Colombia approves bill to legalize cannabis

Colombia appears to be the next country on its way to cannabis legalization. This past week, lawmakers approved a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana, earning almost unanimous support. The move represents a first step...

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Medical cannabis can help treat symptoms of irritable bowel disease, study finds

A new study looking into the effects of cannabis on irritable bowel disease (IBD) has revealed some good news: Patients who used marijuana experienced fewer symptoms of IBD than those who didn’t. IBD encapsulates two conditions:...

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Veterans and cannabis: What the U.S. law is now and where it might be headed

It is well-known and generally accepted that active duty military service members in the U.S. cannot partake in even the slightest bit of THC. But what about once they retire? The subject of U.S. military veterans and their...

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He tried to send half-kilogram of cannabis to his parents in a lavender-scented package

Apparently, tis the season to go easy on those who would send almost 500 grams of illegal cannabis, albeit lavender-scented to dampen the skunky scent, as a “gift” for one’s parents in the family home. Per an article...

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Voters in Maryland and Missouri ready to green light recreational cannabis

Voters in Maryland and Missouri have said “yes” to joining the about 20 other states and districts in the U.S. that have green lit recreational cannabis. That desire became official last night (or at least was solidly...

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Why was cannabis entrepreneur Tushar Atre kidnapped and shot to death?

Some argue it was a botched robbery attempt; others say the act was premeditated murder. Whatever may be the reason, the specifics of why and how Tushar Atre was killed still remain unknown. Although the incident took place...

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Smoking weed more expensive than cigarettes in the U.S.

Smoking cannabis over a lifetime in the U.S. seems to be more expensive than cigarettes, but is less pricey than vaping e-cigarettes, suggests a recently released analysis by a U.S. law firm. Weiss and Paarz, a U.S.-based...

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Five men in the U.K. sentenced after cannabis farm worth $836K discovered

Five of the seven men convicted in connection with a huge illegal cannabis farm worth an estimated $836,000 have been sentenced. Handed down in late August and early September, three men — aged 33, 22 and 25 — pleaded...

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Gigantic joint debuts just in time for the holidays

People in the U.S. take their Thanksgiving celebrations seriously, with many taking a vacation day Friday to stretch the festivities into a four-day weekend, so what better way to chill out during the coming holiday season...

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U.S. Army turns to hemp for sniper uniforms

Members of the U.S. armed forces can’t use hemp, even in products as innocuous as shampoo, but army snipers could someday be covered in the wonder fibre if a request for information (RFI) exploring its suitability for uniforms...

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What a U.S. national medical marijuana registry could mean for those on the list

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has applied to create a national database of medical marijuana users to better understand marijuana and how it is used to treat medical conditions in the U.S. This would be the...

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Lawyer successfully argues newly eased penalties in Dubai should apply for woman caught with cannabis at airport

A 39-year-old South American woman found with 61 grams of cannabis was reportedly cleared of drug charges that previously could have landed her in prison. The weed was discovered on the first-time offender after she arrived...

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Why are some U.S. workers banned from investing in cannabis?

Even with many U.S. states legalizing recreational cannabis, there are still several careers that prohibit buying and using marijuana. After all, the plant is still a Schedule I substance at the federal level. While these...

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These two U.S. states got more tax money from cannabis than from alcohol or cigarettes

With every new year, legal cannabis states provide support that the plant is a good source of income. Indeed, in fiscal year 2022, the states of Washington and Colorado had more revenue from cannabis sales than from alcohol...

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Woman diagnosed with irregular heartbeat after taking large amounts of hemp oil for months

Natural does not necessarily mean safe, cautions a new case report of a 56-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a dangerous irregular heartbeat after taking hemp oil that contained some cannabis compounds. Specifically,...

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Nearly 10,000 kilograms of cannabis seized in raids across 12 states in Nigeria

A pregnant woman in Nigeria has landed in hot water after being found with cannabis. Fifty-six blocks of illegal cannabis, weighing about 31 kilograms, were recovered from a man and a married pregnant woman in Potiskum, the...

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India-based company to offer sanitary pads made from cannabis plants

Himalayan Hemp has set its sights on the twin goals of serving women and helping the environment by developing sanitary pads made from cannabis. Calling itself “the world’s first hemp co-operative focused on creating...

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Democrats push President Biden on cannabis reform ahead of midterms

As the U.S. midterm elections edge closer, Democrats believe they have a window to push their agenda for cannabis reform. Per The Hill, Democrats are pressuring President Joe Biden, trying to figure out what’s possible...

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Cops smoke out weed hidden in fire extinguisher

Singapore police recently got all fired up after making several drug-related scores in the city-state, including busting a resident with about six kilograms of cannabis and other drugs concealed in three fire extinguishers. The...

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Hemp byproducts not so ba-ba-bad for lamb feed: study

Researchers out of Oregon State University have looked at hemp biomass and believe it could be a sound addition to lamb feed without any detrimental effect on the animal or the quality of its meat. In a recent article in...

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Washington, D.C. to soon allow tourists to buy medical cannabis

Tourists will soon be able to buy medical marijuana in Washington, D.C., a measure predicted to boost tourism and encourage people to travel to the U.S. capital city. The bill signed by mayor Muriel Bowser will allow tourists...

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D.C. voters overwhelmingly support cannabis legalization while opposing this: survey

A new survey shows that Washington D.C. voters are embracing cannabis. Not only do voters want the drug to be legalized and available to everyone who wants it, they also oppose the district’s restrictive measures. Marijuana...

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Worker involved in $770K cannabis operation ordered to pay back only $1.54

It’s become a matter of mere fractions on the dollar for an Albanian gangster involved in a $770,000 cannabis operation who has been ordered to pay back just £1 (around $1.54). The 23-year-old was part of a London-based...

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Driver allegedly had loaded gun, cannabis and three open alcohol containers when stopped for speeding

A 29-year-old driver in Iowa was arrested for a loaded gun, open liquor and illegal cannabis in her vehicle shortly after almost clipping a police cruiser when she sped past. Deputies with Iowa State Patrol (ISP) stopped...

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Cancer patients who endorse cannabis use also have more non-weed prescriptions

U.S. researchers wanted to find out if cancer patients who consume cannabis, sometimes touted as at least a partial alternative to prescription medications, used fewer opiates and benzodiazepines, but found out that is not...

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Hong Kong to treat CBD as harshly as heroin, cocaine come this February

Hong Kong announced this week that CBD will be banned and, as of February, be treated the same way as heroin and cocaine. Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, proposed this past June it planned to further...

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Australian police shut down $200M cannabis operation housing almost 50,000 plants

Australian police have charged 14 people following the discovery of a massive commercial cannabis grow worth an estimated $206 million. The extensive commercial cannabis production facility was found on a property adjacent...

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Florida to welcome RISE cannabis dispensaries at 10 Circle K locations

Medical marijuana cardholders in Florida can look forward to pumping gas and picking up prescriptions at the same time as part of a new partnership between Green Thumb Industries Inc. and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. While...

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New Hampshire court rules that medicinal cannabis can be accommodated on the job

Cannabis use in the workplace is a complex issue with many layers. While some states in the U.S. may already have cannabis programs in place, workplace laws may be a different thing entirely. In a recent case, a New Hampshire...

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Police in North Macedonia seize some 16,000 cannabis plants

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Police in North Macedonia uprooted thousands of cannabis plants illegally cultivated near a village, authorities said Tuesday, adding the marijuana that could have been harvested from them...

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Teens are getting sick from high-THC cannabis products: report

Cannabis products can potentially be manufactured to have THC levels of up to 100 per cent. This is a relatively new development, with marijuana growers and handlers in the U.S. learning how to cultivate stronger products...

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Puerto Rico senator proposes bill to erase cannabis possession charges

A senator in Puerto Rico has filed for a bill that would erase charges for low-level cannabis possession. The decision was influenced by President Joe Biden’s recently issued marijuana pardon, in which he asked governors...

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Parents snap over cannabis-flavoured popcorn sold in seaside community

Parents are popping, hopping mad over a candy shop in the seaside community of Blackpool that’s selling cannabis-flavoured popcorn to anyone willing to shell out $5. There’s no cannabis in the tasty treat from Fizzy Ducks,...

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