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New Legislation Aimed to Reduce Veterans Medical Marijuana Confusion

New Legislation Aimed to Reduce Veterans Medical Marijuana Confusion | Justin Strekal

Just two days after Veteran’s Day, Congressman Seth Moulton has introduced a series of bills aimed at addressing the therapeutic use of marijuana among veterans. Post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, and other medical issues can be a matter of life or death. Moreover, failure of VA policy to allow physicians to openly talk about cannabis or […]

New Legislation Aimed to Reduce Veterans Medical Marijuana Confusion | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92415/new-legislation-aimed-reduce-veterans-medical-marijuana-confusion/

Midterm Elections Shakeup Indiana State Legislature

Midterm Elections Shakeup Indiana State Legislature | Justin See | Indiana NORML

On Tuesday, November 6th, Indiana voters took their final opportunity to vote in the 2018 midterm election. While Indiana did not have the opportunity to vote directly on cannabis propositions as in other states, there were numerous candidates on the ballot supportive of reforming our cannabis laws. Many of them did not win their races, […]

Midterm Elections Shakeup Indiana State Legislature | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92423/indiana-norml-midterm-elections-shakeup-state-legislature/

Legalizing and Taxing Marijuana in Illinois Would Yield $525 Million in Annual Revenue

Legalizing and Taxing Marijuana in Illinois Would Yield $525 Million in Annual Revenue | NORML

LA GRANGE, IL — Regulating the adult use and sale of marijuana to adults would yield an estimated $525 million dollars in new annual revenue, according to an economic analysis published by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute. Authors estimate that regulating marijuana would reallocate $18.4 million annually in law enforcement costs, while creating over 23,000 new jobs, […]

Legalizing and Taxing Marijuana in Illinois Would Yield $525 Million in Annual Revenue | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92431/illinois-taxing-adult-marijuana-sales-yield-525-million-annual-revenue/

Study: Medical Cannabis Associated With Reduced Opioid Use Among Patients With Lower Back Pain

Study: Medical Cannabis Associated With Reduced Opioid Use Among Patients With Lower Back Pain | NORML

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — Fibromyalgia (FM) patients suffering from lower back pain respond favorably to medical cannabis treatment, according to clinical data published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. Israeli researchers assessed the analgesic efficacy of both opioids and medical cannabis in 31 FM patients with lower back pain. Participants were treated with inhaled cannabis of relatively low THC […]

Study: Medical Cannabis Associated With Reduced Opioid Use Among Patients With Lower Back Pain | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92546/study-medical-cannabis-associated-with-reduced-opioid-use-among-patients-with-lower-back-pain/

Canadian Police Report No Change in Drugged Driving Behavior Following Marijuana Legalization

Canadian Police Report No Change in Drugged Driving Behavior Following Marijuana Legalization | NORML

TORONTO, ON — Canadian police agencies have not reported an uptick in incidences of marijuana-impaired driving in the initial weeks following its legalization, according to an analysis by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Legislation legalizing marijuana use and retail sales took effect on October 17. Police agencies in numerous cities and provinces – including Manitoba, Newfoundland, Regina, and […]

Canadian Police Report No Change in Drugged Driving Behavior Following Marijuana Legalization | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/92545/canadian-police-report-no-change-in-drugged-driving-behavior-following-marijuana-legalization/

Recall issued for Boulder-grown marijuana after pesticide residues detected

The Colorado Department of Revenue has issued a safety and health advisory after potentially unsafe pesticide residues were found on certain medical marijuana plant material and products.

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https://www.thecannabist.co/2018/11/28/recall-issued-for-boulder-grown-marijuana-after-pesticide-residues-detected/104819/