Colorado’s First Month Of Legal Marijuana: By The Numbers
The first month of recreational marijuana sales in Colorado generated just over $14 million in total sales and $2 million in tax revenue, according…
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Marijuana For Arthritis: What The Skeptics Say
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians prescribed medical marijuana use it to manage arthritis. Yet its potential as a treatment is still debated. Published March 3…
How Washington Plans To End Dispensaries
Over the weekend, the Washington Senate passed a bill that would overhaul the current medical marijuana system and bring dispensaries to an end. Senate…
Is Marijuana A Workplace Safety Hazard? Maybe Not
Using marijuana on the job may seem like something to avoid. But new findings reveal no link between positive urine tests and workplace accidents….
Research On Medical Marijuana For Epilepsy Outdated, Say Experts
Medical experts from Cochrane, a World Health Organization affiliate, have published a review on medical marijuana for treating epilepsy, concluding evidence from previous studies…
7 Things You Need To Know About Sativex
Many are starting to hear about a marijuana-based pharmaceutical called Sativex. The drug, which comes as an oral spray, has already been approved in…
A Rare Look At Jamaica’s Cannabis Debate [Video]
Jamaica may be world-renowned for its cultural connection to cannabis, or what locals call ‘ganja.’ But not many know that the plant has also…
Canadian Government To Replace Marijuana Penalties With Fines
The Conservative government is seriously considering legislation that would allow police to issue fines for minor marijuana offences, Justice Minister Peter MacKay said on…
Study Explains Why Marijuana Makes You Paranoid
New research helps explain why marijuana can provoke paranoia in some users. Marijuana has an interesting effect on anxiety. Some report paranoia after using…
Washington State Issues First Marijuana Business License
On Wednesday, the Washington State Liquor Control Board issued the first business license for the state’s upcoming recreational marijuana industry. 32-year-old Sean Green, chief…
Israel Lifts Ban On Cannabis For Epileptic Children
Israel’s Health Ministry ruled on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana for children with severe epilepsy, reversing a previous ban that had been met with…
Scientists Make Breakthrough In Genetic Screening For Cannabis
Scientists have developed a new way of identifying whether a cannabis plant is rich in THC or not – without testing for THC levels….
