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Colombia’s First Specialized Medical Cannabis Pharmacy Opens In Medellín: Inside Green Marketplace | High Times Green Marketplace Pharmacy has opened in Medellín as Colombia’s first specialized medical cannabis pharmacy, with prescription-based dispensing and traceability.

Medellín just added new landmark to Colombia’s medical cannabis landscape: a specialised pharmacy to dispense cannabis-derived products under prescription, with strong emphasis on patient guidance & product traceability. Prescriptions, standards, oversight.
#Legalise
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Marijuana stores cannot call themselves dispensaries, Michigan agency says In addition to "dispensary," pot shops are also told they cannot call themselves pharmacies, apothecary, drugstore, medicine store or druggist.

Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency instructing businesses to stop calling themselves dispensaries—only call themselves provisioning centres. Regulators included a list licensed businesses cannot use:
Pharmacy
Apothecary
Drugstore
Druggist
Medicine Store
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New Jersey Cities Must Explain Marijuana Business Denials, Court Says - Marijuana Moment “While the City Council was permitted to consider all relevant evidence and has wide discretion…we hold that the City Council has to provide a discernible reason for its determination.” By Sophie Niet...

New Jersey’s cannabis industry victory when a state panel ruled municipalities must explain why they deny requests to open dispensaries. Voters opted in 2020 to legalise cannabis, but state’s legalisation law allowed towns to opt out of sales, +/-70% did. www.marijuanamoment.net/new-jersey-c...

‘High-value powerhouse’: David Seymour backs surge in medicinal cannabis exports A Cabinet paper shows more than a tonne of cannabis flower was exported in 2024.

New Zealand could become a “high-value powerhouse” for exporting medicinal #cannabis, similar to the country’s wine sector. A Ministry of Health paper released under Official Info. Act showed NZ exported more than one tonne cannabis flower in 2024—485.6kg in 2023. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...

New Zealand: Bag of cannabis and cash accidentally donated to NZ charity shop Two teenagers have been arrested after inadvertently leaving the knapsack for staff to find.

Teenagers arrested—accidentally leaving a backpack containing cannabis & thousands of dollars outside a charity shop in New Zealand. A volunteer noticed a strong smell emanating from the backpack, left in donation area, & found 43.2g cannabis & NZ$3,700.
#Legalise
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Mock cannabis dispensary unveiled in CBD - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia The Legalise Cannabis Party unveiled a mock cannabis dispensary claiming an SA cannabis industry would generate billions to the state economy.

The Legalise Cannabis Party unveiled a mock cannabis dispensary claiming a South Australian cannabis industry would generate billions for the state economy. LCSA’s Legislative Council Candidate Jessica Nies said the event was to address “common misconceptions”.
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They would also have you believe that the duopoly represents ALL Australians!

Los Angeles City Council requested draft language for an “amnesty” program for cannabis businesses—owe >$400 million in back taxes & fees. Under proposed program, businesses that pay back taxes in 3 years would not be required to pay late fees & interest.
#Legalise
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Frontiers | Bridging reward and resilience: the endocannabinoid system as a unifying mechanism in exercise-induced protection against major depressive disorder Major depressive disorder (MDD) refers to a complex mental disorder defined by hindered reward system and hindered stress resilience. The limitations of trad...

ECS may help explain why regular exercise protects against depression. Physical activity activates this internal signalling system—helps regulate mood, stress & emotional balance—highlighting natural connection—movement, brain chemistry & mental well-being. www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

Selenium biofortification proved to be an effective approach for increasing selenium concentration in industrial #hemp microgreens, particularly in leaf tissue. Applied biofortification levels resulted in selenium concentrations within nutritionally safe limits. www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/16...

Hunter medicinal cannabis users back calls to end driving ban - NBN News Medicinal cannabis users in the Hunter are backing the push to end what they call a "flawed" driving

Medicinal cannabis users in the Hunter are backing the push to end what they call a “flawed” driving ban. The Premier has signalled he is open to change – allowing patients to drive with THC in their system, provided they aren’t impaired.
#EndTheStigma
#Legalise
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Teens Didn’t Just Discover Weed. So Why Is The Wall St. Journal Acting Like They Did? | High Times Students sneaking substances at school is nothing new. What’s new is blaming legal weed for a behavior high schools have been dealing with forever, despite data showing teen cannabis use is down.

Wall Street Journal—new teen-cannabis panic on offer—vape clouds, school bathrooms, sneaky hits during class. Gadgets—newer. Hardware—newer. But underlying behaviour? Please. American teenagers didn’t just discover weed because a dispensary opened in town.
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The correct botanical term for the plant is Cannabis sativa, or just cannabis, in common use. The term ‘marijuana’ is a North American colloquialism, at best.

Understanding Cannabis in Cancer Care: Patient Perceptions, Patterns of Use & Provider Communication

Common perceived benefits—pain (81.4%), stress / anxiety (79%), improve sleep (55.4%), appetite (49.4%) & nausea / vomiting (48.3%)
#Legalise
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🌿Most Australians assume prescribed medicinal cannabis is grown here. But a large share is imported. Jobs, regional investment, agricultural innovation etc, offshore, instead of supporting Australian farmers & businesses. We have the expertise, climate & agricultural capability.
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Well, coffee (caffeine) is addictive whereas the entirely non-toxic (as nature provides) Cannabis sativa is not.

The purported 'SUD' of MOST things is a confection of the pHARMa industry via the DSM-V which is bought and paid for by said industry with NO clinical basis nor evidence of anything. Your morning coffee is an SUD!

New Hampshire Senate Kills House-Passed Marijuana Legalization Bill - Marijuana Moment The New Hampshire Senate has defeated a House-passed bill to legalize marijuana in the state—the latest blow for advocates in a years-long fight to end prohibition in the Granite State. Weeks after me...

New Hampshire Senate defeated House-passed bill to legalise ‘marijuana’—latest blow for advocates in fight to end prohibition. HB 186 would have legalised possession of 2 ounces flower, 10g concentrates (<2g THC), for adults >21 years & grow 6 plants at home. www.marijuanamoment.net/new-hampshir...

Arizona Senators Scale Back Bills To Punish Marijuana Users Over Excess Smoke Or Odor Complaints - Marijuana Moment Arizona senators have dialed back a pair of measures that would penalize people who create “excessive” amounts of marijuana smoke or odor, with members advancing revised versions of the legislation fo...

Arizona senators dialled back measures that would penalise people who create “excessive” ‘marijuana’ smoke or odour, with members advancing revised versions of legislation following criticism about undermining will of voters who passed legalisation at ballot. www.marijuanamoment.net/arizona-sena...

Beyond the High: Therapeutic Insights into Cannabis Sativa and Endocannabinoid Control of Pain Chronic pain is a debilitating and progressive disorder affecting a substantial proportion of the population, with approximately 30-50% of individuals…

Therapeutic Insights into #Cannabis sativa & Endocannabinoid Control of Pain
Therapeutic potential of cannabis in pain management, classical & non-classical mechanisms, emerging molecular targets & translational perspectives in chronic pain treatment.
#Legalise
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Yes, it is the hemp hurd that is used in hempcrete, or hemp lime as some prefer to call it.

You would have to ask the lawmaker himself but it could quite possibly be an investment on the lawmaker's part in his own financial future, as is the way in many jurisdictions. Corporatised cannabis is not what the world needs, we need free, unfettered access to the Queen of Herbs for all uses!

Therapeutic Insights into Cannabis sativa & Endocannabinoid Control of Pain
Therapeutic potential of cannabis in pain management, classical & non-classical mechanisms, emerging molecular targets & translational perspectives in chronic pain treatment.
#Legalise
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US (KY): Medical cannabis program expands statewide Kentucky's medical cannabis program continues to grow, with the Gov. Andy Beshear announcing that 19 licensed medical cannabis businesses are now operational across the commonwealth. Newly…

Kentucky medical #cannabis program continues to grow. Governor Beshear announcing 19 licensed medical cannabis businesses operational—8 cultivators, 2 safety compliance facilities, 1 processor & 8 dispensaries. 3 additional licensees scheduled for this month. www.mmjdaily.com/article/9817...

Nova Scotia Chief Says Mi’kmaq Have a Treaty Right to Sell Cannabis Amid New RCMP Raids | Cannabis Culture A First Nation chief is insisting the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia have a treaty right to grow and sell unregulated cannabis as an ongoing dispute with the provincial government shows no signs of letting up...

First Nation chief insisting Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia have treaty right to grow & sell unregulated cannabis as ongoing dispute with Provincial Government shows no signs of letting up—considers all cannabis sold outside Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. to be illegal. www.cannabisculture.com/content/2026...

Living soil and retractable roofs: Scale’s cultivation strategy in South Africa All the roads lead to cannabis, or something like that, I guess. It is the role of proverbs to be applied to different facets of life, so no hard feelings towards the Roman Empire. That is…

South Africa | High numbers may be nice, but not enough when servicing patients with potentially life changing medicines. Trying to win on consistency, starts with the plant & how cultivated. Living soil, natural sunlight, & a patented soil system
#MedicinalCannabis
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Study on substrate alternatives found substituting hemp hurd for peat in growing media produced similar growth & yield in a tomato cultivar. Hurd is the short, lignified fibres from the inner core of hemp stem & accounts for ∼70% of the stem, a byproduct.
#HempHurd
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Patients with non-cannabis substance use disorder (SUD) may choose to use #cannabis to alleviate chronic pain, pain-related anxiety & poor sleep quality & as a harm reducing therapeutic during SUD treatment.
#MedicinalCannabis
#CaliSober
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Brazil’s Cannabis Crossroads: New Rules, Old Truths, and the Road Ahead Brazil’s new cannabis framework brings domestic cultivation into the health system, reshaping patient access, THC oversight, and global policy.

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency authorises #cannabis cultivation by legal entities, under defined purposes & sanitary oversight. Brazil didn’t legalise cannabis—didn’t open a market—began building domestic regulatory foundation in public health.
#Herbal
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Louisiana lawmaker files bill to legalize recreational marijuana through licensed dispensaries A New Orleans lawmaker wants to legalize recreational marijuana through licensed dispensaries in Louisiana.

New Orleans lawmaker wants to legalise recreational ‘marijuana’ in Louisiana & sell it only through dispensaries that already have a licence to sell medical ‘marijuana’ to make sure what is being sold in the state is tested and safe.
#Legalise #HomeGrown #Cannabis
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