Medical Marijuana News

• Cornell University study shows a decline in prescription medicines in US states with legal adult-use cannabis May 10, 2022
  A Cornell University research program, reviewing Medicaid patient data over the past decade in 10 states and Washington DC where recreational marijuana has been legalized, has found that drug prescriptions for anxiety, sleep, pain and seizures have fallen as a result of cannabis legalization, going beyond the findings of similar studies about the impact of […]
• Have you herd? Federally funded study finds CBD diet reduces stress in cattle May 5, 2022
  Feeding cattle high-CBD industrial hemp can help reduce stress and potentially boost health, according to a new study. The post Have you herd? Federally funded study finds CBD diet reduces stress in cattle appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• Amazon Marijuana Policy Change Marks Evolving Corporate Sentiment June 17, 2021
  The Amazon marijuana policy change means employees do not have to fear firing for marijuana use and the company now supports legalization. The post Amazon Marijuana Policy Change Marks Evolving Corporate Sentiment appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• Washington “Joints for Jabs” Campaign Offers Marijuana To Promote Vaccinations June 9, 2021
  The state of Washington's new "Joints for Jabs" campaign offers free marijuana joints to promote vaccinations. The post Washington “Joints for Jabs” Campaign Offers Marijuana To Promote Vaccinations appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• NFL Marijuana Testing Drastically Scaled Back Under New CBA April 30, 2021
  In an effort to grant its players more freedom, NFL marijuana testing policy will be drastically altered under the updated CBA. The post NFL Marijuana Testing Drastically Scaled Back Under New CBA appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• As 4/20 Passes, The Inequalities In Cannabis Policy Are Still Evident April 21, 2021
  While 4/20 should be celebrated, we cannot overlook the shortcomings of the cannabis industry and the justice system which regulates it. The post As 4/20 Passes, The Inequalities In Cannabis Policy Are Still Evident appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• New York Marijuana Legalization Bill Signed By Governor Cuomo April 1, 2021
  Andrew Cuomo signed the New York marijuana legalization bill the state House recently approved, making the state the 15th in the U.S. to do so. The post New York Marijuana Legalization Bill Signed By Governor Cuomo appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• 5 Minutes With: Cannabis Mexico Summit Director Aldo Ricardo Rodríguez Cortés March 23, 2021
  We are proud to be a part of the Cannabis Mexico Summit on March 25th-28th. We spoke with event director Aldo Ricardo Rodríguez Cortés ahead of the event. The post 5 Minutes With: Cannabis Mexico Summit Director Aldo Ricardo Rodríguez Cortés appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• State of Ohio Considering Vote to Lift Dispensary Limit March 12, 2021
  An Ohio state board will vote Friday whether or not to abolish the state's dispensary limit. The current limit is 60 and limits access to medical marijuana. The post State of Ohio Considering Vote to Lift Dispensary Limit appeared first on Medical Marijuana 411.
• Opinion: Hokkaido Industrial Hemp Association comments on Japanese Government plans to strengthen cannabis laws March 10, 2021
  Following the recent announcement by the Japanese government to form a committee to discuss measures to strengthen Japan’s cannabis laws, the Hokkaido Industrial Hemp Association would like to use this forum to present an urgent statement on this development. The post Opinion: Hokkaido Industrial Hemp Association comments on Japanese Government plans to strengthen cannabis laws […]