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Youth Cannabis Exposure Not An Independent Cause Of Adult Psychosis

When it comes to cannabis propaganda, especially as it applies to scare tactics involving youth, the talking points usually are that kids consuming cannabis will lead to tremendous mental and physical health issues later in life. Is any of this true?

Why is Cannabis Use Gaining Traction With Pro Athletes?

Some say cannabis has therapeutic potential for athletes; others say it's okay because it doesn't affect athletic performance. But what does the research say?

Amazon Fights for Cannabis Legalization

As America continues to legalize marijuana state-by-state, the nation’s second-biggest private employer Amazon is setting an example by urgently calling for the legalization of cannabis at a federal level.

Questions to ask Yourself Before Opening a Cannabis Dispensary

Are you thinking about opening a cannabis dispensary? Here are a few things you should consider.

Why Are So Many Doctors Still Ill-Informed About Medical Cannabis?

Recently, researchers surveyed medical doctors to try to gauge the doctors’ knowledge and confidence when it comes to medical cannabis and the results were disappointing to say the least.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Those Suffering From Eating Disorders?

It may be easy to eat with marijuana, but how do you solve the guilt or depression that soon follows?

Does Cannabis Use Cause Motivation Loss?

Cannabis consumption and a perceived loss of motivation has been particularly applied to younger individuals, however, a new study demonstrates that the application of the stereotype is not well founded.

Colombia (Finally!) Legalizes Dried Medical Cannabis Flower Exports

Colombia gave the go-ahead for exports of dried cannabis for medical and other industries. The Latin American country took another step to develop its marijuana industry, where progress has been slow despite its high potential. After initially being strongly opposed to legalization, President Ivan Duque signed a decree lifting a...

Interesting Study Finds Patients Want Cannabis Over Pharmaceutical Medicine

It is no secret that the pharmaceutical industry’s products kill a lot of people globally every year. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that over 115,000 people died from an opioid overdose in 2017 alone. This is not to say that all pharmaceutical drugs are bad in every instance for every patient. To be fair, some...

Quick Hits: The Week in Cannabis

Massive Cannabis Seizure in North Dakota. Smokeable Medical Marijuana Win in Louisiana. Cannabis-infused Wine. Cannabis news, now.

How PrestoDoctor is Revolutionizing Medical Cannabis Telehealth

PrestoDoctor, one of the first full-service telemedicine services designed for medical marijuana patients, was created by Rob Tankson because he wanted to fix the broken process with medical cannabis recommendations.

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UK Lawmakers Call for Medical Cannabis Funding for Patients

The United Kingdom’s medical cannabis policy changed in 2018 to allow medical cannabis prescriptions for situations involving "exceptional clinical need." According to a recent interview with BBC, some patients are paying up to £2,000 a month for medical cannabis therapies.