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Laws
Louisiana Will Expand Its Medical Marijuana Market
A new law in Louisiana allows physicians to prescribe medical marijuana for any patient whom they think needs it.
Research
Large Study Will Examine THC Treatment For Alzheimer's Patients
Previous studies have found an association between using a synthetic THC product and lower levels of agitation in people with moderate to severe cases of Alzheimer's disease.
Cannabusiness
U.S. Senator Wants To Legalize Cannabis And Regulate It Like Tobacco
A new bill filed by Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota would end marijuana prohibition, which she called a failed policy that leads to racist over policing
Cannabusiness
Cannabis Legalization In One State Does Not Lead To Higher Crime In Neighbor States
When a state legalizes marijuana, it doesn't lead to higher crime in neighboring states, a new study finds. Yet another marijuana myth is buried.
Exploring New Markets
Democrats Keep Cannabis Legalization Out of 2020 Platform
Members of the Democratic National Committee rejected an amendment to the platform that called for legalization by a 105-60 vote.
Market Research
You Can Only Get So High, New Study Finds
The study from Colorado reports that higher levels of THC do not necessarily lead to higher levels of intoxication, a finding that has implications for roadside testing of drivers.
Cannabusiness
Cannabis Doing It's Best To Make a Terrible Year Just A Little Better
Sales keep skyrocketing, setting records in states, and leading to projections of $15 billion in total sales nationwide by the end of 2020.
Market Research
Study Finds People Who Use Cannabis Get More Exercise
A new study upends the myth of the lazy stoner, finding that people over 60 who use marijuana engage in more weekly exercise than people who don't.
Customer Research
Cannabis and Sex: CBD Lube Promises To Enhance Life In The Bedroom
In a survey of those who have tried CBD lube, 68 percent said it improved their sex life.
News and Trends
Congress Offers Forgiveness Of Past Cannabis Use In The Military
"Smoking pot just once shouldn't prevent a patriotic American from fighting for our country. We need to exercise common sense when it comes to our marijuana policies," U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego said.
Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Just One Step Away From Making Ballot In Nebraska
Heartland voters may get the chance to decide on medical marijuana after an organization gathered more signatures than needed to put legalization on the ballot.
Polls
70 Percent of Americans Think Consuming Cannabis Is Morally Acceptable
The survey indicates that the shift in American views on marijuana continues to evolve in favor of cannabis.
Research
Study Finds Cannabis Safe For Pain Management And An Effective Opioid Substitute
The Canadian study adds to the growing amount of research that has not only found that marijuana is effective in treating pain, but may also work well as a substitute for opioids.
Research
Cannabis and Sex: New Study Focuses On Its Impact For Men
The study from British Columbia offers insights into why men use marijuana for sex, including maximizing pleasure, lowering inhibitions, and decreasing stress.
Government policy
Will Joe Biden Change His Position On Legalizing Cannabis?
As nationwide protests focus the country's attention on racial issues, marijuana legalization–and how it ties to social justice–is moving to centerstage.