Unveiling the truth behind cannabis and alcohol regulation: Why copy-and-paste isn’t enough Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Balancing Similarities and Inherent Differences in Cannabis and Alcohol Regulations. Alcohol and cannabis are often seen as being similar in everything except their chemical effects, as they are regulated substances that people use to “take the edge off.” Because of the perception that cannabis and Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics New York Upstate
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Hemp Generation Provides a Safe Space for the Cannabis-Curious
Hemp Generation Navigates Cannabis Industry's Gray Areas in North Carolina. Despite a lack of clear regulations around hemp in North Carolina, Hemp Generation’s cofounders want to offer customers a gentle experience with cannabis products. With a baby strapped to her chest, a supermom ready to
Head Of US FDA Says ‘No Reason’ DEA Should Delay Cannabis Rescheduling
FDA Chief Urges DEA to Expedite Cannabis Rescheduling Decision. The head of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Robert Califf, told elected officials this week that he believes there is ‘no reason for the DEA to delay’ making its decision on cannabis rescheduling. During an hours-long hearing
Cannabis Products May Harbor Fungal Toxins Harmful To Human Health, But Safety Regulations Are Uneven Or Nonexistent
Research Uncovers Potential Health Risks of Fungal Contaminants in Cannabis Products. Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns
Man used online tutorials to grow Cannabis farm
Cannabis NewsApril 16, 2024A man who taught himself how to grow cannabis by watching online tutorials has been sentenced. Cambridgeshire Police found Arnoldas Stasys, 33, with 67 cannabis plants worth more than £56,000 at a property in Wimblington Road, Doddington. Following the raid in January, Stasys told police he learned
Could Crypto Legislation help pass the SAFER Banking Act?
Cannabis NewsApril 15, 2024Cannabis Banking Legislation Could Merge with Crypto Regulation in Legislative Push. Cannabis and crypto are becoming increasingly intertwined in legislative discussions, signaling a new direction for SAFER Banking Act The proposed legislative package might also be attached to a critical Federal
Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House
It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material. In a serene South Austin neighborhood, where the houses are so small compared to the sprawling oak trees that surround them that it looks like a forest on Google Maps’ aerial view, a crew of builders are
Con Artist Invented Fictional Pot Businesses To Scam Over $18M
Con artist Mark Roy Anderson, 69, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud involving several fake cannabis and CBD companies. A handful of CBD and cannabis companies turned out to be figments of the imagination as a con artist successfully duped investor after investor, but his conning spree has come
How Hemp Could Save Horticulture
Also, hemp could save some of North America’s largest carbon-capturing ecosystems. Hemp is emerging as an unexpected remedy for one of the horticulture industry’s hidden environmental harms, thanks to research from horticulture professor Jessica Lubell-Brand. For years, gardeners have relied on a
US Customs officials seize ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of legal Cannabis in New Mexico
It's unclear if the stops are the result of a policy change by the Biden administration. Federal U.S. officials have stepped up their enforcement game with state-legal marijuana businesses in New Mexico in a way that the industry hasn’t seen in more than a decade, reportedly seizing “hundreds of
House of Puff Touts the 'Luxury Cannabis Lifestyle'
It's all about relaxation and self-care. House of Puff makes a lifestyle play with "Welcome Home," the brand's first video venture. "The decision to create this content stemmed from a desire to encapsulate the essence of House of Puff's luxury cannabis lifestyle in a holistic and immersive
How this UK-based firm is growing a more sustainable Cannabis
Growing cannabis indoors uses a lot of energy, obviously resulting in higher emissions. But some companies are trying to combat that like U.K.-based cultivator Glass Pharms. It claims to be the world’s first firm to grow cannabis indoors in a carbon-neutral way. It actually says it goes one better
Leafly stock rises after NY court strikes down advertising ban for Cannabis
Leafly stock rises after NY court strikes down advertising ban for cannabis. Leafly Holdings Inc. Inc.’s stock rallied Friday after a New York state judge struck down a marketing ban for cannabis companies in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act that regulates the state’s pot industry. New York
Drones have been delivering Cannabis and kebabs to inmates
In the dead of night a drone hovers over a prison in southern France, secretly dropping packages to inmates inside. But one parcel becomes stuck in the railing outside a cell window, and guards seize three others. Across France, prisoners have been making orders online for drones to illegally bring
Bill Restricting Consumable Hemp Products Heads to Governor's Desk
Iowa Senate Passes Bills Tightening Regulations on Hemp Products and Cannabis Dispensaries. The Iowa Senate sent Governor Kim Reynolds a bill Tuesday that tightens Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp products as the products become more widely available. Senators also passed a bill
Steve-O's Sobriety Standoff: Inside the Clash with Bill Maher's Pot-Centric Podcast
Sober 'Jackass' star says he ditched Maher's podcast after host refused to refrain from marijuana on set. "Jackass" star Steve-O recently claimed he backed out of an episode of HBO host Bill Maher’s "Club Random" podcast after the host refused to promise to refrain from smoking marijuana during the
Aurora Cannabis: Recent Performance Improvements Are Undeniable
Aurora Cannabis Faces Uphill Battle Despite Strategic Moves Towards Recovery. Aurora Cannabis shares have plummeted by over 95% in the past three years due to low demand and operational inefficiencies. The company's sales performance has declined, and its core medicinal marijuana market in Canada is
Wastewater study sheds light on tracking Cannabis use challenges
In a recent study published in the journal Water Research, researchers discussed the progress in wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) of cannabis use. Cannabis is the most used drug globally, and its frequent use is associated with anxiety, depressive disorders, brain development interference, and
This Is the Biggest Mistake Cannabis Investors Make Over and Over Again
Investors shouldn't assume the US government will legalize marijuana anytime soon, and investing based on those hopes can be risky. The cannabis industry has a lot of potential upside. As new markets around the world open up and legalize cannabis for medicinal or recreational use, it can give a