Opponents drop recount effort, acknowledge that Maine voters approved legalized marijuana – Press Herald

Press Herald Opponents drop recount effort, acknowledge that Maine voters approved legalized marijuanaPress HeraldThe group filed its request to withdraw the recount effort with the Maine Secretary of State’s Office on Saturday. By Beth Quimby Staff Writer. Follow on Twitter · Email Writer · 207-791-6363. Share. facebook · tweet · email · print. Comment. Read … Read more

High-tech marijuana: Israel's greenhouses are computer-controlled and password protected

(NaturalNews) Taking advantage of progressive government policies regarding marijuana cultivation for medicinal and research purposes, Israeli entrepreneurs are aiming to make the country a “global hub for medical cannabis research.” Applying advanced agricultural technology to provide medical-grade cannabis for research (and eventually for export, if expected changes in the current laws are made), several Israeli… … Read more

Pot Users Pleased That Weed Is Now Legal In Massachusetts – Hartford Courant

Hartford Courant Pot Users Pleased That Weed Is Now Legal In MassachusettsHartford CourantMarijuana became legal here Thursday, even if you couldn’t see it — or smell it. Smoking in public is still prohibited, but when the clock struck midnight, adults over 21 could legally possess an ounce of the drug on their person and up … Read more

MRI Helps Assess Fetal Brain Abnormalities: Study – U.S. News & World Report

BT.com MRI Helps Assess Fetal Brain Abnormalities: StudyU.S. News & World ReportTHURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A follow-up MRI scan after a mid-pregnancy ultrasound could help improve diagnosis of a possible fetal brain abnormality, a new British study reports. Women selected for this study had undergone an …MRI scans in pregnancy improve diagnosis of … Read more

Fed survey: No increase in teen marijuana use for third year in row – The Cannabist

The Cannabist Fed survey: No increase in teen marijuana use for third year in rowThe CannabistThe survey’s third full year of data since the first recreational pot shops opened in 2014 shows that changing attitudes toward marijuana appear to have little effect on teens’ inclinations to use the drug. Pictured: A marijuana plant is displayed … Read more

2016 teen survey shows no increase in marijuana use for third year in row – The Cannabist

The Cannabist 2016 teen survey shows no increase in marijuana use for third year in rowThe CannabistThe survey’s third full year of data since the first recreational pot shops opened in 2014 shows that changing attitudes toward marijuana appear to have little effect on teens’ inclinations to use the drug. Pictured: A marijuana plant is … Read more

Recreational Marijuana? Yes, but Tightly Regulated, Canadian Panel Suggests – New York Times

New York Times Recreational Marijuana? Yes, but Tightly Regulated, Canadian Panel SuggestsNew York TimesJodie Emery at Cannabis Culture Lounge in Vancouver, British Columbia, in June. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Credit Jim Wilson/The New York Times. MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin …Canada moves toward legalizing recreational potTribune-ReviewNot yet … Read more

Marijuana is the talk of many towns this week – The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe Marijuana is the talk of many towns this weekThe Boston GlobeCannabis seems to be on everyone’s agenda as Massachusetts waits for the ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana to take effect this week. With medical marijuana already legal, Somerville residents will learn about a proposed dispensary in …Police face obstacles in enforcing laws … Read more

Marijuana mega-fest draws record 30000 to Wine Country – SFGate

SFGate Marijuana mega-fest draws record 30000 to Wine CountrySFGateA record-breaking estimated 30,000 California medical pot farmers, family, friends and fans swamped Santa Rosa for a gargantuan marijuana festival dubbed “The Emerald Cup” at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The agricultural …Emerald Cup Pot Fair Draws 30000 To Sonoma County FairgroundsCBS LocalEmerald Cup is early … Read more

Marijuana is now legal in California, but it can still keep you from getting a job – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Marijuana is now legal in California, but it can still keep you from getting a jobLos Angeles TimesSince election day, Ellen Komp of cannabis advocacy group California NORML said she’s received at least a dozen emails and calls from employees asking whether marijuana is now exempted from employer drug tests. The closing … Read more