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The director will be in charge of establishing a regulatory framework and licensing infrastructure for Minnesota’s newly legalized adult-use marijuana industry. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (DFL) made his first significant decision concerning the state’s freshly minted recreational cannabis market since signing the bill legalizing adult-use marijuana this May. According to ,multiple media outlets, Walz named READ MORE

Have you ever found yourself stuck talking to a coke-fueled ego maniac at a party? Or, let’s be even more honest here, have you ever realized after a night out that you were in fact that same coke-fueled ego maniac? Well, regardless of whether it’s you or someone else, the truth is that cocaine – READ MORE

Cannabis use disorder isn’t defined medically, and doesn’t seem to cause real problems. However, despite not instigating societal harm; yet another study is out trying to warn us about the prevalence of cannabis use disorder. What’s a use disorder? Like any other psychiatric condition; what is termed as a ‘use disorder,’ has no medical diagnosis. READ MORE

With cultivation and processing of the plant at an all-time low, leaders in the Sooner State are searching for ways to expand production. Legislators in Oklahoma want to spur rural development in their state, and many believe hemp could be a vital piece to that economic and agricultural expansion. Following the passage of the 2018 READ MORE

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TESTSTSARDSAR New Study Finds Cannabis Decreases Symptoms of Neurological Disorders by Johnny Green Neurological disorders are serious medical conditions that affect the human brain as well as the nerves found throughout the human body and the spinal cord. Examples of neurological disorders include, but are not limited to: Epilepsy Alzheimer disease Multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease READ MORE

We might have come a long way, but regardless of progress on some fronts; there’s still a lot of cannabis persecution going on. One organization is looking to fight the system, and get people out of prison for weed crimes. Read on to learn more about the Last Prisoner Project; how its working to get READ MORE

Cannabis testing facilities have proposed many issues since industries started; and its questionable how useful they are. A current and growing issue to plague the industry is that producers are lab-shopping between these facilities, to find the ones that give the results they want. What does this mean for you as the buyer? Third party READ MORE

On the heels of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommendation to move marijuana to Schedule III, researchers predict the agency will go along with the suggested change. The 21st century is almost a quarter complete. In that time, marijuana has gone from an illegal narcotic carrying massive prison terms for those convicted READ MORE

TESTSTSARDSAR Four Women Growers You Need to Know by Rachelle Gordon Cannabis is a plant exuding divine feminine energy. And while the regulated industry may appear dominated by men, there are (and have been) countless incredible women in the space since the beginning.  Cannabis & Tech Today spoke with four dynamic female growers from California READ MORE

TESTSTSARDSAR CannaCon Detroit 2023: Where The Cannabis Industry Does Business by Sponsored Detroit, MI — CannaCon Detroit, the premier event for the cannabis industry, is back and better than ever for its 2023 edition. This year’s event promises to bring together professionals, experts, and enthusiasts from all corners of the cannabis world, providing a platform READ MORE

One of the most well-known brands of the cannabis news and reporting world, is the publication High Times. High Times has remained one of the most recognizable names in the world of weed, including continually hosting its own cannabis competition. Recent reports now indicate that the company was sold – sort of. When High Times READ MORE

The organization is asking lawmakers to modify the federal definition of the crop and update rules concerning hemp-derived cannabinoids. It’s been five years since Congress passed the ,2018 Farm Bill, which, among a myriad of vital provisions, removed hemp from the ,Controlled Substances List and legalized plant cultivation. Likewise, the massive spending bill also made READ MORE

You might be familiar with the sassafras plant. You’re also probably familiar with the drug MDMA, even if you only know it by name and not experience. What you probably don’t know, is that MDMA is the likely reason that the otherwise innocent sassafras plant, was banned in the US and beyond. A little on READ MORE

TESTSTSARDSAR Why Are Influencers Promoting Delta 8 Wax This Year? by Sponsored If you’re new to Delta 8 wax, knowing that not all products are created equal is important. With so many different options on the market, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. But fear not, as we’ve compiled a list of READ MORE

TESTSTSARDSAR Survey: Little Cannabis Training For Many Canadian Nurses by Frank Schuler Humans have consumed cannabis for many centuries. It’s unknown when the first human discovered the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant. However, we know that it was at least several thousand years ago. It wasn’t until the last century that medical cannabis was READ MORE

Sometimes, when you’re sipping on an ice cold beer or a nice glass of red wine, it’s impossible to imagine a world where alcohol is illegal. Well – just like recreational substances – alcohol is not legal everywhere. Alcohol, often referred to as the ‘social lubricant’, has been an integral part of human culture for READ MORE

The numerous benefits of psychedelics have been coming to light in recent years, and women are taking notice. With little options in the way of pharmaceutical drugs, especially when it comes to treating mental illness and hormonal imbalances, it’s no surprise that women are experimenting with hallucinogens to see what can actually help. And better READ MORE

Whether you’re a THC user or not, there can be a variety of reasons you might want to know how long delta-9 stays in your system. It’s the cannabinoid targeted by drug tests, since it’s the primary substance that indicates marijuana use. Even those who inhale secondhand marijuana smoke or use CBD products are potentially READ MORE

Unable to attend a full day of school without her daily dose of medicinal marijuana, the girl’s parents request an exception for her unique case. The question of whether cannabis is medicine has made its way to the classroom. Lauded by researchers, military veterans and chronic pain sufferers as a miracle treatment for post-traumatic stress READ MORE

Weed stores are pretty much a normal thing in most of the United States at this point. With more than 75 percent of the country having legalized cannabis to some extent, it’s only natural that we’re beginning to see dispensaries popping up seemingly everywhere. As a matter of fact, a popular headline circulating a few READ MORE

TESTSTSARDSAR Rescheduling Cannabis Will Reduce Stigma, Increase Research, Encourage Innovation by Scott Mazza Cannabis is on the cusp of one of the biggest changes in recent federal drug policy. In late August, a senior official from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formally advocated for marijuana reclassification as a Schedule III substance. The READ MORE

The vape industry is only getting bigger, yet most of the products within it, are illegal. In a new move, California just filed suit against nine vape companies; seemingly in an effort to root out illegal providers. Will this work? This article is the express opinion of the writer in relation to California’s new lawsuit. READ MORE

When we think of trippy cacti, mescaline generally comes to mind. And rightfully so, as very few other cactus compounds are truly psychedelic. That being said, most people tend to associate mescaline with peyote, but peyote is illegal in the United States. What many don’t realize is that many other, completely legal cactus species contain READ MORE

The State Supreme Court upheld rulings by lower courts to dismiss the charges, setting a new precedent for future vehicle searches based on the presence of marijuana odor. The smell of cannabis is no longer a justifiable reason to conduct a vehicle search in Minnesota, according to a recent ,decision filed by the state’s highest READ MORE