Frequent Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Study Suggests February 29, 2024 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments A new study analyzed several years of surveys on increases in marijuana and cannabis consumption. People who frequently smoke marijuana have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study published on Wednesday. The article, published in… Read More→
Marijuana Rescheduling Under The Controlled Substances Act: Potential Impacts On Cannabis Businesses January 26, 2024 Tariq Naeem Descheduling or Rescheduling Marijuana, Federal 2 Comments By Tariq Naeem, Tucker Ellis LLP Marijuana advocates and businesses have cheered recent news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that it reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule… Read More→
Thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington to receive pardons December 22, 2023 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal 0 Comments WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is making thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia eligible for pardons, the White House said Friday, in his… Read More→
Marijuana addiction is real. Those struggling often face skepticism. August 1, 2023 AggregatedNews News & Insights 3 Comments Courtney took her first marijuana puffs at 17. Two decades later, she was raising a toddler son and hiding her dependence from most family members. She would light her pipe more than a dozen times a day, sneaking to the… Read More→
We thought our dog was having a stroke. She was stoned. December 18, 2022 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments With legalized marijuana now available in many states, pets are showing up at vet clinics intoxicated Last summer, my husband had gone hiking with our two dogs when one of them — a year-old rescue who weighs in at over… Read More→
What’s in New York’s Illicit Cannabis: Germs, Toxins and Metals December 1, 2022 AggregatedNews Black Market, New York 0 Comments A report from a medical cannabis trade group found contaminants such as E. coli and salmonella in some products purchased at unlicensed dispensaries. Some cannabis products sold at unlicensed storefronts in New York are not only illegal, but also contaminated… Read More→
An edible for hot flashes? Some women use cannabis to manage menopause. October 21, 2022 AggregatedNews Medical Marijuana 0 Comments The top three symptoms participants in a study said were alleviated by cannabis were sleep problems, mood disturbances or anxiety, and low libido To relieve hot flashes, sleep problems and low libido, some menopausal women are choosing to seek relief… Read More→
Despite objections, WADA set to keep ban on marijuana for Olympians September 15, 2022 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments The World Anti-Doping Agency appears almost certain to keep cannabis on its list of banned substances, amid a continuing debate over the drug’s effect on athletic performance and the proper role of testing in Olympic and other top international athletic… Read More→
Marijuana, hallucinogen use among young adults jump to record-high rates in 2021 August 22, 2022 AggregatedNews News & Insights 1 Comment (CNN) Young adults were using marijuana and hallucinogens at record high rates in 2021, new data shows. Vaping also increased significantly among this age group last year, despite leveling off during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. People ages 19… Read More→
How long does weed stay in your system? What smokers, new and old, need to know. July 23, 2022 AggregatedNews Science and Technology 0 Comments As of July 2022, 20 of the 50 states in the United States had legalized marijuana, with the other 30 ranging from mixed legality to full illegality, according to disa.com. States like Idaho, Wyoming and South Carolina keep weed fully illegal, with criminal… Read More→
Washington state code to nix word ‘marijuana’ over concerns it’s racist April 26, 2022 AggregatedNews Washington 0 Comments In Washington state, where recreational pot is legal, “marijuana” is out and “cannabis” is in. Starting in June, the word “marijuana” will be stricken throughout the Revised Code of Washington and replaced with “cannabis.” It’s the result of House Bill 1210 finding… Read More→
Can changing the name ‘marijuana’ help address racial divide from America’s drug war? April 7, 2022 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal 0 Comments As legalization and decriminalization of pot spread, state and federal lawmakers have moved to strike the word "marijuana" from law. Here's what's behind the movement. Some call it "weed" or "pot." Others use "ganja" or "hash." But the most common way… Read More→
Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says. April 2, 2022 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments The research is thin, but anecdotal experience suggests that the right dose and delivery method can make a positive difference for some people. A few weeks ago, the Ask Well column highlighted treatments for low libido in women. Afterward, several… Read More→
Marijuana Fund Manager Talks Post-Covid Earnings, Gen Z Trends February 22, 2022 AggregatedNews Banking, Finance & Real Estate 0 Comments Gen Z’s pot appetite fuels optimism Emily Paxhia’s coming-around-to-cannabis story has a surprise ending. Like many cannabis enthusiasts, Paxhia said she shifted in favor of the drug when someone close to her was suffering, and conventional medicine couldn’t help. But the plight… Read More→
Are the editors high? Why trendy news features on pot are a bad idea January 31, 2022 AggregatedNews Op-Ed 0 Comments The legalization of marijuana in several states has sparked a brand-new genre of mainstream media feature reporting: in-depth exploration of all the fun things readers can do while under the influence. Apparently, the concept of a “family newspaper” has changed. Many… Read More→