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ATLANTA - According to a recent Common Council proposal, the city should use the proceeds from legal marijuana sales to compensate communities of color hurt by the drug war. In light of the impending launch of marijuana retail sales, Sixth Ward Councilwoman Gabriella Romero and Tenth Ward Councilman Owusu Anane propose to establish a nine-member commission to provide recommendations to the city and Common Council. The recommendations, which would not be legally binding, would also include suggestions regarding who should receive …

In certain nations, cannabis is authorized for both medical and recreational use. At least six of the more than 50 nations that have legalized marijuana do so for recreational purposes. In Africa, the use of marijuana is permitted in Malawi, South Africa, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. It is legal for recreational use in 19 US states, the Australian Capital Territory, South Africa, Canada, Georgia, Malta, Mexico, and Uruguay. After a presidential contender pledged to legalize marijuana if elected, there has been discussion about whether …

Should cannabis be made available as a secure substitute for prescription opioids? Due to the drug's prohibition in the majority of states, there have only been a few studies done in the past looking at how well it treats pain (and still illegal on a federal level). But now that yet another recent study has confirmed the effectiveness of marijuana in treating pain, it may be time to reconsider the drug's place in medicine. Here are some ways that marijuana …

Breaking tolerance is a notorious technique used by cannabis users and medical patients to refresh their experience. However, a different medical cannabis variety can be a better option for increasing THC potency than a break in tolerance. It's possible that the THC dosage is now absurd. Otherwise, whatever the dose, the impact may eventually just grow stale. Or, to put it more simply, a reset is necessary. No matter the cause of THC's decline in medical efficacy, a tolerance break may …

One of the first studies to show the non-clinical advantages of cannabis use in healthy young adults. According to a recent study, those who use cannabis show higher levels of prosocial behavior and an increased capacity for empathy. The psychological health of 146 college students with varied levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their urine was examined by researchers in order to inform their conclusions. Researchers discovered that cannabis users outperformed THC-free people on tests of prosocial behavior, empathy, moral harmlessness, and moral …

In an effort to overcome legislative obstacles within two years, the coalition government meets with economists, growers, and health specialists. As the left-liberal administration of the nation moves through with plans to permit the restricted distribution of the drug among adults, Germany is considering the implications of soon becoming the world's largest potential market for legally supplied cannabis. Olaf Scholz's coalition administration recently reaffirmed its 2021 coalition-deal commitment to legalize marijuana for recreational use, which its Green and Liberal Party ministers have …

Without a doubt, there is an unprecedented amount of knowledge available regarding cannabis; more than 3,500 scholarly studies were published on the subject in just 2020. All of this information affects how we see, consider, and hear about the plant and its consequences. Research funding is also rising. These assertions have an impact on things like cannabis purchases by consumers and doctor-patient interactions. But what if our perceptions of cannabis, which appear to be supported by a wealth of scientific …

Possessing your own cannabis brand has become a popular indicator of celebrity in recent years.Nowadays, it seems as though every famous person has a side business, a product or series of items designed to further their brand's appeal outside of their regular sources of income. In the past, celebrities have dabbled in food or fashion, but in recent years, having a personal cannabis brand has become a trendy indicator of fame. A number of famous people, including Mike Tyson, Martha Stewart, and …

This week, Minnesotan lawmakers approved a bill that basically legalizes edible cannabis products. Some GOP state lawmakers believed they were merely controlling delta-8 products' THC content. The THC concentration cap of 5 mg, however, is applicable to all products, including cannabis. According to the Star Tribune, a prominent Republican in the Minnesota senate was shocked to learn this week that they had backed legislation that would have allowed cannabis treats. Delta-8 THC, a less potent version of the primary psychoactive substance in marijuana made …

In the US, more than 100 million people deal with chronic pain. The use of cannabis as a therapy for chronic pain is becoming more and more supported by the available research, whereas conventional treatment methods have primarily centered on prescription drugs and rehabilitation. According to a 2021 poll of 20,000 people, users report using cannabis most frequently for pain alleviation. Despite being used by humans for thousands of years, there is still a lot of ambiguity among consumers and some …

Many of the cannabis crops planted now are grown inside, generally in enormous warehouses converted to greenhouses that may harvest several crops annually in areas that are geographically, if not legally, suitable to the plant. While many businesses are making great efforts to develop sustainable systems for an indoor grow that is really "green," energy and climatic realities have made the value of outdoor production even more apparent to executives like Luis Merchan. As the Chairman and CEO of Flora Growth, Merchan …

People are visiting medical marijuana clinics more frequently now that there are fewer requirements to obtain it than previously, according to gLeaf.The new law states that in order to obtain a medical cannabis card, you are no longer required to register with the Board of Pharmacy. Now all you need to do is obtain a written certification from a medical professional. People won't have to wait weeks or months for approval thanks to the change. Every week, scores of patients who …