Jan 14 2023
Cannabis use “does not have a negative impact on public health in a manner detectable using health indicators”, finds a new peer-reviewed study. Conducted by researchers at the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, both in España, and the Autonomous University of Madrid, all in Spain, the study was published in …
Jan 13 2023
At a press conference proponents of legalizing marijuana in Hawaii held a press conference to announce new legislation to do just that. State Representative Jeanné Kapela held the press conference along with members of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and the ACLU of Hawaii to announce her new legislation. …
Jan 12 2023
A new study has found that medical cannabis has sustained benefits including improvements in anxiety, pain and well-being. Conducted by researchers at McGill University Health Centre and the Université de Montréal, both in Canada, as well as The State University of New Jersey, the study was published in the recent issue of the journal Cannabis …
Jan 12 2023
The state-level legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with a reduction in alcohol use disorder, according to a study published by the journal Psychological Medicine. “The causal impacts of recreational cannabis legalization are not well understood due to the number of potential confounds”, states the study. With this in mind, researchers “sought to quantify possible …
Jan 11 2023
Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana passed an important hurdle today, receiving approval from the House Commerce, Finance and Policy Committee. The committee passed House Bill 100 today through a voice vote, with some Republicans opposed and all Democrats in support. “Members, Minnesotans are ready,” said State Representative Zack Stephenson, who sponsored the bill with 29 …
Jan 11 2023
A legislative proposal that would make marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older has been filed in West Virginia’s Legislature. House Bill 2091 was filed by Representative Danielle Walker and has been assigned to the House Health and Human Resources Committee. “In the interest of the efficient use of law-enforcement resources, enhancing revenue for public …
Jan 10 2023
By declining to hear any challenges to an appellate court ruling, the Arizona Supreme Court has effectively ruled that using marijuana during pregnancy to combat morning sickness does not constitute child abuse or neglect. The lower courts ruling determined that child welfare officials acted inappropriately when they placed a woman on a state registry for …
Jan 10 2023
A new study “provides a direct relationship between the initiation of cannabis therapy and objectively fewer opioid and benzodiazepine”. The study was conducted by researchers at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, and the Legacy Research Institute. It was published in the most recent issue of the journal …
Jan 10 2023
Starting at 10am today (January 10) it’s legal for licensed retail outlets to sell marijuana and marijuana products to anyone 21 and older. Although the legalization of marijuana was approved in 2021, today marks the first day of legal sales with nine licensed outlets planning to open their doors to everyone 21 and older, with …
Jan 09 2023
Legislation to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older has been filed in the Minnesota Legislature. House Bill 100 “would set up a regulatory framework and permit cannabis use for any reason for people 21 and older”. It was filed by Representative Zack Stephenson along with 27 cosponsors, all Democrats. It has been referred to …
