EWING TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Several students at a New Jersey school were taken to the hospital after allegedly eating weed gummies. Officers responded to STEMCivics Charter School in Ewing Township justbefore 9 a.m. on Monday after two students were feeling sick. When they arrived, four students were transported to nearby hospitals as a precaution after ingesting suspected … [Read more...] about 4 NJ charter school students taken to hospital after eating drug-laced gummies
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Pot? Hemp? Court tosses drug-trafficking conviction of man stopped at Tampa airport
TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to a lack of tests about whether the substances were marijuana or legal hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday tossed out a drug-trafficking conviction against a man stopped at Tampa International Airport after two duffel bags were found to include packages of “green, leafy” substances. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal … [Read more...] about Pot? Hemp? Court tosses drug-trafficking conviction of man stopped at Tampa airport
Plummeting pot prices have Mass. cannabis businesses on edge
Nike John walked to the back of her auto shop-turned-cannabis dispensary in Charlestown on a recent morning and threw open the heavy metal door to the vault. Inside were rows of shelves stacked with colorfully packaged marijuana products. "We have chocolate, taffy, gummies," she said, surveying her inventory. "Over here we have vapes, disposable vapes." This store room is the … [Read more...] about Plummeting pot prices have Mass. cannabis businesses on edge
Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law’s claims of undoing racial disparities
NativeCare, a marijuana dispensary owned by the Red Lake Nation and located on its reservation, in Red Lake, Minnesota, in 2023. Chippewa member Todd Thompson sold cannabis after Minnesota legalized it, but police still seized all his merchandise A Minnesota judge’s order earlier this month upheld the state’s authority to prosecute cannabis-related crimes on tribal lands, … [Read more...] about Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law’s claims of undoing racial disparities
Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill That Would Move Hemp Products to Marijuana Dispensaries
Flowers of hemp plants that contain less that 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) the primary psychoactive substance in marijuana, to be used for student instruction at the Cleveland School of Cannabis, October 30, 2023, in Independence, Ohio.Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products — something … [Read more...] about Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill That Would Move Hemp Products to Marijuana Dispensaries
Shift To Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation Could Cut Industry Emissions By Up To 76%, Study Finds
Greenhouse gas emissions from the legal marijuana industry have climbed so quickly in recent years that they now equal that of about 10 million cars, according to a newly published study into the energy and emissions of cannabis production. A switch from indoor to outdoor grows, however, could lessen that environmental impact by lowering emissions as much as 76 percent. That’s … [Read more...] about Shift To Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation Could Cut Industry Emissions By Up To 76%, Study Finds
Palm Springs town hall encourages open conversations about youth cannabis use
Johnathan Ingram, a cannabis enforcement officer with the city, speaks during a town hall on youth cannabis use Wednesday evening at the Palm Springs Boys & Girls Club. At the Palm Springs Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday evening, parents, health professionals, cannabis industry leaders, and law enforcement officials gathered for an open conversation: how to address youth … [Read more...] about Palm Springs town hall encourages open conversations about youth cannabis use
The Regulatory Chaos of Cannabis Drinks Retail
THC-infused beverages have a steady demand, but sales are inhibited by legal regulations. Photo by Adobe Stock and SevenFifty Daily Staff. Art Nergaryan’s specialty wine and cheese shops in Massachusetts had thrived for years. But when he introduced hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, something unexpected happened: his business boomed. “I turned half of the store into THC … [Read more...] about The Regulatory Chaos of Cannabis Drinks Retail
4 In 10 Military Veterans With Chronic Pain Report Using Medical Marijuana To Manage Symptoms, New Study Shows
A new study shows that 40 percent of military veterans suffering from chronic pain report using marijuana to treat their symptoms. Most of them say they use cannabis to deal with pain, mobility and sleep issues, while substantial numbers of veterans also say it helps with PTSD, anxiety and stress. Nearly all participants (98 percent) said healthcare providers should discuss the … [Read more...] about 4 In 10 Military Veterans With Chronic Pain Report Using Medical Marijuana To Manage Symptoms, New Study Shows
MMJ’s FDA-First Cannabis Pharmaceutical Model Thrives Amid DEA Regulatory Gridlock
While the U.S. cannabis industry grapples with regulatory stagnation, companies are diverging in their responses to the political gridlock. Green Thumb Industries CEO Ben Kovler recently voiced frustration over federal inertia, criticizing agencies like the DEA as "out of touch" and resistant to reform. Yet, amid this uncertainty, MMJ International Holdings has charted a … [Read more...] about MMJ’s FDA-First Cannabis Pharmaceutical Model Thrives Amid DEA Regulatory Gridlock
