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State investigating: Two people sickened after taking “magic mushroom” edibles made with synthetic psilocybin
Local experts say 4-AcO-DMT is more pervasive in so-called mushroom products than you might think.
CBD Drinks from Coca-Cola and Aurora Cannabis? – Game Changer or Just Another CBD Beverage?
From cocaine to cannabis, is Coca-Cola finally trending with the times? Coca-Cola once had a controversial history of putting cocaine in its drinks. Those days are long gone. Now, the company is exploring a new trend: cannabis. Specifically, Coca-Cola is interested in making drinks with cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical found in marijuana plants. Unlike THC, […]
The Medical Benefits on the Human Body When You are High on Cannabis
The Medical Benefit of the Altered State While browsing Reddit during my cannabis research, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking post by a user we’ll call “Anonymous.” Their stance was clear: marijuana will soon be viewed as negatively as tobacco, complete with cancer warnings and a decline in its perceived medical benefits. Anonymous argued that the […]
Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2
In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries. We explored the first true universal symbol for cannabis, water activity controls, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. As we continue this journey, we turn our attention to four additional ASTM International […]
S3 Collective and MCSA File Public Comment Response to Proposed Cannabis Rescheduling
S3 Collective and the Medical Cannabis Student Association (MCSA) have submitted a comprehensive public comment to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) supporting the reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This official response to Docket No. 2024-11137 highlights the unique role that experienced technical organizations play […]
Not Just THC for Cancer, New Studies Show Terpenes Have Cancer-Fighting Properties, Too!
New Studies Show That Terpenes Have Cancer-Fighting Properties Too Terpenes are an important organic compound found in many different types of plants. They are responsible for providing the plant or herb its unique flavor or aroma. Wait, what are terpenes, exactly? Many popular plants contain terpenes – cannabis, even. Examples of other plants with terpenes […]
$66 Million ‘For’ vs. $20 Million ‘Against’ – The Battle to Legalize Weed in Florida Gets Expensive
Gov. DeSantis was not having much luck lately in trying to convince people to not have recreational marijuana in Florida. Over $60 million was raised to help convince Florida voters to vonte “yes” in November for recreational cannabis. With only a few dollars raised by the fund to oppose the measure, it looked like Florida […]
Does Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Kill the Medical Marijuana Program in That State?
In recent years, the landscape of cannabis use in the United States has undergone significant changes. One of the most notable trends is the dramatic increase in medical cannabis patients, which has surged six fold over the past six years. However, this growth contrasts with a decline in medical cannabis patient numbers in states where […]
How Likely is Cannabis Rescheduling, Now? – These Legal Experts Weigh In..
The potential rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III has been met with a mix of celebration and skepticism within the industry. While many view this as a significant step forward, I find myself in the camp of cautious observers. As someone who has closely followed and written about cannabis policy, I’ve long maintained that Schedule […]
Cannabis Margin Compression Comes to Europe – Medical Marijuana Price Drops 50% in Germany on New Supplies
Medical marijuana company Bloomwell Group GmbH has released a new report on Germany’s private medical marijuana market. This Frankfurt-based company serves as the central hub for medical cannabis distribution, consultations, and treatment. This includes services like telemedicine and dispensing. The report comes after major cannabis reforms in Germany with the implementation of the Cannabis Act […]