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How does cannabis work? Two European projects search for ways to use it as medicine

Cannabis use for medical purposes can be an effective treatment for epilepsy.

Understanding how cannabis works in the brain is important for both medical and recreational use. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Medical Marijuana in Australia: The VICE Guide on How To Get It

Medical marijuana is legal in Australia and many parts of the world.

There are over 400 medical marijuana products on the market, with the most common form being oil. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Pot Over Pills

Seniors are increasingly turning to cannabis for medicinal purposes, particularly for sleep, pain, and anxiety.

The percentage of seniors in the US using cannabis has significantly increased in recent years.

There is a lack of scientific research on the medicinal benefits and risks of cannabis for older adults. [ more ]

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What qualifies as PTSD for Texas medical marijuana compassionate use program

AUSTIN, Texas New bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature to expand medical cannabis access to cover more illnesses.Meanwhile, advocates say many people dealing with trauma may not know they already qualify."Our program is still very small, even with PTSD, and part of that is likely awareness," said CEO of Texas Original Nico Richardson.

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Los Angeles Times

2 months ago

Los Angeles

A nearly 17-year battle over California medical marijuana dispensary goes up in smoke

Charles Lynch's nearly 17-year battle over his former medical marijuana dispensary has come to an end with a diversion agreement that will clear his criminal record.

After losing his home and facing limited job opportunities, Lynch is unsure of what's next for him but is determined to move forward. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 months ago

Los Angeles

He opened a medical pot dispensary in California. The feds spent 16 years prosecuting him

Charles Lynch has been pursued by the federal government for running a medical marijuana dispensary for almost 17 years.

The case involves conflicting state and federal marijuana laws, with Lynch and his lawyers arguing it is a pointless exercise that has cost taxpayers millions of dollars. [ more ]

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Toronto

Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans | CBC News

Demand for medical marijuana among Canada's veterans has surged since a 2008 court decision required the government to provide reasonable access to the drug when authorized by a health-care practitioner.

Fatherly

Fathers

How to Get Weed Out of Your System

Marijuana is not legal in the United States.

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10 months ago

US news

House Passes Resolution Calling on Russia to Free U.S. Prisoners

The House unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday calling on the Russian government to release Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in March, and provide unfettered consular access to him in the meantime.The resolution also calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine serving a 16-year sentence after being convicted in 2020 of spying.

Sun Sentinel

10 months ago

Miami

Carnival embarking drug dogs to stop onboard weed use

Sorry, weed smokers.Carnival Cruise Line has become what those who imbibe might consider a buzzkill.Despite continued momentum in the U.S. toward decriminalizing the drug or making it legal for medical and/or recreational use, Carnival has recently taken a sharp turn in the opposite direction by deploying drug detection dogs to deter passengers from bringing weed aboard its "fun ships."

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Austin

Medical marijuana brand 'goodblend' opens first retail location in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas Austinites will now have more access to medical marijuana.Medical marijuana operator "goodblend" will open its first dispensary location in Texas.Headquartered in Austin, goodblend creates marijuana products cultivated and produced in the Lone Star State.Since 2015, the operator has provided the widest selection of medical-grade marijuana products throughout Texas and is one of at least three licensed dispensing businesses in the State.

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Boston

New marijuana legalization bill gets New Hampshire hearing

Politics "It's clear communities, families, retirement security and the economy will be stronger once we legalize cannabis in New Hampshire."CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire Legislature is once again debating recreational use of marijuana but efforts to legalize it still face significant hurdles.

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Medicine

Thailand decriminalizes marijuana, but not the strong stuff

The first customer of the day, Rittipomng Bachkul celebrates after buying legal marijuana at the Highland Cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 9, 2022.

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Law

D.C. lawmakers pass a bill that would ban firing employees for failed marijuana tests

In this April 12, 2018, photo, a marijuana plant awaits transplanting at the Hollingsworth Cannabis Company near Shelton, Wash.

Washingtonian

Washington DC

"We'll Have to Close the Doors": DC Cannabis Gifting Services Say New Legislation Would Obliterate Recreational Sales | Washingtonian (DC)

DC's cannabis "gifting" services are a symptom of the city's second-class status in the US-its residents voted in 2014 to legalize marijuana, but Congress's continuing ban on legal recreational sales in the District essentially created a gray market where recreational users must purchase items and receive a "gift" of a cannabis product.

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Washington DC

Weed in the DMV: The Latest Laws

The law used to be simple: Marijuana was a no-no.But things have changed quickly, and it's become hard to keep track.Here's our handy guide to the latest on lighting up.DC
The mayor signed a bill in October allowing adults to self-certify that they qualify for medical marijuana-no prescription needed.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Editorial: America revels in Brittney Griner's return. Now Biden must do the same for Paul Whelan and Marc Fogel.

The people who become Vladimir Putin's pawns never realize the vicious game ensnaring them.Until it's too late.WNBA star Brittney Griner made the mistake of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with a minuscule amount of cannabis oil as she traveled to Russia to play basketball in February.Nine months later, Griner found herself in a penal colony outside Moscow on a drug possession conviction that hardly warranted the nine-year sentence she began serving.

Nytimes

Sports

After Years Away, One of Basketball's Greats Returns at 41

Lauren Jackson, a hero of Australian women's basketball and a three-time W.N.B.A. most valuable player, has rejoined her national team after injuries knocked her out of the sport in 2014.

Nytimes

Exercise

Opinion | Exercise Was the Perfect Coping Mechanism, Until It Wasn't

Ms. Nietfeld is the author of "Acceptance: A Memoir."

When I was a junior in college, I joined the rowing team.The unthinkably expensive boats gliding down the Charles River enchanted me.

KQED

California

A Russian Court Sentences WNBA Star Brittney Griner to 9 Years on Drug Charges | KQED

The Olympian and NBA champion says she must have put the cannabis in her bag by mistake.

Portland Mercury

Portland

New Oregon Bill Allows for Double the Amount of THC in Edibles

As of April 1, Oregon cannabis dispensaries are now officially able to sell recreational edibles that contain twice as much THC per package as previously allowed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

Portland Mercury

Portland

New Oregon Bill Allows for Double the Amount of THC in Edibles

As of April 1, Oregon cannabis dispensaries are now officially able to sell recreational edibles that contain twice as much THC per package as previously allowed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to buy Chicago-area cannabis operations in deal connected to $2 billion Cresco-Columbia Care merger

Sean "Diddy" Combs has agreed to buy nine cannabis retail stores and three production facilities in Illinois, New York and Massachusetts for $185 million as part of required antitrust divestitures for the pending $2 billion Cresco-Columbia Care megamerger.The deal to sell off a portion of the combined Cresco-Columbia Care portfolio to Combs, announced Friday, includes the Columbia Care dispensaries in Villa Park and Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood, which have been rebranded as Cannabist, as well as a Columbia Care production facility in Aurora.

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Miami Marlins

Marijuana Can Relieve Pain and Improve Athletic Recovery. So Why Isn't It Legal in Sports?

A few things happen to the body when you put it through stress, as happens during a sport or workout: there are muscle tears that will only begin to heal after you rehydrate and refuel.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Weed shops gear up for Lollapalooza sales, with 'cannabus' shuttles and pop-up smoking lounge

As Lollapalooza descends on Grant Park for four days of music and communal partying, Chicago cannabis dispensaries are gearing up for what they hope will be another extended weekend of blowout sales.

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