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From roses to weed: Apopka flower grower moves into the medical marijuana business 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 21, 2021
There are roses outside the building where the marijuana is grown, planted nearby beyond a tall chain-link fence. Inside the building, medical marijuana plants grow and are harvested. There’s a room for labeling and a kitchen for the eventual production of edibles. Bill Dewar, whose dad started Dewar Nurseries off Keene Road in the early
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Medical marijuana caregivers look to be included in regulation process 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 18, 2021
Medical marijuana caregivers are calling for a larger role in the state’s regulation process of the industry. Earlier this year, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy released proposed regulations as it looks to align the industry more closely with current state laws. Leaders in Maine’s medical marijuana industry say, however, that what’s included in the
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Sarah Harding says she’s taking cannabis oil as pain relief amid breast cancer battle 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- April 14, 2021
Sarah Harding has revealed she’s taking cannabis oil to ease her pain as she continues to undergo treatment for breast cancer. In an extract from her autobiography Hear Me Out, the Girls Aloud star, 39, said she decided to try the treatment after it was recommended to her by pal Duncan James. It comes after
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7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cannabis Coconut Oil 0

Cannabis is returning to its former glory by bagging an unusual place in the medical world. While many parts of the world remain skeptical of its medical benefits, several states in the US have approved the use of cannabis for medical purposes. Most people look for holistic and effective remedies to manage their health problems.

Florida adds dozens of medical marijuana dispensaries in the past year 0

Florida’s medical marijuana industry has kept up its growth during the past year. As of April 2, the state has a total of 521,450 qualified patients and 327 approved dispensing locations, according to the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use. That is up 57% from 331,365 patients and up 39.7% from 234 approved dispensaries a

I Got High For Science: Inside A Human Trial With Cannabis Processor Nextleaf 0

When Canada legalized marijuana, the Cannabis Act made it clear: in order for a company to test their products on humans at the development stage—that is, have subjects sample them before releasing them to consumers—it must be granted an additional class of license. Only with a research license, a document that requires a separate (and

Lawmaker: South Dakota can implement medical marijuana program by November 0

Despite failed attempts by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to delay implementation of a medical marijuana program, a legislative leader on marijuana issues believes the state can be ready to roll out its first prescriptions for legal pot by Nov. 18, 2021, as scheduled. Noem said the state needed more time to enact a well-designed

Mum tells how Paisley brothers’ cannabis oil changed her life after years of pain 0

A mum has told how drops of cannabis oil from a company started by two Paisley brothers has changed her life after suffering years of excruciating pain. Kelly Tweedie’s agonising ordeal began during her second pregnancy when she developed SPD – symphysis pubis dysfunction – a condition that causes a debilitating pain in the hips,

Bill allowing cancer patients to use cannabis oil with THC advances in Tennessee House 0

A bill that would allow cancer patients to use cannabis oil with THC moved forward in the Tennessee legislature on Tuesday, after the House health committee passed it. H.B. 0239 was introduced by Representative Bob Ramsey (R – District 20), and would allow patients who are 21 years old and older to own and use