Medical marijuana research is at an interesting juncture. On the one hand, there has already been a sizable amount of research done on the topic. Yet in many ways, much more research is needed before any clear and consistent conclusions can be drawn. Unfortunately, marijuana related research has always faced a number of legal barriers. That’s...
Weed is renowned for its dank aroma. But its unmistakable scent has complicated the lives of many stoners because of harsh parents, landlords, and cops. But the days of creating DIY sploofs and odor-proof storage jars may well be behind us thanks to a Canadian company that’s invented a new way to keep weed odor-free. Ontario-based cannabis startup CannabCo just announced PURECANN, a technology...
As the legalization of marijuana continues to spread state by state, and the rising industry along with the culture of weed continue to evolve, it can be easy to forget that much of the legalization movement owes much of its progress to people from underrepresented communities. One of those communities is made up of young...
Two new studies find that opioid-related deaths decline when states legalize access to marijuana. In fact, when adult-use cannabis laws are in place, the rate of opioid overdoses declines by at least 20%. Both papers, published in the journal Economic Inquiry, not only show the impact of passing such laws, but also how dispensaries play a...
New data details a 10 percent spike in women gaining leadership roles at legal weed companies since 2017. It’s been less than a decade since America’s experiment with adult-use cannabis legalization began. The growing legal weed industry has had an opportunity to start from scratch, without the entrenched biases that often come along with big...
Cannabis use has exploded and people are now much more aware of THC and its powerful benefits. CBD use has also sky-rocketed. As a non-psychoactive and more family-friendly alternative, CBD has found its way from being the niche remedy of OG stoners to becoming something that millions of people use on a daily basis to help manage their...
