Cannabis News

COLUMBUS, OH – Consumers in Ohio are about to get their first opportunity to purchase recreational marijuana, according to the Columbus Dispatch. The state’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) began notifying marijuana dispensaries that they can begin recreational sales on Tuesday after receiving certificates of operation. Over the past several weeks, the DCC has been […]

COLUMBUS, OH – A new study by Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law has indicated that marijuana use reduces the need for prescription pain medication. Current and potential Ohio Medical Marijuana patients were surveyed, and of the approximately 3,500 who responded, the results indicated that over 77% agreed that using marijuana reduced their use […]

A new study has shown promising results in the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the fight against skin cancer, according to Medical News Today. Research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that CBD cream effectively reduces damage and DNA mutations associated with ultraviolet A-induced skin cancer.  Participants in the study […]

An organization of doctors has called for decriminalization of marijuana as part of an overall public health approach to address the legal, medical, and social complexities of cannabis use The policy paper by the American College of Physicians (ACP) was published last week in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.  It contains proposals to prevent […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The public comment period for the federal government’s proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has ended, MJBizDaily reports. Results from the Federal Register showed that 42,925 comments were received, with most in favor of the rescheduling plan. The 60-day comment period began after the Drug Enforcement Administration recommended categorizing […]

Opioids continue to be many doctors’ chosen frontline defense against pain and certain chronic conditions. Unfortunately, these drugs aren’t just powerful pain-relieving medications. They are also highly addictive and can quickly decimate a person’s life, leading to physical and mental dependency. For some time, there have been reports that cannabis could be the key to […]

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Fair in Sacramento has rolled out a new lounge for cannabis users, the first time the fair has permitted sales and consumption of marijuana on site. According to the Sacramento Bee, the sales and edible consumption area, the California Cannabis Exhibit, is sponsored by Embarc and was dubbed the […]

Skin cancer is quickly becoming one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States. The Skin Cancer Foundation indicates that nearly one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. Although the disease can be highly treatable when caught early, more than two people die […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill has been introduced in Congress aimed at preventing past marijuana use from being a barrier for those applying for federal employment, according to a report by Forbes. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) recently introduced the Dismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual Employment Act, also known as the DOOBIE Act. Under […]

SACRAMENTO, CA – When the California State Fair hosted its first-ever cannabis lounge this week, the visitors included a group of Nevada state officials looking to gain insights for the possible launch of similar lounges in their own state. According to Fox5 Vegas, the contingent at the event in Sacramento included Clark County Chair Tick […]