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Women's History Month: Q&A with Marijuana Industry Pioneer Greta Carter

Cannabis Law Report

After starting in the banking and construction, Greta Carter pivoted into the marijuana industry in 2008, instantly becoming a trailblazer… Read More. The post Women's History Month: Q&A with Marijuana Industry Pioneer Greta Carter appeared first on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis in Michigan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

In 2018, Michigan became the 10th state to legalise recreational cannabis use in the US. Medicinal cannabis was legalised back in 2008. Michigan also permits the cultivation of up to 12 cannabis plants in private residences, which is the highest amount in any ‘legal’ state.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup November 5

Veriheal

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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Seth Rogen’s Cannabis Company Houseplant Makes its US Debut

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Actor Seth Rogen is known for his cannabis-themed movies. In 2008’s Pineapple Express , Rogen’s character goes on the run with his dealer. In 2015’s Christmas classic The Night Before, Rogen and two friends celebrate the holidays with a night of depravity, including a generous dose of cannabis. What is Houseplant?

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The Rise of CannaGamers: Cannabis Culture Among Gamers

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This surprisingly lucrative industry is getting on board the cannabis train with the emergence of ‘CannaGamers.’ This relation between cannabis consumption and gaming may be a winning recipe for champions and as a target market for cannabis products. cannabis market. . Bringing Gaming and Cannabis Together: CannaGamers.

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. More than 75% of the participants used cannabis oil and only 15% smoked cannabis. mmHg and 4.5 mmHg, respectively,” the researchers wrote. after treatment.

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Colorado couple at center of state’s largest-ever black market marijuana ring reach plea agreement

Cannabis Law Report

The couple previously spent 18 months in federal prison for operating a large-scale marijuana distribution operation in 2008. Attorney for Colorado called the largest takedown of its kind in state history. Dozens of people were arrested, with authorities seizing more than 80,000 marijuana plants and nearly $2.2