Study: Two hemp compounds shown to stop coronavirus from entering human cells

U.S. investigators exploring whether or not hemp compounds can help combat COVID-19 and its variants suggest that two specific cannabinoid acids could play a role in both prevention and treatment. Using a mass spectrometry-based...

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Real estate agents charged for growing million-dollar cannabis in rental properties, COVID-19 relief scam

Three real estate agents are among six people charged after Australian police unravelled a scheme in which rented properties were housing illegal cannabis grow-ops and receiving fraudulent COVID-19 rental relief payments. Multiple...

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Can CBD help combat COVID-19 during the early stages of infection?

A new mice study suggests CBD could prove “a potential preventive agent” during early-stage SARS-CoV-2 infection. While researchers out of Chicago and Louisville caution against making any leaps regarding how CBD would...

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Stress, not fun, cited as a major reason to consume more cannabis over the holidays

Almost seven in 10 surveyed cannabis consumers in the U.S. expect to turn to weed this holiday season to boost cheer and tamp down the stress that regularly accompanies the season. CBD Oracle, a cannabis consumer research...

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Four tips for safely sharing cannabis during flu season

Making it through the pandemic to date without contracting COVID-19 only to contract the flu as that season kicks off clearly would be unwanted outcome for many in the U.S. The risk of contracting the flu may be even higher...

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Student sues university after being suspended for allegedly delivering weed to a friend quarantined at a hotel

A Syracuse University (SU) student claims the school imposed “disproportionate sanctions” after he received a year-long suspension for allegedly delivering cannabis to a friend who was under COVID-19 quarantine. A lawsuit...

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Yep. More people in the U.S. report using medical weed during COVID-19

New data released by WayofLeaf suggests the demand for medical marijuana (MMJ) among actual and potential card applicants has been on the rise during the pandemic Survey results show that 70.7 per cent of those applicants...

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Report: Jay-Z calls for compassionate release of man who could spend 20 years in prison over weed

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s initial bid to have a 55-year-old man sentenced to 20 years in prison on a cannabis conspiracy charge may have failed, but he’s reportedly trying again. According to a motion filed this week...

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People are increasingly turning to cannabis to treat mental health, boost productivity: Study

A new study from Eaze, a California-based cannabis company and marketplace, has identified some emerging trends and patterns of use among cannabis consumers during the pandemic. The study involved 1,100 Eaze customers and...

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Researchers explore if Cannabis Use Disorder may increase risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms

Almost 18 months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, the list of risk factors for experiencing severe symptoms of the virus is continuing to expand. New research from the Washington University in St. Louis suggests that people...

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COVID-19 misinformation gets anti-cannabis author Alex Berenson booted off Twitter

Cannabis consumers and supporters are likely not shedding any tears over Twitter’s decision to permanently ban conservative author Alex Berenson, who has argued legalizing weed could spur violence and possibly mental collapse,...

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Porcupine Health announces COVID-19 outbreak at northern Ontario dispensary

Ontario’s Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is warning cannabis consumers about a COVID-19 outbreak at a licensed dispensary in Timmins. “The PHU is also declaring a COVID-19 oubreak at Dutch Love Cannabis in Timmins,” the...

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Canada-led Project Hammerhead devours weed-smuggling operation

A Canada Border Services Agency-led operation that involved police and customs officials on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border has netted well over a half-ton of cannabis and almost a half-million in cash. Specifically,...

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Canadian online medical cannabis supplier to offer CBD flower from $1.96/gram

Starting on April 20, Cannalogue, a Toronto-based health and technology company, will begin offering CBD flower from $1.96/gram, per a company press release. According to Cannalogue, it is the lowest per gram price for medical...

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Colorado clears more than US$2 billion in cannabis sales in 2020

Cannabis sales in Colorado set an all-time high in 2020, with consumers spending US$2.2 billion across the state, reports The Denver Post. Citing figures from the state Department of Revenue, Colorado will reportedly collect...

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Weed use up in communities with higher mental health risks at start of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic may have led to increased legal cannabis use in communities at risk for mental health issues, suggests a review of anonymized location data in the U.S. Nathaniel Ashby, Ph.D., a researcher at the Harrisburg...

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Newfoundland looks to add more cannabis retail stores, improve delivery times for online ordering

Over the past year, cannabis purchasing habits in Newfoundland and Labrador have mirrored growth in the entire country, which saw sales peak last December before falling in the first month of 2021. But sales in Newfoundland...

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A quarter of polled Canadians turned to cannabis last year during the pandemic

A new analysis from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) confirms what many have reported for months: COVID-19 has ratcheted up cannabis and alcohol use. The Commonwealth Fund survey — an international poll...

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Clinical study of how cannabis mouthwash can combat COVID-19 nearing completion

Two University of Lethbridge researchers whose findings in the early days of the pandemic explored how cannabis extracts could be used as adjunct treatments for COVID-19 have found a partner to test one of the extracts in...

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Man driving tractor arrested after cannabis and cocaine was found in his system

An Irish man driving an agricultural tractor was recently stopped at a routine checkpoint in County Donegal and found to have both cannabis and cocaine in his system. The checkpoint in Ballyshannon was done shortly before...

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Military vet sentenced to life over a $30 weed sale to be released from prison: lawyer

A U.S. military veteran who was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole over a $30 weed sale is slated to be released from prison, according to his attorney, CNN reports. Derek Harris was arrested after...

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Myths versus facts: Everything you should know about CBD gummies

More individuals than ever before are looking to different methods of utilizing CBD gummies to help with everything from pain to anxiety and beyond. And since there are multiple varieties and potencies of gummies to choose...

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How to host a successful virtual weed smoking session

Smoke sessions are typically up close and intimate experiences. Regardless of the distancing guidelines employed, unless everyone invited has their own joint, there will be some saliva shairing with smoke buddies. While fun...

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Cucumber camouflage rarely works. Police discovered 600 kilos of cannabis hidden among vegetables in a transport truck

The biggest drug bust in the history of Northern Ireland — a staggering £12 million worth of cannabis — has delivered a hard hit to the illicit drug trade throughout the country. On Wednesday, the National Crime Agency...

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Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker on what legal weed would mean for people of colour

U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bernie Sanders held a virtual town hall meeting recently to discuss criminal justice reform, which included a lengthy dialogue about the role cannabis enforcement plays in social inequities. Booker...

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House Democrats postpone cannabis legalization bill until post-election

Don’t expect any bills that would legalize cannabis to receive floor votes until after the November election. The Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, which would have effectively legalized cannabis...

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VA mental health commission recommends federal cannabis research

Many government officials are comparatively skittish about supporting cannabis and its synthetic counterparts because of its Class 1 drug status, even for the treatment of COVID-19. That being the case, there was recently...

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Yep, more people in the U.S. are smoking weed during the pandemic

It’s been reported that more people are using or have upped their use of cannabis since COVID-19 reared its ugly head and that higher consumption seems matched by growing U.S. support to legalize the plant. That at least...

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Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa accept Kush Up Challenge to combat COVID-19 isolation

Now, more than ever, it’s important to focus on your kush-ups. A new viral challenge that is taking over Instagram couldn’t come at a better time for people bouncing off the walls in self-isolation because of COVID-19. ...

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Need to better understand COVID-19? The Trump administration thought weed-friendly celebs like Seth Rogen and Joe Rogan could help

What do Seth Rogen, Joe Rogan and Kim Kardashian have in common? The answer for the first two might be glaringly obvious, but what about the third? The answer seems to be the “PSA Celebrity Tracker,” a database released...

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Border patrol seize nearly two tons of cannabis worth over $10 million in Buffalo

Nearly two tons of cannabis in a commercial shipment was seized at the Port of Buffalo on Monday. Is Toby the most-liked, drug-sniffing K9 on social media? Children walking on B.C. trail discover more greenery than nature...

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New mice studies signal cannabis could be effective at treating COVID-19 symptoms

University of South Carolina researchers now believe marijuana’s THC could be effective against battling symptoms caused by the coronavirus based on a trio of studies. In each study, THC helped prevent a deadly immune system...

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5 CBD products to help you relax

Stressful days are common, especially in the midst of a pandemic. While some people have better coping mechanisms than others, everyone is likely feeling the stress of their circumstances right now, whether they’re going...

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