Author: Jelena Cikes
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Jelena Cikes
Writer and journalist specialized in financial markets and American politics. Pop culture aficionado, travel junkie, YouTube devotee.
Single THC dose may lead to short-term psychiatric symptoms, research shows
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may temporarily induce a range of psychiatric symptoms, according to a new review of 15 studies. The study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal this week suggests that otherwise...
Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes urge California officials to permit digital signatures for weed initiative
With COVID-19 causing major disruptions for people and economies across the globe, director Kevin Smith and actor Jason Mewes are calling attention to another cause whose future is being threatened by the coronavirus. In a...
People stockpiling marijuana as coronavirus pandemic prompts lockdowns
As countries across the globe enter lockdowns over the coronavirus pandemic, medical marijuana patients and recreational users are stocking up on product these days. U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Friday in...
Pot companies face possibility of delisting on NYSE as shares drop to new lows
Fears over the economic impact from the novel coronavirus have hammered stocks in recent days. Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the crash of 1987 this week, while European equities posted their worst one-day...
Spannabis Barcelona conference delayed over coronavirus fears
Growing fears over the coronavirus outbreak led to the postponement of another major event, this time the marijuana conference Spannabis held every year in Barcelona. The event initially scheduled for March 13-15 was moved to...
Survey reveals Canadians favor 5 mg or less of THC in edibles
As edibles hit the shelves in Canada, a new survey found that the ideal product should contain 5 mg or less of THC per serving, according to respondents across the country. The poll conducted by...
Trump’s new pick for chief of staff is vocal opponent of marijuana legalization
Following weeks of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump finally replaced his acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, whose comments on the Ukraine scandal stirred controversy back in October. North Carolina Representative Mark Meadows was named...
Mexican Senate to vote on marijuana legalization bill this week
Mexico’s marijuana legalization bill is gearing up for a vote in the country’s Senate after clearing three key commissions last week. The Senate commissions of Justice, Health and Legislative Studies approved the draft bill in...