Legislation to legalize marijuana has been filed in Iowa’s Senate. Senate File 73 was filed by Senator Janet Peterson along with a coalition of 12 other lawmakers. It has been assigned to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. If passed into law Senate File 73 would legalize marijuana possession, manufacturing, delivery, and retail sale of marijuana for …
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Study Finds Current and Past Marijuana Use Not Associated With Increased Hypertension Risk
In a study that will come as little surprise to cannabis consumers but nevertheless is an important clarification, researchers found that marijuana use is not associated with an increase in the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). Conducted by researchers at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, the University of Missouri and the Donald and …
Systematic Review: Medical Marijuana Reduces the Length and Frequency of Migraine Headaches
The use of medical marijuana “has a significant clinical response by reducing the length and frequency of migraines”, according to a systematic review published in The Cureus Journal of Medical Science. Conducted by researchers at the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, the study is titled Efficacy and Safety of Medical Marijuana in Migraine …
Public Hearings Scheduled for Two Marijuana Legalization Bills in New Hampshire Legislature
Two different legislative proposals that would legalize marijuana have both received public hearing dates in the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee. House Bill 639 has been scheduled for a public hearing in the committee on January 25th at 1:15pm at Legislative Office Building 302-304. House Bill 544 is scheduled at practically the same time, …
Oral THC May Reduce Agitation, Apathy, Irritability and Sleep/Eating Disturbances in Those With Alzheimer Disease
Oral THC with a small amount of CBD may be effective in reducing a host of negative symptoms associated with Alzheimer disease, according to a study published in the recent issue of the journal Clinical Therapeutics. As noted by the study’s abstract, ten million new cases of dementia are recorded annually worldwide, with agitation and …
Study: Combination of THC and CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency in Children with Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy
According to a new study published in the journal Neuropediatrics the daily administration of a combination of THC and CBD is effective in reducing seizures in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. For the study researchers from the Imperial College London and Sapphire Medical Clinics examined the efficacy and safety of CBD isolate oils, CBD broad-spectrum oils, …
Connecticut: Over $2 Million in Marijuana Sold in First 7 Days of Legal Sales
Legal marijuana sales began in Connecticut on January 10th, and millions of dollars worth has already been sold. According to new data released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, which oversees the legal marijuana market, the state topped $2 million in sales in the first seven days, from January 10th to January 17th. The …
Second Minnesota House Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana
A second committee in Minnesota’s House of Representatives has given approval to a bill that would make marijuana legal for those 21 and older. A little over a week after the House Commerce, Finance and Policy Committee voted to approve House Bill 100 to legalize marijuana, the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee has …
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Marijuana Legalization Bill Into Law
Legislation that would legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older has been signed into law by the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The legislation, filed by Senator Janelle Sarauw, was passed by the Senate in an overwhelming 11 to 1 vote in December, and was signed into law today by Govenor Albert Bryan Jr., …
Survey Finds 65% of Likely U.S. Voters Support Federal Marijuana Legalization
According to a new Data for Progress survey, the vast majority of likely voters in the U.S. support legalizing marijuana on the federal level. The survey found 65% of likely U.S. voters to be in support of federal marijuana legalization, including 75% of Democrats, 67% of independents and 52% of Republicans. Voters also support marijuana …
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