The legal cannabis industry in the U.S. may grow to $50 billion in the next decade, expanding to more than eight times its current size, as lawful pot purveyors gain new customers and win over users from the illicit market, according to a new report.

Legalizing recreational use in California, where the drug is already medically permitted, is on the ballot in November, and approval of that measure alone would triple the size of the nation’s current $6 billion legal industry, according to a report from 10 Cowen & Co. analysts released on Monday. In all, voters in nine states will vote on weed-related initiatives this November -- five to legalize the drug for all adults and four to allow for medical use.

Kalel Santiago, at ten months of age, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma (rare type of cancer).

The body endured radiation treatments, chemotherapy and surgery for 2 years. Surprisingly, he survived. After a short period of time, Kalel was diagnosed with severe autism, where he was disabled to speak.

We noticed that he had some weird behavior and he did not speak at all while he was in the hospital. Yahoo News was informed by his father Abiel Santiago. However, we had to wait until he turned 3 years and cancer free to see what is the problem with his behavior.

Faye spends about £250 a month making her own capsules and creams.

Cannabis should be legalised for medical use, a cross-party group of MPs has said, but there are thousands of people already using the Class B drug for this purpose.

"I am seriously considering emigrating to Australia, Jamaica or the US," says Faye Jones.

The 32-year-old PA from Wokingham jumps every time there's a knock at the door and tiptoes around neighbours who might call the police.

Her crime? Five years ago, Faye was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and after suffering from the side effects of prescribed drugs, she now uses cannabis to ease her pain, nausea and inflammation. 

Canadian cannabis producers say they are ramping up their operations to keep up with growing demand for medical marijuana and in anticipation of legislation that would allow for recreational use of the drug.

Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis is planning to expand its operations by 600,000 square feet over the next two years. That's a more than tenfold increase over its 55,200 square-foot facility, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and would boost production to 70,000 kilograms per year, up from 7,000.

The first 200,000 square feet, which is set to begin producing marijuana by next spring, is needed to satisfy the burgeoning demand from the medical market, says Aurora CEO Terry Booth.

"The medical business in Canada is going crazy," says Booth.

As hundreds of medical professionals, farmers, patients and cannabis activists descend on Israel this week for the Cann10 International Medical Conference from September 11 to 13, Israeli scientists are plowing ahead with new clinical trials in order to approve cannabis use for a wider variety of diseases.

Last night as a guest on The Late Show, Whoopi Goldberg was able to talk about her newest Marijuana endeavor. Back in March, it was announced the she would begin selling Marijuana product to help with women’s menstrual cramps. She had a chance to speak more on the new company’s focus, and wanted people to know it will not get you high.

After a long and steady fight to legalize the use of medical marijuana across the state, the Senate committee has made some major regulatory strides in their cannabis system, aiming to provide their citizens with better regulations through a new package of freshly passed bills.

On Thursday, members of the Michigan Senate voted with three-fourths majority to pass four bills that will help the state better regulate their medical marijuana system.

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Autism is the name given to a group of social and behavioral conditions called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The conditions in this group relate to issues with brain development that can include intellectual disabilities, problems with motor function, social issues both verbal and non-verbal as well as repetitive behaviors. There can be issues with attention as well as physical effects such as sleep issues, gastrointestinal problems or seizures. Symptoms of autism are wide ranging, depending on the specific manifestation, and range from hyperactivity, attention disorders, seizures, panic disorders and anxiety to tantrums, violence, destructive behavior and self-harm. Some people with autism show exceptional abilities in music, math, art or visual skills.

A Canberra naturopath who gave cannabis liquids to his daughter and sold it to terminally ill customers has avoided jail, instead receiving a 12 month suspended sentence.

Ryan Franzi, 39, was arrested after police found cannabis oil and tinctures in his house last year.

In August he admitted to producing and supplying the drug to terminally ill clients of his naturopathy business, and also said he supplied the drug to his teenage daughter.