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🌿 Cannabis news podcast: 83 lbs found in a Goodfield, IL grow bust, California cops pushing for more cannabis tax revenue, and the brain science behind weed anxiety. Elevated News Ep 161.

Is the war on illicit cannabis really about public safety, or about the money? 💰 Aaron and Dave break down three stories you need to hear before you plant, grow, or consume another thing. If you grow in Illinois, pay attention to the first one. 👀

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🚔 Goodfield, IL couple facing felony charges after police report 83 pounds of cannabis plants, jars, and grow gear. We talk about wet weight vs. dry weight, "intent to deliver," why outdoor grow clubs are risky, and why staying at your legal plant count matters.

💵 California's law enforcement association wants a bigger crackdown on illicit cannabis to boost state tax revenue. We dig into the numbers, the 841,000 pounds seized, the "less than 2% of the illicit market" claim, and why the math never seems to add up.

🧠 Northwestern scientists found the neurons that drive cannabis anxiety. A fox odor, some mice, and a synthetic cannabinoid explain why a good high can turn bad fast. Plus: fight, flight, freeze, or process?

🌱 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner: Let's talk about Fibro. How THC and CBD may help with fibromyalgia symptoms like pain, fog, and fatigue, and why a symptom journal beats chasing strain names and percentages.

Also: Croptober harvest talk, why we are skipping Sober October this year, and your YouTube comments. 💬

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro Song

00:58 A Brisk October Morning

03:06 Nober October (No Sober October?)

07:06 Plugs

08:16 YouTube Comments

10:32 Goodfield, IL Cannabis Growing Bust

16:38 Should Cannabis Tax Revenue Motivate Law Enforcement? California Says Yes

33:35 What Happens in the Brain When Cannabis Generates Anxiety?

41:59 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner: Let's Talk About Fibro

55:27 Wrap It Up

56:52 Outro

📰 NEWS STORIES WE COVERED

Goodfield, IL cannabis growing bust (25 News Now):

https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/10/04/goodfield-couple-suspected-growing-illegally-selling-marijuana/

Should Cannabis Tax Revenue Motivate Law Enforcement? California Says Yes (Cannabis Business Times):

https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us-states/california/news/15834657/should-cannabis-tax-revenue-motivate-law-enforcement-california-says-yes

What happens in the brain when cannabis generates anxiety? (Medical Xpress):

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-brain-cannabis-generates-anxiety.html

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🚨 Illinois wants cannabis DUI rules for e-bikes, scooters, and even mobility devices. Plus record cannabis sales, a medical dispensary shake-up, and a cannabis breathalyzer born from 9/11 bomb tech. 🌿

Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes! Aaron and Dave break down the week's Midwest cannabis news, culture, and politics with zero corporate spin. This episode, we look at how government keeps making cannabis harder than it needs to be, then Dave shows why hemp could fix a lot of it. 🔥

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💥 Illinois proposed cannabis vehicle violations that reach e-bikes, e-scooters, electric skateboards, and more

💰 Record adult-use cannabis sales for July and August 2026, and what the doubled possession limit really did

🏥 Illinois doubled its medical dispensaries in two weeks, so why did medical sales drop? The $10,000 licensing fee story

🌬️ Federal scientists say the marijuana breathalyzer grew out of post 9/11 bomb detection tech. Feel-good story or PR spin?

🌱 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner: hemp for fuel, plastic, concrete, farming, and a cleaner future

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📰 NEWS STORIES DISCUSSED

Illinois proposes cannabis vehicle violations for micromobility devices:

https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/illinois-proposes-cannabis-vehicle-violations-for-electric-micromobility-devices/

Illinois releases July and August recreational cannabis sales totals:

https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/illinois-releases-july-and-august-recreational-cannabis-sales-totals/

Illinois doubles number of medical dispensaries in two weeks:

https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/illinois-doubles-number-of-medical-dispensaries-in-two-weeks/

Federal Agency Explains How Marijuana Breathalyzer Development Was Boosted By Post-9/11 Bomb Detection Technology:

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/federal-agency-explains-how-marijuana-breathalyzer-development-was-boosted-by-post-9-11-bomb-detection-technology/

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00:00:00 Intro song

00:00:58 Don't say that

00:04:08 Let's get into it

00:05:02 The politics part

00:35:25 YouTube comments

00:37:59 Plugs

00:40:30 Illinois proposes cannabis vehicle violations for micromobility devices

00:48:59 Illinois releases July and August recreational cannabis sales totals

00:52:56 Illinois doubles number of medical dispensaries in two weeks

00:56:48 Federal agency explains how marijuana breathalyzer development was boosted by post-9/11 bomb detection technology

01:01:09 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner: Hemp could have fixed that

01:16:00 Wrap it up

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Cannabis news you need this week. Alabama drops its marijuana rescheduling objections, Michigan hits a top product maker with a record fine, and lawmakers try to gut the caregiver program. Plus a massive 10 year study on cannabis and opioid use. On this episode of The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave break down the biggest cannabis news stories of the week, share a wild Michigan rainstorm story, admit they got way too high off one infused joint, and go deep on whether the commercialization of weed has actually ruined some of what makes cannabis special. Then Dave brings it home in the Conditional Cannabis Corner, talking about cannabis as a natural painkiller alternative to opioids. We are your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more. New episodes every week.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro

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00:02:16 Michigan rains

00:03:51 Infused fun

00:08:32 What we are missing with cannabis

00:18:11 community and staying in balance

00:27:08 Lets get into the show

00:28:31 My Bud Jon reviews Rhythm and High Supply

00:31:51 The after Jon review

00:34:35 Genius song idea for thursday

00:36:13 responding to your comments on youtube

00:38:06 Alabama withdraws objections to federal marijuana rescheduling - https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/sep/20/alabama-withdraws-objections-to-federal-marijuana/

00:40:09 Michigan cannabis regulators impose record fine, revoke permit of popular product maker after 'egregious' violations - https://mjbizdaily.com/news/michigan-cannabis-regulators-impose-record-fine-revoke-permit-of-popular-product-maker-after-egregious-violations/618180/

00:45:50 Advocates, patients push back on proposed Michigan cannabis law changes - https://www.wndu.com/2026/09/18/advocates-patients-push-back-proposed-michigan-cannabis-law-changes/

00:55:21 Medical Marijuana Improves Lower Back Back Pain And Reduces Opioid Use, New 10-Year Study Shows - https://www.marijuanamoment.net/medical-marijuana-improves-lower-back-back-pain-and-reduces-opioid-use-new-10-year-study-shows/

01:02:16 Plugs

01:04:10 Daves Conditional Cannabis Corner - Alternative Medicine and the Natural Painkiller : The cannabis connection

01:23:20 Wrap up

01:24:12 

Drive-thru dispensaries are here, the DEA is forcing a business owner to fire her employees, and a new government study proves what we've been saying about medical cannabis all along. 🌿 This week on The Elevated News Podcast, Aaron and Dave break it all down. Topics this episode include the fallout from hemp vs dispensary lawsuits and the War on Hemp documentary, Illinois' first drive-thru dispensary in Woodstock, the state expanding access for medical cannabis patients, the DEA forcing a Mississippi dispensary owner to fire longtime employees to keep federal protections under Trump's rescheduling move, and a major government-backed study showing medical marijuana helps cancer patients manage pain, anxiety, and nausea. Plus disposable cart reviews, sandwich fair stories, and Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner. 🔥

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Illinois cannabis license map, a 5,800 lb weed bust on I-80, Sabalenka calling out weed smell at the US Open, and Trump delaying the hemp THC ban. It's a wild Labor Day episode of Elevated News with Two Dope Dudes 🌿💨

Grab a smoke and settle in because this Labor Day edition is stacked. We break down Illinois' brand new interactive cannabis and hemp business license map, dig into a massive 5,800 pound marijuana bust near LaSalle County, react to Aryna Sabalenka complaining about weed smell mid match at the US Open, unpack Cresco Labs scooping up PharmaCann's Pennsylvania assets, and cover the big one, Trump signing a bill to delay the hemp THC product ban. Plus John reviews Cosmic Chews by Otherside and Savvy Guap RSO gummies, and Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner tackles why CBD might actually be good for your pets 🐾

Don't miss this one, it's packed with news, laughs, and real talk 🔥

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro music

00:58 Welcome to the show, Labor Day weekend updates

04:17 Sponsor shoutouts, Buildasoil, Green Grow, Dr Dabber, Peace Love and Cope

06:28 My Bud John, Cosmic Chews by Otherside and Savvy Guap RSO gummies review

10:48 Allergies, carrier oils and general shit talking

16:02 YouTube comments

18:29 Illinois News Joint, new cannabis business license interactive map

28:31 2 men charged after 5,800+ lbs of cannabis seized in LaSalle County, IL

33:04 US Open winner Sabalenka complains about weed smell mid match

36:59 MJBizDaily, Cresco scoops up PharmaCann assets in Pennsylvania

42:11 Marijuana Moment, Trump signs bill delaying hemp THC product ban

54:40 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner, why CBD is good for your pets

1:08:54 That's it, Happy Labor Day!

1:09:41 The Donuts outro

📰 NEWS ARTICLES DISCUSSED

Illinois cannabis business license map:

https://cannabis.illinois.gov/agencies/cannabis-idoa/cannabis-business-licensees.html

LaSalle County 5,800 lb cannabis bust:

https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/09/05/isp-2-men-charged-after-thousands-pounds-cannabis-seized-lasalle-county-bust/

Sabalenka US Open weed smell story:

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49827109/sabalenka-irked-smell-marijuana-us-open-3rd-round-win

Cresco / PharmaCann Pennsylvania deal (MJBizDaily):

https://mjbizdaily.com/news/mso-cresco-pays-50m-for-9-pennsylvania-mmj-stores/617878/

Trump hemp THC ban delay (Marijuana Moment):

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/trump-signs-bill-to-delay-hemp-thc-product-ban-giving-lawmakers-more-time-to-craft-regulations-instead-of-prohibition/

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🚨 200,000+ people arrested for weed possession last year, a deadly cannabis explosion in Oklahoma, and the FDA is quietly eyeing psychedelics. Aaron and Dave break it all down on Episode 156 of The Elevated News Podcast.

This week the Two Dope Dudes cover the Sand Springs BHO explosion that left 2 dead, Illinois adding new qualifying conditions to its medical cannabis program, British tennis pros complaining about weed smell at the US Open, fresh FBI arrest data that proves cannabis is NOT actually legal in America, and a new federal report on FDA psychedelic approval. Plus Billy Strings and Terrapin Flyer festival recaps, a Botanist strain review, and Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner rant on plant medicine and mental health. 🌿

👀 Watch till the end for Dave's most passionate rant yet on psychedelics, mental health and why healthcare is an industry, not a cure.

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00:00 Intro, Billy Strings & Terrapin Flyer festival recap

11:41 Plugs and sponsor shoutouts

13:48 Dave's Thursday night livestream chat

24:20 John's Reviews and Reports: The Botanist strain review

29:40 Live chat questions and rosin vs solventless debate

32:25 CBD and CBG edible recommendations

37:06 Sand Springs Business Complex explosion (2 dead)

42:21 Oklahoma man arrested for deadly explosion

42:42 Illinois adds two new qualifying medical cannabis conditions

50:09 Illinois News Giant shoutout

50:30 Keep Off the Grass: US Open tennis players complain about weed smell

52:53 Marijuana Moment: 200,000+ arrested for possession in 2025

55:45 States should start planning for FDA psychedelic approval

1:00:00 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner: psychedelics, mental health and plant medicine

1:20:38 Outro

📰 NEWS ARTICLES DISCUSSED THIS EPISODE

Sand Springs explosion story: https://okcfox.com/news/local/twio-dead-following-explosion-in-sand-springs-thursday-morning

Illinois new medical cannabis conditions (IDPH): https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/illinois-adds-two-new-conditions-eligible-for-medical-cannabis-treatment/

Keep Off the Grass (US Open tennis smell): https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/29/britons-unhappy-us-open-tennis-practice-courts-smell-marijuana-new-york

Marijuana Moment 200K arrests FBI data: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/29/britons-unhappy-us-open-tennis-practice-courts-smell-marijuana-new-york

States should start planning for FDA psychedelic approval :https://www.marijuanamoment.net/states-should-start-planning-now-for-fda-approval-of-psychedelics-federal-report-says/

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🌱🔥 The Two Dope Dudes are back with Episode 155!

This week we talk about Illinois medical cannabis sales, new medical dispensary rules, a guy allegedly carrying 32 pounds through O'Hare, whether rescheduling could open the door to medical cannabis delivery in Georgia, and the FDA wanting to monitor cannabis conversations on TikTok, Reddit and Instagram.

Plus, My Bud Jon puts some Hashburger to the test, we talk outdoor growing and aging cannabis, and Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner gets into effective dosing, cannabinoid ratios and why "indica vs sativa" may not tell you nearly as much as you think. 🌿

And as always, Aaron and Dave bring the opinions, the laughs and the news you won't get from the corporate cannabis crowd. 😂

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:58 Welcome to The Elevated News Podcast

10:00 My Bud Jon: Hashburger Throwdown

15:00 Outdoor growing, remediation & aging cannabis

20:47 YouTube comments

22:32 Illinois medical cannabis sales

28:45 32 pounds of cannabis at O'Hare

30:39 Federal rescheduling & medical cannabis delivery

38:32 FDA social media monitoring

51:19 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner

52:11 Effective dosing & cannabinoid ratios

59:00 Wrapping things up

01:03:19 Cannabis, health & sharing your story

01:05:40 Outro

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Illinois cannabis rules are changing again, medical dispensaries face new fees and taxes, Connecticut cannabis tax revenue jumps 67%, and North Carolina courts say cannabis odor can still lead to a stop. Plus My Bud Jon and Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner. 🌱🔥

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes! We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news, culture and more! Aaron and Dave break down what is actually happening behind the headlines, government language and the numbers.

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🏛️ ILLINOIS CANNABIS RULE CHANGES

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is proposing rules that would allow cultivation centers and craft growers to grow cannabis outdoors under specific security requirements.

But who can actually take advantage of that opportunity? We discuss who has the land and infrastructure for outdoor cultivation and whether this really creates opportunity for smaller operators.

💰 ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISPENSARIES

IDFPR has released an application allowing active adult-use dispensary license holders to apply for a medical cannabis dispensing organization license beginning September 10, 2026.

We break down the fees, renewal costs and 7% tax, and why these changes could make it harder for smaller medical operators to compete with large multi-dispensary companies.

📈 CONNECTICUT CANNABIS TAX REVENUE JUMPS 67%

Connecticut collected approximately $12.45 million through its cannabis potency tax during the first four months of the year, up about 67% from the same period last year. But cannabis sales were nearly flat, increasing only about 1.6%.

So how does tax revenue jump 67% when sales barely move? We dig into Connecticut's THC-based tax system and what happens when governments tax potency.

🚔 NORTH CAROLINA CANNABIS ODOR RULING

The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld another conviction involving cannabis odor and probable cause.

🧠 DAVE'S CONDITIONAL CANNABIS CORNER

WHO ARE THE REAL CANNABIS PROFESSIONALS?

Dave goes deep after listening to Todd McCormick discuss how little cannabis and the endocannabinoid system are covered in medical education.

That leads to a bigger conversation about doctors, budtenders, cannabis professionals, medical patients and who actually has the experience to explain cannabis.

👇 WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:58 Don't Waste Your Energy!

00:05:50 Disc Golf Weekend!

00:09:23 Show Preview & My Bud Jon

00:10:23 My Bud Jon: Bubblegum Sherb & Tickled Pink

00:14:38 Why The Market Is The Way It Is

00:20:46 YouTube Comments

00:26:06 Illinois Proposes Outdoor Cannabis Grows

00:28:21 Illinois Medical Dispensary Application

00:36:24 Connecticut Cannabis Tax Revenue Jumps 67%

00:41:11 NC Supreme Court & Cannabis Odor

00:45:08 What The State Is

00:46:36 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner

01:02:17 Support Your Local Professional

01:06:38 Outro

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Hemp ban drama, Square cutting off hemp and CBD sellers, New York opening up cannabis farmers markets, a new study on cannabis and cortisol, My Bud Jon reviews The Botanist, and Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner on using cannabis for stress. Episode 153 is packed. 🌱🔥

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes! We are YOUR source for Midwest cannabis news and culture and more!

This week Aaron and Dave get into the latest fallout from the federal hemp changes, including Square telling businesses to stop selling hemp and CBD products on its platform

We also have another My Bud Jon review. This week Jon checks out The Botanist, including Billionaire flower and Mint Sherbet live sugar from Superflux. 🌿

Plus YouTube comments, weekend updates, disc golf, Terrapin Flyer, Burger King and mayonnaise. Because obviously. 😂

👇 What do you think about the Senate delaying the hemp ban?

👇 Do you think states should make it easier for small cannabis businesses to compete?

👇 Have you ever found that your cannabis dose makes the difference between relaxation and anxiety?

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📰 NEWS ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Square tells businesses to stop selling hemp and CBD products

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/square-tells-businesses-to-stop-selling-hemp-and-cbd-products-in-light-of-upcoming-federal-ban/

Senate votes to delay hemp ban

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senate-rejects-amendment-to-keep-hemp-thc-product-ban-on-track-for-november-teeing-up-delay-trump-pushed-for/

New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers markets and pop-up events

https://mjbizdaily.com/news/new-york-legalizes-cannabis-sales-at-farmers-markets-pop-up-events/617312/

New York approves 25 more adult-use cannabis licenses

https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/new-york-approves-25-additional-adult-use-cannabis-licenses/

Oregon State University / ScienceDaily:

"Frequent cannabis users wake up with their 'stress hormone' already elevated."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htm

Oregon State University. "Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htm (accessed August 9, 2026).

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00:58 - Pre show BK and Mayo talk

00:02:44 - I like that you like what you like

00:04:02 - Weekend update

00:06:32 - A preview of todays stories

00:08:02 - Plugs and affilliate codes

00:09:42 - My bud Jon Reviews The Botanist

00:16:52 - youtube comments

00:21:59 - Square tells Business to stop selling hemp and CBD products in light of upcoming federal ban

00:27:39 - Senate Votes To Delay Hemp Ban, Giving Lawmakers More Time To Craft Regulations To Keep THC Products Legal - Marijuana Moment

00:33:44 - New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers' markets, pop-up events and approves 25 MORE liscenses

00:44:59 - Oregon State University. "Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htm (accessed August 9, 2026)

00:51:12 - Daves Conditional Cannabis Corner - Using cannabis for stress.

01:03:46 - Take your health back into your own hands.

01:10:40 - Outro

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This week on The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, Aaron and Dave break down the latest cannabis news including Michigan dispensary surveillance, the federal hemp THC ban delay, Minnesota market updates, and the newest data showing Americans now use cannabis more than alcohol. Plus My Bud Jon delivers one of his funniest product reviews yet, and Dave explains why more people are choosing cannabis over alcohol.

If you care about cannabis policy, industry news, home grow, culture, and honest opinions, you're in the right place.

👇 In this episode:

🌿 My Bud Jon reviews the NEW Airo Pro battery and Lemon Z Red Velvet cart

🔥 Alchemy Cherry Icee Cured Resin & Umami Cured Budder review

😂 One of Jon's funniest reviews yet

🌱 Minnesota cannabis market updates

👀 Michigan dispensaries and Flock surveillance cameras

⚖️ Federal hemp THC ban delayed... for now

📈 Daily cannabis use officially surpasses daily alcohol use in America

🩺 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner: Why more people are choosing cannabis over alcohol

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Intro Song

00:58 Welcome Back!

06:26 Plugs!

10:12 My Bud Jon Reviews the NEW Airo Pro Lemon Z Red Velvet Cart, Airo Battery, and Alchemy Concentrates

17:42 What Does "Cured" Really Mean?

23:21 Episode 151 YouTube Comments

26:55 Minnesota Market Updates from North Star Cannabis Consulting

29:55 Flock Camera at JARS Dispensary in Michigan

34:59 Senate Gives Hemp THC Products a Lifeline

40:29 Americans Now Use Cannabis More Than Alcohol

48:04 Dave's Conditional Cannabis Corner: Why More People Are Choosing Cannabis Over Alcohol

58:33 Wrapping It Up

59:36 Stay For The Doughnuts! 🍩

📰 Articles Discussed

Senate Gives Hemp THC Products a Lifeline

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senate-gives-hemp-thc-products-a-lifeline-by-including-provisions-to-delay-planned-federal-ban-in-new-spending-bill/

America Hits Major Marijuana Milestone

https://www.foxnews.com/health/america-hits-major-marijuana-milestone-daily-weed-use-surpasses-daily-drinking

Additional Sources

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20260727/samhsa-releases-annual-national-survey-on-drug-use-and-health

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Do you think dispensaries should be required to install surveillance cameras like Michigan?

Will Congress eventually regulate hemp instead of banning it?

Would you choose cannabis over alcohol? Why?

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