Very Few Canadians Engage in Problematic Cannabis Use, Study Finds
admin NORML | February 8, 2018 OTTAWA, ON — Only a small percentage of Canadians who consume cannabis do so in a manner that meets criteria for problematic use, according to…
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Week in Review: Oregon’s cannabis oversupply, marijuana job growth & hemp lawsuit
Oregon’s top prosecutor says the state’s marijuana industry has an oversupply problem, cannabis job postings are soaring, and a lawsuit targets a Vermont hemp producer. Here’s a closer look at…
Washington state marijuana traceability glitches stem from MJ Freeway hack
A hack of MJ Freeway’s seed-to-sale tracking system led to Washington state’s recent problems with its marijuana traceability program, regulators told licensed marijuana businesses on Thursday. Peter Antolin, deputy director…
Why Marijuana Is Great To Use During A Cleanse
Improbably enough, yes, marijuana intoxication may be compatible with your detox. Cleansing is one of those buzzwords that means everything and nothing. But, to the extent it has any medical…
Patient Access to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Lowers Opioid Abuse, Study Finds
NORML | February 9, 2018 SANTA MONICA, CA — State laws permitting a large percentage of patients to readily access medical cannabis dispensaries are associated with reductions in opioid-related treatment…
Seattle to Vacate Past Criminal Convictions for Marijuana Possession
Seattle, as seen from Kerry Park. (Flickr/Bala Sivakumar) Paul Armentano | February 9, 2018 SEATTLE, WA — Following in the footsteps of San Francisco, Seattle city officials announced Thursday that…
Tilray raises CA$60M to sharply boost global cannabis production
Tilray is converting this former pepper farm in Enniskillen, Ontario, into a cannabis production facility. (Photo courtesy of Tilray) Tilray said it raised 60 million Canadian dollars ($47 million) in…