From makeup and oils to capsules for stress relief, cannabis-based goods are flowing into the marketplace. But while they may not get you high, they can still cause you problems at work. Cannabidiol or CBD has been showing up in a widening array of goods. That’s because federal legislation in 2018 deemed that hemp – one of its sources – […]
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CDC: More people obtain THC vapes from family, friends than dispensaries
A large majority of the people suffering from a vaping-related lung illness said they used products containing THC, and most of them obtained the products through “informal” sources, according to new federal data released Tuesday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obtaining products from only informal sources was substantially more common […]
He spent a month in Texas jail accused of hauling 3,350 pounds of marijuana. But lab results say it was legal hemp.
In the ongoing chaos of hemp’s legalization that has sent marijuana prosecutions plummeting, Texas has encountered a 3,350-pound problem. Last month, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper arrested a driver who the agency claimed was hauling more than a ton of marijuana through the state near Amarillo. Aneudy Gonzalez was jailed for nearly a month on federal charges […]
Five myths and misconceptions about the nation’s 2019 vaping illness crisis
After months of surging numbers of people sickened and dying from vaping-related lung illnesses, the outbreak appears to be ebbing. Public health officials say that the leading culprit is vitamin E acetate, an additive found in some cannabis-based products, but that other substances may be playing a role. A lack of certainty from the outset […]
The stronger the joint, the higher the tax? Report weighs California marijuana tax change
Should that marijuana joint cost more because it is higher in THC content? That’s the argument put forth in a new report by the California Legislative Analyst’s Office. Currently, the state taxes cannabis at two points in the production cycle; cannabis is taxed by weight after it is harvested, and then taxed again as an […]
Budding Hemp Farmers Struggle To Find Success In The ‘Green Rush’
Hemp farming exploded after the 2018 Farm Bill passed last December. The bill decriminalized the plant at the federal level, opening the door for many U.S. farmers to grow and sell hemp. Over the past year, licensed hemp acreage increased more than 445%, according to the advocacy and research group Vote Hemp. More than 510,000 acres of hemp […]
Marijuana Mitch? How McConnell’s hemp push has made pot busts harder
Mitch McConnell’s big victory for his home state hemp industry may have made it easier for people busted for marijuana to get off the hook. Last year, McConnell pushed to get a provision legalizing hemp into the farm bill. His goal was to spur hemp farming across the country and boost farmers in his home […]
US awards $3M to fill gaps in medical marijuana research
The U.S. government will spend $3 million to find out if marijuana can relieve pain, but none of the money will be used to study the part of the plant that gets people high. Nine research grants announced Thursday are for work on CBD, the trendy ingredient showing up in cosmetics and foods, and hundreds […]
Florida legalized hemp. Now prosecutors are dropping marijuana charges and retiring dogs
Hemp is identical to marijuana, minus the THC, but dogs and cops can’t smell a difference. That means Florida prosecutors are instructing police to change when they can search people for probable cause, and some are dropping marijuana charges wholesale. A new hemp law in Florida has forced prosecutors across the state to toss marijuana convictions, forced police […]
Uncharted Territory – Part II
Possible candidates for the next big cannabinoid In Uncharted Territory: how changing the way we think about cannabis will create new commercial opportunities, we explored how THC and CBD are just two of over 100 unique compounds found in the cannabis plant, known as cannabinoids. A growing body of research indicates that several less-abundant cannabinoids may provide […]
Protecting Cannabis-Related Marks in 2019
With the growing number of states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, many brands have emerged for cannabis and related goods and services. The change in legal status is not just happening on a state level, but federally as well. A major change occurred in December with passage of a federal law legalizing hemp […]
Uncharted Territory
How changing the way we think about cannabis will create new commercial opportunities The cannabis plants of ancient history were different than most of the examples we know today. As usage of the cannabis plant spread, selective breeding and refinement led to greater variations and potencies of active chemical components within the plant. An appropriate […]
Florida lawmakers move to cap THC in smokable medical marijuana
The level of THC would be capped in medical marijuana for smoking, and it would be harder for sick children to get full-strength medical pot, under a House proposal slated for its first vetting Wednesday. The legislation, proposed by House Health & Human Services Chairman Ray Rodrigues, also would set limits on the potency of medical marijuana […]
Capitalizing on Legal Hemp!
An Entrepreneur’s Guide By Mark Goldfogel In December of 2018, the U.S. Government legalized hemp; joining China, France, Great Britain and most of the developed world in recognizing that rope is not dope. This ended a prohibition on hemp dating back to 1937 and foretells the end of marijuana prohibition. To date, the dope or […]
THC gummies, tinctures, oil coming to Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries
Medical marijuana edibles could be for sale in Ohio dispensaries in coming days, according to the first Ohio company approved to extract THC from marijuana plants and process it into products for patients. Grow Ohio received a medical marijuana processor certificate of operation from Ohio regulators last week. The company, based in East Fultonham in […]
THC vs. CBD: Which Marijuana Compound Is More Beneficial?
The marijuana compound CBD, or cannabinol, is surging in popularity in the wellness community, for its alleged health benefits, without the high normally associated with pot. But a new study suggests that marijuana’s main active ingredient, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) — the one that gives users a high — may be more responsible for the plant’s therapeutic effects. The […]
Marijuana gives you the munchies. What about CBD?
As a dietitian, I always receive an influx of New Year’s emails predicting upcoming food trends. This year, several experts have forecast an increase in foods and beverages containing cannabidiol, a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. More colloquially called CBD, cannabidiol has been approved by the FDA to treat some forms of epilepsy and […]
How Cannabis Prohibition Has Made Marijuana More Dangerous
One of the most common arguments against legalizing cannabis is that Marijuana is a powerful psychosis-inducing drug. There is well established evidence that long-term use increases the risk of acute psychosis, particularly for people with genetic risk factors. There is further evidence that this risk increases when you smoke more potent marijuana more often. However, […]
