Huge rise in stoned dogs after New York legalises cannabis
Pet dogs are getting stoned after eating cannabis discarded on the streets of New York, according to veterinarians.
New York state moves closer to legalising recreational cannabis
Officials said they hoped the proposed new law would end the disproportionate policing of minority groups for low-level marijuana offences.
New York Cannabis Legalization Faces One Final Hurdle
State lawmakers are close to reaching an agreement on legalizing adult use cannabis in New York, but a familiar hurdle to its final passage remains: Reconciling the concerns raised by some Democratic lawmakers over traffic safety.
A New York prison has just been turned into a cannabis testing lab, Written By Paul James
As cannabis legalization rolls out in the United States, one of the biggest talking points is the expungement of prior non-violent cannabis crimes.
New York Governor Confirms Cannabis Legalization By Budget “Not Likely”
As hours remained before the state budget deadline, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed during a Tuesday press conference about COVID-19 that adult use cannabis legalization through the budget is “not likely.”
New York Physicians’ Perspectives and Knowledge of the State Medical Marijuana Program
In 2014, New York (NY) became the 23rd state to legalize medical marijuana (MMJ). The purpose of this survey was to collect data about practicing NY physicians’ comfort level, opinions, and experience in recommending or supporting patient use of MMJ. An anonymous web-based survey was distributed to medical societies and to academic departments in medical schools within NY. Although our study sample is small and geographically limited, our survey results highlight key physician issues that are likely applicable to practitioners in other states.
Cannabis-Infused Non-Alcoholic Beverages
As cannabis legalization spreads worldwide, a number of new cannabis products are available. Just as edibles have extended far beyond gummy bears, cannabis drinks have extended beyond cannabis wines.
New York wasn’t able to legalize cannabis last year, but Governor Andrew Cuomo vows it’ll happen this time around.
Cuomo on Wednesday highlighted adult-use cannabis legalization as one of his 2020 priorities. His proposal includes forming an Office of Cannabis Management to regulate medical, adult-use and hemp programs; ensuring that social equity and social justice needs are met; working in concert with neighboring states; and creating a cannabis and hemp research center at the State University of New York.
The Weed Traveler – Barney’s of New York, The High End – By Sharon Letts
Thailand opened its first full-time clinic specialising in traditional and alternative cannabis-based medicine on Monday, as part of a move by the government towards developing a medicinal cannabis industry.
Restrictive medical marijuana program pushes New York patients to opioids
It’s time for New York to join the 21st Century and pass the pending legislation