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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to a country, state, or city near you. Nowhere does this ring more true than Las Vegas, where cannabis has been lega l to be purchased by adults over 21 since 2017, yet very few cannabis-friendly establishments have popped up, and it remains (technically) illegal to consume in public still today.

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USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds

Cannabis Law Report

The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. The research, backed by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), involved 20 people who either ate or vaporized cannabis with varying levels of THC. April 5, 2021.

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Sherbinskis’ Mario Guzman Announced as Day 1 Keynote at Cannabis Conference 2021

SpeedWeed

July 1, 2021, marked four years since Nevada launched its first adult-use cannabis sales, and the market has certainly seen its fair share of rapid growth and regulatory changes during that time, not to mention the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. We saw an immediate impact,” Wiegand said. “We We saw an immediate impact,” Wiegand said.

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What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. The 2017 decree amended the country’s General Health Law and Federal Penal Code “to regulate the medicinal use of the pharmacological derivatives of cannabis sativa.”

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Best strains and terpenes for seniors

The Cannigma

THC vs CBD: What’s the difference? 4 A limited study on chronic neuropathic pain found that inhaled THC reduced pain by up to 45% in just 20 minutes. Patients took either a placebo or a THC, CBD, and CBN, each for two weeks. Related Stories. 6 facts seniors should know about cannabis. Best strains for multiple sclerosis.

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Best strains and terpenes for ADHD

The Cannigma

As recently as 2021, researchers began exploring ADHD as a form of endocannabinoid deficiency. A 2021 study found that people with ADHD have lower levels of endocannabinoids that lead to dopamine and serotonin deficiencies. A high dose of THC can be more distracting than focusing. Related Stories.

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CDC Guidance: Marijuana and Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe

Cannabis Law Report

The delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in marijuana is a psychoactive (mind-altering) compound that affects areas of the brain that control the body’s movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment. Specific to driving, THC can slow reaction times and reduce the ability to make decisions. 2017, July).