Israel and is poised to dramatically increase the Orthodox community’s use of cannabis. The post Cannabis…

South Dakota Medical Cannabis Recommendations Jump After Mass Registration Event

A South Dakota mass registration event has certified hundreds of new medical weed patients. The post South Dakota Medical Cannabis Recommendations Jump After Mass Registration…

European Authorities Bust International Drug Gang That Bought Art to Launder Profits

Multiple arrests were made in Europe last week and an art gallery in Amsterdam was searched as authorities closed in on gang, which laundered drug…

Woody Harrelson’s New Cannabis Lounge, The Woods, is Open for Business

High Times went to The Woods! The post Woody Harrelson’s New Cannabis Lounge, The Woods, is Open for Business appeared first on High Times.

Zimbabwe President Commissions $27 Million Medical Cannabis Plant

The facility in Zimbabwe will be set up by Swiss Bioceuticals Limited. The post Zimbabwe President Commissions $27 Million Medical Cannabis Plant appeared first on…

Miami Finally Gives OK to Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

The Miami City Commission has voted to end its de facto ban on medical pot dispensaries at a meeting on Thursday. The post Miami Finally…

New Jersey Regulator Grilled at Hearing Over Sluggish Adult-Use Weed Launch

The president of the New Jersey Senate called for the hearing after a number of delays to the program’s rollout. The post New Jersey Regulator…

German Bundestag Pressures Health Department for Cannabis Reform

The German Parliamentary Budget Committee threatened the Health Ministry with fund reduction if they don’t enact cannabis reform. The post German Bundestag Pressures Health Department…

First Nation Announces Canada Farm-to-Gate Cannabis Operation

Canada is celebrating the opening of its first farm-to-gate cannabis facility on First Nations land, a major step for the community. The post First Nation…

Upcoming Mendocino Craft Farmers Auction Offers Unique Experiences for Charity

A few key members of the cannabis community of Mendocino County are inviting guests to attend a private event to support a local charity and…

‘Criminal’ Data Breach Affects Over 1,200 Cannabis Stores in Ontario

Sensitive data leaked in the breach could compromise cannabis retail stores throughout Ontario. The post ‘Criminal’ Data Breach Affects Over 1,200 Cannabis Stores in Ontario…

London Mayor Announces Plan To Study Cannabis Legalization

London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced plans to study cannabis legalization during a visit to a dispensary and cultivation facility in Los Angeles. The post London…

Pennsylvania Court Rules Medical Cannabis Still A Controlled Substance

Judge Deborah A. Kunselman rejected an appeal from a Pennsylvania medical cannabis patient who was convicted of DUI. The post Pennsylvania Court Rules Medical Cannabis…

Company Sues Detroit Over New Recreational Pot Ordinance

A retail chain filed a lawsuit against the city of Detroit over a cannabis rule that went into effect last month. The post Company Sues…