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...]
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...]
The DEA Announces Steps to Improve Cannabis Research
Research Bottleneck Due to the expansion of medical and recreational cannabis in states across the country, the demand for research has never been higher. Despite this, the US government has only allowed very limited research since the 1970s. That which has been conducted … [Read more...]
CBD May Have Even More Health Benefits than Thought
An Explosion on the Market There is still a lot we don’t know about the cannabis plant and how it affects human health. So far, scientists have identified over 100 cannabinoids or compounds specific to cannabis. Currently, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to nail down … [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...]
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...]
Harvard and MIT Receive $9 Million Donation to Study Cannabis
Difficult to Study There’s a huge divide in opinions regarding medical cannabis. While poll after poll shows that Americans support its availability, many doctors are wary, saying not enough research has been done to determine its safety and effectiveness. To overcome this … [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...]
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