Cannabis News

Juan Ponce de Leon came to the New World in search of glory and gold. This Spanish explorer became obsessed with finding the mythical fountain of youth. Little did you know, he may have been looking in the wrong place. Instead of a clean, flowing water fountain, he may have been looking for a green, […]

Brazil has become the latest nation to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use, NBC News reports. In a ruling last week, the country’s Supreme Court voted to remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 40 grams of marijuana. Eight of the 11 judges on the high court were in favor of a stipulation […]

Marginalized communities have known it for decades. Only recently have politicians and others joined the call, acknowledging that arrests and convictions for simple marijuana possession disproportionately impact minority communities and create unnecessary barriers to finding careers and financial opportunities. These barriers sometimes keep people from meaningful careers, financial security, and suitable housing opportunities. Today, Maryland’s […]

FRANKFORD, KY – Kentucky is expediting its program that will allow legal medical marijuana in the state, according to an ABC News report. Gov. Andy Beshear said last week that the state is beginning to accept applications starting Monday from businesses that are seeking to sell, process or grow medical marijuana.  They can apply through […]

Cannabis products will no longer be among the list of banned drugs for college football’s postseason and all Division I championships, reports the Washington Post. In a vote on Tuesday, the NCAA’s Division 1 Council decided it will not test Division 1 athletes for cannabinoids ahead of championship competition. Any penalties currently being served by […]

A recent study revealed that alcohol and opioid use cause more secondhand harm than marijuana use. Researchers found that the risk of secondhand harm from alcohol use is six times higher than that of cannabis use. This study sheds light on how different substances impact not just users but also those around them. The findings […]

HARRISBURG, PA – The push to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania took another step forward on Monday as lawmakers announced plans to introduce a bill in the House, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports. The co-sponsors, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), said their measure has enough similarities to a bill introduced in the state […]

The cannabis industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. As legalization efforts sweep across the United States, industry leaders face mounting pressure to address the social and criminal justice issues that have long plagued cannabis policy. A compelling new argument asserts that cannabis company boards should not only advocate for criminal justice reform but may also […]

The benefits of cannabis-based products for older adults were highlighted in a new study, according to a report in Marijuana Moment. The research was published in the journal Drugs and Aging last week and indicated significant improvement in the health and well-being of those 65 and older who have been using medical marijuana. The authors […]

SACRAMENTO, CA – History will be made in California next month when cannabis is legally sold at a state fair for the first time, according to the event’s organizers. In a press release, the California State Fair announced that as part of its 170th anniversary, the state-sanctioned event will permit adults to purchase and consume […]