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Levels Of Cannabis And Hallucinogens Use Remain Historically High, According To Survey

A new survey is providing insights into the current amount of cannabis and hallucinogens use among American adults, according to News-Medical. The findings are contained in the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future survey, funded by the National Institutes of Health.  It showed that the use of cannabis and hallucinogens remained at historically high levels […]

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Report Shows Use Of Marijuana Tax Revenue To Fund Public Services In Denver

DENVER, CO – A new report released in Colorado examines the use of tax revenues from the sales of marijuana to support public services, according to KDVR. When Colorado voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2014, the measure also created the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund that would distribute tax revenue from the marijuana […]

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Low-Dose THC Reverses Brain Aging in Mice, Study Finds

For most people, cognitive decline may be the most frightening part of the aging process. Those who have cared for elderly loved ones know the pain and heartbreak of watching a vibrant and loving family member decline mentally. Anti-aging treatments have been the holy grail of the medical and research communities for decades. Could the […]

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Sales Surge In NY Legal Cannabis Market After Crackdown On Unlicensed Sellers

ALBANY, NY – Sales of legal cannabis have been surging in New York as the state continues its efforts to shut down unlicensed sellers. According to a news release from Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York’s cannabis sales to date in 2024 have reached $368.4 million, more than doubling last year’s $160 million total sales. Enforcement […]

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NFL-Funded Study Shows Rising Acceptance of Cannabis in Sports

Attitudes toward cannabis consumption have come a long way since the first states adopted recreational cannabis policies. Today, marijuana is more mainstream than ever. Now, new research conducted by the National Football League shows that athletes are more accepting of cannabis, not as a performance enhancer, but as a therapeutic alternative. That the NFL even […]

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Research Finds Use Of Marijuana Gaining Growing Acceptance In Sports

The use of marijuana has gained growing acceptance in sports but more needs to be done to fully understand its effects for athletes, according to new research reported by Marijuana Moment. The study was funded in part by a grant from the National Football League’s Pain Management Committee.  It was conducted by authors at the […]

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Study Indicates Marijuana Users Are Less Likely To Be Obese

A new study indicates that marijuana use could be beneficial in the fight against obesity, according to Marijuana Moment. Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System found a connection between cannabis use and lower Body Mass Index (BMI) in U.S. adults.  The research, conducted by Dr. Ray M. Merrill of Brigham Young University, found […]

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Cannabis Companies Embrace Ganjier Program to Boost Employee Expertise

There is a vast difference between having a sommelier in a high-end restaurant choose the perfect wine to accompany your meal and hitting the local liquor store on a Friday night to grab a box of wine. A sommelier is a wine steward, someone with specialized training and exceptional knowledge of wines and wine service. […]

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New Poll Finds Many Americans Think Marijuana Use Is Punished Too Harshly

With the handling of crime among the issues in this year’s presidential campaign, a new survey examines voters’ attitudes on various aspects of the criminal justice system including marijuana. The poll by YouGov, released last week, found that 50 percent of Americans said that marijuana use was punished too harshly as opposed to 16 percent […]

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