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Olivia Newton John believes medical cannabis should be on offer to everyone

Olivia Newton John believes medical cannabis should be on offer to everyone

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 29, 2019

Olivia Newton-John, star of the classic hit musical 'Grease', has been diagnosed with cancer for a third time. However, she's not letting the deadly disease dampen her spirits, with the 71-year-old praising...

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Tilray is taking its CBD partnership With Anheuser-Busch InBev to the next level

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 23, 2019

Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) and Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) are on a mission to dominate the growing CBD market. The Canadian cannabis producer and American brewing giant have announced that they will...

Governor approves Californias cannabis tax fairness bill, dismisses cannabis in hospitals

Governor approves California’s cannabis tax fairness bill, dismisses cannabis in hospitals

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 23, 2019

On Saturday, October 12, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) revealed that he had signed numerous cannabis-related bills into effect. One of those bills will permit legal cannabis companies to benefit...

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gqkve7/can-this-breathalyzer-help-cops-tell-if-drivers-are-high

Cannabis breathalyzer devices set to hit the market in 2020

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 23, 2019

Drunk drivers are usually the ones who are faced with a breathalyzer test when caught driving under the influence but now, cannabis consumers will be breathalyzed too. Two companies – Hound Labs of...

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Study says more people are using cannabis for medical purposes than for social enjoyment

"Adults with medical conditions, especially those with respiratory conditions, cancer, and depression, were more likely to use [cannabis]," the study's authors noted in their conclusions.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 23, 2019

Cannabis legalization is unfolding across the United States. So far, 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized the plant for medical purposes. This figure is projected to rise as more...

https://www.foxnews.com/health/vitamin-e-acetate-lung-illnesses-vaping

Illegally-sold cannabis vape cartridges test positive for toxic chemical

Officials worry that the discovered chemical may be an underlying cause for the common symptoms experienced by vape-lung victims, including chest pain, shortness of breath and chronic cough
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 15, 2019

A cannabis testing facility in California has detected hydrogen cyanide in black market-sold cartridges. The news, which was first reported by NBC News, has surfaced amidst the vape-lung crisis that...

http://hawaiipublicradio.org/post/state-seeks-public-input-industrial-hemp-rules

New Frontier Data analysts say U.S. cannabis sales will reach $30 billion in sales by 2025

Approximately 36 percent of cannabis consumers report consuming the plant – in whatever form – on a daily basis
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 15, 2019

New Frontier Data recently published a report on U.S. cannabis industry trends and predictions. The cannabis research company – which is based in Washington D.C. – unveiled an intriguing insight...

https://www.medicaljane.com/2014/07/02/preliminary-study-cannabis-based-drug-may-help-battle-treatment-resistant-epilepsy/

GW Pharmaceuticals gains approval from European Commission for EPIDYOLEX®

EPIDYOLEX was approved in the EU after four randomized and controlled Phase 3 trials had been conducted
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 2, 2019

British drugs company GW Pharmaceuticals celebrated approval for its cannabinoid-based epilepsy medicine EPIDYOLEX® back in June 2018 in the United States.  Now, EPIDYOLEX has also gained approval...

https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/04/new-mexico-medical-marijuana-program-tops-50k-patients/

Judge invites nonresidents to participate in New Mexico’s medical cannabis program

At the end of August 2019, 77,141 patients had enrolled, indicating a 34 percent increase since 2018
October 1, 2019

Individuals living outside New Mexico can now apply to participate in the state’s medical cannabis program. A Permanent Writ of Mandamus court order was certified by Santa Fe District Court Judge...

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House looks set to approve cannabis banking bill, Senate approval could be difficult

Financial firms that deal primarily with the hemp industry also stand to be protected by the SAFE Banking Act
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 1, 2019

Less than a week ago, the Democratic-steered House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill's passing that would safeguard banking institutions involved in the cannabis industry. This is a victorious...

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Kim Kardashian says she doesn’t need Xanax anymore, thanks to CBD

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 30, 2019

Kim Kardashian – the spouse of music mogul Kanye West and billionaire celebrity businesswoman – has declared her approval of CBD.  She wasn't shy to integrate CBD with the theme of her most recent...

http://hempbeach.com/washington-applicants-seek-marijuana-grow-licenses-more-than-retail/

Cannabis cultivation market will soar to $45.4 billion by 2026

Europe is following in North America's footsteps and is anticipated to become the fastest-growing cannabis cultivation market
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 25, 2019

Cannabis cultivators are expected to reap what they sow on a monumental scale, what with market demand soaring. Based on a recent report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global market size for cultivation...

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