A growing number of Canadians are seeking emergency medical care for a troubling condition tied to cannabis use—Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). This condition, marked by severe and repeated vomiting, has become increasingly common, especially in the wake of cannabis legalization.Healthcare providers are reporting a noticeable uptick in CHS cases, a syndrome that … [Read more...] about Rise in Emergency Room Visits Linked to Cannabis-Induced Vomiting in Canada
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New Research Links Cannabis Use to Elevated Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack
A recent study has added to the growing body of evidence suggesting that regular cannabis use may be linked to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes.The research, conducted by a team of scientists analyzing health records from over 400,000 individuals, found a statistically significant correlation between frequent cannabis … [Read more...] about New Research Links Cannabis Use to Elevated Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack
C3 Industries Launches New High Profile Dispensary in Thomaston, Connecticut
C3 Industries Inc., a Michigan-based multistate cannabis operator, has secured final local approvals to establish its fourth—and final—adult-use dispensary in Connecticut. The store, operating under the High Profile Cannabis Shop brand, will occupy approximately 3,400 of the 5,200 square feet in the former Riders Café building at 2627 Waterbury Road. The strategic location lies … [Read more...] about C3 Industries Launches New High Profile Dispensary in Thomaston, Connecticut
Rhode Island Attorney Sentenced for Role in Federal Detention Center Smuggling Scheme
A Rhode Island attorney has been sentenced for her involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle contraband into a federal detention center in Cranston, raising serious concerns about professional misconduct and breaches of institutional security.U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. sentenced 52-year-old attorney Donna M. Nesselbush to one year and one day in federal … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Attorney Sentenced for Role in Federal Detention Center Smuggling Scheme
Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Spark Debate as Sales Surge Nationwide
The burgeoning market for hemp-derived THC beverages is drawing national attention as it rapidly gains ground in states where recreational cannabis remains illegal. These drinks, which contain delta-9 THC extracted from federally legal hemp, are now widely available in convenience stores, gas stations, and bars—often with no age restrictions or regulatory oversight.The … [Read more...] about Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Spark Debate as Sales Surge Nationwide
Cannabis Reform Advocates Say Trump May Be Key to Federal Breakthrough
Federal marijuana reform could arrive sooner than many expect—and former President Donald Trump might be the one to deliver it. That’s the message from two well-connected cannabis advocates who spoke this week at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago.Weldon Angelos, a former federal inmate pardoned by Trump for a nonviolent marijuana offense, and Kim Rivers, CEO … [Read more...] about Cannabis Reform Advocates Say Trump May Be Key to Federal Breakthrough
Connecticut Cannabis Watchdog Pushes for Growth in Medical and Recreational Markets
Connecticut’s first-ever Cannabis Ombudsman is working to stabilize and strengthen the state’s cannabis markets amid growing concerns over declining medical use and uneven competitiveness in the adult-use sector.Erin Gorman Kirk, who was appointed to the newly created position earlier this year, is focusing her efforts on making Connecticut’s cannabis landscape more responsive … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Watchdog Pushes for Growth in Medical and Recreational Markets
Massachusetts Legislature to Consider Bill Broadening Delivery
The Massachusetts House of Representatives is preparing to review legislation that would significantly expand cannabis delivery services across the state. House Bill 145, introduced by Representatives Mike Connolly, Samantha Montaño, and Manny Cruz, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, from … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Legislature to Consider Bill Broadening Delivery
Federal Move to Ban “Intoxicating Hemp” Poses Major Risk to New York Cannabis
A proposed federal prohibition on “intoxicating hemp”—including products with elevated levels of synthetic or heavily concentrated cannabinoids—could drastically reshape New York’s thriving cannabis industry, warn experts and stakeholders.What’s at StakeA provision in a new federal appropriations bill aims to block interstate commerce in hemp-derived products that exceed … [Read more...] about Federal Move to Ban “Intoxicating Hemp” Poses Major Risk to New York Cannabis
Maine Delays Medical Marijuana Testing Overhaul Until 2026
Maine legislators have decided to delay a sweeping proposal aimed at imposing mandatory testing and tracking on the state’s medical marijuana industry. The bill, originally expected to move forward this year, will now be reconsidered in the 2026 legislative session.While Maine’s adult-use cannabis products are already tested for contaminants and potency, medical marijuana … [Read more...] about Maine Delays Medical Marijuana Testing Overhaul Until 2026
