Dec 27 2024

Study Finds CBD May Protect Against Depression and Cognitive Issues Caused by Social Isolation

A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from marijuana, may help combat depression and memory issues triggered by prolonged social isolation.

Researchers from the Federal University of Ouro Preto and the Laboratory of Neurobiology and Biomaterials found that CBD offered significant antidepressant and neuroprotective effects in male mice subjected to chronic isolation. The study was published by the journal Behavioural Brain Research, and was published online by the US Natrional Library of Medicine.

“This study investigates the effects of chronic CBD administration on depressive and cognitive alterations induced by social isolation in male C57BL/6 mice”, states the study’s abstract. “The experimental design involved adult mice subjected to either group housing or 12 weeks of social isolation. Behavioral assessments, including the sucrose preference test, open field test, light/dark box, novel object recognition, and tail suspension test, were performed to evaluate the impact of CBD on emotional and cognitive alterations.”
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Dec 27 2024

Ohio Division of Cannabis Control Proposes Allowing Sales of Marijuana Prerolls

The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a set of rule changes that, if approved, would allow the sale of pre-rolled marijuana products in the state.

The proposed regulations include the sale of both raw and infused pre-rolls, as well as flavored pre-prerolls. The process for approval requires multiple steps. First, the lieutenant governor must sign off on the proposed changes, which. Afterward, a panel of state legislators will review and decide on the rules. While no deadline has been set for this process, stakeholders in the state’s marijuana industry, as well as marijuana consumers, are eager to see these changes implemented.

The Division of Cannabis Control stated that the proposed rules are modeled after regulations in other states and reflect feedback from the public. These changes are viewed as a way to enhance Ohio’s competitiveness in the marijuana market, particularly against neighboring Michigan, where pre-rolled products are already permitted. Of the 23 states that allow licensed marijuana sales, nearly all of them allow the sale of pre-rolls.
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Dec 26 2024

Clinical Trials Find Marijuana “May Be Effective in Treating the Pain and Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy”

According to the results of a new study, “cannabis-based medicines may be effective in treating the pain and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy”.

Published by Journal of Hand Surgery, the study is titled The Use of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review. It was conducted by researchers from University of Virginia

“Peripheral neuropathies are commonly occurring conditions that are chronic and debilitating for patients”, states the study’s abstract. “Established nonsurgical treatments have yielded mixed and patient-dependent results. Although cannabinoids have demonstrated efficacy as a treatment for central neuropathic pain, the therapeutic potential of cannabis-based medications for the management of peripheral neuropathic pain caused by nerve injury, trauma, and other noncompressive etiologies has yet to be definitively established.”
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Dec 26 2024

NORML Releases Their List of the 10 Biggest Marijuana News Stories of 2024

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released their list of the “Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy” for 2024.

(Photo credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg).

Found in 1970, NORML is the oldest marijuana reform group in the nation. Today, they released their list of the most important and impact marijuana-related studies of 2024. Below is that list.
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Dec 26 2024

Planet 13 Announces Opening of 30th Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Florida

Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of Planet 13 Panama City on December 27, 2024, the Company’s 30th dispensary in Florida and 34th nationwide.

Planet 13 Panama City is located at 309 E, 23rd Street, Panama City, Florida and will be open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The 1,600-square-foot facility will serve as a key access point for patients in the growing Panama City market, furthering Planet 13’s mission to provide safe, high-quality cannabis products throughout the state.
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Dec 26 2024

Become a Paid Marijuana Reviewer: Dozens of Job Opportunities Open in Florida, Maryland, New York, Virginia and D.C.

Toker’s Guide has opened up dozens of marijuana reviewer jobs in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York and Washington DC.

“Toker’s Guide is a rapidly growing cannabis start-up helping people find the best weed in their area by utilizing reviews from local connoisseurs”, states the company’s job listing on Indeed. “We are looking for cannabis connoisseurs who think they have what it takes to join our ranks as a reviewer of marijuana dispensary products.”

In total, the company is offering seven jobs in Florida, 17 in Maryland, four in Virginia, one in New York and six in Maryland. These roles are “mostly remote” but do require the ability to travel to pick-up or receive deliveries. Although compensation isn’t listed for several of the postings, Toker’s Guide says they will pay $1,000 to $1,500 a week for the D.C. position, and $650 to $1,200 per week for the position in Maryland.
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Dec 26 2024

The Most Popular Marijuana Sativas of 2024

Sativas have long been celebrated for their uplifting and energizing effects, making them a favorite among marijuana enthusiasts. In 2024, a mix of timeless classics and exciting newcomers have dominated the shelves of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets.

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Below is a curated list of the most popular sativa and sativa-dominant strains of 2024. The strains’ popularity was determined by a combination of factors, including data from state regulatory agencies, opinions provided by our readers, and data provided by Leafly (for a list of the overall most popular strains, click here).
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Dec 26 2024

Bipartisan Legislation Filed in New Hampshire Would Legalize Marijuana Cultivation for Patients

State Representatives Wendy Thomas (D), Heath Howard (D), and Jim Kofalt (R) have prefiled House Bill 53, a bipartisan measure that would access to medical marijuana by allowing qualifying patients to grow their own.

House Bill 53 would establish specific guidelines for home marijuana cultivation. Under the bill, qualifying patients and caregivers who register their cultivation location with the state would be permitted to grow up to three mature cannabis plants, three immature plants, and 12 seedlings. Cultivation must occur at the patient or caregiver’s residence, in a locked and enclosed space, and out of public view.

This effort to expand patient access comes alongside House Bill 75, a broader legalization measure prefiled this week by State Representative Kevin Verville (R). That bill seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older and includes provisions to annul past marijuana-related convictions and remove marijuana from the state’s controlled substances schedule.
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Dec 23 2024

Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Filed in New Hampshire House of Representatives

State Representative Kevin Verville (R) filed House Bill 75 today, which seeks to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older in New Hampshire.

House Bill 75, which has been referred to the referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, includes comprehensive provisions that would remove marijuana from the state’s controlled substances schedule, annul past cannabis-related convictions, and prohibit state and local law enforcement from enforcing federal cannabis laws. If passed, the legislation would keep underage possession and public use of marijuana illegal, while creating a pathway for licensed regulated marijuana use among adults.

This filing comes amid growing public support for marijuana legalization in the state. According to recent polling, 65% of New Hampshire residents back legalization for adult use. Earlier this year, a similar measure, House Bill 1633, passed the state Senate but was narrowly defeated in the House by a vote of 178-173.
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Dec 23 2024

New Jersey Exceeds $1 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024

New Jersey’s cannabis market surpassed $1 billion in combined medicinal and recreational cannabis sales in 2024, marking a nearly 25% increase from the previous year’s total of $800,279,300 and underscoring the robust growth of the Garden State’s regulated cannabis industry.

On Saturday, December 21, sales hit the billion-dollar mark, ending the day at $1,004,826,946. Since the start of adult-use cannabis sales in April 2022, New Jersey’s cannabis market has generated more than $2 billion in total revenue. Sales have been bolstered by an expanding number of licensed dispensaries—now totaling more than 190 locations across the state—and a steadily increasing demand for safe, regulated cannabis products.

“We are proud of the remarkable growth achieved in 2024, which highlights the growing trust consumers have in New Jersey’s regulated cannabis market and the economic opportunities it provides for businesses of all sizes and classes,” said NJ-CRC Acting Executive Director Christopher Riggs. “This momentum sets a solid foundation for continued success in the years ahead.”
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