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Las Vegas Officially Opens First Cannabis Consumption Lounge

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Seven years after adult-use (recreational) cannabis was first legalized in Nevada, a new endeavor is beginning–the opening of cannabis consumption lounges in Las Vegas. Not only can patrons use cannabis products purchased at nearby dispensaries in Smoke and Mirrors, but the venue will also offer a range of 11 THC-infused drinks.

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NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes

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The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S. The Details of the NCAA’s Updated Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Testing and Consumption. The meeting, which stretched over February 22 and 23, raised the THC limit to 150 nanograms per milliliter.

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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program

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South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. Overly Restrictive State Sanctioned MMJ Program in SD Has Room For Improvement. Cannabis-infused edibles and even CBD edibles are not permissible in the current program.

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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

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All of the study subjects were enrolled in the nation’s federally legal medical cannabis program, which was launched by Health Canada back in 2001. Additionally, THC is not capable of causing a fatal overdose like many prescription drugs are. As of 2020, the market was worth CAD $2.6 billion (USD $2 billion).

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You Can Buy it in the Bayou: Louisiana Regulates Delta-8 THC

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Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) , a phytocannabinoid found in small quantities in the cannabis plant, has created a lot of debate. An estimated 18 states have banned the sale of Delta-8 THC for its use as a “loophole” cannabis product by folks in places that have not legalized THC-rich cannabis.

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Why Are States Moving to Ban Delta 8 THC Products?

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Many states across the United States have chosen to legalize cannabis for either medical or both medical and retail consumption. However, in most cases, this involves the strength of products and the content of various cannabinoids such as CBD and THC. What is Delta 8 THC? How is Delta 8 Different from Delta 9 THC?

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Panakeia: The First THC-Free Cannabis Plant Coming Out of Florida

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While many of us would prefer not to consume a plant that contains zero THC content, there are equally as many that don’t prefer to experience the intense euphoric effects brought on by THC consumption. 3% THC, makes the need for a plant that produces absolutely no THC profound. Charles Weatherford, Ph.D.,

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