Community news: Talk to look at substance use in Fairfield, and more – Danbury News Times

Community news: Talk to look at substance use in Fairfield, and more – Danbury News Times

The Fairfield CARES Community Coalition and Fairfield’s Local Prevention Council, are hosting a presentation, “Today’s Cannabis/Marijuana and Fentanyl: What Parents Need To Know Now,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 23. The event will be a free seminar for community members, especially parents of adolescents and teens. It will be at the Penfield Pavilion, located at 323 Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield. The guest speaker will be Dr. Deepa Camenga, associate program director for the Yale University School of Medicine’s Pediatric Addiction Programs and an associate professor of emergency medicine. Cathy Hazlett, Fairfield CARES’ program director, will also provide…

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Delta-8 disposables and vape carts from Exhale Wellness offer classic strain options to go

Delta-8 disposables and vape carts from Exhale Wellness offer classic strain options to go

Delta-8 disposables and vape carts from Exhale Wellness offer classic strain options to go | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Take these classic strains anywhere with carts & disposables from Exhale Wellness. Exhale Wellness is on a mission to harness the power of hemp and its multitude of naturally occurring cannabinoids and…

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‘Bing Bong’ sensation Nems shows off new strain and tells homemade bong story

‘Bing Bong’ sensation Nems shows off new strain and tells homemade bong story

‘Bing Bong’ sensation Nems shows off new strain and tells homemade bong story | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You’ll never guess what the NYC rapper named his signature stock of buds (it rhymes with sing song!) In the past year, Coney Island, New York native Nems has taken his organic catchphrase,…

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Felon Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison for Multiple Firearm and Drug Offenses – Department of Justice

Felon Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison for Multiple Firearm and Drug Offenses – Department of Justice

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that CEDRIC GOODWIN, also known as “Ceddyo,” 32, last residing in West Haven, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 57 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm and drug offenses. According to court documents and statements made in court, in the early morning hours of September 22, 2019, Goodwin attempted to enter a bar located on Crown Street in downtown New Haven.  During a pat-down search of Goodwin by a security worker, a firearm…

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Wana Brands Shares Tips for Reaching Wellness Goals

With the holidays far behind us and the winter doldrums in full swing, is your New Year’s Resolution still on track? If your answer is, “Uhhhh, not so much,” you’re not alone. Luckily, our friends at Wana Brands, an innovative edibles company committed to enhancing lives through the power of cannabis, have developed some tips, tricks and solutions to help you get back in the New Year’s groove. And one of them is a first-of-its-kind line of cannabinoid-powered gummies that just might give you the boost you need to achieve your goals. Tip #1: Keep It Fun “Fun,” when it comes to…

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Wells Fargo Analyst Says Federal Marijuana Testing Mandate To Blame For Trucker Shortages And Rising Costs – Marijuana Moment

New York legislative leaders have filed budget proposals that include language to let marijuana businesses take state tax deductions that are available to other industries despite an ongoing federal ban. Both the Assembly and Senate budget measures that are expected to pass in advance of an April 1 deadline seek to carve out an exemption that would enable cannabis businesses to make the deductions as the state prepares to launch its adult-use market. Retailers could start opening as early as this year. This is not an issue that’s unique to New York’s marijuana industry. Medical and adult-use cannabis companies across…

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Cheshire corrections officer brought drugs into prison, state police say – New Haven Register

Cheshire corrections officer brought drugs into prison, state police say – New Haven Register

CHESHIRE — A Cheshire Correctional Institution officer turned himself in to police after he was charged with bringing contraband — marijuana and a cellphone — into the prison, according to state police records. The corrections officer, 39-year-old Noe Agramonte, is charged with unauthorized conveyance of items into a correctional institution, according to an arrest report from state police. State police were called to the facility in January 2021 to investigate an inmate who allegedly possessed narcotics. A state trooper said there was marijuana in an inmate’s cell along with a piece of paper saying, “Have your peoples go to a…

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MMP Allotment Increase Feb 18 – CT.gov

MMP Allotment Increase Feb 18 – CT.gov

Press Releases 02/18/2022 DCP Drug Control Division Increases Monthly Allotment for Medical Marijuana Patients MMP Patients may now access up to 3.5 ounces per month FEBRUARY 18, 2022 — The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Drug Control Division’s Medical Marijuana Program has increased monthly allotments for medical marijuana patients from 3.0 ounces to 3.5 ounces. The increase, based on the department’s evaluation of the current medical marijuana market, is an effort to provide patients with greater access to medication for their debilitating conditions. Patients are limited to purchasing up to 2.5 ounces per transaction but may now purchase a total…

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