Analysts at Cowen Equity Research report that legal cannabis sales in the U.S. have begun to eat into the sales of beer, wine, and liquor although the alcohol industry is far from being crippled, according to a MarketWatch report. The researchers said they referenced about 20 years of government surveys and spending data, and an analysis of …
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In several places, the recreational use of marijuana by individuals 21 and older has been legalized as public opinions about the drug have softened. But it’s important to remember the health effects of frequent use. There are some long-term negative and positive effects that medical professionals and therapy experts have noted. According to Aaron Weiner, a cognitive behavioral …
Out near California’s Yosemite National Park, a group of nuns is growing, harvesting and producing their own line of cannabis products. Known as the Sisters of the Valley, the women are not associated with any traditional religion. Rather, they see themselves as feminist healers. But through their cannabis ventures, the collective is known to go by another name: …
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Recreational marijuana was legalized in New York in March 2021. As we enter 2023, the state has finally opened its first recreational legal dispensary, a topic that’s been confusing for many residents. On December 29 (at 4:20 p.m.), the first recreational legal dispensary opened its doors and provided New Yorkers with their first legal weed experience. …
Hospital staff in Kansas called the police on a man dying of cancer who was using cannabis products to cope with his symptoms, in an incident that has since sparked outrage and renewed calls to rethink the state’s strict cannabis laws. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/28/police-cannabis-citation-dying-cancer-patient-kansas
Sleep is foundational to good health, impacting our energy levels, cognition, and hormone regulation. Yet despite the obvious benefits, nearly one in three people don’t get enough sleep. Hitting the hay is often listed as a reason why people consume cannabis, but does the science support this? Research around cannabis is still a young field, and …
Some people suffering pain from cancer and other chronic diseases turn to marijuana to ease their suffering, but much of that relief may come from simply believing weed will help, a new study found. In research, the tendency to have positive expectations that a dummy pill, procedure or treatment will help is called the placebo …
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For the discerning stoner locked to the couch after a hard day of work, there’s no better way to unwind than consuming some cannabis media. We watched nine different cannabis TV shows, and found a plethora of engaging and entertaining content. From cannabis cooking shows to stoned judges in cannabis courtrooms, this list encompasses all genres …
A recent study published by the Journal of the American Geriatric Society (AGS) finds that seniors are turning to cannabis to mitigate symptoms of aging. The study, titled Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults, surveyed 568 seniors aged 65 years and older, with 73% being older than 75. https://theemeraldmagazine.com/seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-of-older-age/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=November%2030%202022&utm_medium=email
There’s a new a new green on the menu, at some high-end restaurants. One you might smell before you taste it. Now that cannabis is legal in some form or another in more than half of the States, some of the nation’s top chefs are finding ways to integrate it into their recipes. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cannabis-its-whats-for-dinner/
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