07/18/2020
The co-founder of Tokyo Smoke announced he is jumping into the psychedelic mushroom business. Lorne Gertner is referred to as the “Godfather of Canadian Cannabis”. He has partnered with Life Sciences - Sansero and Rise Wellness to take on the pharmaceutical industry. The focus is on Read More
07/16/2020
Meet caryophyllene, the terpene that is in almost every top-selling medical cannabis product. Terpenes are responsible for the taste and smell of cannabis flower, with tones of that range from citrus to earthy, spicy to floral or lavender, and berry scents and flavors. When the m Read More
07/15/2020
Some ancillary medical cannabis companies received government aid, which was a surprise to the industry as the funds were allocated federally. The Federal Government does not typically provide funding to the medical cannabis industry because medical cannabis remains a prohibited drug in S Read More
07/14/2020
Residents of Oregon can vote to legalize therapeutic psilocybin for mental health treatments on the November 2020 ballot. The Oregon Psilocybin Services Act collected 132,465 signatures (only 112,020 were needed) to support the legalization of psilocybin (aka "magic mushrooms") for voter Read More
07/14/2020
Can the cannabis plant unlock beneficial therapy for patients who have contracted the Novel COVID-19 coronavirus? That is what researchers at the University of Texas and the University of Nebraska are looking into right now, as they request funds for clinical research of CBD in an effort Read More
07/14/2020
Cannabis cultivators, processors, and manufacturers in Illinois may be facing some new competition. Shortages of whole flower cannabis for registered patients in Illinois are increasing participation in home-grown alternatives. Strong demand is a good problem to have for any state Read More
07/14/2020
Nebraska is one of only 16 states that has not initiated a medical cannabis program for qualified patients. Historically, the state has been staunchly opposed to medical cannabis. That may be changing, however, thanks to increased pressure from the medical community and patients with chr Read More
07/13/2020
If the year 2020 was a character about an improbable global pandemic, health, and economic crisis, what would it look like to you? Probably something resembling a supervillain in a B-rated movie. Nothing could have prepared the world for the first pandemic we would experience since the S Read More
07/13/2020
The pandemic could not put a damper on the celebrations in Oklahoma. The High Times Cannabis Cup: People’s Choice Edition announced the winners of the coveted 2020 medical cannabis product awards. Unfortunately, there were no fancy dresses and designer suits at this year’s annual even Read More
07/13/2020
For the remaining states who are still ‘on the fence’ about creating a medical cannabis program for qualified patients, the success story in Oregon may inspire you. Like other jurisdictions that expanded statewide medical marijuana programs, Oregon cannabis sales are getting higher ev Read More
