A Growing Diversity Cannabis cultivation goes back thousands of years. Modern techniques have made the effort far more sophisticated. As a result, we have an exceptional diversity of cultivars and products. We have indica that relaxes the body, aids sleep and soothes … [Read more...]
Concerns over Vaping-Related Illnesses Impacts Cannabis Industry
The CDC’s Warning Since the mid-2000s, vaping has seen a meteoric rise. Worldwide, the number of people vaping has increased significantly in a short period, from around seven million in 2011 to 35 million in 2016, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Vaping, … [Read more...]
First Recreational Licenses Awarded in Illinois
Licenses On August 29, Illinois officials announced that they’ve awarded the state’s first recreational cannabis licenses. These went to five medical dispensaries already operating in the state. Chicago’s Green Thumb Industries was the first to be awarded such a license. … [Read more...]
Maine Finalizes Recreational Cannabis Rules and Sets a Launch Date
What Took so Long? Maine’s governor recently approved the rules and regulations for the state’s recreational program, setting the stage for commercial sales. That means if you visit vacationland from March on, you should be able to visit a recreational dispensary. This is … [Read more...]
Archaeologists Find Evidence of Cannabis use Dating Back Millennia
When did Humans First Consume Cannabis? Archaeologists have a longstanding debate on when cannabis consumption, for its psychotropic effects, first began. Researchers have been digging in Eurasia, an area stretching from Western China to Eastern Europe. According to a … [Read more...]
New Jersey Just Delayed its Medical Cannabis Expansion. Here’s Why
A Surprising Obstacle New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is a supporter of the cannabis community. He made legalization part of his platform during the last gubernatorial election. And he’s supported an expansion of the state’s medical program. Apparently, this … [Read more...]
The NFL and NFL Players’ Association Will Study Cannabis for Pain Management
Controversy One of the most exciting parts about professional football is seeing goliaths go head-to-head on the field, delivering crushing blows to the marvel of the crowd. For the players, such continuous trauma comes at a cost. It often means substantial injuries and … [Read more...]
38 State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Cannabis Banking Law
An Unprecedented Message A state’s attorney general has big shoes to fill. He or she has to prosecute crimes against the state while complying with federal law. Now, the vast majority, 38 in all, have come out against current federal law and in support of the cannabis … [Read more...]
Medical Cannabis Patients Tend to Quit or Lessen Prescription Drug use
Impact on Healthcare As cannabis becomes more mainstream, analysts and scholars ponder what the impact might be to certain demographics and areas of society. Currently, over 2.1 million Americans have a medical cannabis prescription, and that number is growing … [Read more...]
Lawsuit may Force Nevada to Reveal it’s Cannabis Licensing Procedure
Cannabis in Nevada In 2017, Nevada voters approved recreational cannabis. Sales began in 2018 and exceeded expectations. Sales and tax revenues blew past their forecast by a whopping 25%. Combined medical and recreational sales last year totaled $580 million. In comparison, … [Read more...]
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