Archives for January, 2021
Frequent cannabis use by young people linked to decline in IQ
Frequent cannabis use by young people linked to decline in IQ A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over…
Legal cannabis stores linked to fewer opioid deaths in the United States
Legal cannabis stores linked to fewer opioid deaths in the United States Access to legal cannabis stores is associated with a reduction in opioid related deaths in the United States,…
“Independent Entity” With Canopy Roots Launches Contract Farming in Lesotho
“Independent Entity” With Canopy Roots Launches Contract Farming in Lesotho CANNABIS CULTURE - Highlands Investments (formerly Canopy Africa) has launched Africa´s cannabis contract farming platform called Canna-Tract. Whether this is…
Cannabis and Ballots, Part 1: Ecuador
Cannabis and Ballots, Part 1: Ecuador Five Latin American nations are set to hold presidential elections in 2021, with legislative elections taking place in an additional two. Most of these…
Opioid Overdose Deaths Occur Less Often In Areas With More Cannabis Retail Storefronts, Study Shows
Opioid Overdose Deaths Occur Less Often In Areas With More Cannabis Retail Storefronts, Study Shows This follows a Canadian study that found legalizing cannabis led to a 'marked decline' in…
Cannabis Sales In California Reach $4.4 Billion In 2020: ‘Essential’, Edibles, And The Election
Cannabis Sales In California Reach $ Billion In 2020: ‘Essential’, Edibles, And The Election As experts release more data from the year 2020, it shows a silver-lining for the cannabis…
CBD Oil vs. Tincture: What’s the Difference?
CBD Oil vs. Tincture: What’s the Difference? If you’re researching cannabidiol (CBD) oil, you’ll likely stumble across information about CBD tinctures, too. You may wonder if both terms describe the…
Magical Plants: An Honest Look at Psychedelics
Magical Plants: An Honest Look at Psychedelics CANNABIS CULTURE - In the summer of 2020, four patients with incurable cancer received psilocybin therapy to treat the anxiety and depression related…
California Cannabis Claims: Defamation
California Cannabis Claims: Defamation Last year, we had a mini-series on the blog that covered the five most common causes of action we were seeing in the cannabis industry (links…
‘Let’s Talk About A CBD Remedy For Fido,’ Veterinarians In Two States May Now Legally Say To Pet Parents
‘Let’s Talk About A CBD Remedy For Fido,’ Veterinarians In Two States May Now Legally Say To Pet Parents Earlier this month, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation making her…
Woodstock Welcomes First Cannabis Dispensary – With More On The Way
Woodstock Welcomes First Cannabis Dispensary – With More On The Way More than two-and-a-half years after cannabis legalization in Canada, Woodstock’s very first legal pot shop opened last week. Woodstock…
Manitoba Man Challenges Province’s Recreational Cannabis Growing Ban
Manitoba Man Challenges Province’s Recreational Cannabis Growing Ban A Manitoba man is continuing his fight to grow recreational cannabis, challenging the provincial government’s ban on homegrown pot. Jesse Lavoie filed…
Does My International Cannabis Business Need to Register in the U.S.?
Does My International Cannabis Business Need to Register in the In the prior post in this series, we discussed federal and state taxation requirements for international cannabis companies. This post…
Set CBD Oil Free From the Restrictive Cannabis Act
Set CBD Oil Free From the Restrictive Cannabis Act Despite providing no high, it's as strictly regulated as THC. Perhaps due to the thriving marijuana black market — cheaper prices,…
The NBA’s Slam Dunk Cannabis Shift
The NBA’s Slam Dunk Cannabis Shift With each passing year, cannabis is embraced by more and more Americans. The same is happening in American professional sports. Both the National Hockey…
The dangers of drugged driving are outpacing drunk driving
The dangers of drugged driving are outpacing drunk driving A recent study of drugged driving shows that a sizable percentage of individuals reported the use of marijuana and other illicit…
Due Diligence for Suppliers & Cannabis Supply Chain Partners
Due Diligence for Suppliers & Cannabis Supply Chain Partners Between the patchwork quilt of rules and regulations that is the modern cannabis industry, products pass through many hands before being sold…
One Cream For All My Skin Care Needs – 2G2BTRU?
One Cream For All My Skin Care Needs – 2G2BTRU? SPONSORED POST - As someone with dry and acne-prone skin I struggle to find products to address all my needs. …
California Cannabis Enforcement and Age Limitations
California Cannabis Enforcement and Age Limitations One of the more clear aspects about cannabis law in California is age limitations. People can only enter dispensaries if they are 21 or…
Chemdog and 7 strains that come from it
Chemdog and 7 strains that come from it When it comes to historical cannabis strains, Chemdog — also known as “Chemdawg” — is easily one of the most influential. The…