A medical board has given a Solana Beach psychiatrist a public reprimand after he recommended the parents of a 14-year-old boy allow their teenager to use marijuana to “ease tensions” in his home. H/T: www.yahoo.com You can view the whole article at this link Board reprimands doctor for recommending boy, 14, be allowed to vape marijuana … [Read more...] about Board reprimands doctor for recommending boy, 14, be allowed to vape marijuana
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Once budding, Oklahoma’s weed industry faces tougher enforcement
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new slate of laws aims to clean up Oklahoma’s reputation as the “Wild West of Weed.” The state Legislature passed a total of 10 new regulations in 2024 for the state’s medicinal marijuana industry, some of which take effect Jan. 1. But producers are worried that the new laws will hurt growers and dispensaries in the state. “This industry has continued to … [Read more...] about Once budding, Oklahoma’s weed industry faces tougher enforcement
Metro Police discover large amount of marijuana, edibles after suspect refused to pick up litter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) discovered a large amount of marijuana and edibles after a person refused to pick up litter, according to an arrest affidavit. The report said officers were conducting extra patrols on Dec. 27 just before 2 a.m. at a gas station in the 200 block of West Trinity Lane when they saw a man pumping … [Read more...] about Metro Police discover large amount of marijuana, edibles after suspect refused to pick up litter
Here’s Why Tilray Brands’ CEO Is Optimistic Marijuana Legalization Will Happen Under the Trump Administration
For many pot stocks, their share prices can often rise or fall rapidly depending on the outlook for marijuana legalization in the U.S. That's because there is significant growth potential in the industry, but a lot depends on whether there is progress on legalization both in more states permitting access and overall federal legalization.One stock that normally sees significant … [Read more...] about Here’s Why Tilray Brands’ CEO Is Optimistic Marijuana Legalization Will Happen Under the Trump Administration
Mass. grants $26M to marijuana business owners affected by the ‘War on Drugs’
At age 48, Damaris Aponte did not foresee earlier in life that she would be part of a cannabis business, much less hold the reins as its CEO. As a teen she regularly smoked marijuana, a habit her traditional Puerto Rican parents frowned upon. They feared they would lose her to the streets, a fate that took the life of her older brother Miguel many years ago in a drug-related … [Read more...] about Mass. grants $26M to marijuana business owners affected by the ‘War on Drugs’
A Comprehensive Guide to Germinating Cannabis Seeds Successfully
Germinating cannabis seeds can be challenging for many growers, especially beginners. You might have tried various methods only to end up with poor results or no sprouting. This common issue frustrates many who are eager to start their cultivation journey. One key fact about successful germination is the importance of using high-quality seeds and an ideal environment. Properly … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide to Germinating Cannabis Seeds Successfully
The Hemp Co. by Curaleaf Celebrates Dry January With Debut of 2.5 mg Select Zero Proof Hemp Seltzer, New Flavors
Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, introduced the latest addition to its new line of hemp-derived THC products, Select Zero Proof 2.5-milligram Hemp THC Seltzer. Debuting in time for Dry January, Select Zero Proof Seltzer is a delicious, fast-acting beverage now available in 2.5-milligram hemp THC, in addition to the … [Read more...] about The Hemp Co. by Curaleaf Celebrates Dry January With Debut of 2.5 mg Select Zero Proof Hemp Seltzer, New Flavors
After a slow start in NYS, number of legal cannabis stores skyrocket, Hochul says
ALBANY — After a slow and tangled start, the legal cannabis business in New York is hitting some new milestones. The number of legal cannabis stores has skyrocketed from about 80 in early 2024 to 275 by the end of the year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Further, retail sales have topped $1 billion since 2023, with about $800 million coming in 2024, the governor said. The … [Read more...] about After a slow start in NYS, number of legal cannabis stores skyrocket, Hochul says
Regulators eye new changes for Vermont’s shrinking medical cannabis program
The recommendations come as Vermont's medical cannabis patient registry's fallen nearly 10% from a year earlier. Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board is pushing for changes to its medical marijuana program, including new educational requirements and oversight structures, according to a legislative report released in November. The recommendations come as Vermont’s medical cannabis … [Read more...] about Regulators eye new changes for Vermont’s shrinking medical cannabis program
South Dakota medical cannabis dispensaries are in a tough spot after election
The trouble signs started about a year in. B.J. Olson had opened his medical cannabis dispensary, called “Unity Rd.,” in the summer of 2022, less than a month after medical pot sales became legal in South Dakota. That first month or two, things were fine. Olson’s revenue lined up nicely with his projections. New bookstore in Aberdeen: Novel Ideas brimming with bestsellers … [Read more...] about South Dakota medical cannabis dispensaries are in a tough spot after election