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Vape pen cartridges are very popular in the United States, however, they are somewhat of a novelty in other countries. That is likely to change in the future as vape pen cartridge technology spreads to other markets around the globe. For those that are unaware of what a vape pen cartridge is, it’s a cartridge […]
Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced changes that will make it a little easier for patients in the state to access medicinal cannabis products. Previously, patients would need a referral to a specialist by a GP in order to access medicines, but now a GP will be able to prescribe where the patient is over […]
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re reading this, chances are you, a loved one, or someone you know, is living with a breast cancer diagnosis. Studies show that American women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer over their lifetime. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
A quarantine was ordered for most marijuana vaping products in Massachusetts Tuesday, extending the state’s efforts to control vaping products amid a nationwide epidemic of lung injuries. Exempt from the quarantine are medical marijuana products designed specifically for devices for medical marijuana flower vaping, the state Cannabis Control Commission said. Massachusetts’ ban on vape-related products […]
When edibles become available in storefronts sometime after mid-December, users are going to try to get the most of their bud. So, should you gulp down your pot-infused treats in the morning, mid-day or for supper? The answer is not that simple. It’s important to remember that edibles take longer to kick in and last […]
One of the 17 states that has yet to legalize recreational or medicinal marijuana is the site of some of the most Drug Enforcement Administration raids in the country. Last year, DEA officials seized and destroyed 418,076 cannabis plants in Kentucky. But where Kentucky really stood out was the proportion of those plants to the […]
ForceBrands, a consumer packaged goods recruitment firm with a dedicated cannabis division, HerbForce, has outlined the top five fastest-growing cannabis jobs for 2019 and shared them exclusively with Benzinga. “Already one of the fastest-growing job markets, cannabis continues to gain notable momentum in the consumer brands space. As one of the leading recruiting firms specializing in […]
There are several reasons people oppose marijuana legalization, but perhaps chief among them is: How do we keep impaired drivers off the roads? That’s where Northern California-based Hound Labs comes into play. Launched in 2014, the company plans to bring its THC-sensing breathalyzers to the market in early 2020. “The issue law enforcement is expressing in New Jersey […]
Unlike petrochemical-based lubricants, hemp is a renewable resource that actually reduces carbon dioxide in the air. A significant number of consumers are looking for products that are more eco-friendly from companies with more sustainable operations. Even investors are putting large corporations’ feet to the fire, expecting firms to not only be profitable, but also reduce […]
Proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana program are drawing fire from a number of patients and caregivers. The new rules are being drafted by the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy. The regulations will require caregivers who grow cannabis for patients, to enroll in a state inventory program that will track marijuana from seed to […]
A Cape Town strawberry farm has been issued the first commercial license to cultivate cannabis in South Africa, where medicinal use is legal, and recreational use is in the process of being legalized. The license is for growing cannabis but not for manufacturing any end products for sale or consumption, reports EWN. Medical uses for cannabis […]
Stocks quotes in this article: KSHB The vaping crisis is taking its toll on cannabis vape sales, but overall cannabis sales continue to grow. Still, with over a thousand patients and multiple deaths as reported by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), cannabis consumers have become very cautious as to the products they purchase. Canaccord […]
Dawn breaks in the village of Marakabei, two and a half thousand meters up in the remote highlands of Lesotho, the landlocked kingdom surrounded by South Africa. Cowbells tinkle. Smoke from cooking fires rises above homes along the steep hillsides. An old donkey path winds around the edge of a peak. And then there are […]
Ajit Singh strode across his 16-acre hemp field toward a broken-down harvester. He’d been hoping all day that the mechanic now crouched beside the machine could get it back up and running. It was late October and Singh still had thousands of stinky green and purple cannabis plants across 425 acres to pick, dry and […]
Attorneys representing a Colorado-based company suing the Idaho State Police for seizing a shipment of hemp in January are pointing to new federal rules governing hemp production and transport to bolster their legal arguments. The new rules also mean the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office will not prosecute people who are transporting hemp grown under 2014 […]
At this time last year, the cannabis industry looked as if it would be practically unstoppable. Canada had just become the first industrialized country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, and Wall Street was throwing out huge estimates on future industry growth. In fact, earlier this year, investment bank Stifel forecast $200 billion in […]
A number of veterans groups are working to get medical marijuana approved as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The Department of Veterans Affairs still refuses to provide marijuana to veterans because it’s still listed as a Schedule I drug. Veterans groups want to get that designation changed and to have more research done on […]
The vaping crisis is a major concern within the cannabis industry, and as news of more illnesses and unfortunate deaths continue to make headlines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has finally released a study detailing what might be causing all the problems. And it’s what many in the cannabis industry have been saying all […]
Fear and reefer madness have taken hold of Australia in the wake of Canberra’s move to legalize recreational cannabis, as psychiatrists air a veritable buffet of concerns. Aussie psychiatrists are warning the public that legalizing the drug could send a message to youth that cannabis smoking is safe. Associate Professor John Allan, current president of […]
When it comes to consuming cannabis, there is seemingly no limit to the ways we can get that endocannabinoid rush. There are hundreds of contraptions to improve and enhance the cannabis experience and more are always in development. To get a sense of the rapidly evolving marijuana consumer product space, it’s important to note that […]
