If you are into cannabis or music, it’s more likely than not that you’ve unknowingly seen Greg Welch’s art somewhere. Under the Cannabiscapes acronym, the young creator has produced hundreds of art pieces using ground cannabis flowers and other related products for everyone and their grandmothers. From art galleries, to stores, to album covers, Cannnabiscapes have become a must-have for cannabis aficionados. But, how did this guy go from having to hide his actual name…
Blaze Responsibly, an organization dedicated to the education of responsible cannabis consumption, business practices, and community outreach for cannabis consumers, entrepreneurs, and investors in New Jersey, announced it is hosting a free virtual two day series on the ins and outs of getting into the cannabis industry. The free virtual event series is October 9-10 from 10 am to 3 pm EST and is powered by the help of Cookies Social Impact and the WebberWild…
The state of Washington has a booming cannabis market. It's among the most mature in the country, and sales continue to rise. That said, market concerns remain and range from excise taxes to a lack of diversity. If the state intends to continue moving forward, these issues need to be addressed. Washington's Market Booms As Population Increases Washington legalized cannabis in 2012, setting an example for how the industry can put tax dollars into the…
This article by Johnny Green was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today, and appears here with permission. Canada is currently home to the largest adult-use cannabis market on earth after legalizing cannabis for adult use in late 2018. The only other country where cannabis is legal for adult use is in Uruguay. However, Uruguay’s model differs greatly from Canada, in addition to Uruguay having a considerably smaller population. - Read the entire article at…
Cannabis is renowned for its influence and inspiration in the music world, and we usually associate this intersection with hip hop, R&B, rap and rock. However, a 2017 study actually revealed that there are more cannabis references in country music than in rap or rock, and that country stars sing more about cannabis than any other drug. “Country music does have the most drug mentions, and a lot of the country songs do speak about…
It is estimated that as many as 75% of the world’s population has played in sports leagues at some point during their lifetime. Sports competitions, for better or worse, play a huge role in the everyday lives of the international community. Prior to the pandemic, sporting events were some of the largest gatherings in the world, and that’s virtually guaranteed to be the case after the pandemic is over. With that in mind, it’s a…
The cannabis high is one of those things that people appreciate so much that not even 80 years of senseless prohibition could stop it. Imagine risking jail time, custody of your children, or your job because this altered state adds so much value to your life. What’s going on there at the cognitive level? What are the nuances of altered states through cannabis? Why do people love getting high? - Read the entire article at…
LINALOOL This terpene’s hallmark is its floral scent, reminiscent of sharp and sweet wildflowers. It is also found in lavender, laurel, birch and rosewood. It has calming and sedative properties and can help relieve anxiety. Medical value: analgesic, anti-epileptic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety. β- CARYOPHYLLENE Known to have an aroma that is peppery, woody and spicy, this is the only terpene proven to interact with the endocannabinoid system (CB2) in our bodies. It is also found in…
Despite numerous companies jumping into the cannabis space in the Great Lakes State, operators say Michigan’s early success in the legal adult-use market has them anticipating even more positive days to come. A Growing Cannabis Market: Many in the industry say they’re optimistic about Michigan's booming legal market, launched in December 2019, as its strong performance shows no sign of slowing down. Data from analytics firm Headset shows that cannabis revenue for March 2021 alone…
Texas was often viewed as one of the most restrictive states in terms of medical cannabis, especially in 2015 when it approved the Compassionate Use Program, which covered only one condition – intractable epilepsy – and allowed patients to consume only “low-THC” products (from 0.3% to 0.5% THC) while denying access to smokable cannabis flower and forbidding home cultivation. Since then, things have changed. Limitations are slowly being removed and new cannabis regulations are under…
Since December 2017 when medical cannabis sales in Maryland got underway, the state has generated over $1 billion in cannabis retail sales, according to Marijuana Business Daily. Quarterly sales of $60.5 million in 2019 nearly doubled in the same period of 2020, reaching $115 million. In the first three months of 2021, cannabis sales reached $135 million. According to William Tilburg, executive director of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, the state will hit another billion…
With the development of the cannabis industry, the need for skilled workers is growing. As a response, more and more universities and colleges are opting to offer cannabis-related studies and courses. The latest campus to join the trend is Syracuse University, which has partnered with Green Flower to provide non-credit certificates in cannabis education. Programs will cover several categories, including the business of cannabis, agriculture and horticulture, health care and medicine and law and policy.…
