Month: February 2023 (Page 9)

Cocaine Bear, Meet Cannabis Raccoon and McFlurry Skunk Image Cannabis News February 21, 2023 Wild animals eat the strangest things. That can be a problem, for them and for us, writes Emily Anthes of the New York Times. In September 1985, the authorities discovered the body of Andrew Thornton, aContinue Reading

Being the leader of the free world is a tough job. Perhaps that’s why we know that at least a handful of former US presidents have consumed cannabis. Be it before, after, or during their White House tenures, there does indeed exist a track record of commanders-in-chief partaking or otherwiseContinue Reading

All it takes is four steps. You’re only four steps away from making a Rick Simpson Oil-infused syrup that you’ll want to keep on hand to easily make cannabis beverages at home. No alcohol, no fuss, and you have total control over dosage and ingredients. Sounds pretty great, no? RSOContinue Reading

When Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, speculation about looming company-wide changes made worldwide headlines. Every controversial decision Musk made, from “ending” political censorship to charging for verification checkmarks, gave journalists and media outlets salacious opportunities to evaluate his choices. The announcement from the social media platform that it willContinue Reading

Vegas should ax Cannabis distance requirements, create ‘New Amsterdam’ Image Cannabis News February 17, 2023 Cannabis professionals are asking Las Vegas city officials to help licensees establish the downtown Arts District as a place similar to Amsterdam — the European city made famous for its wide-open attitude toward cannabis andContinue Reading

Quebec researches launching study on Cannabis use during pregnancy Image Cannabis News February 17, 2023 A new study led by researchers at Université Laval will attempt to fill gaps in scientific data on cannabis use during pregnancy and its effects on child development. A research team will use a $2.3Continue Reading

Bill would require fingerprinting for Marijuana industry Image Cannabis News February 17, 2023 As Missouri’s recreational marijuana industry gets rolling, lawmakers are seeking to ensure the program complies with federal regulations. House Bill 766, sponsored by Joplin Republican Rep. Lane Roberts, would instruct the Missouri Department of Health and SeniorContinue Reading

They’re Betting the Family Farm on Weed Image Cannabis News February 17, 2023 The Hepworth sisters are famous in the organic food world, but like other farmers, they’re struggling. They hope their new venture will change things. Come summer, the warehouse at Hepworth Farms will be filled with Cherokee Purples,Continue Reading

How clarity and standards can help the CBD Industry to thrive Image Cannabis News February 17, 2023 Michael Sassano, CEO at SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, walks us through how clarity and standards can help the CBD Industry to thrive. The lines between cannabis, cannabidiol, CBD oil, hemp and various other terms haveContinue Reading