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In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards the legalization and acceptance of hemp products, particularly in the United States. However, despite the positive strides made in the industry, there is still a significant pushback from the government, particularly in states like California and North Carolina. California recently made headlines by banning intoxicating hemp products, a move that has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the future of the hemp industry in the state. Additionally, the DEA has been conducting raids in North Carolina, further exacerbating tensions and uncertainty surrounding the industry. The...... Read Full article on HadNews

Following the partial decriminalization of marijuana in Germany on April 1st, cannabis clubs are now set to open in the country. This new legislation allows individuals over the age of 18 to possess up to 25g of cannabis in public, as well as grow up to three plants per household. For those who are looking to simply purchase the drug, growers associations or "social clubs" can now be established with up to 500 members as of July 1st. Members must be over 18 and reside in Germany, and the clubs can cultivate and distribute the drug on a strictly not-for-profit basis. This move marks a significant step forward in cannabis regulation in Germa...... Read Full article on HadNews

Eventually, most adults reach a point where we realize we are out of touch with those much younger than us. Perhaps it is a pop culture reference that sparks the realization. For me, this moment happened when I was in my late 20s and working with adolescents in school settings to help them quit smoking. When other drugs would occasionally come up, I didn’t understand some of the slang terms they used for these drugs. Many people may have that feeling now when the topic of cannabis comes up – especially in its different and newer forms. As a professor of psychology, I focus my research on substance use in adolescents and young adults....... Read Full article on HadNews

Nearly 1 in 12 newborns in the United States in 2020 – or about 300,000 infants – were exposed to alcohol, opioids, marijuana or cocaine before they were born. Exposure to these substances puts these newborns at a higher risk for premature birth, low birth weight and a variety of physical and mental disabilities. These substances can have direct and indirect consequences on fetal development. By crossing the placental barrier directly, they can cause abnormal development. And by affecting the mother’s organs, they can reduce blood flow to the placenta and damage the health of the growing fetus. Considerable sociodemographic and geogr...... Read Full article on HadNews

Medical cannabis, often in the form of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, is one of the most recent trends in the human health and wellness world. Unsurprisingly, this trend has made its way to our pets, with a recent study suggesting that 38% of surveyed Danish dog owners routinely gave their pets some form of cannabis product. Because many people actively promote the use of CBD to support their own health and wellbeing, the use of CBD oil for pets is attracting increased attention from vets and pet owners alike. Previous studies suggest that 80% of dog owners in the US and Canada had bought cannabis products for their pet. While availability an...... Read Full article on HadNews