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Florida’s Marijuana Industry Nearly Doubled Jobs

The medical marijuana market in Florida created nearly 15,000 new jobs in 2020 and employs an estimated 31,444 state residents, according to a new analysis. Florida recorded nearly $1.23 billion in marijuana sales in 2020, according to the report posted by Leafly and Whitney Economics . Florida's sales were more than every state except California and Colorado, where marijuana is legal for adults. Medical marijuana patient registrations surged in Florida last year, with 170,000 new patients in 2020. According to the state's Office of Medical Marijuana Use’s (OMMU) Feb. 12 update , 485,693 state residents are “qualified” patients who can receive prescriptions from 2,644 licensed physicians to purchase marijuana at 313 dispensaries statewide. That growth is expected to continue, with sales projected to top $6 billion in annual sales by 2030 in Florida. But Leafly and Whitney Economics said the state could recoup a far greater benefit if it legalized marijuana for adults and/or did

E-Cig Made From Marijuana Extract Now Available

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be considering if they should bar the selling of the new brand of ecigs offered as being able to administer marijuana to people in the office or even on airplanes and other public places. These types of marketing campaigns tend to be very suggestive for the buyer insinuating the new kind of e cigarette enables you to get high in public without being noticed. Having its focus on providing doses of psychoactive THC, this kind of ecigarette is clearly designed to get buyers high and should be considered illegal. Advertisements for the new electronic cigarette product apparently invite consumers not simply to violate laws and regulations against smoking cigarettes in public areas but in addition laws and regulations against the usage of cannabis itself. The advertisements suggest the brand-new device “permits you to now smoke marijuana in public without getting any unwanted attention”. They’ve turn into the latest buzz in the cannabis community a

Jim Belushi Explains How Medical Marijuana Could Have Helped Save His Brother John Belushi’s Life

Jim Belushi explains how medical marijuana could have helped save his brother John Belushi's life. The actor and cannabis farmer has launched a reality TV series on Discovery titled ‘Growing Belushi’ where he aims to demystify misconceptions about the growing business that continue to exist. Belushi has a farm in Southern Oregon. According to Deadline, Belushi started growing cannabis in 2015 with a 48-plant crop and now has a booming operation. The outlet noted that one of his brands, Captain Jack’s Gulzar Afghanica, became known in the 1970s as the ‘smell of SNL.’ EXCLUSIVE: Jim Belushi is eager to blaze a trail with his latest role - that of cannabis owner. The 66-year-old actor and comedian is starring in a new reality TV series on Discovery titled “Growing Belushi,” which chronicles the star’s life as he runs a 93-acre Oregon farm with his family. Some of Belushi’s brands include Captain Jack’s Gulzar Afghanica, known in the ‘70s as “the smell of SNL,” as well as Black Diamond

Most Alternative Therapies For Treating Autism Show Inconclusive Benefits

Autism spectrum disorder affects an estimated one in 68 children in the United States. It's a "spectrum" because symptoms range from a child with signifcant intellectual disabilities, including problems with speech, attention, memory and/or repetitive behaviors, to those who have average or above-average intelligence, but who struggle with social skills. "The short answer is there simply isn't enough solid scientific evidence to say definitely one way or the other whether most of the alternative treatments help or harm," Jeste said. The following is a summary of some of the most popular therapies for which evidence is inconclusive: Melatonin Sleep disorders are common in children with autism. "There has been some solid research on the use of melatonin, a neurohormone made naturally by our bodies," Jeste said. Evidence suggests that autism may disrupt the synthesis of natural melatonin or impact melatonin cell receptors in the body. Clinical trials

DEA Agent Killed On Tucson Amtrak Train Is Identified

The DEA agent who was killed on Monday on an Amtrak train in Tucson, Arizona, while on duty was identified by federal officials as Michael Garbo. Garbo was shot dead when a passenger, who also died, opened fire as officers were doing a routine inspection for illegal guns, money and drugs on the train headed to New Orleans from Los Angeles. A second federal agent. A Tucson police officer were wounded. Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus said one person was arrested at the scene, while another who barricaded himself inside the bathroom of the double-decker train was shot dead. A criminal complaint identified the suspected who was arrested as Devonte Okeith Mathis. The injured federal agent was taken to hospital in a police car. Is being treated at Banner University Medical Center. Another officer with the Tucson Police Department was shot, but is expected to survive. Dozens of officers on motorcycles and in police vehicles, lights flashing, escorted the body of DEA Special Agent Michael Gar

Medical Marijuana Laws

The term "medical marijuana" refers to the use, possession, and/or cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes. People who are terminally ill, or suffer from painful or long-term symptoms associated with certain diseases, such as epilepsy, AIDS, glaucoma, and cancer, often request medical marijuana as a form of treatment and/or pain relief. As a general principle, medical marijuana is no different than standard marijuana (or cannabis). Medical Marijuana: State vs. Federal Law A growing number of states have legalized medical cannabis within their borders. Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, however, marijuana is classified as a "Schedule I drug," meaning it: 1. Has the potential for abuse, 2. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the U.S., and 3. Has a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug under medical supervision. As such, there is a growing debate concerning the personal medical use of marijuana and its legality. On one side of th

Firms Stop Drug Testing Employees Because Of Global Labor Shortage

As employers deal with a global labor shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of companies worldwide have eliminated marijuana drug tests as an incentive to build up their workforce. The staffing firm ManpowerGroup, released a survey this week that found that 9 percent of more than 45,00 firms in 43 countries were willing to ignore recreational drug use if it means filling vacant positions. The survey comes after Amazon announced it would no longer test its applicants for marijuana in June, which served as a signal for other large employers to follow suit. 'The global talent shortage shows no sign of slowing, with 69 percent of employers reporting difficulty filling roles,' the survey reported. 'The employment outlook is optimistic, particularly for employers that are prepared to adapt to a new world of work and offer incentives to attract and retain the talent they need.' Amazon announced it would no longer be testing its job applicants for marijuana in June.

Who Will Be The Last Person Incarcerated For Marijuana In The US?

To date, 19 states have voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Where's it's legal for recreation, marijuana production and distribution are making for a fast-growing, multibillion-dollar industry, providing tax revenue and jobs. Meanwhile, 36 states and four territories have legalized pot for medical use, a number that overlaps to a degree with the recreational use tally -- so pot could be legal for some uses but not all -- and in two states and under federal law, cannabis is still completely illegal. What that means is you have to know state by state whether possessing marijuana can get you incarcerated. It's a confusing patchwork of laws and a legal minefield when you cross state lines, and the numbers continue to shift. Get the CNET Now newsletter Spice up your small talk with the latest tech news, products and reviews. Delivered on weekdays. How do we as a nation address this problem on the federal level. Create a fair playing field for all? Jason Flores-Will