A.J. Herrington

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Cannabis Use Not Associated With IQ Decline Later in Life, Study Finds

The lifetime use of cannabis was not associated with cognitive decline, according to a new study.

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Oakland City Council Exempts Cannabis From Ban on Residential Smoking

The city council in Oakland voted to exempt cannabis from a ban on smoking and vaping in multi-unit residential dwellings.

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Can You Get a Medical Card for IBS in Your State?

Many people deal with IBS, and plenty of them turn to medical cannabis for help, but can you get a medical card for IBS?

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Pennsylvania Official Blocks Plan To Allow NPs To Recommend Medical Cannabis

A plan that would allow nurse practitioners to recommend medical cannabis in Pennsylvania has been blocked.

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Researcher Files Suit Against DEA To Stop Cannabis Rescheduling Process

A cannabis researcher is alleging the DEA violated several laws in its scheduling of a hearing to consider reclassifying cannabis.

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Recreational Cannabis Ballot Measures Fall Short in Three States

Ballot measures to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in Florida and the Dakotas failed to gain enough votes to pass in Tuesday’s election.

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Nebraska Voters Legalize Medical Cannabis

Nebraska voters legalized medical cannabis on Tuesday with the passage of two ballot measures in this week’s general election.

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Veterans Face VA Obstacles Accessing Medical Cannabis

Military veterans face obstacles accessing medical cannabis despite evidence it is helping with ailments commonly faced by those who have served in the armed forces.

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Four States Have Cannabis on the Ballot for the 2024 Election

Ballots in four states will give voters the chance to further advance the cannabis policy reform movement.

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Weed for Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury

Cannabis has many benefits, like reducing inflammation. So, can weed for concussions and traumatic brain injury help?

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Court Rules Votes for Arkansas Medical Cannabis Measure Won’t Be Counted

The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that votes for a 2024 initiative to expand the state’s medical cannabis program will not be counted.

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Study Finds Seniors’ Mental Health Improves with Medical Cannabis Availability

Nearby availability of legal medical cannabis improved the mental health of older people, according to a recent study.

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Can You Get Medical Marijuana for MS in Your State?

Many people deal with multiple sclerosis, and plenty of them turn to medical cannabis for help, but can you get medical marijuana for MS?

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Study Links Cannabis Legalization to ‘Increased Prevalence of Physical Activity’

The study found cannabis significantly “promotes greater physical activity”, countering "lazy stoner" stereotypes.

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Harris Pledges To Legalize Cannabis If Elected

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday pledged to work to ensure legal “recreational marijuana is the law of the land.”

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