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NEW YORK–Frequent cannabis vaping, defined as vaping at least 10 times a month, more than doubled among high school seniors in the United States between 2018 and 2019, according to new research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine published online May 7 in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The rise in frequent use was even greater ...

LOS ANGELES– Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand that caters to cannabis consumers statewide in California, released its third consumer trend poll conducted during the pandemic, revealing a lasting change in how consumers are purchasing cannabis. With a demand for delivery services at an all-time high and more consumers than ...

LOS ANGELES – Cannabis extracts have gained wide recognition in recent years and are expected to provide added momentum to cannabis market growth. Based on product type, cannabis extracts are classified into oils and tinctures. The oils segment is expected to dominate the market in 2019 with a revenue of USD $4.8 billion and is ...

OAKLAND– Have you ever re-upped on some fire cannabis bud on a Friday only to smoke through the whole batch by Sunday? The whole situation could leave you feeling burned. Why not get more out of your cannabis by turning it into edibles? Cannabis-infused foods and beverages are a fantastic way to stretch your weed ...

TORONTO– Syqe Medical, a pharma-tech company, announces today that Health Canada has approved the Syqe Inhaler, the first pharmaceutical grade medical cannabis delivery device system, they say, that provides predictable and consistent dosing through inhalation. The Syqe Inhaler has a metered-dose delivery system allows the patient to benefit from very low doses of medical cannabis and ...

OAKLAND – The world of edible cannabis has changed dramatically since the swinging 1960s when pot brownies first hit the scene. Long gone are the days when some ground-up stems and shake were tossed into some batter - this is the 21st century. The majority of cannabis-infused foods on the regulated market today contain THC ...

DENVER –Cannabis retail traffic was up 9.5%, and sales rebounded 8.4% year-over-year on 4/20, according to Cova Software. While major outages plagued several big POS systems, Cova reported its 4th straight year of perfect uptime and benchmark transaction speeds. During peak hours on 4/20, Cova was processing 380 cannabis transactions per minute, and handled over ...

OAKLAND – 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 ...

DETROIT – Michigan recreational cannabis sales are on track to surpass $1 billion in the next 12 months.  The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency provides a very detailed breakdown of their market from volumes sold to value of products sold. January and February set records already at about $67 million each. Now, their March report shows ...

SAN FRANCISCO– The global legal cannabis market size is expected to reach USD 84 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.3% from 2021 to 2028. Increased legalization of cannabis for medical and adult-use and the growing adoption of these products for the treatment ...

HCN Investigates: The Psilocybin Market Part 1 — Overview Use of psychedelic plant substances dates back thousands of years. Practically every culture in the world has some history of psychedelic plant use, and cultural anthropology of Latin America reveals an unusual profusion of ritualistic and medicinal psychedelic plant use practices.  We look at how is ...

SEATTLE– Headset, a leading provider of data and analytics to the cannabis industry, announced today the launch of a long-term forecast for the U.S. and Canadian markets with category and top-level data to be updated at the end of each quarter. The comprehensive forecasts provide legal cannabis market participants and observers with valuable insights into ...

OAKLAND – The advent of legal cannabis has brought about big developments in the ways we get high. Long gone are the days when smoking a joint or hitting a bong were the only ways to feel the effects Mary Jane offers. Nowadays, a multitude of formats are at our disposal, making it simpler than ...

OAKLAND – While cannabis has been cultivated around the world for thousands of years, modernization has made it easier than ever to grow the plant, whether in an outdoor garden bed or an isolated indoor facility. For canna-connoisseurs, knowing where and how their cannabis is grown is important, but the average or occasional user may ...

NEW YORK– Vaporizing using electronic devices and conventional smoking are the two methods of cannabis consumption. Portability, flexibility, and temperature control features have led to the shift of consumers toward handheld vaporizers from conventional methods, which has boosted demand for handheld cannabis medical vaporizers. Vaping devices as well as e-cigarettes are prominent devices that are preferred ...

DENVER– Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software, compliance technology provider, predicts that Tuesday, April 20th, a widely-popular yet unofficial "holiday" celebrating cannabis consumption, will gross $95,000,000 in legal cannabis retail sales nationally, with the following predictions for the day: Top product: Flower will be the most purchased product on 4/20, claiming 49% ...

OAKLAND, California – Cannabis cultivation - and agriculture in general - go back thousands of years. And while incredible technological advances have been made, even more so recently, there are some tried and true methods that generation after generation of farmers continue to embrace. As the old adage goes - if it ain’t broke, why ...

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – The story is all too familiar. You eat an infused cookie or take one dab too many and all of a sudden are lost in a fog of anxiety, sweat, and fatigue - you’re too high. Most cannabis fans have at least one story of overdoing it or have been witness to ...

BOSTON - The long-term use of cannabis provides sustained improvements in patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. A new study: “No pain, all gain? Researchers from Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital in Boston examined medical cannabis use in chronic pain patients, most of whom had ...

Vancouver, British Columbia–NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (FSE: 6UF) (OTC PINK: NMDBF), announced the commencement of a three phase university study dedicated to creating an ideal music playlist to accompany therapeutic psychedelic sessions. Previous research has established that music for a therapeutic psychedelic session can significantly impact the experience. "The emotional arc of a musical ...

NEW YORK – Across North and South America, products containing cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are being promoted as being good for health. For instance, CBD is claimed to offer relief from pain and reduction in inflammation, while THC is being promoted as a treatment for low appetite, insomnia, glaucoma, anxiety and muscle spasticity. As ...

NEW YORK–Interesting new survey data collected by cannabis media outlet WayofLeaf suggests that medical cannabis is in heightened demand, despite increased access to recreational cannabis via adult-use laws. Results of the study highlight that 70% of potential MMJ card applicants needed cannabis "more in the past 12 months" compared to other years. This suggests an ...

ALMETTO, Fla.– Sun Flora an international CBD brand and creator of SUNMED products sold at Your CBD Store franchise locations, has announced its completion of a seven-month-long ValidCare clinical study. The results display the irrefutable evidence of safe and reliable products offered by the brand. SunFlora and 11 other companies supported the study to provide ...

PORTLAND– Rowshan Reordan is the founder and CEO of Green Leaf Lab, one of the nation's top cannabis and hemp CBD testing labs. Established in 2011, Green Leaf Lab is the 1st woman owned cannabis and hemp CBD laboratory in the United States. The cannabis and hemp CBD industry continue to grow exponentially while the level of women ...