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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Just like the prohibition years of alcohol, it used to be that cannabis could be legally consumed only behind closed doors, down dank alleys, and in dark underground speakeasies. Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to a country, state, or city near you. But the next wave in hospitality is coming. Related Stories.

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Colorado Attorney General Wants Congress To Shield Cannabis From Big Tobacco

Veriheal

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has alerted members of Congress of the “potential resulting disruption” that federal cannabis legalization may potentially inflict on existing state-legal cannabis markets. Legal cannabis states can generate significant tax generation via a regulated and taxed sales model.

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Thailand: 4,000 prisoners on cannabis abuse convictions to be freed after June 9th

Cannabis Law Report

by weight, the two plants will not be legal until a draft bill to amend the Narcotics Act, proposed by the Ministry of Public Health, has been approved by parliament. Although cannabis and hemp have been removed from the Category 5 drug list, except for the parts which contain THC in excess of 0.2% Source: [link].

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With Edibles Now Legal, Expert Discusses Potential Risks

WeedAdvisor

Exactly a year after legalization, edibles are no longer banned in Canada. But with a prolific grey market offering its own line of powerful edibles and wide array of options for experienced recreational users, legal retailers have their work cut out for them. WeedAdvisor’s Emphasis on Safe Cannabis Consumption. .

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Report Says Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic

Veriheal

Many women may be concerned about consuming cannabis while pregnant, but the association between cannabis consumption and adverse impacts on development was found to be insignificant. However, stress can lead to short-term spikes in blood pressure, alongside an increased risk of miscarriage or preterm birth.

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Using Cannabis to Treat Glaucoma

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Risk factors for glaucoma include age, family history, and certain medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Treatment usually involves lowering intraocular pressure to slow the disease’s progression and preserve vision. How Does the Method of Cannabis Consumption (Smoking, Edibles, Oils, Etc.)

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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers

Veriheal

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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