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Evicted Elderly Medical Marijuana Patient Dropped from Healthcare Program

Days after being evicted from his apartment—and then invited to return—for his legal possession and consumption of medical cannabis oil, John Flickner says his healthcare provider has suddenly dropped him from his Medicaid/Medicare program. Without access to doctors and...

This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Dec. 6-13

Clones are finally on sale in Newfoundland, public health experts are attacking Quebec’s plan to raise the age of cannabis consumption to 21, and changes to the Smoke Free Ontario act threaten the future of cannabis cafes in Canada’s most populous province. We’ve...

What Is Ocimene and What Does This Cannabis Terpene Do?

The smell of a particular cannabis strain is like a fingerprint, revealing a complex set of compounds—called terpenes—that contribute to its aroma and effects. One slight modification of a terpene, even a minor one, can influence how we perceive...

Congress Lifts Longstanding Ban on Hemp Production

by NORMLDecember 13, 2018 Washington, DC: House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka ‘The Farm Bill’), which for the first time includes provisions lifting the United States’ centuries-long prohibition on domestic, commercial hemp...

Medical Marijuana Dispensary: Tips to prepare for your first visit

If you are new to medical marijuana then you will have the opportunity to experience going to a dispensary for the first time. For many first timers, it can be a scary experience and full of uncertainty of what...

Texas NORML Announces Dates for Capitol Meet and Greet, Advocacy Training and 2019 Lobby Day!

by Jax Finkel, Texas NORML Executive DirectorDecember 13, 2018 We already have a lot of events on the calendar for 2019. Check out few highlights below! Tuesday, January 8, 2019 – Opening Day – Capitol Meet & Greet Join Texas NORML and Texans...

6 Cannabis-Loving Parents Share Tips for Consuming Cannabis at Home

If you need life advice, ask around. If you need good life advice, ask a mom. And if you need good life advice on enjoying cannabis in the home you share with children, ask some weed-loving moms. Better yet,...

This Alcohol Industry Association Wants Cannabis Prohibition to End

A major player in the alcohol world is backing marijuana legalization, and it’s not shying away from sharing its position with those in power. The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) recently participated in a briefing on Capitol...

How Trump Government Shutdown Threat Could Affect Marijuana

President Donald Trump is threatening to shut down the government if Democrats refuse billions of dollars in funding for a border wall — but the consequences of that action would extend far beyond border security. WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump threatens...

Scientists Are Trying to Breed Cannabis Plants With Consistent Cannabinoid Levels

Agriculture technology companies are competing to develop new strains of cannabis plants that can produce consistent cannabinoid levels and thus offer consumers repeatable, predictable effects. The goal is far from new—and likely ancient. Only now, top plant scientists are...
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Update on Pennsylvania Legalization

Views: 2 Earlier this week we threw some cold water on many legalization prospects for this year, but now...
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