Marijuana

Scientists warn of marijuana's effects on the fetus

Washington, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) In the midst of the debate about the effects of marijuana use, scientists today warn that its use affects the fetus in its future learning process, memory and mood.

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Countries United_States

February 25, 2020
Published in Health

Prime Minister Mia Mottley says full legalization of marijuana will have to be the result of a referendum.

BARBADOS | B'dos people will decide whether to legalize marijuana

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, November 22, 2019 - Prime Minister Mia Mottley is adamant that any decision to fully legalize marijuana for recreational use in Barbados will have to be with the consent of the general population by way of a referendum.

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Countries Barbados

November 23, 2019
Published in Caribbean

A new study suggests that CBD could help curve cravings in people who have an opioid use disorder. Evgenly Goncharov photo/Shutterstock.com

CBD: The next weapon in the war against opioid addiction?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is everywhere, with word on the street saying that it can cure everything from a bad mood to cancer. However, most of these claims are not based on scientific evidence. Animal studies suggest that CBD might be beneficial for some health indications, such as pain, inflammation, arthritis and anxiety.

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Countries United_States

June 2, 2019
Published in Health

Governments worry that medical cannabis tax exemptions could tempt recreational users. Some might seek prescriptions to save money. Eliminating taxes on medical purchases of only cannabis oil could work as a compromise. (Shutterstock)

Scarce retail weed shops means most Canadians still use black market pot

Squeezing out black markets is a key goal of cannabis legalization. Legalization also lets governments tax cannabis production and consumption. Canada has achieved limited progress so far toward those potentially conflicting goals. But some provinces have made good starts.

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Countries Canada

April 21, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

A depiction of a cannabis bud drops from the ceiling at Leafly’s countdown party in Toronto as midnight passes and marks the first day of the legalization of cannabis across Canada. (Chris)

Where’s the weed? Clues to Canada’s cannabis shortages

Where’s the weed!? That’s been a common Canadian refrain lately. Shortages appeared almost immediately after recreational cannabis sales began last October.

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Countries Canada

February 2, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

Cannabis seedlings are shown at the new Aurora Cannabis facility, November 24, 2017 in Montréal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

Hope for cannabis as treatment for opioid addiction

Canada currently finds itself at the intersection of two historic social phenomena with massive implications for public health. First, after decades of restricting public access to marijuana, on Oct. 17, Canada became the first major industrial nation to fully legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational usage. Second, we find ourselves in the throes of a worsening opioid addiction crisis that has already caused the deaths of thousands of Canadians, young and old.

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Countries Canada

January 1, 2019
Published in Health

Perhaps one day Humboldt pot will be as famous as Bordeaux wine. AP Photo/Richard Vogel

UNITED STATES | Can artisanal weed compete with 'Big Marijuana'?

You’ve heard of Big Pharma and Big Tobacco. How about Big Marijuana? The drug’s growing legalization is raising concerns among small-scale marijuana farmers and retailers that the corporatization of weed may be right around the corner.

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Countries United_States

November 16, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Has marijuana legalization reached a tipping point? AP Photo/David Dermer, File

UNITED STATES | Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization still unlikely

The midterm elections have further loosened marijuana restrictions in the United States. Voters in three of four states with ballot proposals on marijuana approved those initiatives.

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Countries United_States

November 8, 2018
Published in Health

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Scientists warn of marijuana's effects on the fetus

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BARBADOS | B'dos people will decide whether to legalize marijuana

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CBD: The next weapon in the war against opioid addiction?

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Scarce retail weed shops means most Canadians still use black market pot

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Where’s the weed? Clues to Canada’s cannabis shortages

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Hope for cannabis as treatment for opioid addiction

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UNITED STATES | Can artisanal weed compete with 'Big Marijuana'?

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UNITED STATES | Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization still unlikely

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