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UCSD researcher to lead NFL-funded study funded into THC and CBD for injuries

UCSD researcher to lead NFL-funded study funded into THC and CBD for injuries

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 24, 2022

At the beginning of February, the University of San Diego was informed that it would be on the receiving end of a substantial grant to study cannabis' suitability for sports injury-inflicted pain management. With...

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Thailand becomes first-mover to decriminalize cannabis in Asia

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 24, 2022

Last month, the Kingdom of Thailand went down in history as the first-ever Asian country to pass the de facto decriminalization of cannabis.  Cannabis’ elimination from the Thai Health Ministry’s...

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Wells Fargo analyst blames increasing trucker costs and staff shortages on cannabis’ federally illegal status

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 24, 2022

According to a lead analyst from Wells Fargo Securities, federal cannabis prohibition is making it difficult for the transportation industry to reach its full potential.  Specifically, the head of...

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Two medical cannabis proposals undergo consideration in Wisconsin

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

Wisconsin may be famous for its beer, dairy and lumber, but if one of two recently-introduced legislative proposals are successfully adopted as official law, the state could soon be adding cannabis to...

https://hightimes.com/news/tennessee-medical-marijuana-bill/

Legislation introduced to permit medical cannabis access in Tennessee

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

Lawmakers at Tennessee’s state capitol are taking big strides towards the legalization of medical cannabis.  Four bills have already been filed by Democrats and Republicans to legalize medical cannabis...

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Michigan could climb up the adult-use cannabis ladder if Detroit revisits licensing process

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

The Detroit City Council is preparing to revamp its recreational cannabis licensing system with new procedures for regulatory oversight.  Council members have announced their plans to revisit the licensing...

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Israel’s justice minister suggests further decriminalizing recreational cannabis consumption

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

On Wednesday, February 9, Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar released a list of suggested new cannabis regulations. If the recommendations are approved, the recreational use of cannabis would be further decriminalized...

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Medical cannabis consumers in El Paso eagerly await the opening of temporary prescription pick-up site

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

El Paso-based patients who are enrolled to receive medical cannabis under Texas' Compassionate Use Program – which kicked off in 2015, before being expanded in 2019 and 2021– can begin filling their...

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Aurora Cannabis records $75 million loss in second quarter as revenue plunges 10 percent

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

The chief executive officer (CEO) of Aurora Cannabis Inc., Miguel Martin, is eyeing up the medical market as a tool for company growth. His announcement comes hot on the heels of a $75 million loss in...

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Federal litigation ensues after police confiscate cannabis dispensary cash

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

A staggering $1.2 million has been confiscated from a white van, with the driver accused of illegally transporting money from state-licensed cannabis dispensaries to financial organizations, such as banks...

https://www.thelaughinggrass.com/medical-marijuana-laws-changing-around-world/

Medical cannabis market report for predicts $27 billion valuation by 2026

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

Fortune Business Insights has published new insights into the worldwide medicinal cannabis market. The research firm's latest report suggests that the market will reach $26.9204 billion in value by 2026,...

https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-companies-mostly-shut-out-of-2-trillion-coronavirus-stimulus-package/

Cannabis producers warned not to financially capitalize on latest COVID-19 research claims

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 14, 2022

If you’ve been following the cannabis industry news (or any news for that matter) it’s likely that you will have stumbled upon a stream of articles claiming that the soil-grown plant may help to prevent...

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