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New research sheds light on potentially negative effects of cannabis
Coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a recent study.
These Silicon Valley businesses are booming in the coronavirus era
Traffic at Coursera, the Mountain View-based online learning platform with university classes for anyone, is four to five times higher than usual, with thousands of universities requesting free access to their platform. At the same time, videoconferencing app Zoom has become central to countless companies where most employees are working from home. And grocery delivery […]
Colorado dispensaries say coronavirus pandemic is making case for marijuana delivery
As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts daily life and commerce in Colorado, many in the state’s marijuana industry believe it makes the case for allowing dispensaries to begin delivering to customers’ homes now.
Legal marijuana products too strong for pain relief
More than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what clinical studies have shown that doctors recommend for chronic pain relief, according to a new study.
Denver’s stay-at-home order triggered huge sales — and safety concerns — for city’s cannabis businesses
On Monday, Denver dispensaries saw their biggest sales day of the year so far, according to data firm Flowhub. Sales were up 140% compared to an average Monday, the company reported.
After panicked crowds swarm Denver liquor stores and dispensaries, mayor reverses order to close both
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock changed course drastically Monday evening after announcing earlier in the day that liquor stores and recreational marijuana dispensaries would close across the city in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. His office made a new announcement around 5 p.m. via Twitter, saying that liquor and marijuana stores “with extreme […]
Can marijuana dispensaries stay open during Colorado’s coronavirus crisis? It depends.
In-person sales are limited to medical patients only; recreational customers must order in advance for curbside pickup.
Liquor stores, recreational dispensaries to close in Denver until mid-April
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Monday ordered residents to stay in their homes and announced that non-essential businesses such as liquor stores and recreational marijuana dispensaries would close across the city starting Tuesday. The closure will take effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday and continue through April 10. Restaurants and bars will still be able to […]
Answering questions about Denver’s stay-at-home order and what it means for you
Answers to common questions about Denver’s new stay-at-home order, which is similar to “shelter-in-place”
A marijuana shop at your door: Home delivery in California surges amid outbreak
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and HAVEN DALEY | The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — One company rushed to expand its delivery fleet. Another has seen sales triple. The global coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people locked out of bars, restaurants and theaters, but it’s been an unexpected boost for some U.S. pot shops. Marijuana […]