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This particular strain is very popular, as it is a pure and classic sativa strain. It is sought after in the cannabis market all over the world. Year in year out, new sativa strains are being developed, while the already existing ones are being improved. Experienced cannabis smokers already know which strains to go for if they want a classical or n
I don’t blame any small business owner for scrutinizing expenses and pushing away salespeople touting their latest and greatest product. I’ve been there. My keep-your-hands-off-my-tiny-pile-of-cash approach saved me time initially, but I also missed opportunities where I could have spent money to make money and run my business more effectively. Ori
The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. Cannabis advocates are still waiting to see the bill that the Democratic Senate has promised to throw down in an effort to legalize marijuana at the federal level. They are excited about th
You’ve been looking for alternatives to support the treatment of bipolar disorder symptoms and wonder whether cannabis would work. After all, cannabis is natural and could be an appealing alternative to some of the usual bipolar disorder medications and their side effects. But is cannabis actually effective in managing symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Earlier this month, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. While advocates say it's a huge win, it could mean big losses for dispensaries in Colorado. Since 2014, when recreational marijuana went on sale in the Centennial State, business has boomed for Colorado dispensary owners
It is estimated that as many as 75% of the world’s population has played in sports leagues at some point during their lifetime. Sports competitions, for better or worse, play a huge role in the everyday lives of the international community. Prior to the pandemic, sporting events were some of the largest gatherings in the world, and that’s virtuall
A discussion paper calls on the UK Government to review what it says are outdated laws and regulations hindering the UK’s CBD and wider medical cannabis industry. According to the paper’s authors, cannabis consultancy Maple Tree and Mackrell.Solicitors, current laws in the UK have resulted in the majority of its cannabidiol (CBD) and all of its oth
The pandemic has completely changed the way that most markets in the world work. Instead of being able to go out to the store and buy supplies, people are turning to alternative methods. Furthermore, people are finding new distractions during this time, including a growing number of people that are trying marijuana. Between legalization and increas
Several members of Congress have submitted a formal request that the U.S. Botanic Garden include hemp plants in its display. The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) was established by Congress in 1820 and is the oldest continuously operating botanic garden in the country. Covering 150 acres, it host tens of thousands of plants, some of them rare. M
With recreational marijuana now legal in New York State, schools are figuring out how to address and change their curriculum on the subject. “We’ve known this was coming and for lack of a better word starting to armor up, because we know this is going perhaps just from what we've seen in other states where there is legalization this might have an i
The Coast Guard has set the 2021 minimum random drug testing rate at 50% of covered crewmembers because positive results crossed the 1% threshold for the third straight year. This contrasts with an earlier six-year stretch when the rate held at 25%. “Intoxicated operations pose a serious threat to life, property and the environment in the maritim
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A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Louisiana advanced from a House committee Tuesday for the first time ever after three Republicans on the panel agreed to move the measure forward for a wider debate. Mandeville Republican Rep. Richard Nelson's House Bill 524 to legalize weed cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee on a 7-5 vote and
Canada has already legalized pot; Mexico is likely to legalize it soon. The U.S. must not fall behind. President Biden is not there yet. Neither are Republicans in Washington. But the wave of momentum toward nationally legalized cannabis only continues to mount. It is time lawmakers in the Capital get on board with what a majority of the American c
To say 2020 was a wild ride would be an understatement. Between a global pandemic, renewed calls for civil rights, and a dramatic election season, it was a true roller coaster of emotions. One thing however remained clear: the cannabis community is one of resilience, inclusion, and humble passion for the plant. Cannabis & Tech Today has opted to d
With often intricate, ever-shifting application rules, receiving any kind of cannabis license feels like a success. You should celebrate the huge win but as a new license holder, you are now part of a heavily regulated industry that’s filled with potential but also riddled with risk every step of the way. From help with hiring management teams to t
A study led by researchers at Syracuse University in the USA looked into the ability of CBD to reduce pain along with placebo effect impact, with interesting results. A placebo is a substance or treatment that has no therapeutic value, but which can still trigger a positive or negative response – pretty much through the power of suggestion that it
The trend on public support for legalization of marijuana in Pennsylvania is clear, with support growing for the eighth year in a row. Pennsylvania has only legalized medical marijuana, but the numbers make it look as if it is adult use cannabis driving the sales. Cannabis data company Headset recently expanded its reach into Pennsylvania and publi