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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates.

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Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana: Exploring its Therapeutic Potential

MMJ Recs

As society re-evaluates its stance on cannabis, a growing body of research is uncovering the therapeutic potential of this plant. Beyond alleviating specific symptoms, medical marijuana has shown efficacy in addressing a broad spectrum of health conditions.

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HSS Releases Full Recommendation Report for Rescheduling Cannabis: What Will This Mean for Med & Rec Markets?

Veriheal

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reshedule cannabis as a Schedule III substance in August of 2023. The recommendation for rescheduling cannabis marked the first time a government agency officially recognized cannabis’ medical benefits.

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Check Out This Texas-Sized Cannabis Legalization Update

Veriheal

Texas and cannabis have had a rough go with one another. Perhaps this is what left such a harsh taste for cannabis in the mouths of law enforcement in the state. What Texas isn’t famous for is cannabis. If cannabis were allowed to be transported across state lines, supply and demand issues could be addressed more easily.

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3 ways to use cannabis for wellness

The Cannigma

Much can be said about the potential of cannabis to improve human health. Scientific studies are being published almost every day showing the potential benefits of cannabis for everything from epilepsy to chronic pain to psoriasis and brain trauma. Following this definition, wellness is not reserved for the healthy.

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. Not only was the identity of “cannabis consumer” tied to stereotypes such as laziness , lack of success and ambition and “a motivational syndrome”, it could result in incarceration and the strict collateral sanctions associated with a drug charge.

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Veriheal x OpTic: Trailblazing Partnership Highlights Cannabis in Gaming

Veriheal

As such, the ad revenue from game streams and competitions has sparked increasing interest from investors and sponsors from various fields, including — notably — the cannabis industry. Cannabis and gaming have a lot in common, even if it’s not immediately evident to people who don’t interact with either industry.