Carmelo Anthony wants to redefine celebrity brands in the cannabis industry. The former professional basketball player has defied expectations throughout his career, from being chosen the NCAA Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player at age 19 to becoming one of the most dynamic scorers in the NBA, where his versatility on the court was always on …
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Ever wish for a way to enjoy cannabis without the smoke or strong odors? For those who appreciate a more subtle approach, discreet cannabis products make it easy to enjoy the benefits of cannabis while keeping things low-key. These products fit right into everyday life, offering tasty experiences and precise dosing without drawing attention. https://theemeraldmagazine.com/discreet-cannabis-products/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=MAG%20October%207%202024&utm_medium=email
As the rapid legalization of cannabis continues to take place all over the country, dispensaries seem to be popping up left and right. This allows so many people who have yet to experience cannabis to finally try it for themselves in a safe and legal manner. That said, cannabis dispensaries can be a bit perplexing …
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Kamala Harris announced on Monday that if elected president, she would fully legalize adult recreational cannabis on the federal level – the first time a presidential nominee has taken such an unambiguous stance on ending cannabis prohibition. As part of her pledge, she said she would take steps to ensure that Black men, disproportionately incarcerated and disenfranchised by …
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The U.S. government recently proposed rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug (https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/…) — basically signaling it has some accepted medical use and a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. But what does this mean in the real world exactly? Sanjay talks with “The Pot Doc” Dr. Staci …
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The legal cannabis industry is growing rapidly. It’s predicted that U.S. medical and recreational cannabis sales could reach $33 billion by the end of 2022, according to data from MJBizDaily. But while white business owners make ludicrous amounts of money from their ventures, Black entrepreneurs still suffer the effects of the War on Drugs and struggle …
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Underscoring an anecdotal observation common among cannabis consumers, a group of researchers in Canada have released a new study indicating that marijuana can make music more enjoyable, concluding that “the impact of cannabis on the auditory experience may be overall enhanced” compared to sober listening. Authors, from Toronto Metropolitan University, wrote in a preprint that …
We’ve all heard it before: smoke weed, and you’ll become a lazy, unmotivated bum. The image is vivid – a glassy-eyed stoner sprawled on a couch, surrounded by pizza boxes, with a suspicious crust on their sweatpants that may or may not be dried Ranch dressing. This stereotype has been hammered into our collective consciousness for …
Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to federally legalize marijuana, ensuring that access to cannabis is “the law of the land.” If elected, she will “break down unjust legal barriers that hold Black men and other Americans back by legalizing marijuana nationally, working with Congress to ensure that the safe cultivation, distribution, and possession of …
The odor of cannabis can no longer be the only thing police notice in order to search a vehicle during a traffic stop after an Illinois Supreme Court ruling last week. The consolidated cases had different outcomes in the appellate court. The Illinois Supreme Court heard the case in January. Representing the state, attorney Mitchell Ness …
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