Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what's happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

Mexico will legalize sales of marijuana-based medicines, foods, drinks, cosmetics and other products early next year, its health regulator said on Wednesday, bringing some forms of cannabis into legal commerce even as the country struggles with the illicit drug trade.

The directive changes policy to support "the Veteran – (health) provider relationship when discussing the use of marijuana and its impact on health, including Veteran-specific treatment plans."

A Florida-based company whose software helps marijuana retailers implement customer relationship and loyalty strategies has raised $3.2 million.

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