Teen Marijuana Use Has Been Declining Since Legal Dispensaries Started Opening, Federal CDC Study Shows
Even as more states have moved to legalize marijuana, rates of current and lifetime cannabis use among high school students have continued to drop, newly released federal data shows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), published last week, found that teen use ofContinue Reading
US Industrial Hemp plunges from last year
US Industrial Hemp plunges from last year Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its second annual National Industrial Hemp survey. Rocky Mountain Regional Field Office Director, Rodger Ott says compared to last year, there are big changes in the 2022 report. “ThereContinue Reading
Is Cannabis legalisation a threat to spirits?
Is Cannabis legalisation a threat to spirits? Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 Major drinks companies are eyeing up the cannabis sector, but are holding out for legislation to be passed before truly committing to it. It’s been nearly five years since Canada legalised the sale and consumption of marijuana.Continue Reading
Washington State County Approves Psychedelics Decriminalization Resolution
A Washington State county has become the latest U.S. jurisdiction to locally deprioritize enforcement of laws against psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca. The three members of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to approve a resolution to make enforcement of psychedelics laws among the jurisdiction’s lowestContinue Reading
Voters react to the results on banning Recreational Marijuana in Montrose
Voters react to the results on banning Recreational Marijuana in Montrose Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 MONTROSE – Voters in Montrose rejected a ban on marijuana facilities in the city. Mid-Michigan’s May special election came down to a margin of less than 1%. Results show 240 people voted againstContinue Reading
Cannabis sales in Vermont hit record high in February
Cannabis sales in Vermont hit record high in February Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 The fledgling adult-use cannabis industry in Vermont continues to hum along, with sales hitting a record high in the month of February. Heady Vermont reports that sales that month amounted to $6,477,957, which also representedContinue Reading
"Special Delivery" Cannabis delivered to your doorstep
“Special Delivery” Cannabis delivered to your doorstep Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 Licensed dispensaries without storefronts are delivering product from as far away as the Capital Region into Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 (MRTA) allows for the delivery of cannabis products, upContinue Reading
High fees, long delivery times work against cannabis retailers, store owners say
High fees, long delivery times work against cannabis retailers, store owners say Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 Businesses call for changes to help them survive in competitive market. Some cannabis store owners say the current retail structure works against businesses — and they want changes to help them surviveContinue Reading
Marijuana breathalyzer? Phoenix Company creating one
Marijuana breathalyzer? Phoenix Company creating one Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 Scientists at Phoenix-based company ElectraTect are working to create a marijuana Breathalyzer to detect recent consumption of THC — the major psychoactive component in marijuana. As marijuana decriminalization spreads across the country, the market for the plant hasContinue Reading
The unlikely legalization of Marijuana would do wonders for the economy
The unlikely legalization of Marijuana would do wonders for the economy Image Cannabis News May 4, 2023 Marijuana surpluses trapped within states’ borders stunting economic growth for the weed industry. Due to the federal ban on marijuana, many states who legalized pot have surpluses of weed trapped within their borders.Continue Reading