Lawmakers in Hawaii are giving the legalization of recreational marijuana another shot in 2024 with at least three bills to end criminal penalties for the possession of cannabis by adults introduced in the state legislature in January. One measure would legalize recreational marijuana possession and sales, while a second would leave the decision up to the state’s voters. A third, more limited measure would decriminalize weed possession for adults, although those caught with weed would…
More Americans smoke marijuana than tobacco, according to the results of a recent Gallup poll. The poll also found that the use of cannabis in the United States is at an all-time high, jumping by a third in just one year. The Gallup poll, which was released on August 16, shows that 16% of those surveyed said that they smoke marijuana, up from 12% in a similar poll only one year ago, although Gallup said…
Colorado-based Day Three Labs announced this week that the world’s first government-sponsored cannabis technology incubator will fund the company’s research into using cannabis as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Day Three labs is a cannabinoid consumer products ingredient manufacturer specializing in the development and commercialization of novel cannabis products with its headquarters in Denver and a research facility in Israel, where regulations make studying cannabis far easier than in the United States. The firm is…
A new poll reveals that cannabis will be an important part of holiday festivities for many consumers this year, with marijuana playing a role in both gift giving and celebrating the season. Results of the poll, which was commissioned by vertically integrated cannabis company Jushi Holdings, show that nine out of ten cannabis consumers in states with legal recreational marijuana plan to include cannabis as part of their holiday celebrations. “Our insights clearly show that…
A study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions. The quantitative research study, which was commissioned by cannabis healthcare brand Cannaceutica, surveyed 445 physicians who treat chronic pain, including general practitioners and specialists in fields such as orthopedics, rheumatology, and…
Have you ever smoked weed with your grandma? Lots of people would, apparently, according to a recent survey of cannabis knowledge and consumption habits conducted by culinary edibles company Azuca. The survey found that 60% of cannabis consumers would get high with a grandparent and revealed other ways that the use of cannabis products is being integrated into American lives as the legalization of marijuana continues to spread across the nation. Nearly a third of…
Every cannabis lover has their favorite stash of accouterments, be it books, smoking accessories, or fashion statements. Why should it be any different for marijuana moms? Whether your mom is new to the cannabis game or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find a perfect selection with this Mother’s Day gift guide for cannabis accessories. Or choose from a selection of THC gifts and hemp and CBD selections for Mother’s Day. Feminist Weed Farmer (Book) Weed is…
When California voters legalized recreational marijuana with the passage of Proposition 64 in 2016, the move caught the attention of big-money investors from around the globe. Eager to reap the rewards of what would become the world’s largest market for regulated cannabis at the time, speculators poured untold amounts of cash into the state to stake their claim. But while Prop. 64 created new opportunities for adult-use cannabis, it also upended an existing medical marijuana…
In January, when Steve DeAngelo announced his departure from Harborside, the California cannabis dispensary he co-founded that has become a flagship of the industry, the sudden move turned more than a few heads. A product of decades of drive and activism to gain legal acceptance for cannabis, Harborside was just one of the feathers in the hat perched above DeAngelo’s trademark dual braids that earned him the title of the Father of Legal Cannabis from…
A combination of compounds found in cannabis showed the potential to treat or even prevent coronavirus infections in human lung cells, according to recently published research. The study, “In Vitro Evaluation of the Activity of Terpenes and Cannabidiol against Human Coronavirus E229,” was published by the peer-reviewed journal Life on March 29. The research studied the antiviral action of a proprietary formula of terpenes, which are natural volatile compounds found in many plants including cannabis.…
If you look closely at a package of Wana Brands fast-acting cannabis gummies, you’re likely to notice that the product is certified as kosher. In fact, all of Wana’s products that are manufactured in Colorado have been certified by Whole Kosher Services, a company based in Houston.
It is commonly understood that kosher refers to food products that are permissible under Jewish law. Well-known provisions of the laws regulating what is kosher (referred to as kashruth in Hebrew) include prohibitions on pork and shellfish. Other rules prescribe conditions for the ritual slaughter of livestock and prohibit the comingling of meat and milk products.
But kosher certification goes beyond ensuring a product does not contain ingredients that are not allowed. Rabbi Yaakov Cohen, the kashruth administrator of Whole Kosher Services, explained in a telephone interview that the designation also means that the product has been produced in a clean facility under hygienic conditions.
If you are having trouble getting a good night’s sleep these days, you’re not alone. Up to 70 million people are affected by sleep disorders, according to data from the National Institutes of Health, and consumers are spending $70 billion a year on sleep aids, 65% of which goes to medications. And let’s be honest, the past year hasn’t been terribly conducive to getting a good dose of shuteye. In fact, a recent study found that a substantial portion of the general population was affected by sleep disorders during the coronavirus pandemic, often leading to impacts on mental health.
To deal with the stress associated with the Covid-19 outbreak, many have turned to cannabis for help. A recent Harris Poll survey found that half of cannabis consumers were replacing or reducing their alcohol consumption with marijuana during the pandemic. At the same time, California cannabis delivery service Ganja Goddess saw a whopping 635% increase in revenue for products marketed to support sleep.
“In a year filled with challenges, we saw a surge in consumers placing orders for cannabis products marketed to help with sleep issues, highlighting one of the many health issues Americans are facing during the pandemic,” Ganja Goddess CEO Zachary Pitts wrote in an email.
