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California State

WashingtonExaminer

As contraband Chinese pesticides contaminate marijuana farms across California, state officials have not issued warnings that the polluted drug could pose a fatal threat to the public.  Chinese-labeled pesticides have been flagged on cannabis farms in at least six California counties, according to a Los Angeles Times investigation. After California agencies raided illegal cannabis-growing warehouses […]

California officials haven’t warned public about deadly marijuana contaminants: Report

Los Angeles Times

California recalls a popular vape as cannabis leaders call for a crackdown on pesticide contamination.

California recalls cannabis vape many months after it was told of contamination

New York State

The Mirror US

Paige Gibbons, 19, died of a fentanyl overdose in 2022 after she and a friend took what they thought was a Percocet pill, which turned out to be 100 per cent fentanyl

College student, 19, dies of Fentanyl overdose after taking what she thought was a painkiller

In the legal marijuana market, there are hundreds of active marijuana strains (there’s 644 in Massachusetts alone), with many being sativa-dominant. Among the numerous options, a few stand out due to their widespread popularity. Today, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, while 38 states permit medical marijuana use. These...

The 5 Most Popular Sativa-Dominant Marijuana Strains in the US

The Healthy 

According to a 2023 survey by Gallup, 50% of Americans have tried marijuana—the greatest number on record since the global analytics and advisory firm started its annual survey in 2003. Meanwhile, today a UCLA study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association calculated cannabis use among 176,000 UCLA primary care patients to find that one in six said they smoke, vape, or ingest cannabis products to manage a stress, pain, sleep, or a medical condition.

Here’s How Long You Stay Impaired After Taking an Edible, New Research Suggests

Summary: Cannabis use increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Analyzing records of 72,501 patients, researchers discovered that cannabis users were significantly more likely to require hospitalization and intensive care. This elevated risk was comparable to that of tobacco smokers. The study challenges the perception of cannabis as a...

Cannabis Use Linked to Severe COVID-19

Florida State

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Vero Beach, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Fentanyl is legal and known as pharmaceutical fentanyl. As a synthetic opioid - made in a laboratory - doctors prescribe pharmaceutical fentanyl in the treatment of severe pain. Many patients find relief by using it after surgery and for advanced-stage cancer.

Florida Indicts 5 for Fentanyl Deaths; "Fentanyl is Good for Business"

Health

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer  Cannabis-related hospitalizations rose among older adults in Toronto, Canada following the legalization of edibles and cannabis flower.Older adults are susceptible to cannabis poisoning for a variety of reasons, including being more likely to take medications that can interact with marijuana.Experts say you can reduce the risk of cannabis poisoning by learning about proper dosages.
Cannabis-related hospitalizations among older adults surged after Canada legalized the retail sale of marijuana, according to recent research.A research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine in May found that older adults living in Ontario made more trips...

Cannabis-Related Hospitalizations Among Older Adults Surge Following Legalization of Marijuana

It depends. A pharmacist explains. Fentanyl and Dilaudid (hydromorphone) are two potent opioid pain relievers. Opioids are a family of medicines that produce effects similar to morphine. These medicines are Schedule II controlled substances per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation means they are likely to cause dependence or to be abused.

Fentanyl vs Dilaudid: Which Is Better?

In this research overview, Ruth Fisher, PhD, examines studies on various aspects of cannabis use and pregnancy, including effects and outcomes, risks, reasons for use, and the challenges inherent in the studies themselves. Introduction. Several thoughts immediately came to mind with the idea of studying cannabis use during pregnancy. First,...

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy

The Venn diagram overlap for growing high-quality cannabis and building vape devices is minimal at best, making it difficult for brands to identify hardware to showcase their hard work on the farm and in the post-harvest room. Selecting the correct hardware partner for your concentrates is an arduous task in balancing cost, reliability, and consumer esteem when it’s your brand’s reputation on the line.

10 Vape Devices Manufacturers Serving the Cannabis Industry

GreenMatters

The safety, quality, and legality of some health supplements may affect their availability in some countries, while, in other countries, a banned product may still be widely used. For athletes and those with general aches and pains alike, Tiger Balm has been a panacea for everything from neck pain to a sore back and beyond, but it isn't universally available.That said, where can you find the Tiger Balm product? For that matter, where is Tiger Balm illegal? We'll answer these questions and more below.Why is Tiger Balm illegal?If you're in the U.S., Tiger Balm products are still legal to purchase...

Is Tiger Balm Illegal? Uncovering the Truth About This Ointment

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Some zodiac signs love the mystery that darkness brings while others fear it. Yet, it is part of life. Occult is often associated with the dark. Certain individuals become more vibrant at dusk. Still, some ruling planets influence people to possess some mysterious traits.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Are Attracted to Darkness

Calexico, CA

Kristy Tallman

CALEXICO, Calif. — CBP officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry seized 99.91 pounds of methamphetamine from a trusted traveler on Tuesday. At approximately 4:33 p.m., officers encountered a 34-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan seeking entry into the United States from Mexico through the SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes. After initial inspection, CBP officers referred the driver and vehicle for further examination.

Trusted Traveler Caught Smuggling 100 Pounds of Meth at California/Mexico Border

Colorado State

For his part in giving fentanyl to a teenage boy, a man from Northern Colorado was given 25 years in jail. Judge Daniel McDonald of the 8th Judicial District gave Samuel Strait his sentence on Tuesday afternoon. Strait, who is 32 years old, was charged and found guilty of his...

Fentanyl Dealer Gets 25 Years in Prison for 15-year-old’s Death by Overdose

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A slew of burglaries at Denver cannabis dispensaries have city regulators wondering: Could the same thing happen at psilocybin mushroom therapy centers?. Colorado voters recently decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic use. Soon companies small and large will begin cultivating the mushrooms and so-called “therapy centers” will administer it. In some instances, cultivation and administration will be at one site.

Psychedelic mushroom therapy centers in Denver: A target for burglars?

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Researchers found that cannabis edibles are intoxicating and have some impact on driving. They note, however, that detecting driving impairment after the use of edibles may be difficult. The corresponding study was published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. Cannabis legalization has increased access to cannabis products, which has, in...

Calif. pot recalls surge following SFGATE investigation

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