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Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates? Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups. The increase in drinking was mostly driven by young adults and men, according to University of

Recreational cannabis in Colorado turned 10 in November. Researchers have been studying its impact on health, public safety and the economy, but there’s still so much more to learn. In some ways, the cart came before the horse, as in legalization came well before the research. On Colorado Matters

NASSAU - The next frontier of marketing and brand interaction was revealed by Cannaverse Technologies ("Cannaversetech™") at the 2022 MJBizCon event in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 14-18. It came in the form of CANNALAND™ a unique platform community designed to enable worldwide businesses to operate

Ivan Moody, lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch is launching Greenings by Moody's Medicinals. (Benzinga) A premium cannabis line featuring flowers, pre-rolls & gummies, created through a partnership with Exhale Brands and Exhale Dispensary in Las Vegas. A Healing Story For years, Moody publicly

WAREHAM - When it comes to marijuana, people tend to think of "the munchies" and not exercise. However, married couple and cannabis entrepreneurs Angela Brown and Brian Cusick said they are creating a gummy to give users an energy burst. The pair co-founded the company "Coast Cannabis" and operate

A rule change regarding the business conduct of licensed liquor retailers in Missouri has been modified to avoid complete restriction of marijuana use in those spaces. The original draft of the rule, published in July, reads as “No person holding a license for the retail sale of intoxicating liquor

LAS VEGAS - At an increasing rate, cannabis is sending consumers to local emergency rooms due to the strength of the THC in cannabis skyrocketing. Compared with people who do not use, cannabis users were 22% more likely to end up in the emergency room, according to a study published in the journal

ATHENS - With the deadline for Alabama’s medical marijuana applications fast-approaching, the Athens City Council passed an ordinance to allow dispensaries in Limestone County. Two weeks ago, the council was given a host of reasons why medical cannabis dispensaries should be approved. Athens Mayor

Canadian cannabis sales continued to climb in September, with B.C. posting record-high numbers. The province netted nearly $59.5 million in sales from licensed cannabis stores, a near 21 per cent increase year-over-year, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada. The strong sales

As one publicly-traded company after another switches from cannabis to real estate, "Globes" examines what went wrong. The rapid decline of Israel's cannabis sector is not new. In early 2019, medical cannabis was considered the next thing, a hot trend that attracted a host of senior figures

Earlier this month Czechia’s drug commissioner Jindřich Vobořil announced his intention to submit draft legislation for an adult-use cannabis market by the end of the year, hoping a fully fledged market could be launched by 2024. The news has not only cemented Czechia as one of the most exciting

Despite cannabis being the most widely used illicit drug in New Zealand - as well as around the world - we still don’t really know much about how it impacts people’s lungs. There are several reasons for this. University of Otago respiratory specialist Professor Bob Hancox says the illegal status of

In 2012, it was named among the best small towns in the United States, according to Smithsonian magazine. Now it may be known for something else. How We Got Here In November 2020, NJ voters approved the legalization of cannabis, and Governor Murphy signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory

After more than a century of stigma, politicians are finally realizing that the grass is greener on the other side of marijuana law. Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota let voters decide the fate of recreational use on Election Day. If they all pass, 24 states and Washington

Among the smallest of cannabis product niches are infused beverages, a sector that garners just over 1% of the entire U.S. marijuana market as the sixth most popular product category, compared to flower, which holds the lion’s share of consumer loyalty with over 40% of product sales and is easily

There’s intense competition from all corners, particularly gray market dealers who are connected to and supplied by California cannabis sources. With the recent issuance of the first-ever recreational marijuana retail permits in New York — and the launch of adult-use sales inching ever closer — a

The Greek Australian has bought a 44 hectare farm in Tasmania. Greek Australian magnate, Rob Keldoulis, has bought a 44 hectare medicinal cannabis farm in the Northern Midlands Region of Tasmania, 30km south of Launceston. Keldoulis, CEO of trading company VivCourt, paid $3 million to acquire the

This week on Here Weed Go!, host Eddie Celaya sits down with former NFL running back Ricky Williams, winner of the 1998 Heisman Trophy, and now co-owner and face of his own budding cannabis brand Highsman. Williams sat down along with Highsman CEO Eric Hammond, to talk about how Williams was

Findings suggest pot consumers spent enough over a lifetime to cover 10.7 years of tuition. Smoking cannabis over a lifetime in the U.S. seems to be more expensive than cigarettes, but is less pricey than vaping e-cigarettes, suggests a recently released analysis by a U.S. law firm. Weiss and Paarz

Las Vegas - The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) is gearing up to conduct two digital drawings to determine recipients for independent cannabis consumption lounge licenses next week. The drawing will select 20 independent cannabis consumption lounge licenses out of the 99 applicants, half of