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A Maine Republican lawmaker and marijuana industry advocates are sounding the alarm about alleged misleading petition tactics being used by a campaign seeking to put an initiative on the November ballot to roll back the state’s voter-approved cannabis legalization law. A video shared by Rep. David Boyer (R) on Friday features an image of a…
Maine GOP Lawmaker Says Anti-Marijuana Activists Are ‘Lying’ To Mislead Read More »
More than a third of popular U.S. hip hop and rap music videos referenced marijuana in 2024, according to a new government-supported study. Artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have helped drive that trend by promoting a “chilled” lifestyle, the researchers said. According to the analysis—which was funded by the Ministry of Justice and…
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After decades of advocacy, research, and state-level experimentation, cannabis has finally been rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III—and that’s a really big deal. This federal shift recognizes cannabis as legitimate medicine, tears down research barriers that have stood for generations, and opens real pathways for economic growth and social healing. It’s a moment worth…
Cannabis Rescheduled: A New Era for Patients, Justice, and Business Read More »
How California, Colorado, and Oregon reshaped American cannabis policy On January 1, 2014, Colorado made history when the world’s first legal recreational cannabis stores opened their doors. Lines stretched around city blocks as curious consumers and cannabis advocates witnessed a milestone that seemed impossible just decades earlier. This moment marked the culmination of nearly a…
From Prohibition to Legalization: The U Read More »
Dry January is in full swing, and if you’re among the growing number of people swapping cocktails for cannabis, you’re not alone. As the “sober curious” movement gains steam, many assume that trading alcohol for a THC gummy is a straightforward win for their health. But your body’s internal clock doesn’t see it that way.…
Cannabis, Circadian Rhythms, and Dry January: What the Science Really Read More »
An evidence-based exploration of how culinary botanicals synergize with cannabinoids to create pharmacologically active, alcohol-free beverages for mindful consumption. If you’re tackling Dry January with a cannabis mocktail in hand, you might be onto something more sophisticated than a simple vice swap. That rosemary sprig floating in your glass, the black pepper rimming the edge,…
Garden-to-Glass Pharmacology: How Botanical Synergies Are Redefining the Dry January Read More »
Based on peer-reviewed research on cannabis, alcohol use, and substitution patterns “Cali sober” has become shorthand for a lifestyle choice: ditching or cutting back on alcohol while you’re still using cannabis. It sounds healthier on the surface, and THC-infused seltzers and mocktails have made the swap feel more social. But what does the science actually…
THC Beverages as Alcohol Swaps: A Science-First Cali Sober Guide Read More »
New Year, New You, New Neurons – Microdosing Mushrooms & How CBD May Support Brain Health, Emotional Resilience, and Integration Wednesday, February 4th at 4pm PST Live online webinar with Holistic Caring & The Green NurseWebinar Live teaching + Q&A + Microdosing GuideRegister HERE Curious about microdosing mushrooms—but want real science, thoughtful discussion, and grounded guidance…
Webinar Alert: Microdosing Mushrooms and CBD for Brain Health and Read More »
“Pre-rolls are now a key component of any smart cannabis retail strategy. They are popular, easy to merchandise and serve as consumer entry points for new brands and formats.” By Harrison Bard, Custom Cones USA and DaySavers In today’s cannabis market, pre-rolls are no longer a novelty, they’re essential to retail success. Once seen as…
Pre-Rolls Are A Key Driver Of The Cannabis Retail Market’s Read More »
Across the United States, one age group is embracing cannabis more rapidly than any other — seniors. Once seen as an unlikely demographic for cannabis consumption, older Americans are now among the most active new users, driven by shifting laws, changing perceptions, and a growing appetite for alternative wellness solutions. In 2007, just 0.3% (1…
Seniors & Cannabis: America’s Fastest-Growing Consumer Segment Read More »
