June 19, 2018
Is the U.S. ban on cannabis about to come to an end? Quite possibly, if President Donald Trump sticks to his word. On Friday, June 8, Trump declared that he is in favor of supporting a bipartisan effort in Congress that would lift the ban on cannabis. Should Trump’s proposal materialize into...
June 17, 2018
Cannabis seems to be the word on everybody's lips at the moment, whether the subject being discussed is related to legislation, new types of extracts or the potent medical powers associated with cannabis. As the industry rises to prominence and cannabis scientists continue to break the boundaries...
June 15, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor A group of mayors called the U.S. Conference of Mayors is calling for cannabis to be decriminalized and for cities to expunge past cannabis-related criminal records. Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver and more cities signed onto the statement. “The United...
June 14, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor New York’s state assembly recently approved a bill that would let medical cannabis be used to treat people addicted to opioids. If also approved by the state’s Senate, then it could be a big help to those struggling to deal with opioid addiction. Studies...
June 17, 2018
Cannabis is listed as a Schedule I narcotic, but things could be about to change. If the plant is moved to Schedule II, medical patients everywhere will rejoice. But what...
June 14, 2018
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has been inundated with applications for recreational cannabis licenses. An influx of cannabis applications in Oregon, if submitted...
June 14, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor California is moving forward with a plan to start a state-owned bank that would serve cannabis businesses that need access to...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 18, 2018
Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS, affects approximately 2.5 million people worldwide, according to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. The debilitating condition can...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 16, 2018
Could cannabis possess sufficient therapeutic potential to be used as an insomnia treatment? This is what preliminary research into cannabis for insomnia tells us. One...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 7, 2018
Cannabidiol, abbreviated as CBD, is one of the most widely researched (and talked about) cannabis compounds. As long as it contains 0.3 percent THC or less, it is legal for...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 12, 2018
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 4, 2018
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is most famous for his days in the boxing ring, but these days he is doing something quite different. Tyson is capitalizing on the...
June 1, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor North Carolina is currently moving toward relaxing penalties for cannabis possession and some other cannabis-related crimes....
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June 16, 2018
Cannabis companies are preparing for Canada's legal cannabis market to go into effect, as they seek out employees to fill a broad scope of cannabis jobs. All kinds of job...
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June 15, 2018
The UK Treasury could earn £3.5 billion in annual tax revenue if it legalizes cannabis, according to new research. Health Poverty Action has reported how the UK cannabis...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 9, 2018
Thailand is getting serious about medical cannabis. According to vice president of Thai Cannabis Corp, Jim Plamondon. The Southeast Asia nation’s medical cannabis industry...
This 1988 PSA is admittedly over-the-top, but it's also devastating in a way that anti-drug propaganda films rarely are https://t.co/8zqw7rQx6H
The largest point of contention concerns a revision that would allow provinces to ban residents from growing pot at home https://t.co/Emo0xm6QhY
We are continuing to see progress, but marijuana legalization is not inevitable. Now is the time to fight harder than ever. https://t.co/wi3KNMFYkC
Spain's cannabis social clubs are in peril. Here's why https://t.co/glaGtigrrr
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 1, 2018
On May 18, the 2018 Smoke Signals Indigenous Cannabis Cup kicked off on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The event stretched over four days, enticing hordes of indigenous people...
March 2, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor One group was left out when California drafted Prop. 64, which legalized cannabis in the state: Native Americans. Until emergency...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 17, 2018
Cannabis seems to be the word on everybody's lips at the moment, whether the subject being discussed is related to legislation, new types of extracts or the potent medical...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 14, 2018
The use of cannabis for pets is fast becoming a popular topic of discussion among pet parents. With so much evidence proving cannabis' medical potential, such as this study...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
June 7, 2018
A new survey has revealed an interesting insight into the use of stoner stereotypes in Hollywood productions. While it might have worked well for movies like Pineapple...