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In a newly released study it was found that exposing zebrafish larvae to whole plant marijuana “showed no negative effects on embryo development and survival and enhanced the larvae’s locomotor performances”, which “may open up possible Cannabis sativa applications in human pharmacology as well as in other animal sectors.” The study. published in the journal Pharmaceuticals and epublished by the … Read More

In 2020 Montana voters passed an initiative to legalize marijuana. The fruits of that effort will payoff on January 1st, when legal marijuana sales begin to take place across the state. Beginning Saturday, January 1st those 21 and older will be able to walk into a legally licensed marijuana retail outlet and purchase up to an ounce of marijuana, in … Read More

An ordinance placing a prohibition on pre-employment marijuana drug testing will take effect on January 1st in Philadelphia. Once the ordinance takes effect, Philadelphia will join Nevada and New York City as areas that have placed an explicit ban on employers requiring applicants to perform a marijuana drug test. The new law does place an exception for certain employees, such … Read More

According to a new study, marijuana that’s high in CBD “seems to be promising in managing behavioral problems associated with autism”, and “this treatment could be effective in managing the core symptoms and cognitive functions.” Autism spectrum disorder is “a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in communication, social interaction, restricted interest, and repetitive behaviors”, states the study’s researchers. “Although more … Read More

In 2011 there was not a single state in the U.S. where recreational marijuana was legal. Now, 10 years later, there are 18 legal marijuana states. Here’s a look at the 18 states where marijuana is legal. Colorado and Washington led the way in November, 2012 when voters approved initiatives to legalize marijuana, for all uses, for those 21 and … Read More