Dayton Children’s Hospital has seen an increase in children in its ER after eating or inhaling marijuana in the past five years. This uptick comes following the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana in Ohio. In 2024, the hospital has so far seen 66 cases of unintentional ingestions of cannabis products compared to 47 last year. If a child ingests any … [Read more...] about Dayton kids increasingly treated at ER for ingesting marijuana following legalization
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Can Little Cannabis Help Big Tobacco
Tobacco has long been an economic giant…but is cannabis upending the system? A key concern is the change in demographics. Nearly a third of respondents under 35 say they smoke marijuana compared to 8% of young Americans smoke cigarettes at least once a week. A drastic trend which will be hard to change. Gen Z has always drifted away from alcohol and started the California … [Read more...] about Can Little Cannabis Help Big Tobacco
Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
Jamey Johnson is facing time behind bars after his recent arrest in Tennessee over the weekend – and it all appears to be over some weed. The country music superstar was arrested on November 17 in Williamson County, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, for speeding and drug possession charges. The Tennessee Highway Patrol issued a statement yesterday confirming the … [Read more...] about Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
Ohio legal cannabis sales off to slow start with $155M in revenue
Ohio’s recreational cannabis market has generated more than $155 million in sales in its first few months, but local dispensary operators say the demand at recreational sale’s start wasn’t as aggressive as expected. “It didn’t hit quite the way it did in some of the other states that have rolled out their recreational rules all at once. It’s kind of come out in baby steps in … [Read more...] about Ohio legal cannabis sales off to slow start with $155M in revenue
Helping Texas veterans with PTSD: Goodblend offers free medical marijuana prescriptions
AUSTIN - Texas veterans may soon have more access to expanded treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, cannabis dispensary Goodblend Texas is hosting Veterans Wellness events across the state, including one here in San Antonio! Under the Compassionate Use Program, eligible veterans can obtain lawful prescriptions for Medical Marijuana for … [Read more...] about Helping Texas veterans with PTSD: Goodblend offers free medical marijuana prescriptions
Judge orders ‘illicit cannabis’ signs removed as NY regs face scrutiny
ALBANY — A state Supreme Court justice issued a temporary restraining order last week allowing the operators of two Manhattan hemp stores to remove “illicit cannabis” signs that had been placed on the storefronts by marijuana regulators following raids.The judge’s ruling came as attorneys for dozens of hemp store owners whose shops have been raided and had products seized are … [Read more...] about Judge orders ‘illicit cannabis’ signs removed as NY regs face scrutiny
YouTuber Rosanna Pansino Smokes Marijuana Grown From Her Father’s Ashes to Fulfill His Dying Wish: ‘My Dad Was a Little Rebel’
YouTube creator Rosanna Pansino paid tribute to her late father on the first episode of her new podcast Rodiculous. The 39-year-old Nerdy Nummies host opened up about her father Papa Pizza — who died of leukemia five years ago — on the first episode of the podcast on Nov. 16 and revealed that his dying wish was for her to "take his ashes, mix it in with some soil, and grow a … [Read more...] about YouTuber Rosanna Pansino Smokes Marijuana Grown From Her Father’s Ashes to Fulfill His Dying Wish: ‘My Dad Was a Little Rebel’
Trump’s Cabinet Choices: Will His Administration Support Or Restrict Cannabis?
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been selected to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, a role centered on reducing federal spending by at least $2 trillion. Both Musk and Ramaswamy have publicly supported the legalization of cannabis and psychedelics, indicating a potential shift towards more progressive drug policies. Musk, renowned for his … [Read more...] about Trump’s Cabinet Choices: Will His Administration Support Or Restrict Cannabis?
Conquer the New MJBizCon Expo Floor, One Pavilion at a Time
DENVER, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 13th annual MJBizCon, the largest, most established cannabis business conference and expo in the world, opens with a more defined and inclusive expo show floor starting Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With more than 1400 exhibitors expected at MJBizCon, the expo show floor will be segmented for easier … [Read more...] about Conquer the New MJBizCon Expo Floor, One Pavilion at a Time
Frontier staff allegedly tried to extort passenger for $50 to get cannabis and nails done
ATLANTA (WKRC) - Frontier employees allegedly tried to extort a passenger for $50 so they could buy marijuana and get their nails done. A Frontier Airlines passenger spoke with WSB-TV, telling the outlet's reporters that two airline employees attempted to extort him for money when he tried to board his plane. The passenger, Demonta Roach, told the station that he was … [Read more...] about Frontier staff allegedly tried to extort passenger for $50 to get cannabis and nails done
