Tag Archives: Health

A display at Mountain View Naturals, a retail marijuana shop in Hood River on March 14, 2016.
Legislature bans landlords from using prior marijuana convictions to reject renters

By Elliot Njus The Oregon Legislature has approved a bill that would bar landlords from [...]

05
Jun
The US Government Received a $4.7 Billion Payout From Weed Taxes
The US Government Received a $4.7 Billion Payout From Weed Taxes

Although the federal government considers marijuana a dangerous drug with no accepted medical use, it [...]

01
Jun
Federal Appeals Court Rules DEA, Federal Govt. Must 'Promptly' Reassess Marijuana's Illegality
Federal Appeals Court Rules DEA, Federal Govt. Must ‘Promptly’ Reassess Marijuana’s Illegality

By Javier Hasse A federal appeals court has re-instated a case against the federal government [...]

31
May
CBD Might Help You Cut Back On Drinking Alcohol And Reduce Its Damaging Effects, Study Says
CBD Might Help You Cut Back On Drinking Alcohol And Reduce Its Damaging Effects, Study Says

By Kimberly Lawson CBD, the widely available cannabinoid touted for various health benefits, may have [...]

30
May
Legal Medical Marijuana Tied To Lower Opioid Use, Another Study Finds
Legal Medical Marijuana Tied To Lower Opioid Use, Another Study Finds

By Kimberly Lawson Adding to the ever-growing body of research that suggests legal access to [...]

30
May
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5 Must-Read Books for Cannabis History Lovers

Brush up on your cannabis knowledge by taking a literary trip down memory lane. [...]

30
May
Google bans marijuana delivery companies from selling weed directly through their apps
Google bans marijuana delivery companies from selling weed directly through their apps

By Adi Robertson Google has added a rule banning apps that “facilitate” the sale of [...]

29
May
University of Washington Studying Effect of CBD for Fragile X Syndrome Photo Credit: ROBERTO VALDIVIA
University of Washington Studying Effect of CBD for Fragile X Syndrome

Researchers at the University of Washington are investigating the efficacy of CBD for Fragile X [...]

06
May
‘Cannabis Nuns’ Lose Banking Services After Documentary Trailer Release Photo Credit: SPOILT.EXILE/flickr
‘Cannabis Nuns’ Lose Banking Services After Documentary Trailer Release

The cannabis-loving Sisters of The Valley found out that their bank account would be suspended [...]

03
May
Oregon May Cap the Number of New Cannabis Grower Licenses
Oregon May Cap the Number of New Cannabis Grower Licenses

by Josh Jardine Earlier this year, a state bill to limit new recreational cannabis licenses [...]

01
May
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Harvard, MIT share $9 million gift to study marijuana’s health effects

By Felice J. Freyer An investor in the cannabis industry has donated $9 million to [...]

01
May
Marijuana Legalization Not Linked To Increased Traffic Deaths, Study Finds
Marijuana Legalization Not Linked To Increased Traffic Deaths, Study Finds

By Kyle Jaeger Legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational purposes isn’t associated with an uptick [...]

27
Apr
Coral Reefer vaporizer formulas have four different CBD-to-THC ratios that range in intensity and were developed to provide tailored benefits for adults seeking pain relief, mood management, or total body relaxation. (Photo: Provided/Surterra Wellness)
Jimmy Buffett launches Coral Reefer cannabis brand with Parrothead homage

Nibblin’ on sponge cake. Watchin’ the sun bake. All of those tourists vaping with Jimmy [...]

24
Apr
Octogenarian friends smoking medicinal marijuana together.
They’re over 60, selling marijuana — and say it’s ‘pretty damn cool’

The number of boomers consuming legal cannabis rose 25% in 2018 [...]

24
Apr
Philadelphia ‘marijuana doctor’ suspended for ‘problematic pattern of cannabis use’
Philadelphia ‘marijuana doctor’ suspended for ‘problematic pattern of cannabis use’

by Sam Wood Pennsylvania has revoked the license of a Philadelphia doctor known for easily [...]

17
Apr