NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

"The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life. The post Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced recreational cannabis sales totals for January 2025. After setting a new annual-sales total in 2024, Illinois kicked off 2025 with the highest January sales total since legalization. January sales totals reached $140,191,240.27, surpassing January 2024 totals by more than 6 million.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The relationship betweencannabis and alcohol managementhas long been a subject of debate. With the increasing legalization and normalization of marijuana use, understanding its impact on alcohol intake is more critical than ever. Recent studies have explored how cannabis use influences drinking patterns, particularly among individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and those undergoing alcohol treatment. […] The post Cannabis & Alcohol: Can Cannabis Reduce Alcohol Consumption?

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon?

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Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

2025 is underway, Leafly nation! February is a month for momentum and risk, and we have the best strains, from Xeno to Chemdog, to help you hit your stride. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: March 2025 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

"The ongoing criminalization of marijuana is a terribly destructive policy that adversely impacts thousands of North Dakotans annually. Minor marijuana possession offenders should not be saddled with an arrest, a criminal record, and with the lifelong penalties and stigma associated with it." The post North Dakota: House Members Advance Measure Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

I first sampled a strain from Rythms Artist Series last March. Rythm has continued to collaborate with musicians to release signature cuts. R&B artist Tinashe is one of the latest to work with the label, selecting the curated strain Green T. I recently stopped at Hatch Wheeling and picked up an eighth of Rythm Green T to review. Green T is a hybrid of unknown origin.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kief is one of the most potent and versatile cannabis concentrates, known for its high cannabinoid content and also its ability to enhance the cannabis experience. But what exactly is kief, and how do you use it? This guide will cover everything you need to know about kief, from its origins to its potential effects, […] The post What is kief and how is it used?

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MaxQ Cannabis

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Seven years after the legalization of cannabis in California, the state’s legal cannabis market faces significant challenges, marked by a concerning shift in license activity and a complex regulatory landscape. Current License Landscape As of February 2025, California’s legal cannabis industry reports 10,828 inactive, 8,514 active licenses.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Feb 15-22, 2025, is Medical Cannabis Awareness Week! This is a time for medical cannabis advocates to better educate themselves and their communities about all things medical cannabis. We have created this playlist to highlight some of the resources we have on the Americans for Safe Access YouTube Channel. Pick or choose or explore other playlists. Happy Medical Cannabis Awareness Week!

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

A 58-year-old man who enjoyed his weed started hearing voices. He'd been smoking cannabis regularly for six years, and described the experience as pleasant. But then came the voices, and they were saying some pretty nasty things. He tried psychotherapy and medications, but the voices came back, and were more intense when he smoked. So he checked into a hospital.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

"Every year that we do not enact retail sales in Virginia for adult use marijuana is another year that the Commonwealth is choosing to continue ceding control of the marijuana market to untaxed, illicit operators." The post Virginia: Lawmakers Approve Bills Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis Sales, But Governors Veto Looms appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Where in the world to blaze in 2025? Berlin, Barcelona, and Bangkokoh my! Leafly digs into the weed-friendly travel news.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Recent scientific research has unveiled the remarkable potential of cannabis compounds like tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) in addressing obesity and metabolic disorders. As global obesity rates soar, these cannabinoids are emerging as promising therapeutic agents for weight loss and improved metabolic health. THCV: The “Diet Weed” with Weight Loss Potential THCV, a lesser-known cannabinoid, […] The post THCV and CBD For Weight Loss appeared first on PrestoD

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Curaleaf Worth is located at 11425 S. Harlem Ave. in Worth, Illinois. The retail store opened in 2021 and serves registered medical patients and recreational consumers. Hours of operation are daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. For a live medical and recreational menu, visit here. Curaleaf Worth can be reached by phone at (708) 586-7600 or by email at customerservice@curaleaf.com.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

How to Participate in Medical Cannabis Awareness Week Medical Cannabis Awareness Week is an opportunity to educate and alert your network about the challenges facing medical cannabis patients and ways they can get involved. Tune in & learn how you can join advocates across the U.S. and make some noise for change in 2025! Sign-up: www.SafeAccessNow.org/mcaw_2025 Please subscribe to ASA's YouTube Channel!

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MaxQ Cannabis

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a dream of futurists for over a century, but only recently have computers become powerful enough to operate self-learning, self-directed programs. Today, we are seeing AI appearing across many different industries and operations. It’s only a matter of time until AI becomes part of the cannabis industry, as well.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Marijuana consumers across the nation are under siege. Here's how NORML is fighting back. The post Cannabis Freedoms Are Under Attack appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

At least 11 states racked up medical and adult-use cannabis sales over $1 billion in 2024. The post These states sold more than $1 billion in weed in 2024 appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Medical Marijuana and The Truth About Chronic Pain. Medical marijuana has emerged as a topic of significant interest and debate, particularly concerning its role in managing chronic pain. As of February 2025, 38 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and three territories have enacted laws permitting the use of medical.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Parkway Fox Lake is located at 31 Towne Centre Lane in Fox Lake, Illinois. The retail store opened Sept. 27, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. For a live recreational menu, visit here. Parkway Fox Lake can be reached by phone at (847) 888-8300 or by email at info@parkwaydispensary.com.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Offensive Strategies for Medical Cannabis Policy in the 119th Congress Key milestones achieved by the medical cannabis movement in the last few years and the shake-up in D.C. following the 2024 elections could mean a national medical cannabis program is closer than ever. However, advancing medical cannabis policy will require strategic campaigning and disciplined movement building.

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MaxQ Cannabis

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Consider the following factors when choosing an integrated Seed-to-Sale Cannabis ERP system Are you seeking to streamline accounting functionality, task management, and internal supply chain operations while meeting Cannabis business compliance? Then you stand to benefit by implementing a true Seed-to-Sale Cannabis ERP system. A Seed-to-Sale enterprise resource planning system, ERP for short, centralizes all […] The post 6 Key Considerations when Choosing a Cannabis ERP system appeared fir

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NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Seventy percent of voters approved the law in 2020; the program currently serves more than 13,000 South Dakota patients. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Narrowly Reject Effort to Repeal Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Lil Baby, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Vic Mensa, Wiz Khalifa, B-Real, and Seth Rogen all have fresh celeb weed vapes, flowers, and more.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

California’s renowned wine and weed industries may seem like a simply lucrative pairing for the state. However, the relationship between these two agricultural enterprises has leaned more toward its complicated than one would expect, as legal and cultural clashes progressively seed deep conflicts between producers of the profitable commodities.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Incredibles was one of the first legal edibles I ever tried in Colorado in 2013. One of the label’s chocolate bars had been a weekly ritual, but Ive only come across the brand a handful of times here in Illinois. During a recent stop at Hatch Wheeling , I picked up a pack of Incredibles Super Sour Apple Pucker gummies to review. Incredibles Super Sour Apple Pucker Gummies came as a 10-pack of 10mg gummies.

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Medicinal Genomics

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Medicinal Genomics has introduced a new educational workshop for its upcoming 2025 Innovation & Investment Summit at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico June 17-20, 2025. This new workshop features the greatest collection of cannabis genomics experts and innovative cultivators ever assembled! With panelists from notable companies and organizations such as Cronos Group, French National Centre for Scientific Research, Phylos Bioscience, Aurora Cannabis Inc, Conception N

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Why So Many Cannabis Lawsuits, and How to Avoid Becoming One of Them The cannabis industry is one of the most lawsuit-heavy sectors in the country. Cannabis litigation is exploding. Judges are frustrated, businesses are losing money, and lawsuits that should never have been filed are clogging up the courts. If you run a cannabis business, you need to know why this is happeningand how to avoid becoming the next case on the docket.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

"I have had the privilege of working alongside trailblazing advocates who have fought for policy reforms and those who remind us every day that too many Americans remain behind bars, still waiting for justice." The post A Message from NORML’s New Board Chair appeared first on NORML.

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