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B.C. sets a record with nearly $59.5 million in Cannabis Sales

B.C. sets a record with nearly $59.5 million in Cannabis Sales

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Cannabis NewsNovember 29, 2022

Canadian cannabis sales continued to climb in September, with B.C. posting record-high numbers. The province netted nearly $59.5 million in sales from licensed cannabis stores, a near 21 per cent increase year-over-year, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada. The strong sales

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Should doctors be able to recommend Marijuana remotely? Board vote exposes rift with lawmakers

Should doctors be able to recommend Marijuana remotely? Board vote exposes rift with lawmakers

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Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022

Medical board doesn't want new patients to access drug through telemedicine. One of the drivers of the explosive growth in Louisiana’s medical marijuana industry has been online platforms where patients can get a prescription for the drug remotely through a telemedicine visit with a doctor. But

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Medical Cannabis research bill set to become law

Medical Cannabis research bill set to become law

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Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022

Last week, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 8454, or the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (the “Act”), sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill passed the House this summer by a vote of 325 – 95, and marks the first time a standalone cannabis bill

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Cannabis Confidential: It's high time for 'Weed Game Show'

Cannabis Confidential: It's high time for 'Weed Game Show'

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Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022

Producers of "The Price is Right" better take note, as there’s a game show in town that is growing in popularity and looking to capture one of that show’s prime demographics: Stoners. Billed as “the only game show where the contestants are higher than the points,” "The Weed Game Show" rolls into

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Amherst dispensary becomes first statewide to sell marijuana 'clone' plants

Amherst dispensary becomes first statewide to sell marijuana 'clone' plants

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Cannabis NewsNovember 23, 2022

An Amherst medical marijuana dispensary has become the first in the state to offer cannabis clones for patients to buy and grow at home. Last month, the Office of Cannabis Management decided to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to sell small, immature marijuana plants, or clones, to patients, for

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Cannabis could be more harmful to the lungs than tobacco, study suggests

Cannabis could be more harmful to the lungs than tobacco, study suggests

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Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2022

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital suggests that smoking cannabis could be more harmful to the lungs and the respiratory tract than tobacco. In the small-scale study, researchers evaluated chest X-ray scans of 56 cannabis smokers, 33 tobacco

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P. Diddy just purchased one of the largest U.S. Cannabis Companies

P. Diddy just purchased one of the largest U.S. Cannabis Companies

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Cannabis NewsNovember 21, 2022

In what is being hailed as an exponential deal to bolster the cannabis industry further, Sean Jean Combs, also known by the moniker, P. Diddy, is now on the verge of becoming a proud owner of multiple legal marijuana licenses to operate in three states. The deal reportedly cost the celebrated hip

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Holiday Cannabis shopping trends and deals according to WeedMaps data

Holiday Cannabis shopping trends and deals according to WeedMaps data

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Cannabis NewsNovember 17, 2022

End-of-the-year holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Green Wednesday are recognized as some of the biggest days for cannabis deals and sales. Weedmaps (NASDAQ: MAPS), a leading online cannabis marketplace for consumers with a comprehensive set of eCommerce and compliance software

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It’s time for a shift in the Cannabis industry (and it’s happening now)

It’s time for a shift in the Cannabis industry (and it’s happening now)

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Cannabis NewsNovember 16, 2022

Cannabis has seen a boom, but due to its controversial nature, its not always a topic of conversation. Things are about to change. Big changes are happening right now in the United States cannabis industry and these changes are helping to eliminate the stigma around its use and make it more

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Cannabis-themed metaverse creates ecosystem for Cannabis enthusiasts

Cannabis-themed metaverse creates ecosystem for Cannabis enthusiasts

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Cannabis NewsNovember 15, 2022

According to BDSA, a worldwide leader in cannabis data analytics, the United States cannabis industry’s total economic impact is expected to grow from $8 billion in 2021 to $158 billion by 2026. CannaVerse aims to be at the forefront of this movement by offering an all-encompassing hub for people

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Have a little music with your Marijuana

Have a little music with your Marijuana

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Cannabis NewsNovember 15, 2022

Humboldt Family Farms launches a line of the world’s best Cannabis, hand-curated and grown in sunshine by a collaboration of legacy craft farmers from the legendary Humboldt County, Calif. Available for direct-to-home delivery through online ordering, Humboldt Family Farms offers premium flower

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P. Diddy is buying Cannabis business for $185m and might consider investing in BudBlockz

P. Diddy is buying Cannabis business for $185m and might consider investing in BudBlockz

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Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022

P. Diddy has recently turned into the most recent hip-hop billionaire. Now, the famous rapper wants to create turmoil in the cannabis world, announcing his plans to invest $185m in cannabis businesses. Here’s why the cannabis industry is in the spotlight and why he might consider investing in

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North Brunswick approves its first Marijuana Dispensary

North Brunswick approves its first Marijuana Dispensary

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Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022

NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township's first medical marijuana dispensary will be opening on Route 1. Garden State Botanicals' proposal to convert a 2,400-square-foot space at a shopping center at 1345-1471 Route 1 southbound was approved by the township's Zoning Board of Adjustment last month. The

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First cannabis clinical trial takes off in South Africa

First cannabis clinical trial takes off in South Africa

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Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022

The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy and pain relief, the objective is to provide credible

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Carbon-busting Hemp could help transform Scottish agriculture to zero emissions

Carbon-busting Hemp could help transform Scottish agriculture to zero emissions

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Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2022

Hemp is one of the oldest traded plants in the world, and cultivation in Scotland started as far back as the 11th century. Historically, cannabis — the name of the plant from which hemp is derived — was used to produce rope, cloth, lighting oil and medicine from around the year 1000 until the late

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P. Diddy is buying Cannabis business for $185m and might consider investing in BudBlockz

P Diddy has recently turned into the most recent hip-hop billionaire. Now, the famous rapper wants to create turmoil in the cannabis world, announcing his plans to invest $185m in cannabis businesses.

Here’s why the cannabis industry is in the spotlight and why he might consider investing in BudBlockz.

P Diddy Wants to Create the Largest Cannabis Business

P Diddy’s planned deal for $185 million will turn into the largest cannabis business in the world, massively increasing Black participation in this industry. While 39 out of 50 states legalized weed for medicinal purposes and 19 for recreational use as well, the industry is still stained by social stigma.

The famous rapper’s initiative will further create opportunities in this field, especially as cannabis products represent the fastest-growing industry in the US. The acquired business is a multistate cannabis operator and owns the entire process, ranging from growing weed to manufacture and distribution.

BudBlockz – A Unique Player in the Global Marijuana Industry

Thanks to the large move into the cannabis world worth $185 million, BudBlockz may be next on the list. While large, established, brick-and-mortar companies are highly profitable in this industry, BudBlockz has the first-mover advantage. It combines the cannabis industry with the investment world and the booming crypto space, resulting in a win-win-win combo for consumers, businesses, and investors.

BudBlockz is a new project in this space, but it has created a massive buzz in the media thanks to its many use cases and benefits for the platform’s users. Perhaps one of the main disruptions is that BudBlockz will finally create a secure, transparent marketplace for marijuana transactions from all around the world.

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First cannabis clinical trial takes off in South Africa

The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management.

In addition to demonstrating therapeutic efficacy and pain relief, the objective is to provide credible, reliable, and verifiable data to the relevant authorities to regulate the availability of medicinal cannabis.

A global crisis continues to arise as a result of opioid misuse, which is responsible for thousands of deaths every year.

Overdose deaths from drugs in the United States numbered 91,799 in 2020, with opioids accounting for 68,630 (74.8%). According to estimates by the World Health Organization focused on opioid overdose, approximately 115,000 people died of opioid overdose in 2017.

Medications such as morphine, fentanyl, and tramadol are commonly used as opioid pain relievers.

The WHO further states that it is possible to become dependent on opioids if non-medical use, prolonged use, misuse, and use without medical supervision are involved. Overdoses caused by opioids can be fatal due to their pharmacological effects.

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How to ensure your Cannabis Business is safe from cyber attacks

 

With various cybersecurity threats looming over all businesses, it only makes sense for cannabis brands to set up security measures to mitigate these risks.

Although the Office of Cannabis Management has not yet delegated any cybersecurity requirements for New York cannabis companies, your cybersecurity plan should not be a second thought or just thrown together because it is required. Cyberattacks are extremely costly, both directly and regarding reputation management.

While a variety of solutions may fit your specific needs, there are some common sense steps you can take to begin developing your plan and hardening your business systems against hacks, breaches and attacks.

Assess your risks for cyber breach

The first step in shoring up your cybersecurity is identifying your weaknesses and being knowledgeable of the sensitive data you may be storing. Assess what kind of data your business is harboring and where that data is held, then identify how it can be vulnerable to hackers, data leaks and breaches. These risks are where you want to start when developing your cybersecurity plan. It is key to quickly address your most obvious weak points. If you can identify them, there is no doubt that hackers can as well.

Harden your systems and information databases

Generally, it is best to ensure all your online systems and databases are hardened from breaches via hackers, spyware and bots. This could mean adding extra firewalls, additional levels of access authentication, access management measures and mobile device security management. Privacy is very important in cannabis because of the nature of the data you could be storing, especially in a medical setting which can include sensitive patient information. Like in any business, you want your customers to feel confident that the information you’re collecting from them is safe and not going to end up in a leak.

Establish intrusion detection systems

If a breach happens, you’ll want to know as soon as possible. Be sure to set up parameters for detecting a hack or leak and identifying the compromised database or information. While the hack may have already occurred, you’ll want to be able to move quickly to absolve the situation and prevent further information from being accessed or exposed.

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The exciting world of new Cannabis derivatives

Though all of these substances are derived from the cannabis plant, not all of them are completely natural; many are synthetically produced and, as of yet, broadly unexamined.

Since hemp became legal on the federal level, entrepreneurs the world over have been looking to cash in, and a large segment of the consuming public has been all too interested to find out what they will come up with.

As exciting as new cannabis extracts may be, they also generate lots of questions. How safe are these new chemicals? Where can they be found and who are they for? The answers to these questions can be quite complicated.

In this article, we take a look at a few of the new products out there. What they are, how they work, and how to use them. Read on to learn more!

Delta-8

Delta-8 is a synthetic hemp-derivative that has only recently come before the public eye. Like other hemp-derivatives, it has been used to reduce stress and regulate sleep patterns. Some also associate it with increased levels of focus.

Delta-8 dosage can vary significantly depending on the purpose of its application. However, standard use dosages often come in at around 20-32 mg.

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Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers

A neuropharmacology expert explains how. Many cannabis users say they take it to treat pain, suggesting that readily available cannabinoids could potentially be used to offset the use of opioids commonly used in pain treatment.

Drug overdose deaths from opioids continue to rise in the U.S. as a result of both the misuse of prescription opioids and the illicit drug market.

But an interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly eight per cent and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower in states where cannabis is legalized.

Marijuana is produced by the cannabis plant, which is native to Asia, but is now grown throughout the world. Individuals use cannabis for both its psychoactive, euphoria-inducing properties and its ability to relieve pain.

Chemicals produced by the cannabis plant are commonly known as cannabinoids. The two primary cannabinoids that occur naturally in the cannabis plant are THC — the psychoactive compound in marijuana —and CBD, which does not cause the sensation of being high.

Many cannabis users say they take it to treat pain, suggesting that readily available cannabinoids could potentially be used to offset the use of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone that are commonly used in pain treatment. A safer, natural alternative to opioid painkillers would be an important step toward addressing the ongoing opioid epidemic.

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