Study: Cannabis Drinks Linked to 50% Drop in Alcohol Use, University at Buffalo Study Finds

A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that adults who began using cannabis-infused beverages cut their alcohol consumption nearly in half, with many reporting fewer binge-drinking episodes and some stopping alcohol use entirely.

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Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Health Facilities

A measure that would require licensed health facilities in Colorado to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while receiving care has been approved by the full Senate through its second reading.

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Virginia Medical Marijuana Sales Top $15 Million in January

Virginia’s regulated medical marijuana market generated $15,084,882 in sales in January, according to newly released data from the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.

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Study: Portable, Low-Cost Electrochemical Test Accurately Detects THC and CBD in Cannabis

A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Talanta details the development of a portable electrochemical method capable of simultaneously detecting and quantifying Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), offering what researchers describe as a low-cost and field-deployable tool for fcannabis product quality control.

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Minnesota Cannabis Regulators to Launch Statewide Listening Tour Next Month Ahead of Expanded Adult-Use Market

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management will begin a statewide listening tour next month as regulators prepare for continued expansion of the state’s adult-use marijuana market.

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Connecticut Bill Would Require Hospitals and Nursing Homes to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminally Ill Patients

Legislation filed today in Connecticut would require certain health care facilities and nursing homes to allow terminally ill medical marijuana patients to use their medicine while receiving care.

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Ohio Marijuana Program Surpasses $3.5 Billion in Total Sales as Dispensaries Near 200 Dual-Use Certificates

Ohio’s regulated marijuana market continues to expand, with new data from the Division of Cannabis Control showing billions in total sales and a steadily growing number of licensed operators across the state.

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Virginia House and Senate Pass Bills to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales, Conference Committee Next Step

Legislation to establish a regulated recreational marijuana market in Virginia has now cleared both chambers of the General Assembly, setting the stage for final negotiations via a conference committee before it reaches the governor’s desk.

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Teen Marijuana Use Falls to Near 30-Year Low, Down 40% From 1999 Peak, Federal Data Show

Teen marijuana use in the U.S. has fallen 40% from its 1999 high and is now at a 30-year low, according to a new peer-reviewed analysis published in Addictive Behaviors by researchers from the University of Connecticut.

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Maryland House Bill to Protect Fire and Rescue Workers Over Medical Marijuana Use Scheduled for March 4 Hearing

A Maryland House bill that would protect fire and rescue public safety employees from employment discrimination over their lawful use of medical marijuana has been scheduled for a public hearing.

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