Legalization in the East, West, and Center of the Country. Occupational Risks, Lab Testing, and Teen Use.

by Stephanie Wood Miller | Nov 28, 2023 | Weekly Cannabis News, Weekly News

California, New Hampshire, New York, and Wisconsin face different aspects of legalization. Teen usage doesn’t change following legalization. On the production side, the lab testing problems and the CDC identifies potential occupational risks in manufacturing. CA and...

Ohio Votes for Legalization. Cannabis as an Alternative for Pain Relief and Sleep.

by Stephanie Wood Miller | Nov 16, 2023 | Weekly Cannabis News, Weekly News

The big news this week is Ohio’s vote to legalize marijuana. A round from The Hill on what is and isn’t legal. A few interesting studies this about marijuana and CBD as an alternative to opioids and sleep aids. Ohio votes to legalize marijuana...

Respondents Embrace Cannabis with Medical Oversight, Exotic Cannabis Compounds, and a Look at the New Speaker’s Voting Record

by Stephanie Wood Miller | Oct 30, 2023 | Weekly Cannabis News, Weekly News

Interesting research out this week showed a high percentage of respondents are willing to use medicinal cannabis under a physician’s care and that they are interested in having cannabis care included in the healthcare coverage. A study out this week identified...

Loosening cannabis regulations, but will it impact the justice system? Does marijuana consumption create better Covid outcomes?

by Stephanie Wood Miller | Oct 23, 2023 | Blog, Weekly Cannabis News, Weekly News

Five years into legalization, The Cannabis Council of Canada sees the need for regulatory changes especially to excise taxes and regulatory fees. Germany considers nationwide regulation but opposition parties in the Bundestag want to put on the brakes. In California,...

Conflict in California, Regulators ask for changes to the Farm Bill and Don’t Count on the Doctor’s Note

by Stephanie Wood Miller | Oct 11, 2023 | Communications, Weekly Cannabis News, Weekly News

In California, Gavin Newsome vetoes a restrictive marketing bill while cannabis regulators call for changes to the new farm bill. A note from a doctor isn’t enough to excuse a positive THC test. And a historic look at human use of cannabis A new study about the...

Medical and Regulatory Legitimacy, Fewer Young Adults Using Marijuana and Lab Testing Issues Continue

by Stephanie Wood Miller | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog, Weekly Cannabis News, Weekly News

Cannabis continues to gain legitimacy on both the medical and regulatory front. This week the American Nurses Association announced that its recognition of Cannabis Nursing as a specialty practice and the USDA announced that genetically modified can be safely grown. A...