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A nanotech sensor that turns molecular fingerprints into bar codes
A new system can detect and analyze molecules without the need for an infrared spectrometer. The system uses nanostructured metapixels to detect and then translate…
Why Canada's pot legalization won't stop black-market sales
URL: https://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCAKCN1J40FS-OCABS Title: Why Canada's pot legalization won't stop black-market sales Publisher: Reuters Published Date: 6/8/2018
Expert cautions people with heart problems about using cannabis
URL: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/medical-marijuana-cannabis-heart-condition-1.4696320 Title: Expert cautions people with heart problems about using cannabis Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 6/8/2018
Donald Trump Teases Support for Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill
In a brief conversation with the White House press pool Friday, the President said he “would probably support” a new legislative bid for a states’…
Consequences on Children of Advertising Cannabis
Source:RAND Corporation Summary:As prohibitions on the sale and use of marijuana ease, one result is more advertising about cannabis. A new study suggests that may have consequences on…
New York Lawmakers Push to Treat Opioid Addiction with Cannabis
This could be a huge boost to New York’s medical marijuana program. The post New York Lawmakers Push to Treat Opioid Addiction with Cannabis appeared…
Significant Increase In Marijuana Use In 12 – 21 Age Demographic
Source:Springer Summary: More young people are turning to marijuana as their first substance of choice, rather than smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol, an expert says. He says that…
Cannabis: Starting Young Increases Likelihood of Drug Problems
Source: University of Montreal Summary: Researchers find that boys who start smoking pot before 15 are much more likely to have a drug problem at 28 than those…
Anthony Bourdain, Travel Host and Cannabis Advocate, Dead at 61
Influential cannabis advocate, chef, and travel host Anthony Bourdain died this morning of an apparent suicide. The post Anthony Bourdain, Travel Host and Cannabis Advocate,…
Friday, June 8, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, June 8, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // With Trump’s Support, STATES Act Could End Nationwide Cannabis Prohibition (Leafly) // Amended Cannabis Act Passes Senate, Heads Back to House of Commons for Final Approval (Leafly) // Senators Approve Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans (Marijuana Moment) These headlines are […]
All of the Obstacles To Marijuana Legalization in Georgia
Marijuana legalization in Georgia is moving slowly. But it is moving. The post All of the Obstacles To Marijuana Legalization in Georgia appeared first on…
Detroit Proposes Limits on Licensed Marijuana Dispensaries
A proposed ordinance in Detroit seeks to limit the number of dispensaries allowed to operate within city limits. The post Detroit Proposes Limits on Licensed…
By Month's End, Oklahoma Should Be the Newest Medical Marijuana State
This article was written in collaboration with Alternet, and was originally published here.One of the reddest of red states is set to go green later…
Medical Marijuana Update
The City of Brotherly Love gets its first dispensary, a Florida judge has blocked a state ban on patients smoking medical marijuana, Colorado's governor signs…
Chronicle AM: Bangladesh Drug War Killings Draw UN Rebuke, Fed Pot Busts Way Down, More… (6/6/18)
The president commutes the life sentence of a drug offender, Michigan voters will decide whether to legalize weed in November, the UN's human rights head…
Chronicle AM: Federal Legal Marijuana Bill Filed, OH MedMJ Sales Delayed, More… (6/7/18)
A bipartisan bill that would make marijuana federally legal in states that have legalized it has been filed, a key GOP committee chair blocks votes…
Nunavut’s Cannabis Act passes second reading
URL: http://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/65674nunavuts_cannabis_act_passes_second_reading/ Title: Nunavut’s Cannabis Act passes second reading Publisher: Nunatsiaq News Published Date: 6/6/2018
Youth cannabis users more likely to have poor health outcomes: Study
URL: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/youth-cannabis-users-more-likely-to-have-poor-health-outcomes-study-1.3963014 Title: Youth cannabis users more likely to have poor health outcomes: Study Publisher: CTV News Published Date: 6/7/2018
Report Indicates Uptick in Marijuana and MDMA Use Among Irish Youth
The newly published findings in the 2018 European Drug Report show that more young people in Ireland are using recreational drugs. The post Report Indicates…
Cannabis & Schizophrenia
Cannabis use has been associated with increased risk of psychiatric disorders. A 15-year study of 50,465 male subjects reported that those who had tried cannabis by age 18…
Elizabeth Warren, Cory Gardner Launch Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill
The Senators’ Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act isn’t a legalization bill, but it would let states chart their own course on cannabis…
Canada Holds Historic Vote on Federal Cannabis Legalization Today
The world is watching as Canada prepares to make history by being the first G7 nation to federally legalize cannabis. The post Canada Holds Historic…
Canada’s Parliament Votes to End Marijuana Prohibition
Canada moved another step closer to ending its prohibition of marijuana on Thursday when the Senate approved legislation to legalize and regulate marijuana for adult…
What Canada’s doctors are concerned about with marijuana legalization [CCSA interview]
URL: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/what-canadas-doctors-are-concerned-about-ahead-of-marijuana-legalization/article34694165/ Title: What Canada’s doctors are concerned about with marijuana legalization [CCSA interview] Publisher: The Globe and Mail Published Date: 6/5/2018
No reason to expect more accidents after pot is legalized, public health study finds
URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/4256586/marijuana-impaired-driving/ Title: No reason to expect more accidents after pot is legalized, public health study finds Publisher: Global News Published Date: 6/7/2018
Psychosocial Outcomes
A recent 40 year follow up of lung cancer cases found a doubling of the risk of lung cancer among conscripts who had smoked cannabis 50 or more…
Thursday, June 7, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, June 7, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Crash or Cash: What’s Happening to California Cannabis Prices? (Leafly) // Congressional GOP Blocks Marijuana Votes (Again) (Marijuana Moment) // MedMen inks $53 million acquisition of Florida cannabis cultivator dispensary sites (Marijuana Business Daily) These headlines are brought to you […]
Mexico’s March Toward Legalization is Thanks in Part to its Northern Neighbors
Bearing witness to marijuana’s medicinal and economic value is helping to change cultural taboos. The post Mexico’s March Toward Legalization is Thanks in Part to…
6 Glaring Problems with Canada’s Weed Legalization
The new bill could potentially cause more problems than it would solve. The post 6 Glaring Problems with Canada’s Weed Legalization appeared first on High…
Temporal Disintegration
Cannabis has psychoactive and physiological effects when consumed. The immediate desired effects from consuming cannabis include relaxation and euphoria (the “high” or “stoned” feeling), a general alteration of…
‘Weed-Infused’ Porn Studio Offers Roseanne Barr Contract
Surprisingly enough, this isn’t her first job offer in the adult industry. The post ‘Weed-Infused’ Porn Studio Offers Roseanne Barr Contract appeared first on High…
Canadian Government Clarifies Laws Regarding Minors and Weed
In an effort to prevent people from getting criminal records, lawmakers in Canada are reviewing the laws regarding sharing marijuana. The post Canadian Government Clarifies…
Governor of Colorado Rejects Medical Marijuana for Autism Treatment
Gov. Hickenlooper’s veto of the autism measure came during a bill signing ceremony in which he set a personal record for vetoes. The post Governor…
Here’s The Music Lineup for the 2018 Michigan Cannabis Cup
In addition to the headlining artists, this weekend is set to be filled with some incredible musical talent. The post Here’s The Music Lineup for…
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, June 6, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Why Pro-Pot Advocates Are Happy Michigan Didn’t Just Legalize Weed (Rolling Stone) // Judge: Florida retailers can sell smokable medical marijuana (Marijuana Business Daily) // Ohio Will Miss Sept. 8 Deadline for Medical Marijuana Availability (Leafly (AP)) Check out the […]
20 Years of Data on Cannabis & Health
Method: A comparison of the epidemiological evidence and conclusions reached in a 1993 literature review with the evidence and interpretation of the same health outcomes in 2013. Results:…
Industry looks for ‘creative ways’ to brand legalized marijuana
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Marijuana industry titans will gather in New Brunswick next week to discuss how to market cannabis in a competitive legal marketplace,…
Cannabis and Mental Health
Studies of discordant twins have tested the hypothesis that the association is explained by a shared genetic vulnerability to use cannabis and other illicit drugs. Researchers assessed the…
Acute and chronic adverse effects of cannabis use
Acute adverse effects Anxiety and panic, especially in naive users Psychotic symptoms (at high doses) Road crashes if a person drives while intoxicated Chronic adverse effects Cannabis dependence…
Michigan Voters Will Vote on Marijuana Legalization in November
This upcoming November, Michigan voters will determine the fate of the efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in their state. The post Michigan Voters Will Vote…