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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

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The Great White North also legalized the possession and retail sale of cannabis for adults in 2018. Other studies have shown that patients also frequently reduce their consumption of benzodiazepines, sleep aids, and antidepressants following medical cannabis initiation,” they added. As of 2020, the market was worth CAD $2.6

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International Cannabis Brand Cookies Opens Its First U.S.-Based Consumption Lounge on West Coast

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Consumption Lounge Will Complement Newest Retail Location in Central California and Feature Cookies’ Line of Top-Shelf Cannabis Products. consumption lounge in Coalinga, a city in Fresno County. Access to the consumption lounge requires an online reservation. COALINGA, Calif.–(BUSINESS Durian Ave. About Cookies.

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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

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For those facilities that continue to maintain operations for on-site retail sales, NORML encourages them to engage in recommended best practices in order to keep both their employees and their customers safe. ” NORML has previously provided guidelines for safe and best practices regarding cannabis consumption during this time.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

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Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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German Hemp Association Suggests State Licensed Stores Rather Than Pharmacies Should Magae Retail of Cannabis & Hemp Products

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For adults in particular, the risk of cannabis consumption is lower than that of alcohol. Even a slightly higher value would rule out consumption as an intoxicant, but allow farmers and producers to use the full potential of the plant.”. In principle, the DHV advocates the legal sale of cannabis from the age of 18. ” it says.

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CBD: Uncertainty for Restaurants and Retailers

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Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis and hemp, said to have certain medicinal qualities. In California, licensed “consumption cafes” offer CBD in meals, but bartenders are now prohibited under the state’s legalization laws from serving CBD-infused cocktails, which they previously offered.

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New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal

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Patients and their caregivers could also apply for a permit to cultivate and process their own cannabis for their own personal medicinal use, with undetermined restrictions to be left to regulations put forth by the OCM. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for.