A new wave of innovation is sweeping through Australia’s vaping scene with the rise of “penjamins”-cannabis vapes cleverly disguised as everyday items like lip balms and earphone cases. Originally developed for nicotine, these sleek devices are now being used to deliver cannabis oils and concentrates, offering a smokeless and more discreet alternative to traditional methods.
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Louisiana’s medical marijuana landscape has seen major reforms in 2025, with seven new laws broadening access and protections for patients. The latest legislation allows out-of-state patients with qualifying conditions to obtain medical cannabis from Louisiana dispensaries, while also granting legal immunity to program participants. Nurse practitioners and medical psychologists can now recommend medical marijuana, expanding
READ MOREA new Australian study tracking over 2,300 medical cannabis patients for a year has found that the benefits of prescribed cannabis oil may be more enduring than previously thought. According to the research, published in PLOS One, patients experienced significant and lasting improvements in health-related quality of life, including relief from anxiety, depression, insomnia, and
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Despite overwhelming voter support for medical marijuana dispensaries in Newport, Kentucky, state regulations have left the city with virtually nowhere to put them. At a recent city meeting, officials revealed that only four tiny areas in Newport meet the state’s strict 1,000-foot buffer rule from schools and daycares, and even those spots are either already
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Efforts to establish medical marijuana dispensaries in Newport, Kentucky, have hit a significant roadblock due to strict state regulations and zoning challenges. Despite voter approval in 2024, the city’s updated zoning map reveals only four small areas where dispensaries could legally operate. These zones are limited by Kentucky’s 1,000-foot rule, which prohibits facilities from being
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A groundbreaking study published in PLOS One reveals that medicinal cannabis significantly improves health-related quality of life (HRQL) for patients with chronic conditions over a 12-month period. Conducted by researchers from The University of Sydney, the QUEST initiative tracked 2,353 participants prescribed medicinal cannabis for conditions such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia. Improvements
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