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APA Poll Finds Americans Think Marijuana is Less Addictive Than Technology and Alcohol

In a new national poll commissioned by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and conducted by Morning Consult, most Americans said they believe marijuana is less addictive than technology and is safer than alcohol and cigarettes. “People were less likely to believe cannabis was addictive compared to the other substances and behaviors polled”, according to an …

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Study: CBD Shows Potential as an “Abortive Agent for Treating Migraine Attacks”

According to newly published research the marijuana compound cannabidiol “shows potential as an abortive agent for treating migraine attacks and headache-related conditions such as spontaneous pain and anxiety”. The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal Pain, and it’s conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University, the Medical University of Lublin in Poland, and the …

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North Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill May Be Considered Soon in House, Already Passed Senate

North Carolina legislators are making a late-session push to get a Senate-approved medical marijuana bill through the House of Representatives before the end of the legislative session. State Representative Donny Lambeth, Chair of the House Health Committee, recently told local media that he believes a Senate vote on the bill could happen as soon as …

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Study: Marijuana Use Lower Among Youth in ZIP Codes with Marijuana Dispensaries

According to a new study marijuana use “was significantly lower among 10th and 12th graders living in a  ZIP code with a marijuana dispensary.” The study, titled Adolescent Cannabis Use Among Youth in ZIP Codes with Medical Dispensaries, was published by the journal Cannabis and epublished by the US National Library of Medicine. It was conducted by …

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Alabama Announces 21 License Recipients for Medical Marijuana Program

Almost two and a half years after Alabama passed a restrictive medical marijuana law, the state has officially announced the recipients of 21 licenses for growing, processing, testing and dispensing the medicine. Today the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced the 21 companies that have been selected to receive licenses to grow and distribute medical marijuana. …

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Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Allow Marijuana Use and Cultivation While on Probation and Parole

A Maine bill that would prevent those on probation, parole or release pending trial from being prevented in taking part in the state’s legal recreational marijuana program has been passed by the full legislature. House Bill 1311 was filed by State Representative David Boyer along with a tripartisan group of four other lawmakers. The bill …

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New Pennsylvania Bill Would Provide Tenant Protections to Medical Marijuana Patients

Legislation filed today in Pennsylvania would give explicit legal protections to renters who use medical marijuana. House Bill 985 was filed by State Representative Christopher Rabb along with nine cosponsors, all Democrat. The measure states that “No landlord may evict, threaten to evict or otherwise discriminate against a residential tenant for the lawful usage or …

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Rhode Island House Votes 54 to 11 to Legalize Psilocybin (AKA Magic Mushrooms)

Rhode Island’s full House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would legalize the possession and cultivation of psilocybin. House Bill 5923 was approved through the House today by a veto-proof majority, 54 to 11. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration, with passage in the Senate sending the bill to Governor Daniel …

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Missouri: $120 Million Worth of Marijuana Purchased Legally in May

According to data released by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, the state sold over $120 million in legal marijuana in May. Missouri consumers purchased $92.6 million in recreational marijuana last month. This is in addition to the $28.3 million in medical marijuana sold during the same period, bringing the total amount of …

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Connecticut: $22.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May

There was over $22 million in legal marijuana sold in May in Connecticut, a new monthly record for the state. In May Connecticut marijuana stores sold $22,774,710 in marijuana and marijuana products including dried flower, concentrates (oils, hash, etc.), edibles, topicals and other items like tinctures. The $22.7 million in the most legal marijuana sold …

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