Monthly Archives: April 2018

Ontario cannabis retailing: modern quality, 1928 sobriety

The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation grabbed attention recently by identifying its first outlet locations. But it was the accompanying call for product suppliers that caught my eye. That seemingly dull document hinted at OCRC’s future relationships with cannabis growers and consumers. Toronto’s … Read More

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MPs given lessons in using medical cannabis

MPs at Parliament have been given a class in how to use medical cannabis by an elderly woman who uses it for her arthritis. Public hearings resumed today on a law change which will create a legal exemption for terminally ill people who use medical cannabis . Many of the people speaking on the bill … … Continue reading MPs given lessons in using medical cannabis

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Cannabis may help insomniacs sleep

Researchers at the University of WA will test if medicinal cannabis can help chronic insomniacs. A medical trial will investigate if a drop of cannabis oil before bed could help sufferers of chronic insomnia finally get a good night’s sleep. In a world-first, researchers at the University of Western Australia will … Read More

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Mother wants access to medical cannabis in the classroom

In a letter, the superintendent points to a state law saying that, despite Anthony’s medical card, cannabis is now allowed on school grounds. He hasn’t sat in a classroom since November; hasn’t had the chance to meet new peers, or learn about those fun things with them. “It’s very frustrating,” Tisha Brick … Read More

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Oklahoma governor signs industrial hemp legislation

Mary Fallin signed the bill Monday to establish the Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot Program. The program will be overseen by the … The National Conference of State Legislatures says 37 other states have also passed legislation to allow hemp cultivation. Hemp can be used in food, fuel, … Read More

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Plans for medicinal cannabis hub in Qld

Australia’s first licensed medicinal cannabis producer has pitched a hub for Queensland to lead and support the growth of the emerging national industry. Medifarm has asked the Queensland government for funding to build a Centre of Excellence at the University of the Sunshine Coast, which it says will … Read More

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Business blitz of Startup ideas

Second place went to 1:4 Community, a cost:effective child-minding strategy for school holidays. Third place went to Snugtech, which was looking to develop an eco-friendly hemp and wool insulation product. Startup Weekend Tairawhiti: Impact saw 60 participants get their business ideas off the ground … Read More

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Triple amputee tells MPs medicinal cannabis helps him become productive citizen

In its submission, the National Addiction Centre said the Bill was “a tiny but important step in the right direction towards a strongly regulated cannabis market in New Zealand, which would give adult New Zealanders the opportunity to self-medicate, i.e. use cannabis medicinally in the same way they are … Read More

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Plans for medicinal cannabis hub in Qld

Medifarm has asked the Queensland government for funding to build a Centre of Excellence at the University of the Sunshine Coast, which it says will draw together leading medicinal cannabis manufacturers and farmers. “Queensland is in a perfect position. We do agriculture well, we do healthcare well … Read More

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Medicinal cannabis company Cann Group Ltd rockets on takeover speculation

The best performer on the All Ordinaries on Monday has been the Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price. At the time of writing the medicinal cannabis company’s shares are up a whopping 18% to $3.54. Why are Cann Group’s shares rocketing higher today? Cann Group’s shares are on fire today … Read More

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Zelda Therapeutics makes significant progress in medicinal cannabis research programs

Listed medicinal cannabis company Zelda Therapeutics (ASX: ZLD) has made progress in a number of key research programs during the March 2018 financial quarter. Zelda recently received approval for a major study into the pharmacology of cannabinoids in the treatment of paediatric autism patients. Read More

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BC Bud to Beijing? China presses Canada over illicit marijuana imports

OTTAWA — Chinese officials have been quietly grilling Canada about illicit marijuana flowing to their country, prompting Ottawa to agree to work with them on the problem, an internal federal memo reveals. The previously unknown issue arose during talks between the two countries on curbing the … Read More

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Part-time nurse, budget, medical marijuana part of full slate at Westport Town Meeting

WESTPORT — Public safety and health appear to be dominant themes heading into Tuesday’s annual Town Meeting. Voters will head to the junior/senior high school auditorium at 7 p.m., as selectmen and health board members will make a strong pitch to finance a part-time nurse position. Selectmen … Read More

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Edible marijuana companies find creative ways to push product at Edmonton Cannabis Expo

For many vendors, Edmonton’s Cannabis and Hemp Expo was a chance to showcase their products ahead of legalization in summer 2018. But companies that want to sell edible cannabis for recreational use are playing the long game. Edibles for sale by companies weren’t included in the initial … Read More

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Creso looks to expand product range following successful Swiss launch

anibidiol® is a natural complementary feed for pets which contains full spectrum hemp extract with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive substance of the hemp plant, as well as hemp seed oil. anibidiol® is a proprietary product which combines not only CBD, but fatty acids Omega 3, Omega 6 and … Read More

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Let It Rip Weekend: Legalizing recreational marijuana

Could Michigan be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana ? A ballot initiative has been approved and if legislators don’t legalize it before June, you’ll be deciding on the November website. On the panel: Barton Morris, Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. Scott Greenlee, Healthy and … Read More

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Decision On Doubling Retail Marijuana Stores Moves To Everett City Council

Earlier this month the Everett Planning Commission held public hearings and made their recommendation on increasing the number of retail marijuana stores in Everett, Washington from five to ten and to reduce the separation between stores to 500 feet from the current 2500 feet. Now the decision … Read More

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As medical marijuana program moves forward, Louisiana doctors ‘gun shy’ about recommending …

The 15 doctors who have applied for licenses in the state are shrugging off a lingering stigma associated with recommending marijuana , physicians say, especially in a conservative state that only recently authorized a narrowly tailored, highly restrictive program. As of Friday, 15 doctors had applied for … Read More

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Rifle, slingshot and cannabis found in car

A 52-year-old man was charged after police found a rifle, slingshot and cannabis in his car in Nimbin CBD. Police allege on Sunday afternoon police were making a patrol of the Nimbin CBD when they saw a parked vehicle that belonged to a 52-year-old Nimbin man. Police saw drug paraphernalia in … Read More

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Grow Green: Canadian Cannabis Company Green Mountain Health Alliance Seeks $500000 on …

Canada is on a determined path to legalize both medical and recreational use of Cannabis . At some point later this year, across all of the Canadian provinces Cannabis will be legally sold thus increasing legal demand and suppliers are rushing to accommodate expectations of a booming marketplace. Read More

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH BRANDS INC (OTCMKTS:RMHB) Sellers Strengthened Their Shorts By …

Since April 29, 2017 it’s 0.00% down thus . RMHB underperformed by 11.55% the S&P 500. Rocky Mountain High Brands, Inc. develops, makes, markets, and distributes hemp -infused food and beverage products.The firm is worth $20.83 million. The firm offers hemp -infused beverages, including energy … Read More

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Iowa medical marijuana industry says future remains hazy

… the state’s sole manufacturer of medical cannabis oil, worry many patients will find treatment to be unaffordable, impractical or obtainable due to restrictions placed on the fledgling industry. The company wants to see legislators remove a limit on THC, the most psychoactive compound in marijuana . Read More

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Medical marijuana dispensary, MedMen, debuts on Fifth Avenue

The medical marijuana industry went high-end with a dispensary opening on Fifth Ave., while a long-time Brooklyn arts hub fueled by volunteers and fundraisers … MedMen opened a sleek medical marijuana dispensary at 433 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan on — wait for it — April 20, according to the Post. Read More

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Ashland school board wavers on marijuana opt-out decision

ASHLAND – In a rare move, the school committee this past week voted to weigh in on a political issue. “The only one I can remember having a formal resolution on is the charter school because it was going to have a direct impact on our funding,” Chairwoman Laura Tosti said at Wednesday’s meeting. Read … Continue reading Ashland school board wavers on marijuana opt-out decision

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China presses Canada over illicit marijuana imports

An April 2017 meeting of deputy ministers “determined that China is concerned about what Canada is doing to stem the flow of illicit cannabis into China and we will be working with them on this issue,” says the federal memo released under the Access to Information Act. A spokesman for the Chinese … Read More

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You’ll Never Guess What Jeff Sessions Just Said About Marijuana

Earlier this year, publicly traded cannabis investment company Cronos Group became the first pot stock to uplist from the over-the-counter exchange to the Nasdaq. Within the next two months, GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:GWPH) could become the very first cannabinoid-based drug developer to get … Read More

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Cannabis promises high returns for investors

An army of 200 people descended on central London at the weekend to hear speaker after speaker extol the virtues of cannabis . There was not, however, a stoner in sight: the audience was almost exclusively men in suits or chinos. Welcome to the Cannabis Invest conference 2018. Woodstock, it was … Read More

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Are Canadian Marijuana Stock CEOs Absolutely, Positively Crazy?

Both of these facts are important to remember when you evaluate the actions of the CEOs of Aphria (NASDAQOTH:APHQF), Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQOTH:ACBFF), Canopy Growth (NASDAQOTH:TWMJF), Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON), MedReleaf (NASDAQOTH:MEDFF), and other top Canadian … Read More

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Evidence needed to support cannabis use

VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews legalised medical cannabis in 2016. He said it was about making “this life-saving treatment available to the sick kids who need it most. This is too important to wait….” That’s a politician talking. What do people who specialise in the subject say? Some of them are … Read More

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Lawyers say ‘flawed’ cannabis law likely means more impairment battles

Lawyers say flaws in B.C.’s new proposed rules to stop people from driving while high on cannabis will mean plenty more billable hours. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth’s legislation to regulate recreational cannabis and amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act, announced … Read More

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What is a Marijuana Dispensary?

Marijuana Dispensaries exist because federal law prohibits cannabis from being prescribed and filled at pharmacies. What is a dispensary without the marijuana ? A place that specializes in carrying and selling a specific type of product. So, a marijuana dispensary is where you want to go when you … Read More

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China presses Canada over illicit marijuana imports

OTTAWA — Chinese officials have been quietly grilling Canada about illicit marijuana flowing to their country, prompting Ottawa to agree to work with them on the problem, an internal federal memo reveals. The previously unknown issue arose during talks between the two countries on curbing the … Read More

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You’ll Never Guess What Jeff Sessions Just Said About Marijuana

According to five national polls over the trailing year — Gallup, Fox News, CBS News, Pew Research Center, and the independent Quinnipiac University — between 59% and 64% of respondents favor legalizing marijuana . This support has been instrumental in the passage of sweeping medical cannabis … Read More

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Four North West suspects to appear on charges of possession of dagga

Four suspects aged between 24 and 70 are expected to appear in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrates’ Court in North West tomorrow on charges of possession of dagga . The suspects were nabbed during an intelligence driven operation conducted in Klipgat, Shakung and Jackalsdans on Friday after … Read More

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Willie Nelson Is ‘Ready to Roar’ with New Music Video, New Cannabis [Watch]

If there was ever a question that country music treasure Willie Nelson can still rock with the best of them, let his new music video be all the proof you need – the guy is far from slowing down. In fact, in his latest video, the ageless Texan shows off some wicked pickin’ talents playing … Continue reading Willie Nelson Is ‘Ready to Roar’ with New Music Video, New Cannabis [Watch]

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Plans for Sunshine Coast medical cannabis hub

AN INNOVATIVE hub for medical cannabis would be established on the Sunshine Coast as part of a bold plan to help Queensland farmers and manufacturers move into the emerging industry. Thousands of new direct and indirect jobs would be created by a “centre of excellence” for medical cannabis , … Read More

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Letter: ‘We got the best weed!’

Hip, Hip, Hooray for Hemp ! and other such hypocritical juvenile-isms – as the one headlined here and making headlines nationally what with Washington Gov. Inslee’s teevee pot pronouncement last week on the Bill Maher show – may soon high-light the high-way to lure passers-by to get their highs … Read More

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44.83% More ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH BRANDS INC (OTCMKTS:RMHB) Shorted Shares

Rocky Mountain High Brands, Inc. develops, makes, markets, and distributes hemp -infused food and beverage products.The firm is valued at $20.83 million. The firm offers hemp -infused beverages, including energy drinks, black tea, and lemonade; hemp -infused edibles, such as energy bars; and … Read More

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The Hydroponics Company Acquires Botanicals Extraction Facility

Australia’s The Hydroponics Company (ASX: THC) emerged from a trading halt last week with the news it had acquired production facilities from LEO Pharma, along with its associated freehold land and building. THC says the $2.55 million it has spent now gives it the largest pharmaceutical botanicals … Read More

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Think Science: Medical Marijuana

As the opioid crisis worsens, more Americans are looking toward alternative sources of pain relief, one of which is marijuana . Cannabis has been reported to alleviate pain and anxiety, and may benefit glaucoma and epilepsy patients. At TPR’s next Think Science event, we’ll talk to a neurologist, parent, … Read More

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Historic move: Seattle city attorney looks to vacate 500+ misdemeanor marijuana charges now that …

SEATTLE — In an historic move, the office of the Seattle City Attorney has asked the municipal court to vacate about 540 misdemeanor marijuana charges. City Attorney Pete Holmes made it a campaign issue in 2009, and the city hasn’t prosecuted those cases since. Now that recreational pot is legal, … Read More

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Marijuana Brand Considers Public Offering

U.S maker of marijuana beverages, Dixie Brands, is considering an initial public offering as it seeks capital for expansion and acquisitions #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg). Terms of Service Trademarks Privacy Policy ©2018 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved. Careers Made in NYC Advertise Ad … Read More

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Global Cannabis Applications’ Brad Moore on the impact of artificial intelligence in the medicinal …

states Brad Moore, CEO and Director of Global Cannabis Applications Corp. (CSE: APP | OTCQB: FUAPF), in an interview with InvestorIntel’s Peter Clausi. Peter Clausi: It feels like the cannabis industry has been around forever. I am sitting here drinking my breakfast with an old Abba Medix mug, but the … Read More

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Toronto vape company Green Tank poised to cash in on cannabis legalization

Dustin and Corey Koffler, brothers and co-founders of Green Tank Technologies Corp., have been growing their business at breakneck speed over the past year – and the pace is unlikely to slow down as cannabis legalization approaches. One year ago, Green Tank, a Toronto-based startup that … Read More

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The Cannabis Saves Lives Tour Presents Tim-Me and The Hired Hands

The Tour features Timothy Edwards a.k.a. Tim-Me, president and founder of the tour, and owner of 1Eternity (1E) with various artist including Afro Man making appearances along the way. The Cannabis Saves Lives tour is in their second year of entertainment and cannabis enlightenment; the following … Read More

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Big Pot & The Race for the ‘Biggest Marijuana Grow’

However, this plan for the biggest marijuana grow is all predicated on the state’s gubernatorial hopeful Jeff Apodaca winning office in November, and then being able to implement his plan to legalize cannabis in New Mexico. He’s running on a platform of boosting the legal cannabis economy as a … Read More

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China Hemp Seeds market Research Report Released with growth, latest trends & forecasts till 2022

China Hemp Seeds Market is a report recently published by Questale. Questale is amongst the top market research firms globally. The reports from Questale are well researched and very useful in the decision-making process. This report gives in-depth analysis and insights of the China Hemp Seeds … Read More

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POTNETWORK HOLDINGS INC (OTCMKTS:POTN) Shorts Decreased By 2.72% As Of Apr 29, 2018

PotNetwork Holdings Inc., through its subsidiary, Diamond CBD, Inc., focuses on research, development, and marketing of hemp extracts that contain a range of cannabinoids and natural hemp derivatives.The firm is worth $. It primarily produces cannabidiol oils.Currently it has negative earnings. Read More

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Driver with cannabis in his system in Limerick is found not guilty

A MOTORIST who had cannabis in his system was found not guilty at Kilmallock Court of drug driving. Augustinas Vaitkevicius, aged 20, of Carnahalla, Cappawhite was also found innocent of a dangerous driving charge. Garda Jerry O’Connor said he was on mobile patrol with Garda Kevin Dunlea in … Read More

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Cannabis tycoons plot to make drug legal in Britain in next five years

But the Home Office insists it has no plans to change the law in the UK – describing cannabis as a “harmful drug”. A spokesman said: “Cannabis is a controlled Class B drug, as there is clear scientific and medical evidence that it is a harmful drug, which can damage people’s mental and physical health, … … Continue reading Cannabis tycoons plot to make drug legal in Britain in next five years

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Illinois Senate Approves A Safer Option (Cannabis ) For Opioid Patients

An important medical marijuana bill emerged from the Senate yesterday that could bring welcome relief to seriously ill patients around the state. Senate Bill 336 would allow patients who qualify for opioid prescriptions to enroll in the state’s medical cannabis program. SB 336, sponsored in the Senate by … Read More

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California Marijuana -Open for Business

Different types of marijuana sit on display at Harborside marijuana dispensary, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. Starting New Year’s Day, recreational marijuana can be sold legally in California. (AP Photo/Mathew Sumner). Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other … Read More

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Keller @ Large: Somerville Mayor Talks Casinos, Marijuana , Affordable Housing

BOSTON (CBS) — Democratic Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone joined Jon Keller to discuss current events and politics on Sunday. Keller mentioned that former Newton Mayor Setti Warren dropped out of the Democratic primary for Governor’s race this week. He cited his inability to raise funds. Curtatone … Read More

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Aurora stalks Cann-do company

Street Talk understands Canada’s Aurora Cannabis Inc – that country’s second largest cannabis company with a $C4.3 billion market capitalisation – is considering a formal approach to Cann Group’s board about a takeover. Sources suggested there had been informal engagement between the two … Read More

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Police raid uncovers 1000 plant cannabis farm in Manningham

Earlier today police forced their way into a property in Manningham after receiving a tip off it was being used for producing drugs. Once inside they found a large cannabis farm, with plants in various stages of growth spread out over multiple rooms. As well as the 1,000 plants there was a large amount of … … Continue reading Police raid uncovers 1000 plant cannabis farm in Manningham

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Local government will be able to set cannabis market to their liking

The Cannabis Distribution Act, as announced last Thursday, April 26th, will establish the province’s exclusive jurisdiction over wholesale distribution of the drug and provide authority for public retail sales. The announcement was made by Solicitor General Mike Farnworth, who says this will give local … Read More

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Maricann: Damaged Goods For This Cannabis Producer?

The stock has followed the general cannabis market to reach its all-time high in January 2018 but its share price has since been under a slow but consistent selloff. The selloff was precipitated by the botched equity financing that was canceled due to an OSC investigation. We have long been advocates … Read More

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Oklahoma governor signs industrial hemp legislation

Oklahoma governor signs industrial hemp legislation … Mary Fallin signed the bill Monday to establish the Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot Program. The program will … The National Conference of State Legislatures says 37 other states have also passed legislation to allow hemp cultivation. Read More

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Push to legitimize Idaho pot is up in smoke…again

Tesla Gillespie, president of the Idaho Medical Marijuana Association – an organization formed in the wake of past failed attempts – said that medical marijuana will not appear on the ballot this year. She has stopped collecting signatures and dissolved the group to care for her ailing son, she said. Read More

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Richland County court dates looming in 75-pound marijuana bust

The Richland County Prosecutor’s office said those dates could still change. The duo have been charged with trafficking of marijuana and possession in connection with trafficking of marijuana and possession in a Jan. 9 incident, according to the Brand Pigg assistant prosecutor with the Richland County … Read More

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Where is Marijuana Legal? Michigan Looking to be Next State Where You Can Lawfully Smoke Up

Voters in Michigan will decide whether or not to regulate marijuana similar to the state’s alcohol laws come November. The State Board of Canvassers (SBOC) approved a proposal fronted by a marijuana reform group and said that there were enough signatures to secure a recreational marijuana ballot … Read More

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Seattle Moves To Vacate Decades Of Marijuana Convictions

“Vacating charges for misdemeanor marijuana possession is a necessary step to correct the injustices of what was a failed war on drugs, which disproportionately affected communities of color in Seattle,” Mayor Jenny Durkan (D) said in a statement. “The war on drugs in large part became a war on … Read More

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Sixty-four nabbed in long-weekend Pretoria operations

She said 11 suspects were arrested for allegedly being in the possession of dagga and five for being in the possession of other drugs. “Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in joint roadblocks with the Tshwane metro police and stop and search operations,” she said. Read More

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Two teenagers killed in a drive-by shooting in Cape Town

Two teenagers have been killed during a drive-by shooting in Belhar near Bellville outside Cape Town. The motive for the incident is being investigated as well as whether the incident is gang related. Police spokesperson, André Traut says the victims, aged 14 and 15-years-old, were sitting in a car on … Read More

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Zimbabwe legalises cannabis for medical, scientific use

Zimbabwe has legalized production of cannabis for medicinal or scientific use, according to new regulations seen by AFP Saturday. A statutory instrument entitled Production of Cannabis for Medicinal and Scientific Use Regulations, said prospective producers can apply to the health ministry for a … Read More

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Cannabis Legalization In Canada Arises Questions About The Impact The Cannabis Smoke May …

With the upcoming Cannabis legalization in Canada, many questions arise, particularly about the impact the Cannabis smoke may have on non-smokers. Secondhand smoke from cannabis is perceived as a major problem by many Canadians. However, there is no clear definition of whether it … Read More

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What Are the Benefits Of Vaping Weed?

Cannabis vaporization came into popularity when users began to realize the benefits of vaping weed versus smoking. Traditionally cannabis has always been combusted but now we have the technology to vaporize. In fact, there are portable, desktop and oil pen vaporizers for added stealth on the … Read More

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Unexpected healthy food: hemp seeds

Let me put your mind at ease: hemp seeds are not marijuana seeds. You cannot get high from eating them. Hemp seeds are from a different species of the cannabis family. This particular variety has a miniscule amount of the active ingredient, THC or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, that gives marijuana its … Read More

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Letter: Rootstown marijuana issue clarified

I do not believe that the trustees went beyond their scope as elected representatives to permit, with conditions, medical marijuana in the township. There were public hearings on the subject at both the trustee and zoning commission meetings, so it was not “just three trustees” that made the decision as … Read More

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Lawsuit challenges marijuana monopoly in Baldwin Park

A lawsuit filed against Baldwin Park seeks to break the monopoly the city created when it approved a sole distribution business to serve all local marijuana cultivation and manufacture businesses. In December, the City Council granted Rukli an exclusive agreement to transport cannabis in the city. Read More

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Are Canadian Marijuana Stock CEOs Absolutely, Positively Crazy?

All of the big marijuana growers are scrambling to increase production capacity. Aphria CEO Vic Neufeld led his company to complete two of the largest acquisitions in the history of the marijuana industry. Earlier this year, Aphria bought Broken Coast Cannabis. The company also recently completed its … Read More

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Politics Takes Argitek Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS: AGTK) Aggressively Into the Colorado Cannabis …

Argitek Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS: AGTK) is on the move again. The stock has been alive and kicking again since earlier this month when shares popped above the major moving averages. Those levels have been holding as key support over the past couple weeks, leading to another breakout spurred by … Read More

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10000 people wrote to the federal government telling them to end prohibition

Just dropped off 10,369 public comments to the @US_FDA to have the United States recommend to the @UN @WHO change international treaties when it comes to cannabis . Send a message to your lawmakers about the need for reform NOW at https://t.co/W1O21rytlB pic.twitter.com/FYtdwpvop5. Read More

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It’s Dumb Not to Have Investments in Cryptocurrencies, Cannabis in a Portfolio

To ride the budding cannabis industry, one might consider investing in pot stocks such as Benchmark Botanics Inc. (BHHKF) , up 10% year-to-date, South American cannabis producer and distributor ICC Labs Inc. (ICCLF) up 26% or Australian medical weed cultivator AusCann Group Holdings (ACNNF) … Read More

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Police raid uncovers 1000 plant cannabis farm in Manningham

OVER 1,000 cannabis plants were discovered as police raided a major cannabis farm. Earlier today police forced their way into a property in Manningham after receiving a tip off it was being used for producing drugs. Once inside they found a large cannabis farm, with plants in various stages of growth … Read More

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Las Cruces man busted with 554 pounds of marijuana

ALBUQUQERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces man is behind bars after police busted him with hundreds of pounds of drugs. According to a criminal complaint, 48-year-old Eduardo Escajeda was pulled over by State Police along I-40 west of Route 66 Casino Friday morning. Police say Escajeda was … Read More

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Authorities: Bryan man had nearly 2 pounds of marijuana

Authorities said Robertson had a misdemeanor warrant, and while arresting him, they noticed a strong odor of marijuana . The officer ordered everyone out of the car so he could search the vehicle, and noticed one child kicking at a bag on the floor of the back seat. A police report notes the bag contained … … Continue reading Authorities: Bryan man had nearly 2 pounds of marijuana

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Bill for NH Patients to Grow Own Marijuana Faces Defeat

John Reagan, a Deerfield Republican whose long advocated for expanding access since the state’s therapeutic cannabis program became law in 2013, says the legislation is not dead yet. He says other states with medical marijuana laws have allowed a limited home-grow option for qualifying patients, … Read More

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UFC 225 fighters warned about zero-tolerance policy for marijuana in Illinois

The UFC is doing what it can to let their fighters know about a quirk in the system in the state of Illinois ahead of UFC 225. Despite WADA (and thus USADA) rules that allow fighters to have 150 ng/ml of marijuana in their system while in competition, the state of Illinois (along with Texas, … Continue reading UFC 225 fighters warned about zero-tolerance policy for marijuana in Illinois

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Iowa medical marijuana industry says future remains hazy

Serious questions linger about the fate of medical marijuana in Iowa as Republican lawmakers find themselves considering an eleventh-hour deal that would expand the program to more patients. The state’s sole manufacturer of medical cannabis oil worries that, once sales begin in about seven months … Read More

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Getting off opioids with medical marijuana: Patients turn to pot over pills

For a state deeply embedded in the opioid crisis, Dustin Sulak believes that medical marijuana could be part of a solution. “There’s no pill, there’s no spray, no drop, no puff [that] can completely solve this problem,” Sulak told Gupta. “But cannabis , when it’s used in the right way, can take a big bite … Continue reading Getting off opioids with medical marijuana: Patients turn to pot over pills

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UK Could Legalise Cannabis Within Five Years, According To Experts

Experts believe that the UK could legalise cannabis for recreational use within the next five years. With countries including Canada and Australia having already loosened their regulations on the drug, the Metro reports that investors have started to circle around cannabis -based companies which are … Read More

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Another Country In Africa Legalizes The Cultivation Of Cannabis

This follows a decision already back in 2010 to grant Soweto scientist Dr Thandeka Kunune’s House of Hemp rights to cultivate and process hemp . The House of Hemp was the first private company to be awarded an exclusive permit from the departments of agriculture and health to legally cultivate and … Read More

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Maine: Where medical marijuana is saving opioid addicts

Pills,” Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta visits Maine and speaks to residents, and their healthcare providers, who are not willing to wait for federal legislation or more scientific research on medical marijuana . These patients say marijuana not only helped them kick their opioid addiction, but … Read More

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What Are the Benefits Of Vaping Weed?

What they found was the vaporized cannabis consisted of mostly cannabinoids with a trace of three other compounds. On the other hand, combusted smoke had over 111 compounds including a wide range of toxins. One of the only advantages to smoking over vaping is it won’t cost you much up front. Read More

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Big Pot & The Race for the ‘Biggest Marijuana Grow’

New Mexico is the latest state to announce that it will play host to the biggest legal cannabis grow operation in the United States. But other claims to that title over the past years have still not panned out, and a facility in Arizona now occupies the number one slot. Meanwhile, as various U.S. states … Continue reading Big Pot & The Race for the ‘Biggest Marijuana Grow’

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Should Investors Be Excited Over the Prospect of Privatized Cannabis Retail in Ontario?

In March, the C.D. Howe Institute, a Toronto-based not-for-profit research firm with a focus on public policy, released analysis that was critical of Ontario’s execution of recreational cannabis legalization. The report predicts that publicly controlled cannabis stores will have difficulty phasing out the black … Read More

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Pot Stocks, ETFs, Top News And Data From The Cannabis Industry This Week

It seems since Former Republican House speaker John Boehner announced he was supporting cannabis legalization, the industry has been reveling in success. Things got better after President Donald Trump announced the federal government wouldn’t interfere with states’ rights to decide on their … Read More

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Big Pot & The Race for the ‘Biggest Marijuana Grow’

The new site is slated to include 20 acres of indoor cultivation, 80 acres of outdoor cannabis fields, 100 acres of outdoor industrial hemp fields and 120,000 square feet of production buildings. Ultra Health said its mission is to “supply New Mexico with a diverse variety of high-quality cannabis that … Read More

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Zimbabwe legalises marijuana ‘weed’ aka mbjanje

HARARE. Zimbabwe government has legalized the production of cannabis (mbanje weed) for medicinal or scientific purposes. The shock announcement was made by Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa through Statutory Instrument 62 of 2018 (dangerous drugs – production of … Read More

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Smugglers dump 490kg of marijuana and flee in boat

Bung Kan custom checkpoint head Prasongsak Boonma said the four Laotian smugglers, who were bringing sacks of marijuana onto the Mekong riverbank on the Thai side early Saturday morning, quickly dropped the illicit drugs on seeing officers approaching and ran towards their boat, whose engine … Read More

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Getting off opioids with medical marijuana : Patients turn to pot over pills

Medical marijuana has been legal in Maine since 1999. The state has one of the top ten highest rates of opioid overdose in the country. In 2016, the rate of overdoses from opioid drugs in Maine was nearly double the national rate. The number of heroin related deaths has jumped more than fourfold … Read More

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The Impact Marijuana’s Cannabinoids Can Have On Kidney Disease

Although there are different diseases and medical conditions that take people’s lives, in the US kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death. It’s also estimated that 31 million Americans (10 percent of the US adult population) are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The proper … Read More

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Medical cannabis centre planned for University of the Sunshine Coast campus

Thousands of new direct and indirect jobs would be created by a “centre of excellence” for medical cannabis , likely to be located at the University of the Sunshine Coast campus. Aimed at establishing Queensland as the medical cannabis powerhouse of Australia, the centre would be managed by … Read More

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WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRE) Is At $26.68 Formed …

OmniCanna Health Solutions, Inc. develops and sells hemp based products. The company has market cap of $909,685. The firm offers hemp formulation health and wellness solutions, as well as cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food brands. It currently has negative earnings. It also provides over the … Read More

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PHIVIDA HOLDINGS INC ORDINARY SHARES CA (OTCMKTS:PHVAF) Sellers Reduced By 93.53 …

Phivida Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in purchasing, packaging, and selling holistic hemp infused remedies.The firm is valued at $42.44 million. The firm provides hemp oil extracts to the manufacturers of consumer packaged goods, such as pet supplements, e-juices, topical ointments, … Read More

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Cannabis plants seized in Hedge End

POLICE have seized a number of cannabis plants in Hedge End. This comes after officers carried out a search at an address in The Close on April 26. A Hampshire Police spokeswoman said a quantity of what are believed to be cannabis plants were seized along with some drug paraphernalia. Read More

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Zimbabwe legalizes weed for scientific, medical purposes

In the African nation of Malawi, is set to legalize hemp , a lower version of weed, after two years of rigorous debates. For those who don’t know, the continent of Africa produces some of the best strains of marijuana in the world. According to Mail & Guardian Africa, an African marijuana industry could … Read … Continue reading Zimbabwe legalizes weed for scientific, medical purposes

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Zimbabwe is second African nation to license marijuana cultivation

Health Minister David Parirenyatwa published new regulations, seen by Reuters on Saturday, allowing individuals and companies to be licenced to cultivate marijuana , known locally as mbanje. The five-year renewable licences will allow growers to possess, transport and sell fresh and dried cannabis … Read More

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Marijuana , tobacco, narcotics seized in multiple drug busts in Oman

Muscat:Oman Customs foiled several attempts to smuggle marijuana , tobacco and psychotropic substances. While there was one case where an expat was attempting to smuggle marijuana , officials announced three instances where tobacco was being smuggled and one instance where psychotropic … Read More

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