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North Dakota: House Members Advance Measure Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties

NORML

"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 hits highest January cannabis sales since legalization

Illinois News Joint

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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Cannabis & Alcohol: Can Cannabis Reduce Alcohol Consumption?

PrestoDoctor

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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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

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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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

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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Cannabis Freedoms Are Under Attack

NORML

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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Star signs and cannabis strains: March 2025 horoscopes

Leafly

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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THCV and CBD For Weight Loss

PrestoDoctor

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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Your Cannabis Business Structure or Transaction: Planning > Doing

Canna Law Blog

An hour of planning can save ten hours of doing. Apparently, Dale Carnegie said that. Mr. Carnegie was a 20 th century influencer, who, as far as I can tell, never sold any weed. He did make a pile of money selling books and talks on how to be confident, charming, etc. Thats not my cup of tea (the telling people part), but I do like his quote. I would add that, as applied to legal matters, an hour of planning can save ten hours of doing, as well as undoing.

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California’s Cannabis Industry in Turmoil: Challenges, Changes, and the Road Ahead

MaxQ Cannabis

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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A Message from NORML’s New Board Chair

NORML

"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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Marijuana And Hallucinations

CannaMD

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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Dispensary Spotlight: Curaleaf Worth

Illinois News Joint

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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Where in the world to blaze in 2025

Leafly

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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6 Key Considerations when Choosing a Cannabis ERP system

MaxQ Cannabis

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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Why CBD Companies Should Be More Sustainable

Medical Marijuana Pages

Learn how to optimize operations and simplify processes with our expert guidance. Keep reading to learn how to achieve efficiency every step of the way.

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Review: Zeebra Cakez Preroll Pack by Lobo

Illinois News Joint

When Im on the go, several small prerolls can be a bigger convenience than one large joint. Lobo Minis packages an eighth as seven half-gram prerolls to serve this exact need. I recently stopped at Stash Orland Hills and picked up a Zeebra Cakez Lobo Minis preroll pack to review. Zeebra Cakez is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Cake Crasher.

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Montanans must activate to protect legalization in 2025

Leafly

Republicans have proposed a return to prohibition. The post Montanans must activate to protect legalization in 2025 appeared first on Leafly.

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Ohio: Senate Lawmakers Advance Bill Amending Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

NORML

"This bill is a slap in the face to the millions of Ohioans who voted in favor of Issue 2. Once again, politicians are arrogantly trying to claim that the public didn't know what they were voting for." The post Ohio: Senate Lawmakers Advance Bill Amending Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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LOTO: Things To Know About Lockout Tagout Processes

Medical Marijuana Pages

The lockout tagout process (LOTO) is vital to many industrial applications, and the cannabis industry is no different. Learn a few things about LOTO.

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Review: Mango Pineapple and Kiwi Melon Gummies by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

Nearly two years ago, we reviewed Revolution Cannabis line of single-strain Live Rosin Gummies , which made our Favorite Finds of 2023 list. Revolution now offers Nano-Live Resin Gummies, so I picked up from Revolution Normal the Mango Pineapple and Kiwi Melon flavors to review. The Mango Pineapple and Kiwi Melon, labeled as indica, came as packs of ten gummies that contained 10mg of THC each.

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Analysis: Don’t hold your breath for legalization under Trump 2.0

Leafly

Here's what you can do to effect real change. The post Analysis: Dont hold your breath for legalization under Trump 2.0 appeared first on Leafly.

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Before Biden Left Office, These Lawmakers Demanded More Cannabis Reform

Veriheal

A coalition of fourteen Democratic lawmakers signed a letter sent to President Biden and Vice President Harris in November 2024 urging the current leaders to expedite expanding pardons for those charged with cannabis-related offenses, as well as putting into effect updated guidelines deprioritizing federal cannabis convictions and prosecutions. Despite a change in administration, cannabis advocates are still working for significant reform.

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6 Amazing Strong Cannabis Strains with High THC

Medical Marijuana Pages

6 Amazing Strong Cannabis Strains with High THC. In the ever-evolving world of cannabis cultivation, certain strains have distinguished themselves through their exceptional potency and unique characteristics. Below, we explore six of these remarkable strains, each offering a distinct experience for enthusiasts. Acapulco Gold: A Legendary Sativa Originating from.

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