Need Weed? Here Are 5 Health Benefits Of Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana, also known as medical cannabis, has been getting a lot of attention in Texas. Make no mistake, there are rules and regulations that must be followed. However, some people might find relief from certain health issues by using medical marijuana. A publication from Harvard Medical School claims that...
Canada’s medical cannabis system changed but didn’t disappear after recreational legalization
When Canada legalized recreational cannabis use on Oct. 17, 2018, there were concerns about the potential impacts. Would it trigger greater cannabis use, boost economic growth or otherwise affect the country’s health, safety and finances? Patients already using cannabis legally for medical purposes were especially concerned. They worried that recreational legalization might prompt physicians to stop authorizing cannabis treatments. Or that cannabis producers would abandon the small medical market to pursue the larger recreational one. After recreational legalization, the medical cannabis system did see declines. Between June 2018 and December 2022, the number of registered patients fell 32 per cent, while product...
Marijuana Is Basically Legal In Texas and Here’s Why
If you're in Texas, chances are you've been hearing a lot about THCa, but what exactly is it, and why is everyone talking about it? THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a naturally occurring compound found in raw cannabis plants. What's surprising is that while marijuana itself is still illegal for recreational use in Texas, THCa has found a legal loophole, allowing it to be sold and used in the state.
Don’t rush into marijuana legalization, experts say
Pot. The Devil’s lettuce. Dope. Weed. Whatever you call it, and whether you like it, marijuana is increasingly a political issue as state lawmakers weigh marijuana legalization. In four states, voters this November could help expedite that decision. Voters in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota will decide on...
DeSantis says recreational marijuana ballot initiative is 'corporate greed'
(The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis cautioned Florida voters against passage of Amendment 3 that would make recreational marijuana legal in the Sunshine State. DeSantis made his remarks at a news conference in Fort Myers on Thursday as he continues a campaign against two well-funded ballot initiatives. "We're a proud state with in-migration, we've got the lowest per capita debt in the country, we've got low taxes, we're No....