NORML

APRIL 19, 2024

“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically among voters -- regardless of party affiliation. Elected officials who refuse to take action to end cannabis criminalization do so at their own political peril.” The post Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 17, 2024

Well, I don’t think so, but I want to hear what you think! Can you spare 10 minutes today to give ASA a glimpse into your medical cannabis experiences?

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Leafly

APRIL 1, 2024

As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries leads—and this April promises high-octane cosmic action, including an eclipse and Mercury retrograde. Here are the best cannabis strains for each sign to make the most of this month. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: April 2024 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 3, 2024

One of the truly fascinating aspects of cannabis is how varied the expression of a strain can be depending on which form of consumption it’s processed into. Flower, vapes, dabs, or edibles each highlight different aspects of a plant, and I love comparing them. I previously reviewed Cookies Pacman as an eighth of flower and recently sampled the Pacman live resin from at Cookies Peoria Heights.

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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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Veriheal

APRIL 29, 2024

The state of Louisiana is making historic strides in cannabis with the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee’s recent unanimous passing of House Bill 707 , which will help the state establish a regulatory framework for eventual adult-use marijuana legalization. The new bill doesn’t legalize cannabis but instead creates guidelines for what it will look like when that day comes.

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NORML

APRIL 18, 2024

After a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in. Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough. The post NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success appeared first on NORML.

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 1, 2024

Medical Marijuana’s Impact on ALS Symptoms Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It makes your muscles weaker over time, and eventually, you can’t move or breathe like you used to. Sadly, there’s no cure for it.

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Leafly

APRIL 16, 2024

Spring has sprung and with it fresh veggies in the garden. High season has also kicked in for cannabis gardeners: clone and seed sellers are doing brisk business as growers big and small ramp up for the 2024 full-sun outdoor run. You can grow a pound of AAA-grade buds off a single outdoor plant if […] The post Leafly cannabis grower’s guide to 2024 appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 4, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Division of Cannabis Regulation notified Medical Cannabis Patients, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers via email that a “new online registration portal for the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and the Opioid Alternative Patient Program will be coming soon.” Below is the wording for both emails. Dear Medical Cannabis Patient/Caregiver: We are pleased to tell you that a new online registration portal for the Medical Cannabis Patient Program an

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Veriheal

APRIL 25, 2024

North American Indigenous tribes have been using substances like ayahuasca for centuries in religious ceremonies. Unfortunately, the implementation of the United States and the subsequent anti-drug laws that followed made it challenging for many tribes to practice this heritage. Now, though, that may be beginning to change. One Arizona church, known as the Church of the Eagle and the Condor (CEC), recently settled a lawsuit with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Department of Homeland Secur

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CannaMD

APRIL 1, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court has decided to place the recreational marijuana amendment, known as Amendment 3, on the November 2024 ballot. This amendment, if passed, would allow adults aged 21 or older to legally possess, purchase, and use marijuana for personal, non-medical consumption, with specific possession limits set. Significant support for the amendment, despite opposition from some state officials, indicates a potential shift in Florida's stance toward cannabis legalization, aligning it wi

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2024

"These findings, and others, refute hypothesized associations between cannabis use and low motivation. It is unfortunate that many of these longstanding stereotypes have historically guided public health messaging about cannabis and have also been used to stigmatize and discriminate against those who consume it responsibly." The post Study: Frequent Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss appeared first on NORML.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 24, 2024

Cannabis, known for its psychoactive properties primarily due to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), is a popular substance both for medicinal and recreational use. However, a common question that arises among users is: how long does cannabis stay in your system? The answer is not straightforward as it depends on various factors including the amount consumed, the frequency of use, and the method of consumption.

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Leafly

APRIL 17, 2024

Including Blue Lobster, Toad Venom, and Banana Zoap. The post America’s hottest cannabis of 420 ’24 appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 25, 2024

The final gummy I have to review ( previous reviews ) from the new Dr. Consalter line is potentially the best fit for me because it focuses on my problem area, sleep. I recently stopped into Consume Marion and picked up the Dr. Consalter Banana Strawberry Jemmy Gummy to review. Dr Consalter Banana Strawberry Gummy comes as a single gummy with 100mg THC and 50mg of CBN.

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Veriheal

APRIL 23, 2024

Cannabis use is increasing all around the world. The American marijuana industry was worth about $57 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $444 billion by 2030, a staggering growth that reflects it as the fastest-growing industry anywhere in the world. Veriheal consistently stays abreast of current trends by conducting routine surveys among our community of nearly 2 million users.

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 10, 2024

THC Has More Benefits Than Just Getting You High Portrayed by movies and memes part of the happy, chill stoner, THC Has more benefits than just getting you high. The post THC Has More Benefits Than Just Getting You High appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2024

"The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace." The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule appeared first on NORML.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 24, 2024

Researchers found no association between states enacting recreational marijuana laws and an increase of marijuana use among youth populations, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.1 Moreover, states even saw a decrease in substance use among younger populations where recreational marijuana is now legal.

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Leafly

APRIL 9, 2024

See how the No. 1 city stays a mile-high. The post America’s top weed cities of 2024 announced appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

It seems Cherry’s time has finally come. Over the past year, I’ve discovered more new strains boasting cherry flavors than ever before. The latest discovery is from craft label Galaxy Labs with its release of Chilled Cherries. I recently stopped into Stash Orland Hills and picked up a sample to review. Chilled Cherries is a hybrid cross of Sunset Sherbert and Cherry Cookies.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

If you’ve never been to a 4/20 festival or celebration, then you’re missing out! While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation.

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 22, 2024

Can Pollen Allergies Be Helped By Cannabis It is the sniffling and sneezing season for many. Can pollen allegories be helped by cannabis. The post Can Pollen Allergies Be Helped By Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2024

"A majority of Floridians, like most voters nationwide, support repealing our failed marijuana prohibition laws and replacing them with a system of legalization and regulation. This is a long-overdue opportunity for them to finally make their voice heard where it matters — at the ballot box.” The post Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November appeared first on NORML.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 23, 2024

In an effort to manage the pain without the undesired side effects she turned to using cannabis. Research shows that cannabinoids are an effective pain relief medication and in some cases may be able to be used as a replacement to other medication including opioids. Additionally, observational research from the.

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Leafly

APRIL 5, 2024

Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, and our own senior editor David Downs are in the mix this 420. The post America’s top cannabis events of 4/20 2024 appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

After finishing its Boston conference, NECANN has now shifted to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. The 4 th annual NECANN convention is set for May 31-June 1. For the second straight year, the Schaumburg Convention Center, located at 1551 N. Thoreau Dr. in Schaumburg, is set to host the convention that runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical cannabis is more popular than ever before, with 38 states having legalized some form of it for various health conditions. A new federally-funded study has confirmed this, reporting that medical marijuana enrollment is skyrocketing throughout the United States. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the University of Michigan found that there were more than 4.1 million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 24, 2024

All The Ways To Consume Cannabis For all the canna-newbies and canna-curious, here are all the ways to consume cannabis so you can explore. The post All The Ways To Consume Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

APRIL 24, 2024

More than 150,000 licensed drivers have left the profession in recent years because of these zero-tolerance workplace drug testing policies. The post NORML Op-Ed: Feds Must Change ‘Discriminatory’ Marijuana Testing Policies To Address Trucking Industry Labor Shortage appeared first on NORML.

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