New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, head of the presidential commission on opioids, warned of the dangers of marijuana in a letter to President Donald Trump earlier this month about the panel’s findings, saying the current push for marijuana legalization could further fuel the opioid epidemic. “There is a lack of sophisticated outcome data on dose, […]
Happy Friday everyone, Todd Denkin here with on June 22nd, 2018 for TNMNews.com. Thank you all for joining us again for our weekly update on marijuana news around the country. We have some research, international and business news for you today. Let’s get started. Canada FInalizes Cannabis Act In our broadcast from two weeks ago […]
The ever evolving cannabis industry now has a new but expected dynamic inclusion with Alliance One International (NYSE: AOI). The billion dollar plus international tobacco giant sent out a press release yesterday outlining the purchase of controlling shares of two medical cannabis companies in Canada, Goldleaf Pharm and Canada’s Island Garden. Neither Canadian company is […]
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Supreme Court is reversing a marijuana possession conviction, saying a car passenger didn’t actually possess the drug. The court on Thursday overturned the 2012 conviction of Marvin Carver in Madison County on a 7-0 vote. Carver had been sentenced to six years in prison. Justice Leslie King writes that prosecutors […]
There is a great deal of concern that the legalization of marijuana will send a message to teens that using marijuana is now being endorsed. A study out of Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health attempted to find detailed data either supporting or debunking the assumption that teenage marijuana use is increasing due to legalization […]
Sexxpot is a relatively new specialized marijuana strain that is being grown specifically for the way it enhances women’s sexual experience. Sexxpot was created by Karyn Wagner who gained inspiration after a night of really good sex while under the influence of a different marijuana strain with similar effects called Mr. Nice. The result of […]
There’s no better time than the present to discuss marijuana legalization according to Michael Steele, who helped shape national policy during his tenure as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Steele recently told Civilized that the America is finally ready to take a critical look at its outdated drug policies. “Broadly speaking, the opportunity’s there […]
The National Marijuana NewsTue, May 29, 2018 4:56pmURL: Embed: Richard Lowe talks with Michelle Rutter, Government Relations Manager at NCIA about cannabis reform and NCIA Lobby Days. Michelle develops and leverages relationships to advance the policy objectives of the cannabis industry. Drafts policy documents and research for circulation on Capitol Hill, in addition to attending […]
One highly cited argument against the legalization of recreational marijuana is that this would spike use among teens. According to the latest figures released by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), only 6.5 percent of individuals aged 12-17 use marijuana on a monthly basis, the lowest point since 1994. An estimated 24 […]
520 SHARES ShareTweet Spread the love The state of Massachusetts has done it, they have added rules allowing for the creation of public spaces for marijuana consumers to indulge in marijuana. Massachusetts cannabis cafes very well may be in place this summer when recreational marijuana becomes available for sale. Massachusetts is even referring to the […]