DEA and Homeland Security Figures Show Illicit Cannabis Market is Down 35%
Many people assume that the cannabis black market is booming. However, there is no accurate way to measure an illicit market completely, regardless of what is being bought and sold. There are, however, certain figures ... [Read]
The University of California, San Diego is Paying Individuals to Smoke Weed and Virtually Drive in Marijuana Study
If you're a regular toker, there are currently spots available in a marijuana study where you can get paid to drive high. The University of California, San Deigo is conducting a paid cannabis study to ... [Read]
Medical Marijuana Not Covered by Ontario’s Disability Program
Patients denied medical marijuana coverage: Medical marijuana treatment has just been refused by the Disability Support Program in Ontario, Canada. According to CBC, under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program, patients are being denied coverage for ... [Read]
New Oregon Cannabis Regulations Could Interfere With High-Quality Crops
New Oregon cannabis regulations are set to roll out soon that are geared towards the state's licensed cannabis growers. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) is the one that will be implementing the new regulations ... [Read]
New York Cannabis: Patients Can Now Exchange Opioids for Medical Marijuana
New York Cannabis: Anyone with an opioid prescription in the state of New York has just become eligible to trade their prescription in for a medical marijuana one. Effective last Thursday, the New York State ... [Read]
Study Finds Potential 30% Opioid Reduction in Medicaid Patients in Medical Marijuana Legalization
The latest studies to surface regarding medical marijuana have mostly been centered around the legalization of medicinal marijuana and lower opioid use rates. A journal was written called "Addiction" by researchers from the University of ... [Read]
Ohio Medical Cannabis: 185 Doctors Now Marijuana Certified
Marijuana certified doctors: Ohio is months away from releasing medicinal cannabis to the public. Official licenses for growers, producers, and dispensaries are still pending, and the patient database is in its beginning stages. The state ... [Read]
British Columbia’s Cannabis Industry Expands – BC’s Liquor Distributor Will Go Wholesale on Cannabis in Oct
BC liquor distribution selling cannabis: British Columbia's Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) just made a huge announcement that could be a game changer for the province's cannabis industry. BC Liquor Distribution Selling Cannabis: LDB Goes Green ... [Read]
Veto Overturned in Maine on its Medical Marijuana Expansion
Maine marijuana law: On Monday, lawmakers in the state of Maine voted to overturn Governor Paul LePage's veto of a bill to expand the state's medical marijuana program. The state House of Representatives pulled in 119-23 ... [Read]
Oklahoma Doctors Banned Sales of Smokeable Medical Marijuana
Oklahoma doctors ban smokeable medical marijuana: Two weeks ago, Oklahoma voters legalized the use of medical marijuana. State Question 788 received 56% 'Yes' votes, which legalized medical cannabis without restrictions. Patients still would have to ... [Read]