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Cannabis Is Here Whether Congress Likes It or Not | Opinion
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Politics
As much as I loathe playing pundit, I am often asked by journalists, legislators and business leaders: Will cannabis be legalized this year? Until recently, I was telling people the chances were slim to none. But something has changed recently—and the building momentum feels like Colorado in 2014.  At that point, I was the newly minted cannabis cza
St. Louis Cannabis Delivery Delivers You From Not Having Weed
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Business & Finance
From a dispensary to your front door — that's the promise of Doobie, St. Louis' only cannabis home delivery service, which on July 22 marked its first day of ferrying orders to medical marijuana patients in the metro area. While the service can feel at first like DoorDash for weed, Doobie presently connects patients only with products at Jane Dispe
Cannabis in the workplace: Employers’ obligations
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Business & Finance
Four New England states now allow medical and recreational use of marijuana, which means local companies must review their current drug testing and substance use policies to ensure they are compliant with state and federal laws. With Connecticut legalizing recreational marijuana in June — and Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont laws already in place —
Is Tilray the Ultimate Turnaround Marijuana Stock of 2021?
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Business & Finance
Investors can finally see the first rays of sunlight after a terrible year for this pot grower. On July 28, Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock surged by 26% in a single trading day after the company published strong quarterly results -- the first earnings report its $4 billion merger with fellow Canadian pot grower Aphria. Revenue shot up, the company fina
CBD May Offer More Benefits To Epilepsy Patients Than Previously Thought
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Medical News
A new study shows promising evidence that CBD can benefit patients, specifically those with epilepsy, in myriad ways. Despite years in the medical marijuana market, many still doubt the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating symptoms for physical and mental health conditions such as anxiety or epilepsy. But a new study published in the journal E
A tight labor market leads some Michigan companies to change marijuana testing policy
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Business & Finance
Tammy Turner and Kerry Buffington, the co-owners of Kapstone Employment Services in Detroit, had to have a conversation with a client recently that they're not used to having. "We actually had to go to them and say, 'Listen, this is not being consistent with the labor market now. Marijuana is legal and you're passing up on good talent,' " Turner re
Looking for a U.S. Cannabis Stock? This Might Be the One
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Business & Finance
Consumers and investors alike are excited about the emergence of the cannabis industry in the U.S. Legalization is gaining momentum state by state and social acceptance at the federal level. Specialty retailer GrowGeneration (NASDAQ: GRWG) is a potential stock for investors looking for broad exposure to U.S. cannabis. Here are three reasons why Gro
Here are the hemp seed benefits you should know about, according to a nutritionist
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Medical News
You’re probably familiar with sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and even pumpkin seeds. But hemp plants also produce edible seeds that can be used in a variety of ways — and the seeds happen to be nutrient powerhouses. Here’s the scoop on hemp seed benefits, as well as ways to incorporate the seeds into meals and snacks. Image credit: Canvast Supply Co.
How are recreational marijuana sales doing after six months?
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Cannabis News
In January 2021, recreational marijuana became legal in Arizona thanks to the passage of Prop 207 in November 2020. In the months since, dispensaries have opened their doors to recreational marijuana sales and proved to be a powerful economic engine. “It looks like Arizona is set to hit the $1 billion sales mark at the end of the year, which is hug
Neptune Launches Mood Ring Cannabis Flower in Alberta
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Cannabis News
Alberta marks the 4th province, in addition to British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, where Neptune Sells its Branded Cannabis LAVAL, QC, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based and sustai
Covid Made Consumers Want More Pot, For Less
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Cannabis News
Even as Americans fork out more cash for upscale forms of caffeine and alcohol, there’s one thing they increasingly want in bulk, for cheap: marijuana. In Tilray’s fourth-quarter call last week, Chief Executive Officer Irwin Simon said that Covid-19 prompted more people to shop for marijuana online, and that worked against premium brands. That cont
SPAC deal brings Greek cannabis company to London
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Business & Finance
A Greek medical marijuana producer is heading for the London Stock Exchange (LSEG.L) thanks to a SPAC deal to take the company public.  UK SPAC Plc, a London-listed shell company, said on Monday it had agreed a reverse takeover with Hellenic Dynamics, a European medical cannabis cultivation company. The deal values Hellenic at £45m ($62.5m). The tr
Cannabis Is Part Of The Future Of Big Tobacco
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Business & Finance
When Philip Morris International (PMI) CEO Jacek Olczak told The Mail on Sunday that the UK government should treat cigarettes like petrol cars and ban them in 10 years, many wondered why the world’s biggest tobacco company would self-sabotage itself with such a draconian statement. Original link
Canadian company files patent application for prebiotic supplement made from cannabis waste
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Medical News
Tetra Bio-Pharma reports research the company has conducted on cannabis plant residue has demonstrated that what was previously considered “waste material” can increase the growth of beneficial gut microbes. If granted, the patent application would protect the use of cannabis plant residue material containing cannabinoids within a specified profile
Oregon officials say psilocybin may be an effective treatment for some psychiatric illnesses
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Medical News
The research group identified depression, anxiety disorders and substance use disorders as conditions that could benefit from psilocybin therapies. The group identified depression, anxiety disorders and substance use disorders as conditions that could benefit from psilocybin therapies. / PHOTO BY JAX10289 / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS   A state gove
Medical Marijuana Entrepreneur Sees Racial Reckoning in Connecticut’s Legalization Of Cannabis
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Medical News
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Focusing on social equity, a black woman whose business certifies residents for Connecticut’s medical marijuana card is taking advantage of measures in a new state law that target the issue most important to her. Kebra Smith-Bolden, a former nurse and founder of CannaHealth, aims to provide security for people in her community wh
No hangovers or beer bellies: Cannabis firms try to woo booze drinkers
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Cannabis News
Major beer companies are investing in THC-infused drinks, but the sector represents less than 2 percent of the overall $20 billion marijuana market. The cannabis industry has mastered the art of selling pot-infused brownies, gummies and even popcorn. But it’s struggling to boost a potentially lucrative market that centers on persuading Americans to
Cannabis Stocks: Here’s When The Next Big Wave Is Coming
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Business & Finance
  More than 100 million U.S. residents already live in a recreational state and 95% of residents live in a state with legal medical weed — so the consumer population is present and growing. (This article originally viewed on Benzinga By Michael Sassano) Multi-State Operators (MSOs) in the United States are primed for the next big stock amp-up, whic

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