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Police in Vancouver will be allowed to light up a joint when they are off-duty

Police in Vancouver will be allowed to light up a joint when they are off-duty

Compared to the rules that have been established for the United States military, Canada's cannabis regulations are somewhat surprising
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 17, 2018

Pot-loving police officers in Vancouver are pretty lucky. Based on recent rules revealed by the Vancouver Police Department, off-duty officers will be permitted to consume weed once the plant becomes...

Cannabis is legal in Canada, but supply is dry

Cannabis is legal in Canada, but supply is dry

Failure to meet consumer demand with a restricted supply means that illicit substances will continue to be dealt outside of the legal system
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 17, 2018

Canada is short on cannabis, despite the fact that legalization is officially due to roll out on today. Based on a recent report released by the C.D. Howe Institute, the Great White North's supply of bud...

PepsiCo takes a leaf out of Coca-Colas book and explores the world of weed-infused beverages

PepsiCo takes a leaf out of Coca-Cola’s book and explores the world of weed-infused beverages

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 16, 2018

While it might have been dismissed as a rumor, word of Coca-Cola discussing “dope” deals with cannabis companies has spread like wildfire. It seems that a competitor of the fizzy drink's producer could...

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Cannabis company files FDA application to kick-start clinical trials on cannabis to treat Huntington’s

MMJ wants to develop a cannabis-based medicine for patients with Huntington's disease and multiple sclerosis
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 14, 2018

MMJ International Holdings Corp. (MMJIH) is expected to begin a phase of clinical studies that will test the potential of cannabis to treat Huntington's Disease (HD). The parent company of MMJ Technologies,...

Colorado cannabis cultivators want specific organic-like destinations for their crops

Colorado cannabis cultivators want specific organic-like destinations for their crops

Pesticides are a serious concern for medical patients, whose immune systems may be compromised if they are exposed to impurities
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 13, 2018

Specialists of cannabis cultivation in Colorado believe that consumers will pay extra for their bud if it is grown organically. Growers in the Denver area want to see the state develop credentials...

Seniors constitute one of the fastest-growing groups of cannabis consumers in the U.S.

Seniors constitute one of the fastest-growing groups of cannabis consumers in the U.S.

Based on the results of a survey carried out from 2006-2013, the percentage of adults who had used cannabis within the last year grew by a staggering 250 percent
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 13, 2018

There are more senior cannabis consumers in the U.S. than ever before.   People who fall into this age group, usually aged 65 and above, make up an ever-growing segment of consumers. According...

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There’s still a few things to figure out about cannabis legalization in Canada

With legalization right around the corner, Canada's cannabis regulations are somewhat hazy
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 11, 2018

Cannabis legalization in Canada is on the cusp of becoming official. On the 17th day of this month, the green plant will become legal for adult-use in the Great White North, where, according to Statistics...

UCSD researchers will conduct study on cannabis to treat Essential Tremor (ET)

UCSD researchers will conduct study on cannabis to treat Essential Tremor (ET)

The double-blind, placebo-control, cross-over clinical trial will enroll 16 adult participants who have been diagnosed with ET by a movement disorder neurologist
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 10, 2018

Last week, UC San Diego researchers revealed their plans to carry out a cannabis trial that will determine the plant's efficacy at treating essential tremor (ET). It will kick off in the beginning...

Individuals affected by the War on Drugs patiently wait for cannabis permits in San Francisco

Individuals affected by the War on Drugs patiently wait for cannabis permits in San Francisco

Over 240 applications are currently in the review stage
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 10, 2018

Hundreds of applicants keen to participate in the San Francisco cannabis equity program are being forced to wait in order to obtain a permit. The applicants, all of whom have been impacted by the War...

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Former president of NYSE advises investors to steer clear of Tilray (for now, at least)

Farley thinks it's a risky move for investors, until an increased number of cannabis companies start trading on top U.S. exchanges
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 10, 2018

Have you been paying attention to the cannabis news lately? If so, you will know that Tilray has emerged as one of the highest valued cannabis companies in the industry. The Canadian medical cannabis...

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Louisiana regulators lift patient cap on the state’s medical cannabis program

During the meeting of the State Board of Medical Examiners, regulators voted 8-1 to tackle the problem
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 9, 2018

Louisiana's medical cannabis program has been salvaged, thanks to the removal of a patient cap on physician recommendations. The state's medical cannabis program was destined for failure before regulators...

Former U.S. Attorney describes cannabis Schedule 1 classification as “absurd”

Former U.S. Attorney describes cannabis’ Schedule 1 classification as “absurd”

Grissom’s passion for pot prompted him to visit the NORML office in Washington, before he resigned from his position as U.S. Attorney
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 7, 2018

Voting time is fast approaching for Missourians. Next month, residents of the “Show-Me State” will be given a chance to vote for medical cannabis legalization in Missouri. Advocates of cannabis...

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