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Cannabis

Venture Capital Investment in Cannabis More Than Doubles in 2018

Pitchbook recently released its 2018 results for cannabis related investments, and the data is impressive: 139 deals scooped up a whopping $881 million.

Banking And Protections For Marijuana Businesses Could Be Coming Soon

Next week, House members will examine a piece of legislation, which would allow banks to do business with the cannabis trade without the risk of prosecution for money laundering.

Ways Marijuana Can Help Conjure True Love

As with all intoxicating substances, cannabis can be tricky in a relationship. If one is a consumer and the other one is not, conversation is crucial.

Can CBD Help Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

One study will hopefully determine whether or not hemp-derived CBD helps traumatic brain injury patients with overall wellbeing, sleep, and more.

Why Jeff Bridges ‘Laid Off The Pot’ While Filming ‘The Big Lebowski’

Jeff Bridges, who has long hinted and flirted publicly about his own marijuana use, revealed recently why he never was actually high while acting as The Dude in The Big Lebowski.

Legalized Marijuana States Saw This With Traffic Deaths

A study published in the Addiction shows that while there is a little hell being raised on the roadways during the initial few months following legalization, the chaos sort of returns to normal within a year.

Why Do So Many Americans Now Support Legalizing Marijuana?

In a study published this February, we examined a range of possible reasons, finding that the media likely had the greatest influence.

‘Sit Back And Smoke Gelato’: Rappers Love Rapping About These Marijuana Strains

As long as hip hop has existed, references to weed have been a part of the lyrical playbook, and artists have always spoke lovingly about cannabis in the most creative, poetic, bombastic way.

Israeli Study Shows Marijuana May Relieve Autism Symptoms

Scientists in Israel appear to have uncovered definitive proof that medical marijuana can help autistic kids deal with the worst of their symptoms and live a better quality of life.

MedMen Faces New Lawsuit From Former CFO James Parker

Former Chief Financial Officer James Parker claims MedMen went behind his back to begin searching for a new CFO and diminished his authority within the company.

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