A new study conducted on teens finds no connection between marijuana use and loss of motivation.

The lazy stoner is one of the most prevalent stereotypes, one that is still difficult to shake. A new study shows that marijuana use alone isn’t associated with less motivation, particularly in teens.

Published in the Journal of the ...Read more

Today the life insurance industry can accommodate and will not leave recreational users and those using for medical purposes in the dark.

By Annie Dudkiewicz

The legal cannabis market is planned to reach $43 billion by 2025. In the US, as of July 1, 2021, 47 states have legalized cannabis, of which 19 states have legalized it for both ...Read more

Synthetic cannabinoids have different biochemical properties compared to THC that increase their risk.

By Nate Guzowski

A problem of increasing social importance is the rise in the use of synthetic cannabis alternatives, commonly called K2 or Spice or a number of other brand names. In 2020, 2.4% of high school seniors tried synthetic ...Read more

There are many exciting changes expected now that marijuana is legal in New York. Here’s what that means for TSA.

New York is one of the latest states to legalize marijuana, pending issuance of adult-use cannabis licenses. This comes with a lot of exciting plans for the future, and some benefits that can be enjoyed right now. The way in ...Read more

“The Liquor and Cannabis Board has once again taken the position that responsible and highly regulated cannabis license holders may be selling some illegal products,” said the executive director of the WA CannaBusiness Assoc.

The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) issued a statement Friday with the aim of resolving the legal ...Read more

Yes, we still need our budtenders for a more personalized experience, but with the CBD vending machines, buyers can get access to products much faster and easier.

Miami is getting ahead with its cannabis innovations, and we are here for it!

At the touch of a button, CBD buyers living in the Miami suburbs can now get their cannabis products. ...Read more

It’s not just law enforcement getting in on the reefer madness. There are reports of county building inspectors harassing landowners for “unpermitted” hoophouses and greenhouses.

Over the past three months, law enforcement raids of “illegal marijuana grows” in Southern Oregon have spiked. While I’m willing to give law enforcement ...Read more

It’s possible for a weed-consuming population to use marijuana without needing emergency medical assistance. Here’s how. 

It seems that every time a state officially launches its legal cannabis market, reports showing that emergency rooms are filling up with people who can’t handle their weed start to bombard the internet. This took ...Read more

Oregon’s framework presents a more nuanced option for regulating hemp-derivatives with an intoxicating effect.

On July 19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed HB 3000, an omnibus bill focused on Oregon’s hemp industry into law. HB 3000 includes many modifications, but one aspect of the bill that will have a huge impact on how Delta-8 THC ...Read more

The sheer range of cannabis effects and characteristics are what make it globally beloved, and it requires a look at the sum of its parts.

Walk into any licensed cannabis dispensary in a recreational state and you’ll notice —  weed can get pretty expensive. Eighths can range from a reasonable $30 to as much as $80, before taxes even get ...Read more

Plant Growth Regulators seem nonthreatening, but this cannabis should instill fear in you as a user. Here’s why.

Of course, you have heard about the negative impact of fungicides and pesticides on your bud, but that is not the only risk of contamination you will experience. There is another chemical scare brewing in the cannabis industry, ...Read more

Can you smoke your leftover weed stems? What can you even do with them? Here’s what you should know.

It’s happened to the best of us. It’s late at night and we’ve totally underestimated the amount of marijuana at our disposal. We aren’t in a position to buy more at the moment. We look through our ashtray and our weed baggie and ...Read more

Metabolism slows with age, so you may feel high for longer. It is also important to take current medications into consideration.

Baby Boomers, the generation born between 1946-1964, are circling back to marijuana, becoming known as “Boomerangers”. If this is you, you’re likely giving yourself permission to enjoy old and new ways of ...Read more

Aside from the fact that it prevents the multiplication of pathogens, it also helps the seeds germinate, thus facilitating good drainage.

Rockwool is a fantastic method for growing marijuana. With Rockwool, you can have the strain you choose through the cannabis cycle as growers of all levels utilize different hydroponics for harvesting ...Read more

 Recently, Apple updated its policies and is allowing cannabis delivery apps to operate, marking a big win for legal weed.

One of the quickest ways in which marijuana can be accepted and embraced by all types of people is for products to be easily accessible. After several false starts, the cannabis delivery app Eaze is launching on the ...Read more

With the right connections, qualified cannabis businesses can obtain much lower rates and longer terms than what the cannabis industry has experienced in the past borrowing from private lending sources.

By Scott Jordan

There are several factors at play that are contributing to the low-rate lending environment for cannabis businesses. Since ...Read more

If you are keen on jumpstarting your career in this industry, these top jobs are great suggestions on how and where to start.

Ten years ago, if you had a pot brownie, you would have had to close your curtains and lit an incense to mask the scent of cannabis. You could have even been arrested for marijuana possession. But today, you can boldly...Read more

For hemp to actually be legal, it must fall below a 0.3% THC threshold, which means farmers must understand specific strains and genetics to avoid the destruction of entire crops that do not meet this criterion.

By Jessica N. Abraham

Canada, France and China are the leading manufacturers of industrial cannabis in the U.S. today. Yet our ...Read more

Sunshine, weed and free time make for a great combination. Here are 5 activities you can do while high this summer.

Summer is a great time for the outdoors. While the heat can get overbearing, summertime usually brings along a lot of relaxation. While people are still working and carrying out their day-to-day activities, workdays are shorter ...Read more

Ready or not, cannabis is growing increasingly popular and very difficult to avoid when visiting another city.

2020 was an atypical year. While it put a hard stop on most things, it was also an election year, opening the door to a lot of change. One of these changes was marijuana legalization, something that is increasingly becoming harder to...Read more