A Minnesota bill to legalize recreational marijuana has been passed by the state’s full House of Representatives by a vote of 71 to 59. The …
Bipartisan Maine Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Delivery Services, Allow Marijuana Advertisements
Legislation filed last week by Maine Representative David Boyer would legalize marijuana delivery services and would allow marijuana companies to advertise under the same rules …
Study: Chronic CBD Use Reduces Blood Pressure in Those With Hypertension
According to a randomized, placebo-controlled study, “chronic administration of CBD reduces ambulatory blood pressure in those with untreated and treated hypertension.” In addition, a “lack …
Nevada Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Feds to Deschedule Marijuana
Nevada’s full Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on the federal government to remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances. Nevada Assembly Joint …
Study Finds CBD Prevents Osteoporosis in an Animal Model and Increases Cell Viability and Proliferation
The marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful for those with osteoporosis, according to a new study. The study is being published in the journal …
Study: Worms Get the Munchies From Marijuana Just Like Humans
According to a new study published in the journal Current Biology, cannabinoids give worms the munchies just as they do humans. “Cannabinoids make nematodes [roundworms] …
The American Pharmacists Association Endorses Decriminalizing All Drugs
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has passed a resolution endorsing the decriminalization of all drugs for personal use. Founded in 1852, the APhA is the …
North Carolina House May Soon Consider Senate-Approved Medical Marijuana Bill, Says House Speaker
In March North Carolina’s Senate voted 36 to 10 to pass a medical marijuana legalization bill, sending it to the House. The House could begin …
Four New Jersey Cops to File Lawsuit After Being Fired for Marijuana Use
Four police officers in Jersey City, New Jersey say they plan to sue the city after being fired for off-the-job marijuana use. The four officers …
Two New Polls Show 64% of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
Two separate nationwide polls, released around the same time, have came to the same conclusion – a large majority of Americans want marijuana to be …
Study Finds Topical CBD Provides Significant Relief from Pain in Former Elite-Level Athletes
In what researchers call “the first study to assess CBD treatment in elite athletes”, topically applied CBD was was “tolerated well by this population and …
Study Finds “CBD Inhibits Colorectal Cancer Progression”
The marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “inhibits colorectal cancer progression” and “prevents tumor progression”, according to a new study published by the Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis. …
