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New Research: Cannabis Not Connected To Rise In Substance Abuse
PHILADELPHIA – Colorado and Washington legalization of cannabis is not associated with any increase in teens or young adults seeking drug abuse treatment for hard drugs like opioids, cocaine, or methamphetamine, according to data published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. Researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville compared pre- ...
7 Top Tips for Selling CBD Wholesale
How do you become successful selling CBD oil wholesale? Check out our top 7 tips for sharing CBD with your customers – and being rewarded. A new study suggests that the CBD industry will grow to $20 billion by 2024. Thousands of entrepreneurs around the country have followed in the footsteps of major retail chains ...
Opioid Deaths Decline When Cannabis Dispensaries Nearby
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS – Deaths from overdoses of opioids — a class of drugs that include heroin, prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, have risen sharply in the US in recent years. However, good news has emerged from research showing the more legal cannabis dispensaries a region has, ...
COOKIES Launch ”CAPS” A Blend of Mushrooms, Cannabinoids, and Terpenes
SAN FRANCISCO – International cannabis lifestyle brand COOKIES gives consumers an all-new way to manage their health and wellness with the launch of a novel three-in-one capsule product line that combines mushrooms, cannabinoids and terpenes designed to expand cognitive well-being. The formulation combines mushrooms provided by Jeff Chilton of Nammex, which are certified organic, high in beta glucans, ...
Hawaii Cannabis Tax Proposal Plugs Budget Shortfalls
HONOLULU – 15 states in the United States have already legalized cannabis for recreational use. With Hawaiian tourism revenues vanishing with COVID, it's no surprise some Hawaii lawmakers are considering legalizing recreational cannabis. Despite years of false dawns, some of the state's top house leaders have signed on this year. The bill creates rules for ...
Brexit Stymies Medical Cannabis Patients in the U.K.
LONDON, U.K. – British mother Hannah Deacon's campaign to save her son Alfie life in 2017 led to a change in the law in the United Kingdom enabling cannabidiol medicine to be prescribed. This prescription has helped him become seizure-free after years of as many as 150 seizures a week. However, Britain's dramatic breakaway from ...
History of CBD – How the Industry Came to Be
To understand something, you must understand where it came from. Every product within today’s consumer culture has a story, and the story of how cannabidiol ended up in medicine cabinets around the world is more interesting than most. In this guide, we’ll dive deep into the history of CBD and demonstrate the value of knowing ...
CBD For Anxiety
Cannabidiol (CBD) has become increasingly popular as an alternative treatment for a variety of ailments, from arthritis to autism. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid is also being used by some people as a way to alleviate anxiety and depression, often to avoid powerful prescription drugs that may be habit-forming or have negative side-effects. Millions of Americans have ...
Cannabis and Pregnancy — What You Need To Know
Cannabis has been used medicinally throughout history for all different kinds of maladies, including many women’s health conditions. Ancient Egyptians made a paste made of cannabis leaves to put on sore breasts for women. In the late eighteenth - and nineteenth-centuries, doctors declared a drink combining milk, sugar, and marijuana to be an effective treatment ...
5 Uses For CBD You May Not Be Aware Of
Now that hemp is legal in all 50 states, there have been many developments in how the medicine is delivered. Consumers can still smoke marijuana, but they can also use vaporizers, edibles, sublingual sprays, capsules - even soda! One delivery method that has been becoming more popular is topical cannabis. Cannabidiol (CBD) is typically the ...
5 Interesting Facts About the Endocannabinoid System
Cannabis has become a popular alternative treatment for several different illnesses and ailments. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, in particular, is gaining attention for its plethora of health benefits. CBD does not get its users “high” - it is used completely for medical purposes. People are using CBD for everything from autism to arthritis - ...
Checking Out The Puffco Peak Pro
It's finally here - the most anticipated cannabis device of the year. The Puffco Peak Pro is an impressive upgrade on the original Peak, with a sleek new design and updated features. Check out our review! https://youtu.be/hwDNIgK-v8g
Trying Edibles For The First Time?
Eating a treat infused with cannabis is a great way to catch a buzz and find relief. It does not require inhaling smoke or vapor, and offers a strong high that is perfect for any occasion. Ingesting marijuana allows THC and CBD (the most popular cannabinoids) to be absorbed via the liver, as opposed to ...
Is Lab-Made THC The Future Of Cannabis?
HCN INVESTIGATES: Is Cannabis sativa the only source of cannabinoids? Learn why industry experts expect recombinant cannabinoids to come to the fore over the next few years. Photo: Technician handling a variety of cannabis vape cartridges and batteries in a laboratory. PART I: The Rise of Synthesized Cannabinoids—Why Lab-Made THC And CBD Are the Future ...
How To Use A Bong
It seems like there are over a million and one ways to consume cannabis nowadays. From dainty dabs to delicious dried fruit edibles, dosing THC, CBD, or one of the other lesser-known cannabinoids is a whole new experience. Even with all the advances in cannabis consumption, one tried and true method of smoking cannabis hasn’t ...
What Happens If You Eat Raw Cannabis?
What Happens if You Eat Raw Cannabis? Have you ever seen an especially pretty cannabis bud and thought to yourself, “That looks good enough to eat!” Besides, who hasn’t experienced the one-of-a-kind deliciousness that comes from picking an apple fresh from the tree and taking a big bite? But what happens when you eat raw ...
CBD and Psoriasis: What Does the Research Say?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, more than 125 million people around the globe suffer from this immune condition, making psoriasis one of the world’s most widespread diseases. Psoriasis didn’t become this prevalent because it’s contagious, however; this condition is the result of an overactive immune response of unknown origin. Over the years, the massive ...
How Did CBD Become The Second Most Popular Cannabinoid?
Summary: CBD history is littered with tales of triumphs and setbacks. Are you sure you know exactly how that bottle of CBD tincture ended up in your hand? Take a ride through time with us. History of CBD - How the Industry Came to Be To understand something, you must understand where it came from. ...
Can CBD Become A Safe Drug For Sports Athletes?
Summary: Is it safe for athletes to take CBD, and is this cannabinoid beneficial for athletic performance? Find answers to these questions and more in this guide. Top Athletes Who Use CBD Even among some of the world’s greatest athletes, the acronym “CBD” is uttered with the same near-reverential awe that has accompanied this cannabinoid’s ...
Cannabis Beverages Category Growth Outpaces Booming Cannabis Market
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Weed beverages are a new and refreshing addition to the cannabis products range. With the recent M&A from Aphria purchasing a US craft brewery, cannabis beverages are getting considerable attention from existing players and investors in cannabis. According to BDSA market research firm, spending on legal cannabis in the United States is set to ...
Cannabis Consumption Up Amidst Pandemic
In light of mandatory lockdowns put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears fun-seekers are changing up their consumption habits. According to a new study, the dormant club scene in New York City is shifting to Zoom meetings and bud. The survey, published in the journal Substance Use & Abuse, involved 128 ...
Topicals For Seniors With Arthritis
Cannabis topicals are having a moment. From A-list celebrities using Lord Jones balms to soothe aching feet at the Golden Globes to professional athletes debuting their own line of muscle rub, transdermal products infused with cannabinoids seem to be everywhere. But it isn’t just millennials and the Hollywood elite jumping on the bandwagon. An increasing ...
Endocannabinoid System 101
Have you ever wondered how cannabis works? While the plant is made up of hundreds of unique compounds, the cannabinoids found within (such as THC or CBD) are responsible for the majority of its effects. But did you know the body actually makes its own cannabinoids - and has an entire system dedicated to their ...