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
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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
Bryn Spejcher, who killed during cannabis psychosis, appeals manslaughter conviction
Bryn Spejcher, who stabbed a Thousand Oaks man to death in 2018 while in the depths of a cannabis-induced psychotic episode, is appealing her conviction. A jury found Spejcher guilty in December 2023 of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Chad O’Melia. Judge David Worley then sentenced her to probation and community service with a suspended four-year jail sentence that … [Read more...] about Bryn Spejcher, who killed during cannabis psychosis, appeals manslaughter conviction
New study reveals marijuana’s impact on male fertility
In a groundbreaking discovery that could affect millions of potential fathers, researchers at the University of Sheffield have uncovered concerning evidence about marijuana’s impact on male fertility. The extensive study, involving 2,000 men across 14 fertility clinics in England, reveals five major ways cannabis use affects sperm health and reproductive potential. This … [Read more...] about New study reveals marijuana’s impact on male fertility
Man severely burned trying to extract THC from marijuana
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - A man suffered severe burns to his face and hands while trying to extract THC from marijuana. Around 12:13 a.m. Friday morning, officers with the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a fire at the America Best Motel on Royal Drive in Jackson. Upon arrival, they found a small fire in the bathroom and a 38-year-old man with … [Read more...] about Man severely burned trying to extract THC from marijuana
Canine cannabis toxicosis: diagnosis and treatment
Cannabis is a broad term that can be used to describe products (such as hemp or marijuana) derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. The terms cannabis and marijuana are often used interchangeably. The all-encompassing word “cannabis” has been adopted as the standard terminology in scientific publications. Cannabis sativa L is the most widely used recreational drug in the world … [Read more...] about Canine cannabis toxicosis: diagnosis and treatment
