Study: CBD Could Prevent Haloperidol-Induced Orofacial Dyskinesia
Cannabidiol (CBD) may prevent haloperidol-induced orofacial dyskinesia, according to new research being published by the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity; the research was epublished by the National Institute of Health. “The chronic…
Seattle Court Agrees to Expunge Past Marijuana Convictions
Judges in Seattle have agreed to clear past misdemeanor convictions for marijuana possession that were prosecuted before marijuana was legalized in Washington, reports the Seattle Times. All seven judges of…
Epileptic 5-Year-Old May Now Bring Cannabis-Based Medicine to School
Although the use of cannabis-derived drugs has seen an uptick in usage over the past two years, children in need of the medication have faced their fair share of roadblocks.…
Maine Restaurant Sedating Lobsters With Cannabis Under Investigation
A Maine restaurant that had been sedating lobsters with cannabis before boiling them alive is now under investigation for the culinary preparation, according to media reports. Charlotte Gill, the owner…
New Study Provides Evidence Supporting the Use of Cannabinoids to Treat Prostate Cancer
Cannabinoids may provide a potential treatment option for prostate cancer, according to a new study published by the journal The Prostate. “Cannabinoids have demonstrated anticarcinogenic properties in a variety of malignancies, including…
DC Police Moves Toward Citations Over Arrests For Public Weed Consumption
Washington, , residents live a tale of two cities when it comes to cannabis enforcement. Yes, marijuana is legal in the nation’s capital—but only on the 71 percent of lands…
Seattle Courts to Clear Charges, Convictions for Pre-Legalization Marijuana Misdemeanors
Municipal court judges in Seattle, Washington, have agreed to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions that were prosecuted before the legalization of cannabis. The judges’ decision could affect up to 542…
Shoppers Drug Mart Now a Licensed Medical Marijuana Producer
Shoppers Drug Mart has received Health Canada’s approval to be a licensed medical marijuana producer, opening the door for the pharmacy giant to dispense medical cannabis to patients. This comes…
Toronto Company Offers Cash to ‘Cannabis Connoisseurs’ to Smoke
Toronto-based company AHLOT is offering up to $1,000 a month to 5 pot aficionados. Getting paid to smoke pot is no longer a toker’s daydream. A cannabis firm is looking…
Study: Daily Marijuana Use Associated With Increased Treatment Retention Rates for Those Addicted to Opioids
Daily cannabis use is associated with greater odds of retention in treatment among those addicted to opioids, according to a new study published in the journal Addiction, and epublished online by the National…