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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

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The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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Lights, Camera, Cannabis: Why Hollywood Holds the Key to Normalization

Canna Law Blog

If the cannabis industry wants to truly normalize cannabis use in American culture, it’s time to start shaping public perception through entertainment, not just policy. If we want cannabis to be treated like a mainstream wellness, lifestyle product, or a substitute for alcohol, it needs to look like one on screen.

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Illinois Police Can Search Vehicles Based On Raw Cannabis Smell

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The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that police are allowed to conduct searches of vehicles based on the smell of raw cannabis. This decision diverts from a previous ruling by the court in September 2024, which initially found that the smell of burnt cannabis is not sufficient grounds for searching a vehicle.

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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market

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After attending the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Berlin at the end of April, I was reminded, yet again, of how draconian U.S. Much of it was driven by Germanys newly formed government keeping its quasi-legalization policy intact, even if adult-use trials remain uncertain. marijuana laws truly are. How the U.S.

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Breaking Down Confusing Cannabis Terminology

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The cannabis lexicon is as diverse as the culture surrounding it, and cannabis language is continually expanding as public acceptance and medical use of the plant increases. This article will go over some commonly used terms found in the cannabis lingo that can be unclear and easily confused for many people. Ocean grown?

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Jared Shaw Could Face the Death Penalty for Edibles in Indonesia

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Jared Shaw, a former Oklahoma State University basketball player, has been arrested for cannabis possession in Indonesia. On May 7, 2025, police raided the 34-year-old’s apartment just outside of Jakarta, seizing 132 pieces of cannabis candy that Shaw said he had planned to share with his teammates. Shaw is from Dallas, Texas.

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The Significance of Marijuana in Shashamane, Ethiopia

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One part of this culture fusion that became especially synonymous with Rastas is the use of cannabis. However, this doesn’t mean Rastas don’t also use cannabis recreationally. While not everyone understood it, symbols like dreadlocks, reggae rhythms, and cannabis use became unmistakably linked to Rasta identity.