Along with California, Massachusetts, and Maine, Nevada also voted to legalize recreational marijuana in its respective state. This is obviously a positive development as Nevada, along with the three other states, will pave the way for openings of recreational marijuana stores and public spaces where people can smoke publicly.
Nevada’s Question would allow two and one-half ounces of maximum possession of edible marijuana products and marijuana-infused products. Furthermore, anyone who doesn’t live within 25 miles of a marijuana retail store can grow up to a dozen plants in their home. However, if a patient is cultivating specific strains not found in any nearby store then they may continue to cultivate such strains. Qualifying conditions range from AIDS to PTSD.
Consuming alcohol heavily in young adulthood is associated with an increased likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), the most widespread substance-related disorder worldwide. Research has already shed light on the effects of individual differences like alcohol sensitivity and cardiovascular responses in predicting binge drinking behaviors and progression to AUD. However, there remains a gap…
Kentucky is once again exploring medical cannabis legalization, D.C. made good on its expungement promises, and Minnesota okayed a psychedelic task force. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Kentucky Inches Toward Medical Cannabis Legalization Earlier this week, Kentucky’s State Senate passed a new proposal that seeks to legalize medical cannabis in the state. Under the…
The people of Japan, a country renowned for its sushi cuisine scene, iconic Mount Fuji, and eye-catching cherry blossom trees, may soon have access to legal medicinal marijuana for intractable diseases. On Tuesday, January 24, several legislative bills were unveiled by the Japanese government. One of the proposed bills would amend the Cannabis Control Law…
Missouri is home to an estimated population of roughly 6 million residents. The state is popular for the agriculture industry, barbecue, and historic landmarks like the Gateway Arch. Missouri borders eight states and is a gateway to adventure in the land of legal cannabis. Six of the eight states surrounding Missouri have very strict cannabis…
Alternative medicine is becoming more widely acknowledged and practiced than ever before, opening the door for therapies like psychedelics to enter the world of mainstream healthcare. One psychedelic that’s been getting a whole lot of attention lately is psilocybin, an active ingredient in mushroom species that are often called “magic mushrooms.” Psilocybin is a naturally…
For those who suffer from muscle pain, chronic pain, or joint pain, cannabis topicals can be a game-changer. But how exactly do…
Maryland and Delaware are exploring their cannabis policies, a Texas representative introduced another decriminalization bill, and New Orleans okayed cannabis-infused seltzers. Let’s…
Who would have thought that cannabis cultivation could be Alaska’s biggest earner? Over the course of the next eight years, marijuana cultivation…