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Study Finds CBD May be a “Therapeutic Agent Candidate for Endometriosis”

Due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and antiangiogenic effects, “CBD might be a therapeutic agent candidate for endometriosis”, states a newly published study. Titled Cannabidiol as a potential novel treatment for endometriosis by its anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and antiangiogenic effects in an experimental rat model, the study was published in the peer-reviewed publication Reproductive BioMedicine Online, as …

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Jones Soda Co. Launching Marijuana-Infused Sodas and Syrups in Nevada and Michigan

Jones Soda Co., the popular soda brand known for their unique flavors, will soon be launching a line of marijuana-infused drinks in Nevada. According to a press release, Jones will soon be launching their Mary Jones line of marijuana-infused sodas in Nevada and Michigan, after launching in California in June. Michigan and Nevada represent the …

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Connecticut Joint Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin

Legislation that would decriminalize the personal possession of psilocybin (the hallucinogenic compound in magic mushrooms) has been passed by a legislative committee in Connecticut. Connecticut’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary voted 26 to 11 yesterday to pass House Bill 6734, which would remove the criminal penalties associated with possessing up to a half ounce of …

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Kentucky Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana

A day after it was approved by the state’s legislature, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshea signed into law legislation that legalizes medical marijuana. Governor Beshea wasted no time in making his state the latest to legalize the medical use of marijuana. The bill’s signing came a day after the House of Representatives voted 66 to 33 …

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New Hampshire Committee Approves Marijuana Legalization Proposal

The New Hampshire House Ways and Means Committee has voted in favor of a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. House Bill 639 would legalize the possession of up to four ounces of marijuana for everyone 21 and older while establishing a licensed and regulated system of marijuana retail outlets, supplied by licensed producers. The measure …

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Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Passed by Kentucky Legislature, Sent to Supportive Governor

Kentucky’s full legislature has now given approval to legislation that will make their state the 39th to legalize medical marijuana. The House of Representatives voted 66 to 33 today to pass Senate Bill 47, which has already passed the Senate 26 to 11. It now heads to the desk of Governor Andy Beshea, who says …

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Illinois Senate Votes to Prevent Smell of Marijuana From Being Used as Probable Cause for Searches

An Illinois bill that would explicitly prevent law enforcement from using the smell of burnt or unburnt marijuana from being used as probable cause to justify a police search has been passed by the state’s full Senate. Under Senate Bill 125, the Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 11-502.15 to add the following …

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Study: Sublingual Spray With THC and CBD Can Control Blood Sugar, Lowers Cholesterol in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

A sublingual spray that contains both CBD and THC “could be a new therapeutic agent for lipid and glycemic control in diabetic patients”, according to a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial published by the Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, and epublished by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Conducted by researchers at Shahid Beheshti University of …

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Utah Governor Signs Measure Establishing Center for Medical Cannabis Research

Legislation to create a Center for Medical Cannabis Research within the University of Utah has been signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox. Filed by State Representatives Jennifer Dailey-Provost and Evan Vickers House Bill 230 appropriates $650,000 in funding for the creation of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research,. This board “shall facilitate and support …

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Kentucky House Committee Votes to Legalize Medical Marijuana Sending it to Full House

A legislative proposal to make Kentucky the 39th state to legalize medical marijuana was just passed by the House Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee. The committee approved Senate Bill 47 today 18 to 2, sending it to a vote of the full House of Representatives on the last day of the legislative session. Given …

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