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Canada’s illicit cannabis market has shrunk 21 percent since legalization

If the legal cannabis market is to dominate without interruption from Canada's black market, more cultivators and processors must become operational
September 23, 2019

Fresh data from Statistics Canada has painted a pretty insightful picture of the positive repercussions associated with December's passing of the Cannabis Act.  Based on data released by analysts in Statistics...

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Weedmaps prepares to ban ads from unlicensed cannabis sellers

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 11, 2019

In an attempt to stop unlicensed cannabis dispensaries from advertising their services to prospective customers, Weedmaps has announced it will be cracking down on illegally-operating businesses. The...

Cannabis legalization initiatives are making their way to the 2020 Florida ballot

Cannabis legalization initiatives are making their way to the 2020 Florida ballot

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 6, 2019

A number of pro-cannabis politicians are feeling hopeful about an initiative that is headed to the 2020 Florida ballot. So far, cannabis reform has swept across 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia....

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DEA responds to lawsuit, pushing forward with medical cannabis research applications

The DEA also made a point of noting that industrial hemp plants are no longer bound by the same restrictions as the cannabis plant
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 6, 2019

The brakes have been lifted on medical cannabis research, following a recent announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Late last month, the DEA revealed its plans to "facilitate and...

American Bar Association and National Institute on Drug Abuse are encouraging medical cannabis research

American Bar Association and National Institute on Drug Abuse are encouraging medical cannabis research

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial September 6, 2019

Could cannabis reform be on the horizon for the United States of America? Based on recent news, there's a good chance . Recent reports have revealed how the American Bar Association (ABA) wants to stop...

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These three studies support the idea of using CBD for a better night’s sleep

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

Did you know that one in three adults don't get adequate sleep every night? This is according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which recommends a minimum of seven hours of shuteye every 24 hours. Thankfully...

Feds spent more money on cannabis prohibition and furniture in 2018 combatting terrorism

Feds spent more money on cannabis prohibition and furniture in 2018 combatting terrorism

The 2020 presidential elections offer a glimpse of hope for voters who want to see new leaders tackle terrorism
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 30, 2019

According to reports, the Trump administration has restricted funding for tackling domestic terrorism. Instead, more money will be used to deal with pot prohibition. It's a pretty bad time for the Department...

Survey data demonstrates reduction in alcohol consumption and pill use among cannabis consumers

Survey data demonstrates reduction in alcohol consumption and pill use among cannabis consumers

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 28, 2019

A recent report published by Gannett has revealed how cannabis consumers tend to reduce their intake of alcohol and prescription painkillers.  With alcohol claiming the lives of some 88,000 Americans...

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Facebook sued by seven Oklahoma medical cannabis businesses for discrimination

“Facebook has an arbitrary, subjective, discriminatory and archaic policy and their policy does not apply to all,” the petition reads
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 21, 2019

Cannabis shop owners in seven separate Oklahoma locations have filed an angry lawsuit against the world's largest social media platform, Facebook. Allegations have been made against the master creation...

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Despite legalization, the CBD and hemp industries are facing discrimination

Thankfully, a chunk of legislation recently introduced – "the CLAIM Act" – could protect cannabis business owners from federal prosecution
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 21, 2019

The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill was expected to eliminate the uncertainty that enshrouds the hemp and CBD industries. In spite of it passing with President Donald Trump’s signature in December of last year,...

USDA Forest Service researchers discover reduction in illicit cannabis grows in national forests

USDA Forest Service researchers discover reduction in illicit cannabis grows in national forests

“Recreational cannabis legalization is associated with decreased reports of illegal grow operations on national forests,” confirmed the researchers
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 13, 2019

A study recently published in Ecological Economics titled, "Cannabis legalization by states reduces illegal growing on US national forests," has shed some light on the impact that recreational cannabis...

West Hollywoods first cannabis cafe will open next month

West Hollywood’s first cannabis cafe will open next month

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 13, 2019

The first cannabis restaurant in Greater Los Angeles is getting ready to open its doors and begin ushering in customers. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Café is located in the West Hollywood district and the...

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