NORML
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
The cannabis industry created an average of 280 new jobs per day in 2021. That represents a 33 percent year-over-year increase, and it marks the fifth year in a row of annual jobs growth greater than 27 percent. The post Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Pushing the human body to the absolute extreme sounds insane, but that’s the job of an athlete. Athletes push their bodies to the limit for excellence. We see them perform all year long in various sports from baseball, football, soccer, and those are just seasonal. The Olympic games have become a global event of fitness […]. The post Why the Cannabis Industry Needs Athletes appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
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Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Cannabis Culture writes. CANNABIS CULTURE – As the legal cannabis industry enters its fourth year in Canada, the industry is finding its footing. The last year created some new openings for the commercial cannabis industry, with growth in the edibles market and the emergence of farm-gate cannabis retail. Sales are growing, with monthly record sales of $319 million in June 2021.
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
“Kush,” a potent, chemically treated street drug, is wreaking havoc and destroying lives in West Africa. But what’s actually in this illicit concoction, and how dangerous is it?
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The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
NORML
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Legislative proposals that seek to legalize the adult-use cannabis market have advanced in several states in recent days. The post Adult-Use Legislative Efforts Advance in Delaware, Maryland, and South Dakota appeared first on NORML.
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Leafly
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Stifling taxes in California's cannabis system threaten to push legacy growers out of business. That could erase a major part of cannabis history. The post Why does Northern California’s craft cannabis face potential ruin? appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Our bodies have a built-in framework ready to accept the active molecules in cannabis, like THC. This network is called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), and it’s a fundamental part of our biology. In fact, all vertebrates share a variation of this system, from dogs and cats to fish and birds –they all have an endocannabinoid system. This could lead one to believe we might actually be “hardwired” to consume cannabis, but this is not actually the case.
NORML
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
It took a decade of legislative politics and nearly three million voters changing the New Jersey state constitution to end cannabis prohibition in the Garden State. The post One Year Ago Today, New Jersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession appeared first on NORML.
CannaMD
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
A new peer-reviewed study that was recently published in the Cureus medical journal found that marijuana use leads to a reduction in opioid prescriptions for patients with chronic back pain. Read more about the study – and why marijuana reduces opioid use – below! CHRONIC BACK PAIN: OPIOIDS VS. CANNABIS Researchers in Philadelphia studied a […].
Leafly
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Have you ever wondered how to talk to your kids about cannabis? Don't worry, we got you. The post Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Bubble hash, also known as ice water hash, is a specific type of hash concentrate made with ice water. It’s called bubble hash because when smoked, it bubbles. It’s also called ice water hash or water hash due to the preparation method. Bubble hash can vary in color, ranging from light blond to red and even black. The color is determined by how well the hash was extracted, by the cultivar of cannabis and its ripeness.
NORML
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity in Alaska, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Delaware, and Georgia. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/25/2022 appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
NY Legislative Gazette. Sen. Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill today, clearing the way for qualified farmers to begin planting cannabis this spring. S8084A (ACTIVE) – SUMMARY. Provides a conditional adult-use cultivator license to process and distribute cannabis flower products without holding an adult-use processor or distributor license; provides a conditional adult-use processor license to process and distribute cannabis products; provides for the repeal
Leafly
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Cannabis isn't right for everyone. This Reddit forum helps people quitting pot find a new kind of community. The post r/leaves: Why would someone want to quit cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Yield: ~30 ml Prep time: 5 minutes, not including decarboxylation Infusion time: 24 hours to 6 months. Green dragon tincture is a general term for a cannabis tincture where cannabinoids are extracted from the plant with alcohol. Sometimes called golden dragon tincture, this kind of cannabis extraction has ancient roots and is easy to make at home. The alcohol acts as a solvent, dissolving the cannabinoids and terpenes off the plant and infusing them in the liquid.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Less discussed regarding myrcene is its ability to prevent the metabolism of certain drugs by inhibiting an enzyme. As a bonus, toxins become less effective which prevents adverse reactions from the terpene itself. Myrcene purportedly affects THC potency in more ways than one, though. In da’ couch with myrcene Terpenes are a vital asset to […].
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
A somewhat bizarre piece of legislation. We understand the thinking but really! Marijuana Moment reports. A Hawaii Senate committee on Monday approved a bill to make it so people 65 and older can automatically qualify for medical marijuana, regardless of whether they have a diagnosed condition that would otherwise make them eligible. Critics at state agencies say this effectively amounts to legalizing recreational cannabis for the older population without creating a broader regulated adult-use m
Leafly
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The world’s best outdoor of the 2021 season needs you to smoke it. The post Cannabis buyer’s guide to outstanding outdoor flower of 2021 appeared first on Leafly.
The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
When the meal is over and you’re ready to satisfy your sweet tooth, there’s nothing better than a homemade edible. Best of all, you don’t have to be an expert baker to whip up these recipes. Infusing your favorite desserts with cannabis has never been easier. Whether you’re an avid baker or just a cannabis fan who likes dessert, these five recipes will hit the spot.
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
In early January of this year, Hempcrete insulation was submitted for consideration to receive certification for U.S. building codes. The U.S. Hemp Building Foundation, a 501-c non-profit division of the U.S. Hemp Building Association or USHBA, for short, filed the necessary paperwork to get the ball rolling. USHBA is focused on a mission “to support and advocate for hemp building professionals, projects and materials in the United States.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
A bill introduced in Springfield last week that would limit the key mind-altering ingredient found in legal pot products has drawn swift pushback from both cannabis advocates and an influential trade group. State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, said he introduced the bill ahead of a filing deadline at the behest of the Illinois State Medical Society, whose members have concerns about potency and the “skyrocketing” number of cannabis-related calls received by the Illinois Poison Center.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Explore what it means for Al Harrington and Jarrel Howard to build on the idea of Black family in the cannabis industry. The post “Entrenched in purpose: ” Founders of Viola and Gold Standard Farms live out their Black family legacies in the cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Eating edibles seems like a recent development. But did you know that ancient people used cannabis as food during dynastic China? For quite a while, we have known that ancient Chinese villagers used cannabis as a food source. Decades ago, archeologists uncovered texts detailing the P’o Chu-i, a porridge that resembles modern-day congee. The ancient […].
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Cannabis breathalyzers were introduced as a means of identifying whether persons are under the influence of cannabis — particularly when operating a motor vehicle. Despite the wide availability of cannabis breathalyzers, detecting whether a person has recently consumed cannabis, and is still under the influence of it, is not as simple as detecting blood alcohol concentration.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Medical marijuana users in New York may soon find it easier to figure out exactly what strains they are smoking when they buy flower or vaping products from dispensaries. Reports Times Union. The state’s Cannabis Control Board loosened restrictions Thursday that had forbidden the use of strain names on packaging. New York’s original medical marijuana regulations largely prohibited the use of common names of marijuana strains that have been coined over the decades by various growers w
Leafly
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
The cannabis industry added 77,300 jobs last year, a 32% gain over 2019—despite a pandemic and economic recession. The post The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Should Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana? Feds To Weigh In On Growing Issue. The issue of workers' medical marijuana compensation for injured employees is being approached from various angles. The post Should Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana? Feds To Weigh In On Growing Issue appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Recent reports suggesting that London Mayor Sadiq Khan would decriminalize cannabis in London may have been blown out of proportion. Khan has since issued some clarification in response to media speculation regarding his plans to decriminalize the Class B drug. Rather than going down the route of complete drug decriminalization, Khan is keen on the idea of running a trial scheme across three London boroughs: Bexley, Greenwich, and Lewisham.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The son of Clarence Clemons is now facing regular fines for using his father’s name and likeness to sell cannabis without first getting permission from a family trust that controls the late Bruce Springsteen saxophonist’s assets. Nick Clemons was sued last year over “Big Man Blazed Baked Goods,” which he launched in 2020, but he did not respond to the suit.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
These dispensaries are the very best the county of Worcester has to offer. The post Best Rated Dispensaries in Worcester 2022 appeared first on Leafly.
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