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New Senate Bill Would Revolutionize Cannabis Delivery in California

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Though recreational marijuana is legal across California, not all Californians can easily access it. There are large swathes of the state, known as “pot deserts,” where anti-marijuana legislation bars the sale of marijuana. But legislators are looking to change this. This week, lawmakers introduced a bill that would revolutionize cannabis delivery in California. What is […]

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New Data Reveals Which Canadian Province Consumes the Most Cannabis

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Across the board, Canadians are smoking more weed than ever. But who will be celebrating the most after marijuana become legal this summer? This week, Statistics Canada released new data on which provinces smoke the most weed. Not only is the disparity between the biggest pothead states and the least 420 friendly striking, but the province […]

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7 CBD-Infused Products You Can Buy In New York Right Now

Just because marijuana is still illegal in New York City doesn’t mean you can’t find it’s popular non-psychoactive cannabinoid, CBD. Not only does cannabidiol, abbreviated to CBD, relax you without the high, it also has a host of health benefits. CBD reduces pain, inflammation and skin conditions and improves your mood, even with casual use. On the […]

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta Writes Open Letter To Jeff Sessions About Cannabis

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In light of the opioid crisis and the Attorney General’s intense opposition to marijuana, renown Dr. Sanjay Gupta writes open letter to Jeff Sessions about cannabis. In his letter, Dr. Gupta outlines the three main benefits of cannabis: It reduces pain, opioid withdrawal symptoms and addicts’ craving. Here is what Dr. Gupta says in his […]

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Over 200 Michigan Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Forced To Close

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Last month, Michigan closed 40 unlicensed dispensaries and promised to shut a hundred more. Since then, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has sent out hundreds of cease and desist letters to unlicensed medical marijuana operations. Now, over 200 Michigan medical marijuana dispensaries forced to close are no longer in the running for official licensing. […]

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Does Cannabis Affect Your Immune System?

Scientific research is proving more and more medical uses for cannabis. Experts cite medical marijuana as an effective treatment to use in conjunction with other medications, often to decrease their side effects. For example, people with epilepsy, cancer and HIV frequently use cannabis. Furthermore, many people choose to smoke weed instead of drink alcohol when they’re […]

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Mormon Leaders Make A Statement About Medical Marijuana in Utah

This year, legislators in Utah are proposing a ballot initiative that would legalize medical marijuana. And polls show that support for medical marijuana is growing. In response to the upcoming vote, Mormon leaders make a statement about medical marijuana in Utah. Here’s what they said, and how Utahans are responding. Mormon Leaders Address Medical Marijuana The […]

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The Threat of Dangerous Synthetic Cannabis Has Spread To Five States

The number of people with severe synthetic weed-related illness keeps rising. Hospitals are reporting more and more cases of serious bleeding, seizures, hallucinations and violent behavior—all due to synthetic cannabis. As of this week, the threat of dangerous synthetic cannabis has spread to five states, including Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana and Maryland. Over 100 People […]

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