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Levels of the psychoactive compound THC have been steadily rising in marijuana since the 1970s, due largely to growers selecting for more potent strains. Weed isn’t like it used to be. The psychoactive potency of cannabis is on the rise, which means that so too are the risks of potentially harmful

Pono Life Maui received the green light from the state Department of Health to open its fourth medical cannabis retail dispensary. DOH issued a formal notice to proceed after the facility passed its final on-site inspection. The new retail site, located at 95 E Lipoa Street in Kihei, wasted no time

Hemp industry leaders, state marijuana regulators and members of Congress all seem to agree the feds should regulate CBD. But the standoff is over intoxicating hemp products. Hemp is often known for being the part of the cannabis plant that doesn’t get people high. It’s full of CBD, a

The former chair of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), who was suspended last month, has now dropped her legal challenge after a hearing was granted. Last week, Business of Cannabis reported that Shannon O’Brien was ‘suspended with pay’ by state treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg in

At the bustling corner of Broadway in SoHo, New York, a unique partnership blossoms between Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store and the House of Cannabis. An unmatched cannabis journey awaits at 427 Broadway, as announced by Paul Yau, CEO of USQTA, and David Goldburg, Interim Chief

CBD, Delta-8 THC, and THCA, allowing American-grown hemp made a world of difference in how we think about weed. We all have those conversations that stick with us throughout the years. I’ve been friends with Jimi Devine for almost a decade now, and while you’ll mostly see us laughing together while

A new study exploring the effects of medical cannabis in older adults found improvements in day to day functionality, as well as reductions in pain and opioid use. Cannabis use is increasing among older adults, particularly over the last decade as it becomes more widely available and accepted. The

If you're smoking to get the creative juices flowing well, that ain't gonna do it. It's often said that smoking cannabis is a good way to get more creative. It seems to make sense as well as you see things pretty differently when you're high (so I've heard). Steve Jobs famously said “The best way I

The ordinances and regulations around the sale of marijuana in Milford have yet to be set, but Milford City Council has decided not to ban it. This sets them apart from the beach towns that quickly moved to ban sales outright, and puts them more in line with Dover, which is looking for input on

A team of researchers and scientists have created what can be thought of as diet hemp plants, or plants that have been modified to produce less THC than the minimal amount hemp plants already do. It turns out the same team has also been working on achieving the exact opposite result in cannabis

Years after a federal law paved the way for consumable hemp products to be sold in Iowa, business is still booming at a downtown Des Moines store promoting these products. The shelves at the Despensary on Fourth Street are lined with a colorful array of gummies, lotions, flower and drinks, all

A massive expansion for New York State's legal cannabis market is in motion as the industry develops. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will be working on major improvements for the legal cannabis market and making efforts to shut down illegal sales. She announced this week that there will be hundreds of

Over 60 Jamaican Primary School Children Hospitalized After Consuming Potent Cannabis Candy. More than 60 Jamaican primary school children were hospitalised after eating potent rainbow-coloured cannabis candy, the country's education minister said on social media platform X, causing them to vomit

Backstage in Australia, Ed Sheeran crossed off his bucket list goal of toking up with Snoop Dogg, which he explained in detail on Conan O’Brien’s podcast. On Monday’s Oct. 2 episode of Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend on SiriusXM Garage, Ed Sheeran, 32, laughed and discussed

More than 150 Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensary owners face steep fines for transactions that exceed the state’s limits on cannabis purchases. More than 150 Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries have received letters from state regulators notifying owners that they owe thousands of dollars in

A new rule banning pre-employment drug screening for marijuana for some prospective state workers in Michigan went into effect on Sunday. The rule change, which was adopted in July by the Michigan Civil Service Commission, says that conditional offers of employment to new hires for positions that

Study Highlights a 60% Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder. A study highlights a 60% increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with cannabis use disorder, raising concerns about heart attacks, strokes, and related events A study published in

Why are we still using this ancient legalese? When the governor successfully hires a new director for the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, let’s wish that person luck with the massive undertaking of establishing a high-profile agency and also writing a half-dozen or so new rule chapters needed

Ohio could be the next state to legalize adult-use marijuana. According to multiple polls, most Ohioans are planning to vote for "Issue 2," a November ballot initiative that will legalize and regulate possession, home cultivation and retail sales for those ages 21 or older. The finding is not

Bavaria Plans to Resist Marijuana Legalization in Germany with Cannabis Control Unit. Marijuana is likely to be legalised in Germany come January 1, 2024 but ministers in Bavaria are planning to obstruct access to the drug in the southern state even once the law has been enshrined. Bavaria plans to