Tag Archives: Health
Legislature bans landlords from using prior marijuana convictions to reject renters
By Elliot Njus The Oregon Legislature has approved a bill that would bar landlords from [...]
Jun
The US Government Received a $4.7 Billion Payout From Weed Taxes
Although the federal government considers marijuana a dangerous drug with no accepted medical use, it [...]
Jun
Federal Appeals Court Rules DEA, Federal Govt. Must ‘Promptly’ Reassess Marijuana’s Illegality
By Javier Hasse A federal appeals court has re-instated a case against the federal government [...]
May
CBD Might Help You Cut Back On Drinking Alcohol And Reduce Its Damaging Effects, Study Says
By Kimberly Lawson CBD, the widely available cannabinoid touted for various health benefits, may have [...]
May
Legal Medical Marijuana Tied To Lower Opioid Use, Another Study Finds
By Kimberly Lawson Adding to the ever-growing body of research that suggests legal access to [...]
May
5 Must-Read Books for Cannabis History Lovers
Brush up on your cannabis knowledge by taking a literary trip down memory lane.
May
Google bans marijuana delivery companies from selling weed directly through their apps
By Adi Robertson Google has added a rule banning apps that “facilitate” the sale of [...]
May
University of Washington Studying Effect of CBD for Fragile X Syndrome
Researchers at the University of Washington are investigating the efficacy of CBD for Fragile X [...]
May
‘Cannabis Nuns’ Lose Banking Services After Documentary Trailer Release
The cannabis-loving Sisters of The Valley found out that their bank account would be suspended [...]
May
Oregon May Cap the Number of New Cannabis Grower Licenses
by Josh Jardine Earlier this year, a state bill to limit new recreational cannabis licenses [...]
May
Harvard, MIT share $9 million gift to study marijuana’s health effects
By Felice J. Freyer An investor in the cannabis industry has donated $9 million to [...]
May
Marijuana Legalization Not Linked To Increased Traffic Deaths, Study Finds
By Kyle Jaeger Legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational purposes isn’t associated with an uptick [...]
Apr
Jimmy Buffett launches Coral Reefer cannabis brand with Parrothead homage
Nibblin’ on sponge cake. Watchin’ the sun bake. All of those tourists vaping with Jimmy [...]
Apr
They’re over 60, selling marijuana — and say it’s ‘pretty damn cool’
The number of boomers consuming legal cannabis rose 25% in 2018
Apr
Philadelphia ‘marijuana doctor’ suspended for ‘problematic pattern of cannabis use’
by Sam Wood Pennsylvania has revoked the license of a Philadelphia doctor known for easily [...]
Apr