Medical Marijuana Helps Patients Reduce Use Of Addictive Opioid Painkillers, Study Finds
Science & Health Archives – Marijuana Moment Another study has found that giving people legal access to medical marijuana can help patients reduce their use of opioid painkillers, or cease use altogether, without compromising quality of life.The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Substance Use and Misuse on Wednesday, surveyed registered medical cannabis patients in […]
A look inside a federally-sanctioned marijuana grow operation in New Mexico – KOB 4
"cannabis new mexico" – Google News GRANTS, N.M. — About one year ago, there was much fanfare at the groundbreaking of a federally-sanctioned marijuana grow facility. That’s a big deal because the feds still have cannabis as a Schedule I drug – that’s like heroin and meth – and this new medical research facility was […]
28 grams of game: Eduardo Whittington of Lobo Cannagars
Leafly Eduardo Whittington just applied for a license to make cannabis products in his home state of New Jersey. Here’s how he got here, and what’s next. Eduardo Whittington, aka Eddie Lobo, has been in the weed game for almost a decade. In 2014, he became the third employee on Puffco’s start-up team, playing an […]
What can cities do for cannabis equity? Seattle lays out a blueprint
Leafly Politics Published on September 27, 2022 Seattle’s equity ordinances include retail worker safety and job protection rules that could be implemented in cities nationwide. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Last week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law three ordinances designed to improve equity and safety in Seattle’s local cannabis industry. Equity programs are usually led […]
Medical cannabis for doggies, kitties is fully legalized in California
Leafly Politics Published on September 27, 2022 Medical canabis became more legal for pets in California. (Alesya/Adobe Stock) Countless thousands of California’s good doggies and cute kitties will suffer fewer seizures, and less arthritis pain, and anxiety, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 18. Newly enacted Assembly Bill 1885 […]
Looking for Las Vegas cannabis lounges? More than 20 could open soon
Leafly Politics Published on September 26, 2022 Ever since Nevada legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016, consumers (and especially tourists) have wanted to know: When can I light up in a Las Vegas cannabis lounge? For the past six years the answer has been: Soon…we think. If you feel like you’ve read this Leafly story before, […]
