Month: September 2023 (Page 21)

Marijuana rescheduling falls short of expectations on Biden Image Cannabis News September 8, 2023 Rescheduling Marijuana Falls Short: Racial Justice Issues Remain Unaddressed. The Biden administration’s recommendation last week for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule marijuana marked one of its most significant steps related to the president’s ambitiousContinue Reading

How Farm-Fresh Cannabis can save New York’s industry and equity Image Cannabis News September 7, 2023 Cannabis, Medicine, and Advocacy: A Closing Perspective on Long Island’s Journey. In this series, we’ve explored how cannabis left its mark on Long Island (from Hempstead to the Hamptons), how the Shinnecock Nation plansContinue Reading

Driving while stoned leads to more traffic accidents in a country where Marijuana is legal Image Cannabis News September 7, 2023 Being stoned behind the wheel can be more dangerous than driving drunk in Canada, where recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018, according to a new study. Documented marijuana-related trafficContinue Reading

Marijuana rescheduling would be ‘life-changing event’ for Cannabis companies Image Cannabis News September 7, 2023 The rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug in the United States would be transformative for the cannabis sector, CEOs of leading cannabis companies believe. Last week, the Department of HealthContinue Reading

Medical Cannabis Improves Quality of Life in Chronic Health Patients Image Cannabis News September 7, 2023 Medical cannabis use in patients with chronic health issues linked to improvements in health-related quality of life. Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality ofContinue Reading

Mounties considering change to Cannabis use policy for front-line officers Image Cannabis News September 7, 2023 RCMP looking to boost recruitment numbers by relaxing current restrictions on recreational pot use. The RCMP is looking at easing a policy that requires front-line officers and many other employees to refrain from recreationalContinue Reading

Curio Wellness joins with Real Housewives Star in exclusive Cannabis Partnership Image Cannabis News September 7, 2023 Maryland cannabis leader Curio Wellness to launch “Happy Eddie” brand, founded by Eddie Osefo of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Curio Wellness, a cGMP-certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and market-leading innovator of healthContinue Reading

Republican congressman introduced Bill to Defund Tribes that Legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis News September 7, 2023 A Republican Congressman from North Carolina introduced a bill last week that, if passed, would withhold federal funds from tribes that legalize recreational marijuana on their lands. On Friday, North Carolina Congressman Chuck EdwardsContinue Reading