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Can AI Replace Your Medical Marijuana Doctor? – No, But Here is What It Can Do Right Now
AI Isn’ t A Substitute For A Doctor But Here’s When You Can Turn To AI For Medical Advice For most people these days, seeking medical advice is no longer about paying expensive doctors and waiting weeks, sometimes even months, just for a consultation with them. These days, the “consult” doesn’t happen in a clinic […]
Colorado Pushes to Normalize THC Beverages in Bars as Federal Pressure Mounts
As federal policymakers move toward restricting hemp-derived cannabinoid products, a new state-level effort in Colorado is taking the opposite approach by moving to integrate low-dose THC beverages into mainstream hospitality. A coalition led by Colorado-based attorney Brian Vicente, partner at Vicente LLP, has formed the Colorado THC Beverage Coalition and introduced legislation that would allow […]
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Preserve State Control as Federal Hemp Crackdown Looms
As the U.S. hemp industry braces for potential federal disruption later this year, a new bipartisan bill aims to give states a way to maintain control over intoxicating hemp products and potentially keep the category alive. Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have introduced the Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, legislation […]
Operational Efficiency Is Driving the Next Phase of Cannabis Growth
For years, the cannabis industry operated in an environment where expansion was the primary signal of success, and investors were excited to get involved. New markets opened, and rapid growth often took priority over efficiency. Companies could move quickly and sort out the details later, trusting that scale would eventually smooth things out. That environment […]
1926: The Year America Almost Got It Right About Cannabis
The clipping in the image above this article is dated 1926. It’s a piece from Science and Invention magazine, reporting on an inquiry to the Bureau of Plant Industry about hemp growing wild across the country. The headline: “Our Home Hasheesh Crop.” Read it carefully and you’ll find something remarkable — not alarm, not moral […]
Even the DEA is Now Admitting That They Don’t Know How to Reschedule Cannabis
Even the DEA Is Admitting the Scheduling System Is Broken There’s a specific kind of credibility that only comes from the inside. When cannabis advocates say the Controlled Substances Act is a broken instrument of policy failure, it gets filed under “predictable.” When a former senior DEA official writes the same thing in a peer-reviewed […]
Commercial Insurance Has Failed Cannabis. Here’s What’s Next
In 2024, Colorado state officials announced a recall affecting 172 stores across the state. Batches of flower and pre-rolled joints from one grower exceeded mold and yeast limits. The losses were immense, including for companies that thought the money they were paying each year to insurance companies for premiums would provide, only to discover that […]
Cannabis as a Political Tool: They Were Never Fighting a Drug, They Were Fighting You
The United States government just published a list of who it considers the “worst of the worst” — the most dangerous immigrants currently being deported under the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. The headline was dramatic. The implication was cartel members, traffickers, violent offenders. The reality, on inspection, was something else entirely. A review of […]
Why Consistent Cannabis Quality Matters in Medical Marijuana Care
If you use cannabis for medical purposes, you already know how much the right product can help. But here is something many patients do not think about until they run into a problem: not all cannabis is created equal, and inconsistency in what you consume can throw off your entire routine. Whether you rely on […]
The Role of Cannabis Edibles in Wellness and Medical Use
Cannabis edibles have quietly moved from the fringes of pop culture into a genuine conversation about everyday wellness. People are reaching for infused gummies, capsules, and beverages not just for recreation but to support sleep, manage stress, and complement their broader self-care routines. If you have been curious about what all the buzz is about, […]