


In Pharmacies And Other Secure Places: The Sale Of Cannabis Is Launched But Regulated In Zurich
After Basel, Zurich has become the second city in Switzerland to launch the controlled sale of cannabis in pharmacies. The city of Zwingli innovates by making it also legally accessible in social clubs and an information point on drugs. Since Tuesday, participants in...At least 10 fake unions identified in California marijuana industry
At least 10 “labor organizations” that experts and observers have flagged as suspicious – and share characteristics in common with another “union” that state regulators declared fake in July – are signing required labor agreements with licensed California...First Meeting Held by Experts From the Hawaiian Psychedelic Task Force
The Hawaii Office of Wellness and Resilience recently announced that the Breakthrough Therapies Task Force held its first meeting on Aug. 29. The task force consists of 11 individuals whose role is to research and explore the therapeutic potential of MDMA and...
Rep. Matt Gaetz Asked DEA for Documents & Timeline Related to Cannabis Descheduling
In a letter to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) asked why the agency has not begun taking steps to reconsider cannabis’ status as a Schedule I drug. The letter notes that President Joe Biden (D) has sent a...
Cannabis Art Is Flourishing On Etsy
Is there any section or industry without cannabis influence? It’s starting to look like there isn’t any, as, throughout history, cannabis users have displayed their creative capabilities in various ways. And now cannabis art is flourishing on Etsy Photo by Matthew...
Ohio School Prepares Students For Increasing Need For Workers In The Cannabis Industry
Ohio school prepares students for increasing need for workers in the cannabis industry. Ohio voters made medical marijuana legal in Ohio almost five years ago. Since then, the number of jobs that need filled in the cannabis industry has increased. In 2022, medical...United Kingdom CBD trade group calls for long-awaited regulations
The Association of the Cannabinoid Industry trade group in the United Kingdom says the country’s Home Office is taking too long to implement a legal framework for CBD. United Kingdom CBD trade group calls for long-awaited regulations is a post from: MJBizDaily:...
From the Archives: Smart People Glut U.S. Labor Market (1979)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Currently there are approximately 140,000 college graduates in America who can’t find work commensurate with their level of education. While through-out the ’60s and ’70s American colleges feverishly pumped out a steadily increasing volume of highly...
Major Cannabis Reform & Industry Non-Profits: Rescheduling Won’t Achieve Biden Administration’s Campaign Promise or Social Justice Goals
Group says rescheduling is simply a rebranding of prohibition, not the end of it. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to reporting this week that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is recommending to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that cannabis be...Women of Influence: Nancy Whiteman
Few female entrepreneurs have enjoyed the kind of widespread accolades and recognition in the cannabis industry as Nancy Whiteman. Often called “The Queen of Legal Weed,” Whiteman is founder of the Wana Brands Foundation and CEO and co-founder of Wana Brands,...
Why Smoking Weed Makes Your Eyes Red
One of the most distinguishing aspects of a marijuana high is glaringly red eyes. Despite putting on perfume, washing your hands and acting your heart out to look as normal as possible, red eyes can easily break your cover. Luckily, bloodshot eyes are temporary and...
What is Ruderalis?
CANNABIS CULTURE – Exploring the miracles and mysteries of the wild child Cannabis Subspecies Cannabis Ruderalis is an often overlooked subspecies of the cannabis plant that holds valuable traits for cultivators. To truly understand marijuana and hemp’s...Workers at Ascend marijuana store in Michigan ratify Teamsters union contract
Budtenders and delivery drivers at an Ascend Wellness Holdings store in Michigan ratified a contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Workers at Ascend marijuana store in Michigan ratify Teamsters union contract is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial,...The Medicalized Psychedelic Narrative Is Out of Control
The medicalization narrative in corporate psychedelia is out of control. Virtually overnight, hundreds of FDA-worshiping rent-seekers have founded non-profits, PBC’s, media platforms, professional societies and for-profit corporations to trumpet the benefit of...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Issues Administrative Stay on Licensing Process
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Thursday issued an administrative stay on its licensing process, AL.com reports. The stay comes after the commission has twice failed to issue licenses, first after “potential inconsistencies” in scoring data and again...Why You Can’t Smell Your Own Body
There are times when you can be thankful you can’t smell yourself. After a run, after a weekend of Netflix in bed, after you mistakenly walked through the fragrance department of your local department store — none of these are good times to be able to sniff yourself...
The ABCs of CBD: Cannabinoids in Dermatology and Skin Care
Cannabinoids (CBDs) are gaining popularity in both the skin care industry and the dermatology drug market and are becoming increasingly available to physicians and consumers. Cannabis-based personal care products suddenly seem ubiquitous all over the market, where CBD...Fewer Kansas farmers growing hemp as CBD demand drops
Fewer farmers in Kansas are growing hemp because they see less demand for CBD oil. Fewer Kansas farmers growing hemp as CBD demand drops is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Ref:...Announcing the High Times Cannabis Cup Arizona: People’s Choice Edition 2023
The High Times Cannabis Cup Arizona: People’s Choice Edition is back in the Grand Canyon state and it’s been refined to be bigger and better than ever before, presenting Arizona’s finest cannabis. People’s Choice means that anyone can participate in the judging...
Workers Unionize at Grand Rapids, Michigan Dispensary
Workers at Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Ascend Cannabis Provisions on Thursday voted to join the Teamsters Local 406. It is the second collective bargaining agreement in the Michigan cannabis industry that the Teamsters have ratified, and the first in the Western part of...
The Bahamas Moves to Legalize Cannabis
In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Bahamas government introduces bill to legalize medical and religious use of cannabis; more American adults see cannabis as safer than alcohol and cigarettes; medical cannabis sales increase as pot prices decline; and Maria...
Subtle Signs Your Dog Is Depressed
Just like their human counterparts, dogs can get down in the dumps for a variety of reasons. But detecting depression in a pet isn’t always easy. Does a longer than usual nap or increased appetite mean your animal friend needs professional help? What about other...
San Antonio Chef Serves Cannabis-Infused Dinners At Mxicanna Cafe
Chef Edward Villarreal wasn’t coy or cagey when talking about the unique ingredient seasoning the elegant plates during a recent multicourse dinner at his restaurant. It’s cannabis. But not like you’re thinking. Check your Cheech & Chong...California Cannabis Sales: A Midyear Review
The state’s licensed retailers experienced a slight rebound in the second quarter of 2023, but per capita figures still lag behind legalization peers. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comcalifornia-midyear-review-cannabis-sales-2023/CBD store opens second location at Atlanta airport
A CBD retailer has opened its second location at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. CBD store opens second location at Atlanta airport is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Ref:...
Solventless Spain | High Times
In 2023, more Americans than ever traveled to Barcelona, Spain to attend the week-long festivities surrounding Spannabis. For years now, weed enthusiasts of the world have been gathering at this international cannabis event to meet, break bread, and share techniques....
Court Tosses Missouri Cannabis Company’s Case Seeking to Reverse Recall of 63k Products
The Missouri medical cannabis company that had nearly 63,000 products recalled last month lost its bid to stop the recall after a Cole County Circuit judge on Thursday dismissed the case, KMIZ reports. The judge ruled that Delta Extraction, LLC did not exhaust...
Marijuana For Beginners And Those With Low Tolerance
It’s common for first timers to swear off marijuana forever because of a bad first experience. It’s easy to smoke too much by accident and feel overtly paranoid, woozy, and draw the conclusion that marijuana just isn’t your thing. Here are 7 types of marijuana for...
Cannabis Soothes Anxiety And Depression In Patients With Fibromyalgia
It found that 75 per cent of patients saw a significant decrease in their self-reported illness severity. Medical cannabis can play an efficient role in managing fibromyalgia and its associated symptoms such as depression and anxiety according to a new study by...WATCH: California Attorney General Bonta Announces New Program to Address Illicit Cannabis
As part of the new program, Rob Bonta debuts a partnership between the California Department of Justice and the City of Fresno. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comvideo-california-attorney-general-bonta-illicit-cannabis-taxes/Green Thumb settles contract with marijuana workers in Illinois
Employees at three Chicago-area Green Thumb Industries-owned Rise marijuana stores agreed to a multiyear contract with the company, Teamsters officials told MJBizDaily. Green Thumb settles contract with marijuana workers in Illinois is a post from: MJBizDaily:...
Haizi Haze: Hip Hop’s New Queen of Cannabis
Haizi Haze is redefining what it means to be a stoner in the digital age. Originally from Boston, the 25 year old recording artist now lives in Los Angeles, and has found success working between the worlds of music, cannabis, & tech. You may recognize Haizi from...
Artrix Revolutionizes the Cannabis Vape Industry With Launch of Drillor: The First 510 Thread Cart for Social Equity
Artrix, a pioneering solution provider of hardware, marketing support, and strategy consultation in the cannabis vape industry, today announced the highly-anticipated release of Drillor, their revolutionary 510 thread cart that promises to break through barriers and...Is Determining a Standard Cannabis Dosing Unit Possible?
It’s Friday afternoon and you’re leaving work early. You’re ready to ease into the weekend slowly and steadily, opting for mindful relaxation over nihilistic raging. Instead of heading over to a happy hour, you decide to unwind with some cannabis. You want...