According to a release issued by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, Epidiolex, a prescription medicine containing a standardized formulation of plant-derived cannabidiol (CBD), has been reclassified by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to Schedule V — the lowest restriction classification available under federal law. Epidiolex is the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant. […]
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South Africa Legalizes Private Consumption Of Cannabis
Pro-marijuana activists cheered in the public gallery and chanted “Weed are free now” when the Constitutional Court gave its landmark ruling. In a unanimous ruling, judges also legalised the growing of marijuana for private consumption. South Africa’s government had opposed its legalisation, arguing the drug was “harmful” to people’s health. It has not yet commented […]
Midterm Elections Could Be a Turning Point for Marijuana
There’s a lot riding on the results of November’s elections for the U.S. pot industry. It’s no secret that all eyes are on Canada. On June 19, after months of debate in the Senate and some quick back-and-forth between the Senate and House of Commons, Canada’s parliament passed the Cannabis Act, paving the way for […]
Mandatory Testing Costly For Colorado Marijuana Growers
New mandatory marijuana pesticide testing in Colorado is putting a financial squeeze on local cultivators to the tune of thousands of dollars in increased costs. The added expense is the latest financial blow to hit the state’s cultivators, which are already struggling with falling wholesale prices and a glut of product. Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division […]
The Science of Forgetting: Good Thing I Remembered my Cannabis!
Every day we are bombarded with new information, often too much at once. We try to process it all, but, we may beat ourselves up when we forget something like a friend’s birthday or a deadline at work. As we age forgetfulness seems more common. People worry that they will lose their memory with age. […]
Cannabis Conferences: Five Smart Tips for Getting the Most Out of Marijuana Trade Shows
We’re heading into trade show season. So for my latest Cannabis Business Executive column—where I regularly unpack the art of public relations in the cannabis industry—let’s dig into some smart ways to decide what cannabis conferences are worth your time and money, and how to get the most out of any event you attend. Trade […]
New Study Shows Cannabis Is Not A Gateway To Other Drugs
A new analysis finds that while marijuana legalization has led to higher rates of cannabis consumption in Colorado and other states with similar laws, there’s no evidence that it’s fueling abuse of more addictive drugs, including heroin and cocaine. That’s the conclusion of a just-issued report from LiveStories, which specializes in the analysis of civic data. LiveStories founder […]
Can Industrial Hemp Make A Comeback In Iowa?
The momentum for legalizing industrial hemp in America is building. Iowa supporters of the once-prevalent crop, though, have moved on from being eager about its possibilities to anxious to get growing. Hemp got lumped in with its infamous sibling cannabis crop, marijuana, when it was made illegal to grow in the U.S. without a permit in 1970. But hemp […]
Down to a science – why does cannabis alter my brain?
Cannabis Science Depending upon your industry perspective, when I use the term “cannabis science” you may be thinking of optimal plant growth conditions, the latest extraction techniques, or manufacturing technology. Cannabis science is broadly used and has many applications. From my perspective, cannabis science relates to the interactions that take place in the body following […]
The State of Public Relations in the Cannabis Industry
By Shawna Seldon McGregor When Cannabis Business Executive offered me a recurring column to dig into the details and the drama behind the art of communicating to targeted audiences—otherwise known as public relations—I jumped at the opportunity. I knew this would be a fun and enlightening opportunity to peel back the complex layers of publicity, […]
Is It Okay To Use ‘Marijuana’ Instead of ‘Cannabis’?
As marijuana goes mainstream, people are rethinking the term, claiming we should ditch “marijuana” because it’s racist, and instead, say “cannabis.” Individuals should say what they like, but this rule is too simplistic for such a complex drug. We should develop more, not fewer, words for what we need to say. It makes sense that some want to […]
Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Urge Trump To Overrule Sessions On Cannabis
A bipartisan group of 54 members of Congress led by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and Colorado Representative Jared Polis is demanding that President Trump restore the federal government’s previous hands-off approach to marijuana. Trump’s attorney general, Jeff Sessions, shook the foundation of the blossoming cannabis industry earlier this month when he rescinded Obama-era policies that […]
Blue Dream vs. Gorilla Glue #4? Not in Oregon
The fight for the king-of-the-strains crown in most states is fairly stable. Blue Dream usually wins. Gorilla Glue #4 is on the rise. Other biggies, like Sour Diesel, bounce around in the top 10. But not in Oregon. Beaver State consumers often place the crown on the brow of Blue Dream, but its place at […]
Why Does the Industry Favor Cannabis over Marijuana?
Pot. Weed. Mary Jane. Ganja. There are many names for the plant recently legalized in Nevada for recreational use. But not all words are created equal and some industry reps are using the term cannabis instead of marijuana because of its historical context. Let’s turn to our contributor Brook Bentley to learn more. KUNR: So, […]
Team of Prosecutors Assembled to Advise Trump Administration on Marijuana Policy
Boulder District Attorney Stan Garnett has been selected to join a group of prosecutors from across the country who will help advise the Donald Trump administration on policies regarding marijuana. The National District Attorney’s Association created a policy group featuring 14 district attorneys who will issue advisements on possible law or policy changes regarding marijuana […]
DEA Reinforces That All Cannabis Extracts, Including CBD Oil, Are Schedule I Substances
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made CBD oil a little more federally illegal in a little-noticed bureaucratic maneuver this morning. Today’s Federal Register (Dec. 14, 2016) contains an item (21 CFR Part 1308) that establishes a new drug code for “marihuana extract.” “This code,” wrote DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg, “will allow DEA and […]
Widow of Hunter S. Thompson Plans to Sell Marijuana From His Personal Stash
Though the forefather of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson, has been dead for over a decade, we’re going to finally be able to fulfill our far-fetched fantasy of doing his drugs. The writer’s widow, Anita Thompson, is plotting to sell six different strains of weed that were saved from the Fear and Loathing in Las […]
Trump’s Choice for Attorney General Is a Huge Anti-Marijuana Advocate
When Donald Trump offered Sen. Jeff Sessions the position of attorney general, the pick drew criticism from civil rights groups and immigrant advocates. In the fast-growing, multibillion-dollar marijuana industry, it is also raising fears. Sessions is no fan of marijuana or its legalization, based on his previous comments, and as attorney general he would oversee […]
