Study shows auto insurance premiums have fallen for legal medical marijuana…
A University of Iowa study found that states’ auto insurance premiums fell after medical marijuana was legalized, suggesting that drinking and driving may not be as dangerous as drinking and driving. Cameron Ellis, a professor of finance at the University of Iowa (U of I), said they looked at insurance data at the zip code […]
Marijuana driver caught in Georgia for stolen $66,000 checks
What started as a traffic stop for weed led to Georgia authorities uncovering a check cashing and mail fraud scheme. What happened: The Elite Blackhawk Squad – yes, Clayton County has a traffic team by that name and one of their specialties is detect weeds en route – stopped a man for talking on his […]
Washington DC marijuana ban could get a second chance, MN about to…
Final vote on legalizing marijuana in the Minnesota Legislature is imminent As Minnesota lawmakers race toward the finish line of this year’s legislature, a bill to legalize recreational activities is being introduced cannabis awaits a final vote in the State House. Rep. Zack Stephenson (D), who is behind a version of the measure in the […]
Research addresses psychosocial events in adolescent marijuana users with and…
Is there an association between cannabis use disorder, non-disordered cannabis use, and adverse mental health events in adolescents? There is, according to a new cross-sectional study of more than 68,000 teenagers. The study examined the risk differences in psychological events between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and non-disordered cannabis use (NDCU). reported news medicine. It also […]
Disabled Military Veterans From New York Gov. Hochul’s Marijuana…
New York Cannabis Control Board (CCC) earlier this month awarded 99 conditional adult retail edition retail licenses after a month-long legal hurdle that prolonged the deal. CCC Chair Tremaine Wright was excited after the move brought the total of cannabis Permits nationwide to 165. “This might be one of the happiest reunions we have all […]
Can marijuana help with migraines? MS-Related Chronic Pain? New…
Is cannabis a good alternative to treat chronic pain? That may be the case, according to new guidelines for cannabis and cannabinoid-based medicines to treat chronic pain and co-occurring disorders, developed by a team of Canadian researchers and clinicians. But the answer is not that simple. The reportrecently published in Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid […]
Bill is trying to shut down marijuana stores in Montana, where GOP lawmakers…
Retailers in Montana selling recreational items marijuana could see their stores being closed under a new bill from a GOP lawmaker, reported Helena Independent record. Sen. Keith Regier’s (R) Senate Bill 546 made headlines as it seeks to transform the existing marijuana market, which has been thriving for over a year. The Senate Committee on […]
This European City Wants To Legalize Marijuana, New Trial Begins…
The Swiss government considering legalization of leisure cannabis use and sale in Zurich as part of a new test set to be launched this summer, reported CNBC. The latest move builds on a year 2021 the change the Federal Narcotics Act that came into force in Switzerland, enable pilot testing with the supply of cannabis […]
High alert: Arizona and Colorado issue marijuana product recall as…
Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products in Arizona over contamination concerns The Arizona Department of Health (AZDHS) has reported that a number of marijuana companies in Arizona have decided to voluntarily recall several of their products due to potential contamination issues. The recalled items are primarily from the Plant/Trim category and the AZDHS has released […]
Cannabis Bills in NM and NH, Weed in MN, Marijuana Industry in MT &…
An MMJ bill in New Mexico would benefit patients New Mexico’s medicine cannabis Program can see changes below Senate bill 242designed to simplify the registration process for patients. The bill proposes aligning the schedule for patient registration and medical certificate filing so they can both be renewed at the same time every two years. reported […]