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New Hampshire Senate Approves Cannabis Study Commission

New Hampshire Senate Approves Cannabis Study Commission

The New Hampshire Senate has taken a significant step toward cannabis legalization by approving the creation of a commission to study the matter. Governor Chris Sununu has expressed his support for cannabis reforms on the condition that sales occur exclusively in state-run dispensaries. The decision to establish the commission was made as part of a …

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Study Shows Meat from Hemp-Fed Cattle Safe for Human Consumption, USDA Finds

Study Shows Meat from Hemp-Fed Cattle Safe for Human Consumption, USDA Finds

A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed that meat products from cattle fed with hempseed cake have minimal concentrations of THC and CBD, affirming their safety for human consumption. The research, carried out by scientists from the USDA’s Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU), aimed …

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NJ's Cannabis Scene Stockton Poll Reveals Key Insights

Examining New Jersey’s Cannabis Landscape: Insights from a Stockton University Poll

New Jersey’s journey into cannabis legalization has reached its one-year mark, prompting Stockton University to conduct a comprehensive poll to gauge the pulse of the state’s cannabis market. The survey, which involved 660 New Jersey residents, offers valuable insights into consumption patterns, satisfaction levels, preferences for cannabis attractions, and the impact of political affiliations. The …

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Majority of Americans Find Open Cannabis Use Acceptable - Poll

Majority of Americans Find Open Cannabis Use Acceptable – Poll

According to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll, a small majority of Americans find social cannabis use socially acceptable, with 53% of respondents stating they have no issue with open consumption. Additionally, 64% of respondents backed adult-use cannabis legalization, with 73% of Democrats, 53% of Republicans, and 66% of independents supporting the reforms. The poll found …

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Nematode Worms Prefer High-Calorie Foods on Cannabis

Nematode Worms Under the Influence of Cannabis Display Munchies-like Behavior, Study Finds

The study provides evidence that cannabis consumption affects the way animals, including humans, behave in response to food. The study’s authors believe that the findings could have implications for the treatment of eating disorders and obesity, as well as for the regulation of the cannabis industry. Shawn Lockery, a University of Oregon Institute of Neuroscience …

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Employed Cannabis Consumers plan to take a day off on 420, According to a Survey

40% of Employed Cannabis Consumers plan to take a day off on 4/20, According to a Survey

A recent poll by Ayr Wellness found that 40% of people who work and use cannabis plan to take the day off on April 20. 31% of respondents said that 4/20 is a special day, and 42% of people who use cannabis for medical reasons agreed that it is an important day.  Overall, 23% of …

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Portland, Oregon is the Best American City for Cannabis, According to a Survey

Portland, Oregon is the Best American City for Cannabis, According to a Survey

According to a survey released by Real Estate Witch on Monday, the best place in the U.S. for cannabis is Portland, Oregon, and the worst is Birmingham, Alabama. Richmond, Virginia, was last on the list of places where adults can legally use cannabis. Virginia Beach and Washington, D.C., were next.  Portland got the top spot …

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Report Cannabis To Be Eliminated From NBA Drug Testing Procedures

Report: Cannabis To Be Eliminated From NBA Drug Testing Procedures

NBA players and team officials are reportedly close to finalizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will officially take cannabis out of the league’s drug testing program. This news, first shared by Shams Charania of The Athletic, comes after three years of the NBA’s abstinence from marijuana testing. According to a report by Ganjapreneur, the …

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One in Ten Military Veterans Used Cannabis in the Past Year, According to a Recent Study

One in Ten Military Veterans Used Cannabis in the Past Year, According to a Recent Study

A study conducted by the University of North Texas Health Science Center and the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which was published last month in Substance Use & Misuse, revealed that 1 in 10 service veterans had used cannabis in the previous year. The data was taken from …

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CBD May Decrease Nicotine Cravings And Assist Cigarette Smokers In Quitting, A Research Finds

CBD May Decrease Nicotine Cravings And Assist Cigarette Smokers In Quitting, A Research Finds

A new study funded by the government has revealed that CBD may be a useful tool in helping smokers quit. According to the report from Marijuana Moment, researchers at Washington State University (WSU) looked into how the non-intoxicating cannabinoid affected the way nicotine, which is considered to be the most addictive part of tobacco, was …

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