“I am frustrated with the system that is saying because he smoked a legal substance, we are going to take away your benefits from you and your kids.” The widow of a Colorado worker killed in a ski lift accident is being denied half of the workers’ compensation benefits that she would normally be entitled… Continue reading Widow Denied Benefits Because Husband Used Pot
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Oklahoma Public Schools Increase Drug Testing For Students
The decision comes on the heels of the state’s voters passing a measure to legalize medical marijuana. A public school district in Oklahoma will double the number of students that will be required to undergo random drug testing in the coming school year. The move comes on the heels of a recent decision by state voters… Continue reading Oklahoma Public Schools Increase Drug Testing For Students
New York Federal Judge Admits He’s Been Too Tough on Marijuana
The judge says he wants to make things right, in both his current and future judgments. Judge Jack Weinstein of Brooklyn, New York admits he’s probably been too harsh on marijuana offenders throughout his career. To make amends, he has vowed to be more lenient in future cases and to fix the cases he can… Continue reading New York Federal Judge Admits He’s Been Too Tough on Marijuana
New Pot Regulations Force California Retailers To Unload Millions In Stock
After July 1st, cannabis retailers in the state are no longer allowed to sell untested cannabis goods. New regulations for California’s legal cannabis industry went into effect on Sunday, July 1. The new rules require that all cannabis products sold in California be tested for chemicals, pesticides and foreign materials. In addition, all cannabis… Continue reading New Pot Regulations Force California Retailers To Unload Millions In Stock
"Social Equity" Program To Help Those Impacted By Drug War In Massachusetts
The programs aims to help people who have been disproportionately affected by the drug war enter the cannabis industry with ease. The state of Massachusetts is rolling out a new “social equity” program to help certain individuals navigate the legal cannabis industry. Cannabis for adult (or “recreational”) use is a booming industry. It is legal in… Continue reading "Social Equity" Program To Help Those Impacted By Drug War In Massachusetts
Marijuana Addiction On The Rise
Around 9% of marijuana users become addicted and the government is having a tough time convincing people that marijuana addiction is real. In Northern California, addiction treatment practitioners are reporting a higher demand for help with marijuana addiction, especially among adolescents. Many believe that marijuana is not addictive, though there are plenty of people that… Continue reading Marijuana Addiction On The Rise
Oklahoma Votes To Legalize Medical Marijuana
SQ 788 is unique in that it does not establish a list of conditions that would qualify a person to use medical cannabis. On Tuesday, Oklahoma became the 30th state to allow cannabis for medical use. The ballot measure, State Question 788, passed with 56% of voters supporting the measure and 43% opposing it. SQ… Continue reading Oklahoma Votes To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Gene Simmons On Why He Joined The Cannabis Movement
The outspoken rock legend explains why he decided to become a cannabis ambassador despite his long-standing abstinence from drugs and alcohol. KISS founder and bassist Gene Simmons is a tireless promoter and pitchman for both the dizzying array of merchandise for his band (including coffins and cremation urns) and other businesses, ranging from life insurance to… Continue reading Gene Simmons On Why He Joined The Cannabis Movement
Canada Legalizes Marijuana In Historic Vote
Residents are expected to be able to purchase marijuana from licensed producers as early as mid-September 2018. Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana after the passage of its Cannabis Act in a 52-59 vote on Tuesday, June 19. Canadian adults will be allowed to carry and share up to 30 grams… Continue reading Canada Legalizes Marijuana In Historic Vote
New York Plans To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid Alternative
“We looked at the pros, we looked at the cons, and when we were done, we realized that the pros outweighed the cons,” said one public health official. The New York Department of Health will now recommend that the state allow adults to legally use medical marijuana instead of an opioid prescription, or if they… Continue reading New York Plans To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid Alternative