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Are hemp and marijuana the same plant? 

Hemp and marijuana are the same plant, cannabis sativa, with the key difference being legal definitions based on THC content. The term "marijuana" emerged later in American usage than "hemp," causing initial confusion about their …

Legalize marijuana, say most Georgians in an AJC poll

“I think the good outweighs the bad. It‘s a natural substance, and I don’t perceive it that much different from having a drink of alcohol,” said Adam Zarett of Atlanta, a technology manager who participated in the poll. “I’ve seen some of the benefits it‘s …

What links cannabis use and psychosis? JAMA study points to brain's dopamine system

A McGill University-led study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with psychosis. “This could help explain why cannabis use increases the risk of hallucinations and delusions, key …

Cannabis Brand Rove Launches In Washington State

Rove Diamond VapesRove Rove, a cannabis brand known for its vapes and prerolls, is officially entering the Washington cannabis market. Washington is the 14th U.S. state that the brand has rolled out in, and cannabis consumers can now find the brand’s award …

Man fined over $5K for marijuana

- Advertisement - By Tahna Weston [email protected] A man who claims that he gets paid with marijuana for services rendered at a local organization was convicted and fined for drug possession.  The man appeared in St John’s Magistrates’ Court before acting …

One remanded, another granted $300,000 bail for cannabis trafficking

TWO men were, on Friday, hauled before the Friendship Magistrate’s Court in connection with the trafficking of over three pounds of foreign cannabis, which had been shipped to Guyana via the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Michaia Andrews and …

PM Drew’s Cannabis License Fees Spark Outrage.Astaphan Demands Cannabis Licenses Be Free for Locals – Slams Drew’s Fee ...

BABASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (May 2, 2025) — The Terrance Drew-led St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) administration is once again in the national hot seat — this time over what many are calling an outrageous and discriminatory fee structure for cannabis …

Planning commission approves new housing project, adult day center, cannabis business extensions

The Turlock Planning Commission on Thursday approved a new planned housing development in East Turlock, a new day center for developmentally disabled adults and one year extensions for three cannabis businesses. The planning commission approved a planned …

Coast Guard offloads 5,300 pounds of cocaine, marijuana from Florida coast

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Venturous' crew intercepted $14.1 million worth of cocaine and marijuana on Friday near Miami Beach. The contraband was found after four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by both the coast …

R20m up in smoke? Gauteng government criticised for ‘failed’ cannabis project

There are doubts that the mecial cannabis farm has the training experience that the farmers need. Cannabis entrepreneurs and activists have lambasted the government for injecting R20 million into a medical cannabis farm to train upcoming farmers.  The …

Man told police he paid £50 for 3.5g of herbal cannabis, court hears

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A Dungannon man has been fined for possession of drugs. Caolan McNally, 21, whose address was given as Ardglena in Dungannon appeared before Dungannon Magistrates …

Police Investigate 15 Pound Marijuana Bust

Crime May 2, 2025 No Comment 59 Two customs officers could be facing serious legal repercussions as police continue to investigate a case of drug importation that happened last month. In April, the two officers in question asked one of their colleagues to …

Parents of 14-year-old Alabama girl with rare disorder demand medical cannabis access

BACK TO YOU. WELL, IT’S BEEN FOUR YEARS SINCE ALABAMA PASSED THE COMPASSION ACT, ALLOWING PATIENTS WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. BUT TODAY, THEY’RE NO CLOSER TO GETTING RELIEF. YOW SHERI FALK. SHE’S BEEN FOLLOWING THIS STORY …

Why I reluctantly think we should regulate medical cannabis

Georgia lawmakers tour cannabis facility as advocates push for expanded medical access

MACON-BIBB, Ga. (WGXA) — A medical cannabis bill has been burned year after year by Georgia lawmakers. It was legalized 10 years ago however, those in support of it say it is still an uphill battle. Which is why Judson Hill, market president of Georgia …

Driver arrested allegedly transporting dozens of kilograms of cannabis

Police say a Surrey man was arrested last month after his minivan was found loaded with 33,000 grams of cannabis at a road stop near Yale, B.C. On April 14, the BC Highway Patrol says it conducted a road check on the van around 3:30 p.m. on Highway 1. …

Fond du Lac Band to open marijuana dispensary

CLOQUET, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Fond du Lac Band is preparing to open its marijuana dispensary. Fond du Lac leaders announced their dispensary, located on their reservation near Cloquet, will open sometime later in May. According to an update …

Turkey Leg Hut Owner Sold Marijuana At Restaurant In Branded Bags, FBI Says

Lyndell “Lynn” Price, the Turkey Leg Hut owner who was recently arrested for allegedly starting a fire at a Houston bar, is now accused of selling marijuana in his restaurant. According to the Houston Chronicle, FBI special Agent Deborah Cline testified  …

Wilmington City Council approves its plan for allowing recreational marijuana operations in the city

Wilmington City Council approves its plan for allowing recreational marijuana operations in the city. The ordinance passed by Council limits the cultivation, manufacture, testing and retail sales of recreational marijuana business to certain commercial, …

Macedon Technologies named 2025 North American Appian Partner Innovation Award winner for No Surprises Act solution

Macedon’s award-winning No Surprises Act (NSA) solution has leveraged AI Automation to automate 85% of the No Surprises Act's claim processing RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Macedon, a Premier Appian Partner …

StopOCD.com Launches Groundbreaking Online OCD Treatment Program

Making Expert OCD Therapy More Accessible Through a Digital-First, Evidence-Based Approach CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Millions of people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) struggle to find specialized help—often …

GenCare Lifestyle Launches "Through Their Eyes", Offering Insight into Grandparents from their Grandchildren

GenCare Lifestyle Senior Living launches Through Their Eyes — and celebrates grandparents with Mother's Day and Father's Day events SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GenCare Lifestyle Senior Living, a …

Medicaid Patients Using Telepsychiatry Associated With Reduced Hospital Admissions

Montana Study Identifies 38% Lower Hospitalization Rates and Similar Total Healthcare Costs Among Remote Care Recipients BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicaid patients with psychiatric disorders who received …

New Grant Fuels Major Initiative to Support Rare Disease Caregivers Through Genetic Testing Access

This grant helps CAN reinforce its commitment to supporting caregivers—by working to remove barriers to diagnosis & care for families affected by rare diseases. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caregiver …

DSN Software Acquires OMS Billing Solutions, Strengthening Leading Practice Management Offering for Specialty Dental

Combining Expertise to Bridge the Gap Between Practice Management and Revenue Cycle Services TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DSN Software, the leading practice management solution for oral surgeons, has announced its …

WPS Named VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

Company earns recognition for third consecutive year MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WPS, a health solutions company, has been recognized as a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards …

New Analysis Highlights Urgent Need for Medicaid Reform and Equity-Focused Healthcare Strategies

Dr. Jonathan Kenigson explores US Medicaid for readers in London and surrounding areas who are following US healthcare equity debates. SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking new article, American Medical …

SLAM Bio Appoints Chan Whiting, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer to Lead Next-Generation Tumor-Targeting Immunotherapies

Dr. Whiting brings 20+ years of experience advancing immunotherapies from discovery to clinical trials across top biotech companies WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SLAM BioTherapeutics, a biotechnology …

EmerVax Co-Founder and Scientific Advisor Dr. Mariano García-Blanco Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Election recognizes internationally respected molecular biologist for distinguished contributions to RNA biology HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EmerVax, a biotechnology company developing circular RNA-based …

Cloudwick Hires Natasha Nicolai as Chief Technology Officer

Ex-AWS leader and former CDO for the California Department of Social Services tapped to accelerate public sector and enterprise data transformation initiatives NEWARK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cloudwick, a leading …

BioFlex Appoints Renowned Healthcare Leader Dr. Robin L. Smith to Advisory Board

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BioFlex, a pioneering insurance solutions provider at the intersection of healthcare and technology, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Robin L. Smith to its Advisory Board. A …

Proposed 2025 HIPAA Updates: How Employers Could Be Affected

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As mentioned at the beginning of January by The HIPAA Journal, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) has proposed long-awaited policy updates focused on its " …

Too Much Screen Time - New Study Links Specific Types of Tech Use to Worse Mental Health in Youth

Youth with elevated screen time had more severe symptoms—93% reduced their usage and improved outcomes during care with Bend Health MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excessive screen time may be doing more than just …

Atticus Pharma Announces Upcoming Late-Breaking Presentation of Collaborative Research at the 82nd Annual SID 2025

GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Pharma Inc, a therapeutics company focused on immunodermatology and associated conditions, today announced the presentation of pre-clinical results in a novel murine model …

RedSeal Wins 2025 SC Awards: Best Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Solution

MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RedSeal, a leader in proactive threat exposure management, today announced it has been named the winner of the prestigious 2025 SC Awards for Best Continuous Threat Exposure …

Dr. Danay Rodriguez-Arritola Honored with 2025 Visionary Leader by Florida Nurses Association South Region

Chief Nursing Officer Award by Florida Nurses Association South Region MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Danay Rodriguez-Arritola, Chief Nursing Officer at Larkin Community Hospital’s Palm Springs Campus, has been …

UbiVac Presents 1st Report of In Vivo Generated T Cell Receptor (TCR) to Dark Genome-Derived Cancer’s Dark Matter

UbiVac’s DPV-001 induces Development of 1st in-patient generated TCR to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer’s “Dark Matter” – Targets cancer without apparent toxicity HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UbiVac, www.ubivac.com, …

Superior Van & Mobility Expands to Covington, Kentucky, with New Location

Superior Van & Mobility has expanded, opening its 18th location in Covington, Kentucky. It now serves the greater Cincinnati area and northeastern Kentucky. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Superior Van & …

Dr. Kevin Sadati Presented His Facelift Technique at Prestigious New York Master Course on Facial Rejuvenation

At the intersection of science and artistry, facial plastic surgery continues to evolve—and Dr. Kevin Sadati, is pushing the boundaries yet again. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the intersection of science …