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Nepal, Former Hashish Haven, Could End Prohibition After 50 YearsThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine Home to legendary Royal Nepalese temple hashish balls and other exotic delicacies, Nepal could soon return to its former glory, with new legislation to legalize cannabis and new intentions. Nepal’s pool of cannabis advocates now include people living with HIV and other conditions who not only want cannabis, but need it. Nepal’s top officials signaled that legislation is underway to repeal Nepal’s ban on cannabis. “It is not justifiable that a poor country like ours has to treat cannabis as a drug,” Nepal’s Health Minister Birodh Khatiwada told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on April 29. “Our people are being punished … and our…
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FDA Seeks Ban on Menthol CigarettesThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed new rules that would prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes in the United States. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said that the new rules, which would also include a ban on flavored cigars, “would help prevent children from becoming the next generation of smokers and help adult smokers quit.” “Additionally, the proposed rules represent an important step to advance health equity by significantly reducing tobacco-related health disparities,” Becerra said in a statement. The move was made possible back in 2009, when Congress passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act that…
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Europe’s First Seed Bank with Registration to Open in CopenhagenThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine Finding high-quality cannabis seeds in Europe is about to get easier. Franchise Global Health announced that its Danish subsidiary, Rangers Pharmaceutical, will be Europe’s first legal and registered seed bank in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to an April 28 press release. The seed bank is home to one of the largest collections of its kind with 286 strains, including several world-class genetics and winners of 19 High Times Cannabis Cups. The company has a footprint all over the globe, including Germany, Canada, Colombia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Portugal, and Denmark. While seed banks can be found in places such as the Netherlands and…
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Kentucky gov: New center won’t slow medical cannabis review | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that a newly created cannabis research center won’t slow his review of whether he has the authority to singlehandedly legalize medical marijuana — a decision that’s likely to come this summer. The governor said he sees value in the cannabis center’s formation, but added some lawmakers used it as a tactic… The post Kentucky gov: New center won’t slow medical cannabis review appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that a newly created cannabis research center won’t slow his review of whether he has the authority to singlehandedly legalize medical marijuana — a decision that’s likely to…
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California Will Regulate CBD | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
by Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Bricken For many years, we’ve written about California’s truly bizarre animus towards hemp-derived CBD. Many efforts to regulate CBD failed. Last year, the state finally managed to pass AB-45 but the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) hasn’t really done anything since. That will change soon. Finally, California will… The post California Will Regulate CBD appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. by Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Bricken For many years, we’ve written about California’s truly bizarre animus towards hemp-derived CBD. Many efforts to regulate CBD failed. Last year, the state finally managed to pass AB-45 but the…
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New Hampshire Senate rejects 2 marijuana legalization bills | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
The New Hampshire Senate on Thursday rejected two marijuana legalization bills, one that would’ve created a state-run monopoly for retail sales and another more modest plan to allow small-scale personal use and home cultivation of the drug. Both bills previously passed the House, but the Senate once again stood as a roadblock, ensuring New Hampshire… The post New Hampshire Senate rejects 2 marijuana legalization bills appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. The New Hampshire Senate on Thursday rejected two marijuana legalization bills, one that would’ve created a state-run monopoly for retail sales and another more modest plan to allow small-scale personal use and home…
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States that legalized marijuana now researching mental health risks of high-potency cannabis | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Products like wax and shatter can have THC levels up to 90 percent, and states like Washington and Colorado are looking at potency caps and product warnings. With national cannabis legalization poised to be introduced in the Senate, states that legalized recreational marijuana 10 years ago are now studying the public health implications of a… The post States that legalized marijuana now researching mental health risks of high-potency cannabis appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. Products like wax and shatter can have THC levels up to 90 percent, and states like Washington and Colorado are looking at potency caps and product warnings. With national…
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Cannabis Legalization Does Not Increase Drug Rehab Admission Rates Says New StudyHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
A recent study found that there was virtually no difference before and after legalization, meaning the “if you make it more accessible, more people will get hooked!” myth is proven to be inaccurate. Of course, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t people who are addicted to cannabis – it simply means that people seeking assistance to kick the habit hasn’t changed. A recent study found that there was virtually no difference before and after legalization, meaning the “if you make it more accessible, more people will get hooked!” myth is proven to be inaccurate. Of course, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t people who are addicted to cannabis – it…
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Over 65 and Want to Try Cannabis? – Tips for Trying Cannabis for the First Time if You are a Senior CitizenHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, seniors use marijuana mainly for treating medical conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, and pain. “Surprisingly, we found that nearly three-fifths of cannabis users reported using cannabis for the first time as older adults. These individuals were a unique group compared to those who used cannabis in the past,” explains the study’s co-author, Kevin Yang. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, seniors use marijuana mainly for treating medical conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, and pain. “Surprisingly, we found that nearly three-fifths…
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When Will DoorDash Start Delivering Weed?High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
While most of these questions are reasonable inquiries, Steve Moser seems to have an idea of how DoorDash intends to go about this. He added some points on his Twitter page which he got from an unnamed inside source. Moser started by stating that DoorDash is already sending out necessary signals after it attached cannabis-related texts to its app. According to Moser, DoorDash proposes to have customers pay for their orders when they arrive at the store and provide the required ID. While most of these questions are reasonable inquiries, Steve Moser seems to have an idea of how DoorDash intends to go about this. He added some points on…