Being a mom means having to come up with a pretty big toolbox full of problem-solving skills, coping mechanisms, and self-care strategies. Everyone’s toolbox looks different, but for a growing number of moms cannabis takes up a slot. Since its legalization in many parts of the country, more and more moms are integrating marijuana into their self-care regimen, saying it helps … [Read more...] about Celebrity Moms Who Use Cannabis
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Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state’s lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. A breaking point came when he released a much cheaper product to the market, and increased sales by five times, … [Read more...] about Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
Anxiety Medications Decline in States Where Marijuana Is Legal
In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety. That is the key finding of my recent study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open. I am an applied policy researcher who studies the economics of risky behaviors and substance use within the United States. My collaborators and I … [Read more...] about Anxiety Medications Decline in States Where Marijuana Is Legal
Cannabis report withheld from Maine lawmakers, leaders call for response
AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Lawmakers say a report on marijuana in Maine was intentionally and unlawfully withheld for nearly a year. Lawmakers are calling for investigations after learning the cannabis report wasn't delivered to them last February as it should have been. That revelation came this week when Anya Trundy testified before the state Veterans and Legal Affairs … [Read more...] about Cannabis report withheld from Maine lawmakers, leaders call for response
5 Best Marijuana Strains For Pain: Top Medicinal Cannabis Strains
Pain relief is one of the common reasons many people turn to marijuana. It could be in edibles, topical applications, or simply smokable buds. Cannabis is thought to alleviate pain by interacting with the body's endocannabinoid system to block pain signals. When you’re looking for the best weed strain for pain relief, you have to consider its cannabinoid ratio, genetics, and … [Read more...] about 5 Best Marijuana Strains For Pain: Top Medicinal Cannabis Strains
Pennsylvania Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana So Residents Stop Sending Tax Money To Other States
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Tuesday that he recently met with cannabis dispensary owners from Maryland, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. He wanted to ask them how many of their customers at stores near the Pennsylvania border were crossing state lines to buy their products. Their response, he said: over 60 percent. “Pennsylvanians are buying cannabis, but now what’s happening is … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana So Residents Stop Sending Tax Money To Other States
Massachusetts Marijuana Officials Say Social Consumption Plan Will Position State As East Coast Industry Leader (Op-Ed)
Massachusetts made history in 2018 when the first legal cannabis retailers on the East Coast opened. We are about to lead the way again as the Cannabis Control Commission takes up on-site social consumption regulatory reforms, which seek to expand an industry now facing cross-border competition, prioritize the success of small, equity-owned businesses and ensure our state … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Marijuana Officials Say Social Consumption Plan Will Position State As East Coast Industry Leader (Op-Ed)
How Will the Cannabis World Look When Marijuana Is Rescheduled?
A few weeks ago, someone at a holiday party asked “Whitt, why doesn’t Budding Trends take on the weighty legal issues of the day and instead resort to cheap pop culture references and puns?” I thought about responding with a quote from “Run Like an Antelope” but then it hit me: Maybe we should give some thought to a more high-minded discussion about the practical implications … [Read more...] about How Will the Cannabis World Look When Marijuana Is Rescheduled?
Texas cannabis bill seeks to protect workers who use hemp, medical marijuana; here’s how
Texas Democrats appear to be fighting for Texans’ freedom when it comes to cannabis use.Democratic state Rep. John Bucy III prefiled a bill Jan. 9 that seeks to protect government workers, including contractors, from certain drug tests as a condition of employment.Texas has a medical marijuana program with low-THC cannabis, while hemp-derived products like delta-9 edibles and … [Read more...] about Texas cannabis bill seeks to protect workers who use hemp, medical marijuana; here’s how
Cannabis use and health: What physicians should know
More patients are using cannabis to self-treat chronic pain, nausea and seizures, and psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression despite the lack of data assessing its safety and efficacy. As with any substance, cannabis comes with health risks. It’s important for physicians to monitor and screen for potential harms, especially in adolescents and when patients are … [Read more...] about Cannabis use and health: What physicians should know
