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Study: Cannabis Legalization Associated With Fewer Hospitalizations Among Schizophrenia Patients

NORML

"These results illustrate that cannabis regulation, coupled with consumer education, can provide sufficient safeguards to protect -- and potentially even improve -- mental health outcomes, particularly among more vulnerable populations." The post Study: Cannabis Legalization Associated With Fewer Hospitalizations Among Schizophrenia Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Oncologists and Cancer Patients on Medical Cannabis Use

Medical Marijuana Pages

Oncologists and Cancer Patients on Medical Cannabis Use. As medical cannabis continues to rise in popularity, many cancer patients are seeking it as a complementary form of treatment. However, a significant communication gap exists between patients and oncologists regarding cannabis use. Despite the increasing legalization of cannabis, many oncologists face.

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Illinois’ September cannabis sales dip to $136M

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for September 2024. For the time in seven months, monthly totals dipped below 140 million, hitting the third-lowest total in 2024 at $136,508,866.78. Since 2020, August and September months (and even October) have reached similar monthly totals.

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Medical Marijuana Industry Gala to Raise Funds for Patients

Medical Marijuana Pages

Medical Marijuana Industry Gala to Raise Funds for Patients. The medical marijuana industry is gaining momentum. And with that growth comes the need for greater access to medical cannabis for patients. To address this need, the second annual Medical Marijuana Gala is being held to raise funds. Ensuring more patients.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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High potency cannabis use can alter DNA

PrestoDoctor

New Research on THC and DNA Recent research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London and the University of Exeter reveals that the use of high potency cannabis leaves a distinct signature on DNA. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, this groundbreaking study is the first to establish a link between high potency […] The post High potency cannabis use can alter DNA appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

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Puffco refines the dab pen with new Pivot

Leafly

Puffco updates the dab pen for the 2024 holidays for $130. The post Puffco refines the dab pen with new Pivot appeared first on Leafly.

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Beyond Limits: SOBEREYE’s Vision for Modernizing Workplace Impairment Testing

Cannabiz MD

As more and more U.S. states legalize medical and/or adult-use cannabis, employers must balance several competing requirements. They are understandably concerned about cannabis use and on-the-job safety. Workplace accidents are expensive with the average employer spending about $120,000 on every workplace injury incident.

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