An MSO’s Perspective on the New York Market
At the recent Business of Cannabis event in New York, Robert Sciarrone, Chief Revenue Officer at Curaleaf, shared an MSO’s insider view on why he believes New York is poised to become the best cannabis market on the planet. Sciarrone began by reflecting on his early years as a cannabis-focused venture capitalist. Through his firm, […]
Beyond Dank: Why Cannabis Desperately Needs a Standardized Smell Language
Walk into any dispensary and you’ll encounter strain descriptions that read like wine snobbery crossed with a perfume catalog: “earthy notes with hints of pine and citrus,” “fruity undertones with diesel finish,” “sweet berry aroma with herbal complexity.” The budtender confidently explains that this strain’s terpene profile—high in myrcene and limonene—guarantees those specific flavors and […]
Alcohol Has a Big Cannabis Problem – The More Dispensaries You Open, The More Alcohol Sales Drop
The Substitution Effect: How Legal Cannabis Is Reducing America’s Alcohol Problem When Dispensaries Open, Alcohol Sales Drop New federally funded research from Oregon State University and the Oregon Public Health Division has confirmed what cannabis advocates have argued for years: legal access to marijuana reduces heavy alcohol consumption and can act as a substitution for […]
The Shift Toward Stability Testing for Cannabis Products
Cannabis products are increasingly held to the same standards as food and pharmaceuticals, and that means verifying how their potency and composition change over time. Cannabis stability testing provides the data needed to establish reliable shelf life, confirm product consistency, and guide formulation optimization for improved stability and performance. Cannabinoids and terpenes are complex, naturally […]
A President’s Plea: Why Colombia’s President Is Right About Legalizing Everything
A President’s Plea: Why Colombia’s Petro Is Right About Legalizing Everything When the Victim Tells You to Stop Shooting Colombian President Gustavo Petro did something remarkable last week: he publicly told Donald Trump to legalize marijuana and end the War on Drugs. Not as an academic exercise or a progressive policy proposal, but as an […]
How Does the X-Ray Method Work in Decontamination?
As cannabis production scales and testing standards tighten, cultivators face increasing pressure to ensure their products are free from harmful microbes without compromising quality. Decontamination, the process of removing or killing microorganisms, has become a common step in post-harvest processing. Traditional methods come with trade-offs that can alter the plant’s potency, aroma, or appearance. Until […]
Getting High Before Drinking Leads to Much Less Alcohol Consumption Says New Study
New Study Says Pot Before Drinking Leads To Less Booze Consumption Cannabis as Harm-Reduction Tool? Many seasoned cannabis smokers and alcohol drinkers enjoy combining both substances together. There are many reasons why they choose to mix weed and alcohol. For those with social anxiety, getting high before heading off to a party where you have […]
Cannabis Allergies – When Weed Makes You Wheeze
When Weed Makes You Wheeze: The Reality of Cannabis Allergies I need to tell you something that might disappoint some cannabis enthusiasts: not everyone can use marijuana. Not because of drug tests, not because of legal restrictions, and not because of moral objections. Because their immune system treats cannabis like an invading pathogen and launches […]
Cannabis Conquers America: What Happens When Weed Becomes the People’s Choice?
Something remarkable happened in America between 2021 and 2023, and most people didn’t even notice. Cannabis surpassed cigarettes as the substance of choice for adult Americans. According to comprehensive research from SUNY and the University of Kentucky analyzing National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, cannabis-only use jumped from 7.2% to 10.6% of adults […]
Renewing Your Medical Marijuana Card in Virginia: What You Need to Know
Medical marijuana has become an essential treatment option for many patients in Virginia. It provides relief from chronic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and a variety of other medical conditions. If you rely on medical cannabis for your health, ensuring that your medical marijuana card remains valid is critical. Not only does it allow you legal access […]