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How pot holiday 4/20 came to be? Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 SEATTLE - Thursday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can-deals on chicken wings and other munchies, and take advantage of pot-shop discounts in legal weed states. This year’s edition
Cannabis industry challenges In 2023 Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2023 These are some of the challenges that the Cannabis industry must overcome in 2023. The cannabis industry has experienced exponential growth in recent years thanks to legalization in several countries and states, and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. However, t
Outrageous loans, plummeting prices spell trouble for Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 CBR Funding lent Transcend $3.7 million in March 2022 to acquire at least portion of the Harvest Park property. The property is att 10310 Harvest Park Drive, east of General Motor’s Delta Township plant, from its original developers. The promis
Majority of South Carolina adults support Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 A survey found that the majority of South Carolina adults are in favor of legal medical cannabis and adult-use cannabis. It appears that adults in South Carolina are backing legal medical cannabis, and the majority also support recreational use, according to a new
Majority in Finland favour cannabis decriminalisation Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 For the first time in the survey's 30-year history, more people said they think that using cannabis regularly is not as risky as weekly binge drinking. Negative attitudes towards recreational drugs appear to be in decline, according to a survey by the Institute
Study finds alterations in brain connectivity among young adult Cannabis users Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Globally, cannabis use has increased in recent years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 147 million people, or 2.5% of the world population, consume cannabis. The neurobiological mechanisms of cannabis are yet to be
Top 5 benefits of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, is a form of treatment that uses cannabis plants or its extracts to alleviate symptoms of various medical conditions. It has been gaining attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. The plant contains compounds
Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin’s changes to hemp bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 RICHMOND - Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of a bill that aimed to ban the recreational sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products, seeking to ensure the continued availability of certain therapeutic CBD formulations. Youngkin’s proposed change
Technology leading the way in Cannabis industry efficiency Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a game-changer for cannabis businesses, providing leaders with the tools they need to grow and scale their operations effectively and profitably. THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY is booming, and businesses are racing to maximize eff
Medical Cannabis Doctor sues state health department Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 A Florida doctor who was targeted by the health department is suing for “grossly exceeding their authority” and $50,000 in damages. Florida-based medical cannabis doctor, Dr. Joseph Dorn, is suing state health officials for attempting to strip him of his medical
Council approves $64 million for Medical Cannabis business Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Enterprises, LLC will receive $64 million for its medical cannabis business for operational costs including staffing, increased infrastructure at its grow site, and to finish a retail facility. The money, approved by
CBD show great promise for autism spectrum disorder Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 CBDV is currently being studied on adults and children with autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about CBDV and CBD studies here. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects millions of people across the globe, and there is a real need for new medications that can help with
How ‘equity’ ruined Cannabis legalization in New York Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 New York’s legal weed experiment is going about as poorly as possible. Earlier this week, the state finally signed off on a handful of new dispensary licenses, a full two years after legalization. Illegal pot shops, meanwhile, have gotten so common — and so attr
Study exposes barriers, safety concerns for Medical Cannabis use in Canada Image Cannabis NewsApril 6, 2023 A majority of Canadians who require medical cannabis are obtaining their products through the recreational market rather than the medical system, raising health and safety concerns, according to a massive new study led by a UM researcher. The
Elite athletes tolerate topical CBD treatment with minor side effects Image Cannabis NewsApril 6, 2023 A new study found that topical CBD significantly benefits elite athletes struggling with chronic lower extremity pain, opening up new possibilities for safe and effective pain management in sports. The use of CBD in sports is not new, as it has ca
Kentucky lawmakers approve Medical Cannabis access legislation Image Cannabis NewsApril 5, 2023 “Today is an incredible victory for Kentucky,” said Matthew Bratcher, Executive Director of Kentucky NORML. “For years, Kentuckians have been calling for medical cannabis legalization, and with this passage they will soon have the freedom to safely acces
