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THC Cap Proposal Gains Momentum In Florida, Virginia To Treat Weed Like Alcohol As New York Cannabis Regulators Face Another Lawsuit
Friday, February 2, 2024 - 4:43pm | 722THC Cap Proposal Gains Momentum In Florida A Florida bill aims to cap the level of delta-9 THC in cannabis products. The legislation is advancing in the state House as members of the Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee passed it in a 13-4 vote, reported Florida Politics. However, the measure from...
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NY Gov. Hochul 'Fed Up' With Slow Marijuana Market Rollout While Maine And Delaware Seek To Loosen Weed Regulations
Monday, January 29, 2024 - 1:40pm | 844Washington State Seeks To Allocate Liquor And Cannabis Tax Revenue For Local Needs A new legislative push from state Sen. Keith Wagoner (R), aims to provide cities and counties in Washington state with more money to cover costs of affordable housing and public safety. The funds would come from the...
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Marijuana Myths: Are Red Eyes A Consequence Vasodilation?
Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 7:51pm | 1235This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. The vasodilating effects of cannabis are one of the physiological responses of the body that have been investigated. Here’s why it happens. At some point, you must have experienced a bloated face, red...
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DEA Raises THC, Psilocybin And DMT Production Quotas For Scientific Research Purposes
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 12:44pm | 734The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing the production of higher amounts of THC, psilocybin and DMR for research in 2024. In a notice scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, the agency said it is raising the proposed amounts as a response to a...
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GOP Congressman Eyes Marijuana Rescheduling To Unlock Cannabis Research For Science-Based Policy
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 11:59pm | 472U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-IN) says marijuana should be rescheduled under federal law to free up research that could inform the development of a regulatory framework for cannabis products. While he opposes legalization, Bucshon acknowledges the need to address THC products nationally...
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Turning Sugars Into Pure, Rare Cannabinoids:This Company's Breakthrough
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 9:39am | 792In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Dr. Shane Johnson, MD, senior vice president and general manager of BayMedica, sheds light on the company's innovative approach to cannabinoid production. With a background in cannabis and cannabinoid science, and credentials from Stanford University...
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DEA vs. Georgia: Tensions Rise Over Medical Cannabis Access As State Regulators Consider Legal Action
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 5:06pm | 572The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) recently convened a special meeting to discuss the ramifications of warning letters received from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). These letters, directed at pharmacies involved in the state's medical marijuana program...
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Tilray's Solei Takes Tea To A New Level With Three Premium Cannabis-Infused Blends
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 9:52am | 580Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX:TLRY) announced on Wednesday the latest seasonal release from its cannabis wellness brand, Solei. Solei introduced three new cannabis-infused tea blends, including Decaffeinated Jasmine Green Tea, Spiced Starlight and Chai Rooibos. The new launch follows the...
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Cannabis And Memory: Uncovering The Intricate Connection And CBD's Surprising Role
Sunday, November 26, 2023 - 8:22pm | 686The stereotype of a stoner often paints a picture of someone scatterbrained and terribly forgetful. While it may be the case that cannabis has an impact on memory, the reality is more nuanced and intriguing. There are two main categories of memory: short and long-term, which differ...
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Cannabis And Its Derivatives: A Potential Tool For Obesity Management?
Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 9:05pm | 437A recent study titled "Effect of Cannabis and Subproducts on Anthropometric Measures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" published in the International Journal of Obesity, explored the impact of cannabis and its derivatives on anthropometric measures in obese adults. The study...
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THC vs Big Pharma: Unveiling Nature's Edge Over Prescription Painkillers
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 5:25pm | 1507This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. The number of conditions that cannabis has been studied to treat continues to grow each year. There are some health conditions where psychoactive THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and calming...
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Marijuana Magic: 93% Of Athletes Say Cannabis Aids Recovery
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 3:57pm | 1160This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. For athletes, proper rest and recovery is just as important for overall health and performance as training. Athletes can benefit from both passive and active recovery. Aside from these, getting...
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Reimagine Your Cannabis Experience: Feel Good Without The Overwhelming High Of High-THC Weed
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 3:54pm | 584This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. For decades, growers have been focused on producing cannabis strains with the highest THC content possible to have a maximum high. High-THC means you’re getting baked, whether sativa, indica or a mix of...
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Yahoo's Former CEO Offers Wise Advice: 'Fail. Fast Forward' In Cannabis AND Technology
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 2:05pm | 555Carol Bartz is not your conventional tech luminary. Best known as the former CEO of Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) and Yahoo - now owned by Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ). Bartz's dynamic journey from the spheres of computer science to her recent affinity with the cannabis world is...
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THC Obsession: What Really Matters When Choosing Cannabis Cultivars
Monday, October 16, 2023 - 2:55pm | 1096The cannabis community is too focused on THC. Though it’s an important part of the experience, THC isn’t the end-all-be-all when it comes to high-quality, enjoyable cannabis. Many other factors are equally important. As Mello Farms’ Master Grower with over 20 years of...