Hemp Farmers Are Losing Their Licenses After Growing Cannabis
Farmers in at least three US states who began growing hemp after it was federally legalised in 2018’s farm bill are now being penalised by the USDA for growing high-THC cannabis, despite it being legal in their respective states. According to a new report...
Michigan Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Open Meetings Act Regarding Warren Medical Marihuana Review Committee
The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments on whether the city of Warren's Medical Marihuana Review Committee (MMRC) violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) when considering marijuana licensing applications. In January 2019, the Warren City Council...
Using Cannabis As A Sleep Aid
Cannabis appears to improve sleep in certain cases. For people with certain conditions the National Library of Medicine, Biotech Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information, such as chronic pain, post-traumatic...
Marijuana-Infused Chocolates Recalled In Michigan Over Potency Concerns
Marijuana-infused chocolates have been recalled in Michigan over concerns that the potency per dose exceeds allowable limits and is inconsistent. The 94 packages of recalled edibles, named Sweet Cheeks White Chocolate Booties, were sold at Endo, 307 E. Beecher in...
Feds Say Sophisticated Crew Tried To Rob Cannabis Grow In Midland
Six members of what federal prosecutors Wednesday described as a sophisticated stick-up crew equipped with spy gadgets and burglary tools tried to rob an illegal marijuana farm during a caper that ended in bloodshed, according to court records. The attempted robbery...
Legal Marijuana Putting Drug Recognition Experts To The Test To Keep Roads Safe
There's been a dangerous uptick of traffic related deaths this year. In September there were 288 total DUI cases, 71 consented to a chemical test, 206 refused. Sergeant Anthony McHugh with the Cranston Police Department says there are only 62 drug recognition experts...
GOP Attempts To Amend Cannabis Law In Ohio Meets Resistance From Dem House Member
Despite the incessant nitpicking on the part of Ohio’s Republican leadership, which is seeking changes to the Nov. 7 voter-approved initiative that legalized adult-use cannabis, one Cleveland representative has stepped up to question...
Missouri Latest Battleground Over ‘High’-Producing Hemp Products
A loophole in cannabis law is again at the center of a squabble – this time in Missouri, where state officials recently recalled more than 45,000 marijuana products made from hemp derivatives. The state Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) revoked the marijuana...
Cannabis Users Sleep Better Than Most Other People
In a notable shift from traditional sleep aids, a recent study has revealed a growing preference for cannabis among individuals struggling with sleep-related issues. The Washington State University-led research, involving 1,255 cannabis users, sheds light on changing...
Study: Medical Marijuana Patients Don’t Experience Negative Cognitive Effects When Used As Directed
All drugs have side effects, including medical marijuana; the question is whether or not these side effects are manageable or outweighed by the benefits of the drug. For example, ibuprofen can cause liver damage, but used as directed, it's very rarely going to cause...
