Recreational Marijuana News

Marijuana Prohibited at Denver International Airport Despite Colorado’s Legalization Laws. Cannabis has been legal for medical use in Colorado since 2000 and for recreational use since 2012 for those aged 21 and over. But what about the airport? Are people permitted to carry or smoke marijuana at

Ohio Cannabis Control Division Imposes Fines on Dispensaries for Violating Advertising Rules. In the days leading up to the start of recreational marijuana sales, five cannabis licensees posted signs and messages on social media, sent emails and one even brought an ice cream truck to the dispensary

Cannabis Industry Underserved By Financial Institutions Though 80% Of Operators Expect Growth In Upcoming Years. Shield Compliance, a platform for cannabis banking, unveiled its annual survey results, and results are showing a disconnect between financial institutions and the cannabis industry

New Study Finds Cannabis Users Have Better COVID-19 Outcomes Than Non-Users. People who use cannabis had lower rates of severe Covid-19 infections and were less likely to experience serious outcomes such as intubation or death, according to the results of newly published research. The study, which

Canada’s Cannabis Legalization: A Costly Experiment with Unintended Consequences. We were told pot was harmless, the black market would disappear, we’d have a gusher of tax revenue, and the kids would be OK. All of that was wrong. In the 21-month period from January 2020 to September 2021, more than

The two most studied compounds in cannabis may not balance each other out like it's commonly claimed. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main intoxicating part of the cannabis plant, and CBD (cannabidiol) is the main non-intoxicating part. The two are often pitted against each other, but

Compassion Center Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III at Upcoming December 2024 Hearing. Compassion Center, a pioneering leader in integrative healthcare, mental health and patient advocacy, is calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule cannabis to Schedule

NY Cannabis Insider to Host Industry Conference in Albany on September 25. NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss topics essential to the New York State

Trump Signals Support for Marijuana Legalization in Florida, Clashing with DeSantis. Donald Trump has signalled that he will vote in favour of legalising marijuana for personal use in his home state of Florida, ahead of a ballot on the issue in November. The Republican presidential nominee wrote on

Cannabis and hallucinogen use remain at ‘historically high levels’ among young and middle-age adults, survey finds. The use of cannabis and hallucinogens “stayed at historically high levels” among both younger and middle-age adults in the US in 2023, according to the latest survey from Monitoring

Legal Loophole: How Louisiana's Tribal Lands Might Pave the Way for Recreational Marijuana. Marijuana is available by prescription only in the state of Louisiana. In order to obtain a prescription a patient would need to visit with a qualified physician and be diagnosed with one of the qualifying

As weed has become easier to obtain, it has become harder to smoke. Astrange thing has happened on the path to marijuana legalization. Users across all ages and experience levels are noticing that a drug they once turned to for fun and relaxation now triggers existential dread and paranoia. “The