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Brush fire sparks discovery of illicit cannabis grow and charges for West Virginia man

A man whose illegal cannabis farm was found by firefighters battling a nearby brush fire close to Farimont, W.V. last fall has been charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana and conspiracy to commit a felony. Read More Source: ...

Medical groups have prescription for Mississippi voters ahead of pot referendum: Just say no

Two medical associations are encouraging Mississippi voters to deny doctor-approved marijuana this November. Read More Source: ...

Kiwi musician Tiki Taane claims to be “a really good driver stoned,” saying bud makes him courteous and chill

It’s unlikely a message any parent wants to hear, but Kiwi musician and staunch cannabis supporter Tiki Taane argues he’s “a really good driver” after having a few puffs. Read More Source: ...

$211,100 in contraband, including weed, seized at Quebec’s Donnacona Institution over three days

A federal maximum-security institution in Quebec has proved a magnet for illicit products, with the Quebec arm of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) reporting that cannabis and other contraband with an “institutional value” topping $211,000 was seized over three days last week. Read More Source: ...

A quarter of menopausal women have used weed to tackle symptoms, but more are open to trying it

More than a quarter of U.S. women taking part in the Midlife Women Veterans Health Survey report they have used or are using cannabis to manage their symptoms, but another 10 per cent say they’d be open to giving weed a try. Read More Source: ...

Does Robert Pattinson smoke weed?

Robert Pattinson, who many know as Edward Cullen in Twilight, is making a switch from pale vampire to dark knight in the latest Batman sequel. Pattinson is also making a name for himself in another way: as the latest celebrity to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Read More Source: ...

Here’s how cannabis can help fight chronic gut problems

A primary reason that many patients turn to medicinal cannabis is to treat chronic pain. In fact, a 2019 study published in the journal Health Affairs found that more than 62 per cent of medical marijuana patients were using the plant to relieve pain symptoms. Read More Source: ...