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Here’s what LA’s cannabis future looks like

Here’s what LA’s cannabis future looks like

September 15, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Retail sales of cannabis will begin in California in January, and according to new research, it’s going to bring massive changes to the state’s largest...

Pictured: Customers wait in line for cannabis at a Uruguay pharmacy.

State dispensaries arise in Uruguay after bank retaliation

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen September 14, 2017

On Wednesday, Uruguay’s government announced it would change its cannabis retail system after banks made it difficult for pharmacies to sell legal cannabis. After nationwide legalization of social...

This bill could keep cannabis in California affordable

This bill could keep cannabis in California affordable

September 13, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor California has been trying to figure out how to regulate medical and social cannabis since Prop. 64 passed in November. Two big issues are where each can...

Vermont gov creates social cannabis commission to discuss legalization

Vermont gov creates social cannabis commission to discuss legalization

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen September 8, 2017

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott established a commission which will study ways to legalize social cannabis in the state. The commission created Thursday must issue a report on their findings to the Legislature...

Adolescent cannabis consumption rate lowest in 20 years

Adolescent cannabis consumption rate lowest in 20 years

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen September 7, 2017

According to a federal data survey released this week, rates of cannabis consumption among American teenagers 12 to 17 dropped to their lowest rate in two decades. Last year, 5.6 percent of adolescents...

Researchers find no increase in youth cannabis consumption in Washington

Researchers find no increase in youth cannabis consumption in Washington

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen September 5, 2017

A group of Washington state cannabis experts found youth consumption of cannabis and cannabis-abuse treatment did not increase after the state’s legalization of social cannabis. Under the state’s...

Social-use cannabis bill approved for New York ballot

Social-use cannabis bill approved for New York ballot

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen August 31, 2017

Earlier this month a cannabis social-use legalization proposal was certified by the New York Board of Elections. On November 7, 2017, New York State voters will either approve or reject a state constitutional...

Study: regular cannabis consumption leads to lower stress response

Study: regular cannabis consumption leads to lower stress response

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen August 30, 2017

A study which explored the interaction between cannabis use and stress found long term cannabis consumers had reduced reactions to stress than individuals who did not consume. The study was published...

Researchers claim poor quality government cannabis complicates research

Researchers claim poor quality government cannabis complicates research

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen August 29, 2017

Researchers who are studying the treatment of medical cannabis for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are asking the government to provide them with better quality cannabis. If scientists wanted...

Largest veterans organizations urges VA to recommend medical cannabis

Largest veterans organizations urges VA to recommend medical cannabis

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen August 26, 2017

The American Legion adopted a resolution which urged the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to discuss and recommend medical cannabis in states where it is legal. The American Legion is one of the...

Future cannabis tourism haven may be in trouble

Future cannabis tourism haven may be in trouble

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen August 22, 2017

The company that is looking to make a cannabis tourism destination out of a small town in California may run into legal trouble with the county. Earlier in August, American-Green, an Arizona-based cannabis...

Tribe from Minnesota sees profit in hemp

Tribe from Minnesota sees profit in hemp

Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen August 22, 2017

After a Native American tribe in Minnesota began the cultivation of hemp, the goal of a self-sustaining economy became more viable. Last year, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) gave the Minnesota Department...

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