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DEA Reports Ongoing Decline in Federal Pot ArrestsNews – High Times
News – High Times Federal law enforcement continues to make fewer and fewer arrests for weed, according to data released by the Department of Justice, a trend that dovetails with the new cannabis laws that have bloomed in the last decade. From 2010 until 2020, there was an 11% decline in cannabis-related arrests by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officers, the report from the Justice Department said. That same time period saw a seven percent decline in arrests for crack cocaine, and a six percent decline in arrests for powder cocaine. In raw numbers, the DEA made 8,215 arrests for cannabis-related offenses in 2010, compared with 2,576 in 2020. The number…
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Study Finds THC Detected in Blood or Breath Does Not Indicate ImpairmentNews – High Times
News – High Times A new study published this month adds further evidence that levels of THC detected in the blood or breath of cannabis users is not a reliable indicator of impairment. Researchers also found that levels of THC in blood and breath did not provide reliable evidence of how recently a test subject had used cannabis. In their introduction to the study, the researchers noted that “finding an objective measure of recent cannabis use that correlates with impairment has proven to be an elusive goal.” Some states have enacted laws that set per se legal limits on the amount of THC a driver may have in their blood,…
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$2,000 a Day from a Weed Vending Machine? – Detroit Man Has Booming Cannabis Vending Machine Shut Down By PoliceHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
According to a report, the suspect, identified as Marcellus Cornwell, was raking in about $2,000 every day from pills and weed sales via the vending machine. Apparently, the suspect has been illegally selling cannabis using the same cannabis vending machine for almost five years. According to a report, the suspect, identified as Marcellus Cornwell, was raking in about $2,000 every day from pills and weed sales via the vending machine. Apparently, the suspect has been illegally selling cannabis using the same cannabis vending machine for almost five years. High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net Read More or Shop @ https://pinkplanes.com/shop/
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Why The ‘Yutes’ Prefer The Weed Over Other DrugsHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
It seems that cannabis acts more as a “gateway out of drugs” as we discussed in an article last week. What we’re seeing is that people are tending to swap out their other drugs for cannabis. Medical patients use fewer opioids, tobacco addicts quit, alcoholics significantly reduce their consumption, psychiatric patients reduce their anxiolytic intake, and much more. It seems that cannabis acts more as a “gateway out of drugs” as we discussed in an article last week. What we’re seeing is that people are tending to swap out their other drugs for cannabis. Medical patients use fewer opioids, tobacco addicts quit, alcoholics significantly reduce their consumption, psychiatric patients reduce…
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Can Weed Companies Sponsor Sports Teams and Big Games?High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
With this development, it means that cannabis and cannabis-related products will face less stigma. But this also reflects the constant limitations that made it tough for cannabis businesses to run like other firms. Even though the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL have all relaxed on players’ use of cannabis substances, they have not accepted CBD sponsorships as other leagues have. Presently, the leagues still won’t allow players to get cannabis or CBD sponsorship deals as individuals. With this development, it means that cannabis and cannabis-related products will face less stigma. But this also reflects the constant limitations that made it tough for cannabis businesses to run like other firms. Even…
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Rhode High-Land is Lucky Number 19 – Rhode Island Becomes the 19th State to Legalize Recreational CannabisHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
As Memorial Day weekend dawns in the US, cannabis advocates have a victory to celebrate as Rhode Island became the 19th state in America to legalize recreational cannabis. Governor Dan McKee signed the Rhode Island Cannabis Act into law just a few days ago, marking a big swing for the small, Northeast state. As Memorial Day weekend dawns in the US, cannabis advocates have a victory to celebrate as Rhode Island became the 19th state in America to legalize recreational cannabis. Governor Dan McKee signed the Rhode Island Cannabis Act into law just a few days ago, marking a big swing for the small, Northeast state. High & Marijuana Blog…
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My Canna-Shake Brings All the Boys to the Yard – How to Make a Weed-Infused MilkshakeHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
Ever wondered how it will feel to have weed in your milkshake? We’re talking about a proper infusion of cannabis into the milkshake and not just sprinkling it over. Well, it tastes exquisite if I must say. The taste is unique, the weed provides the needed psychoactive or medical effect and everyone is glad. Ever wondered how it will feel to have weed in your milkshake? We’re talking about a proper infusion of cannabis into the milkshake and not just sprinkling it over. Well, it tastes exquisite if I must say. The taste is unique, the weed provides the needed psychoactive or medical effect and everyone is glad. High &…
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Judge allows Illinois to issue licenses for 185 new cannabis stores following prolonged legal delay | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
After nearly 10 months of delay, a judge Friday ended the court order preventing Illinois from issuing 185 new recreational cannabis store licenses — though further litigation may jeopardize those licenses again. Cook County Circuit Judge Michael Mullen lifted the stay that was issued last year, allowing the state to begin licensing new businesses, many… The post Judge allows Illinois to issue licenses for 185 new cannabis stores following prolonged legal delay appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. After nearly 10 months of delay, a judge Friday ended the court order preventing Illinois from issuing 185 new recreational cannabis store licenses — though further…
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The Results Are In! – Psilocybin Knocks Out Depression in Biggest Study Ever DoneHigh & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
After 12 months, 70% of the participants still had antidepressant responses while over half were in remission. “Psilocybin not only produces significant and immediate effects, it also has a long duration which suggests that it may be uniquely useful new treatment for depression,” explains Roland Griffiths, PhD. “Compared to standard antidepressants, which must be taken for long stretches of time, psilocybin has the potential to enduringly relieve the symptoms of depression with one or two treatments,” he adds. After 12 months, 70% of the participants still had antidepressant responses while over half were in remission. “Psilocybin not only produces significant and immediate effects, it also has a long duration which…
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Delta-8 THC Is Legal Says Federal Court Panel – Big Win for Prohibition States?High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
In a recent ruling a Federal Panel wrote in an Opinion Published last Thursday that Delta-8-THC is perfectly legal Hemp – despite it being a psychoactive compound! What this means is that all of those folks who are growing hemp to produce Delta-8, for now – in a court case you’ll probably win everytime due to the protections of the Farm Bill of 2018 which allows for the cultivation of hemp with less than 0.3% of Delta-9 THC…but that also says nothing of Delta-8. Meaning that Delta-8 falls under the category of “hemp” legally! In a recent ruling a Federal Panel wrote in an Opinion Published last Thursday that Delta-8-THC…