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The marijuana industry is a very fragmented and each state has their own set of laws and regulations. These differences make it tough for analysts to accurately forecast growth and they must model each state differently.  One of the most important factors analysts consider when trying to determine the size…

The American Psychological Association recently released the results of a study which should alleviate some fears expressed by anti-marijuana groups and doctors. The purpose of the study was to determine if teens who use marijuana suffer from long-term health consequences.Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Rutgers University…

The New York State Department of Health announced the five organizations who won licenses to sell the medical marijuana. The organizations are allowed to open up to four dispensaries and they are required to be open for business within six months.The winners are… Bloomfield Industries: Bloomfield plans to cultivate marijuana…

Marijuana legalization may not be a top priority for Congress or President Obama, but the American public is doing what it can to make it apparent that marijuana is an important issue. Marijuana is becoming more accepted by the nation due to the abundant amount of data supporting its medical…

Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown (Democrat) signed Senate Bill 460 into law which permits the sale of recreational marijuana in existing medical marijuana dispensaries beginning October 1, 2015 – almost one year earlier than expected. Residents will not be able to purchase edibles or oils, only dried marijuana.The governor’s spokeswoman, Kristen…

Over the last two years, there have been a number of reports released which discuss the medical benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), which is non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Researchers have identified at least 85 active cannabinoids in cannabis and CBD accounts for up to 40% of the plant's…

Painkillers have become a serious issue in the United States. During the past 15 years, America has seen a tremendous growth in both the sales of prescription opiates and the number of people who die each year from abusing them. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), painkillers accounted…

The Israeli cannabis research and development efforts are unmatched by any other country. Researchers at Tel Aviv University conducted a study on rats with mid-femoral fractures and were able to determine that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic component of cannabis, can help heal bone fractures.Dr. Yankel Gabet, of the Bone Research…

There are significant distinctions between consuming heated and raw forms of marijuana. For starters, juicing raw marijuana will not get you high and it has a number of dietary and therapeutic benefits.Think about consuming raw cannabis the same way you consume a leafy green vegetable or fruit, like kale. Under…

Yesterday, Health Canada announced that licensed producers under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), can ship unscented and unflavored cannabis oil to registered patients. The licensed producers will be able to start producing and selling cannabis oil after being inspected and approved by Health Canada. One producer said customers…