Tag: Medical Study

  • Week in Review: Cannabis May Decrease Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

    Week in Review: Cannabis May Decrease Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, a new study shows adult-use cannabis may decrease cognitive decline in older adults; Minnesota plans to expunge over 60,000 misdemeanor cannabis records; UK faces growing threat of animal tranquilizer in cannabis vapes and illicit sedatives; and medical marijuana laws are linked to improved mental health in patients. PHOTO Elsa…

  • Week in Review: Massachusetts Governor to Pardon Thousands of Cannabis Convictions

    Week in Review: Massachusetts Governor to Pardon Thousands of Cannabis Convictions

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Massachusetts governor grants pardons for misdemeanor cannabis convictions; Minnesota takes aim at illegal cannabis sales ahead of adult-use market launch; and a new study reveals cannabis offers hope for migraine patients. Massachusetts State House, Boston. PHOTO King of Hearts Massachusetts Governor to Pardon Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions Massachusetts Gov. Maura…

  • Week in Review: Las Vegas Opens First Cannabis Consumption Lounge

    Week in Review: Las Vegas Opens First Cannabis Consumption Lounge

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Las Vegas opens first cannabis consumption lounge; Virginia moves toward adult-use cannabis retail market with new legislation; US Virgin Islands advances adult-use cannabis law with proposed regulations; and a new study finds Canadian cannabis legalization isn’t tied to psychotic episodes. The interior of Smoke & Mirrors, the first cannabis…