Legalized Weed Is Landing More Seniors in the E.R. In Canada, cannabis poisonings rose sharply among people 65 and older after the country legalized the drug, a new study found. As more places legalize marijuana, policymakers and health officials… The post Legalized Weed Is Landing More Seniors in the E.R. appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Travel on High Cannabis tourism is continuing to grow. The post Travel on High first appeared on High Times.

Quit Meth, Get Paid in Innovative California Recovery Program Can incentives convince people using meth and cocaine to kick the habit? The post Quit Meth, Get Paid in Innovative California Recovery Program first appeared on High Times.

Delaware Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis Operators To Sell Adult-Use Cannabis In preparation for Delaware’s launch of adult-use sales, this new bill would permit medical cannabis business owners to apply for a temporary conversion license to sell adult-use cannabis as well. The post Delaware Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis Operators To Sell Adult-Use Cannabis first appeared on High Times.

Study To Determine Impact of Cannabis on Driving Ability Delayed A trial will determine how cannabis impacts driving ability and provide guidance for medical cannabis policy in Victoria, Australia. The post Study To Determine Impact of Cannabis on Driving Ability Delayed first appeared on High Times.

Iowa Governor Signs Bill To Regulate Hemp Products Gov. Kim Reynold approved House File 2605, which will further regulate hemp-derived consumable products. The post Iowa Governor Signs Bill To Regulate Hemp Products first appeared on High Times.

Curaleaf Opens Miami North Biscayne Medical Cannabis Dispensary The new North Miami Beach location expands the company’s retail presence to 62 stores in Florida and 146 nationwide.

3 Tips to Build Your Cultivation Team for Peak Productivity Cultivators can avoid expensive snags and turnover by properly structuring their organizations, setting expectations up front, and accommodating employees.

Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden’s push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions In an isolated part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters known as the 12th-floor “bubble,” chief Anne Milgram made an unusual request of top deputies summoned in March for… The post Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden’s push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Could Martha’s Vineyard run out of weed? Two cannabis businesses on the Vineyard and Nantucket warn that strict shipping rules could crimp supply on the islands. They’re suing to change them. Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are at… The post Could Martha’s Vineyard run out of weed? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Critics say new legislation prioritizes medical dispensaries in Delaware’s emerging recreational market Medical cannabis dispensaries could start growing recreational marijuana under new legislation sponsored by State Rep. Ed Osienski (D-Newark). The bill would allow medical pot retailers to obtain a temporary conversion… The post Critics say new legislation prioritizes medical dispensaries in Delaware’s emerging recreational market appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California’s biggest cannabis delivery company faces foreclosure California’s largest pot delivery service is in financial trouble after it defaulted on a major loan and now faces foreclosure, according to a document filed in Delaware court earlier this month. Eaze,… The post California’s biggest cannabis delivery company faces foreclosure appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Research Shows Evidence of Methylphenidate Provoking Relapse in Former Cocaine Users The study explored how rats formerly addicted to cocaine relapsed and exhibited cocaine-seeking behaviors after taking methylphenidate. The post Research Shows Evidence of Methylphenidate Provoking Relapse in Former Cocaine Users first appeared on High Times.

Fentanyl Dealer on Snapchat Who Caused Deadly Overdoses Gets 20 Years in Federal Prison “Dirty 30” pills were sold on Snapchat, and it led to numerous deadly overdoses, sometimes within the same home. The post Fentanyl Dealer on Snapchat Who Caused Deadly Overdoses Gets 20 Years in Federal Prison first appeared on High Times.

High Five: 5 Cultivation Styles There are many different ways to grow the devil’s lettuce. The post High Five: 5 Cultivation Styles first appeared on High Times.

Study: Cannabis Use Associated with ‘Marginal Increase’ in Light Physical Activity Once again, recent research combats the notion that cannabis users are lazy and unmotivated as a new study confirms that cannabis use is associated with more daily light physical activity on average compared to non-users. The post Study: Cannabis Use Associated with ‘Marginal Increase’ in Light Physical Activity first appeared on High Times.

Marital Status Uniquely Affects Psychedelic Experiences, Study Shows Cheers to the child-free. The post Marital Status Uniquely Affects Psychedelic Experiences, Study Shows first appeared on High Times.

Agrify Corp., Nature’s Miracle Terminate Planned Merger Under Mutual Agreement The termination marks a U-turn from a signed definitive agreement announced just four days earlier.

Does Trulieve’s Tax Strategy Tie Into a Bigger Cannabis Industry Battle? How a possibly outdated legal precedent, a pending lawsuit against the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Constitution, the Clean Water Act and interstate waterways may all relate to Trulieve’s and other high-profile 280E tax refund cases—and what major legal ‘fight’ we’re going to see playing out this year.

5 Tips to Go Beyond Custom Utility Rebates Energy efficiency experts say there are opportunities for cannabis operators to save when installing individual fixtures and equipment and when considering system-wide improvements in cultivation facilities.

Cannabis Rescheduling: A Potential Watershed Moment That Comes with Many As-Yet Unanswered Questions for the Marijuana Industry By Jean Smith-Gonnell and Michael Lafleur The impending reclassification of cannabis to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act could have implications for the entire cannabis industry. There… The post Cannabis Rescheduling: A Potential Watershed Moment That Comes with Many As-Yet Unanswered Questions for the Marijuana Industry appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

I Bought Some Great Legal Weed – Finally! After two years of settling for mostly mediocre weed, plus a few occasions where mediocre was elevated to good, I finally bought what I consider to be truly excellent cannabis… The post I Bought Some Great Legal Weed – Finally! appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Building and Running a Successful Cannabis Banking Program By: Paul Dunford, Co-Founder & VP of Knowledge at Green Check As the cannabis industry continues to grow, financial institutions are increasingly exploring opportunities to bank cannabis-related businesses (CRBs). Engaging… The post Building and Running a Successful Cannabis Banking Program appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Schedule 3 Marijuana Alert: DEA Publishes NPRM By Hilary Bricken, Attorney at Husch Blackwell On May 16, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA“) published its 92-page notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM“) to move marijuana from schedule 1 on… The post Schedule 3 Marijuana Alert: DEA Publishes NPRM appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Green Horizons Opens Initial 100K Square Feet of Mega Cannabis Cultivation Facility in California State Treasurer Fiona Ma attended the company’s ribbon cutting for the first phase of its 1-million-square-foot cultivation campus in Coachella.

Ohio medical marijuana companies prepare to apply for dual-use license to sell recreational Ohio medical marijuana companies are gearing up to begin the process of entering the recreational marijuana business. The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) recently approved regulations from the Division of Cannabis… The post Ohio medical marijuana companies prepare to apply for dual-use license to sell recreational appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Study: 87% of Festival-Goers Plan To Use Drugs, Cannabis Most Popular Choice Festival season is upon us, and a recent study finds that the vast majority of attendees plan to use drugs to elevate their experience. The post Study: 87% of Festival-Goers Plan To Use Drugs, Cannabis Most Popular Choice first appeared on High Times.

Adult-Use Cannabis Generates Over $20B in State Tax Revenue Marijuana Policy Project’s new report shows how much tax revenue adult-use cannabis has generated since it began in the first states to do so. The post Adult-Use Cannabis Generates Over $20B in State Tax Revenue first appeared on High Times.

New Hampshire Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill This is the farthest that a cannabis bill has progressed in New Hampshire so far. The post New Hampshire Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill first appeared on High Times.

MSO Stocks Soar After Biden Video Confirms Cannabis Is Moving to Schedule III Shares of multi-state operators surged immediately after President Joe Biden announced the Schedule III change. The post MSO Stocks Soar After Biden Video Confirms Cannabis Is Moving to Schedule III first appeared on High Times.

Psychedelics Task Force Bills Signed by Maryland Governor The task force will include 17 members set to review multiple facets of natural psychedelic substances such as including psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, and mescaline. The post Psychedelics Task Force Bills Signed by Maryland Governor first appeared on High Times.

Intercanopy Lighting Trials Show Compelling Increases in Cannabis Quality, Consistency Cultivators are working to understand how to best deploy lights within cannabis canopies to maximize results.

Marijuana Testing for Recruits Could End Under House’s Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Potential military recruits and prospective officers soon may not need to worry about drug testing if they recently used marijuana. A provision included in the draft text of a must-pass… The post Marijuana Testing for Recruits Could End Under House’s Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Marijuana rescheduling moves businesses into ‘uncharted territory’ Marijuana business owners hoping to benefit from the Biden administration’s move to reschedule the drug may be in for disappointment, according to experts. The administration announced plans Thursday to move forward with… The post Marijuana rescheduling moves businesses into ‘uncharted territory’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The Real Sticky Icky Icky Snoop Dogg talks about the new hemp-infused beverage Do It Fluid, his smoking routine, and what he loves about cannabis. The post The Real Sticky Icky Icky first appeared on High Times.

The Library of Cannabis HendRx Farm Nursery works to preserve the great works of ganja with their genetic preservation library. The post The Library of Cannabis first appeared on High Times.

Cannabis Industry Reacts to Biden’s Rescheduling Announcement The President’s May 16 announcement is being touted as an important and historic first step, but many industry constituents say there’s still a long way to go, with social justice at the heart of pushes for decriminalization. Here are reactions from cannabis business executives, industry organizations, lawyers and members of Congress.

As Predicted, 4/20 Sales Surged During Cannabis Industry Holiday Weekend Sales on both Friday and Saturday were up significantly, and retailers offered higher discounts to entice customers when compared to previous years.

DEA 2024 Report Focuses on THC Potency, Organized Crime, Youth Edible Consumption The federal agency’s National Drug Threat Assessment calls attention to how scheduled substances and trafficking trends are “endangering” the U.S.

CT Attorney General Announces ‘Settlement’ with HighBazaar The headline of Tuesday’s announcement by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong stated that his office had reached a ‘settlement” with HighBazaar, the longstanding and very popular Connecticut sesh that earned… The post CT Attorney General Announces ‘Settlement’ with HighBazaar appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

As feds move to reclassify marijuana, here’s where Indiana’s governor candidates stand Federal restrictions on marijuana have long been a reason Indiana’s top elected officials have declined to rethink their stance on the drug for medical or recreational use. But Thursday, the federal Department… The post As feds move to reclassify marijuana, here’s where Indiana’s governor candidates stand appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

President Biden announces moves to relax weed restrictions President Joe Biden is officially moving forward with plans to loosen federal marijuana restrictions. Biden announced on Thursday his administration plans to reclassify cannabis from the most restrictive category on… The post President Biden announces moves to relax weed restrictions appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The Weirdos State of the Union To celebrate the second birthday of WEIRDOS, our VP of Content waxes on the year we’ve had, and where we’re going from here. The post The Weirdos State of the Union first appeared on High Times.

New Study Analyzes the Effects of THCV, CBD on Weight Loss Study participants were given doses of THCV/CBD or a placebo in order for researchers to examine the potential effects on metabolic syndrome. The post New Study Analyzes the Effects of THCV, CBD on Weight Loss first appeared on High Times.

Gifting Parties in Connecticut Can Continue with Limits Under Settlement with Attorney General Attorney General William Tong arrived at a settlement over gifting parties with HighBazaar in Connecticut. The post Gifting Parties in Connecticut Can Continue with Limits Under Settlement with Attorney General first appeared on High Times.

Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights Biortica Agrimed released an assessment of the state of medical cannabis and decriminalization laws in the EU. The post Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights first appeared on High Times.

DEA Report Reflects Average Potency of THC in Illegal Cannabis at 16% The DEA’s report assesses the status of a variety of federally illegal substances, including fentanyl, heroin, and cannabis. The post DEA Report Reflects Average Potency of THC in Illegal Cannabis at 16% first appeared on High Times.

Nature's Miracle, Agrify Sign Definitive Merger Agreement The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024.

From Stay-at-Home Parents to Breadwinners to Students, Cannabis is Normal By Derek Ross, CEO, Nova Farms Once stigmatized and relegated to the fringes of society, cannabis has emerged from the shadows to become a mainstream topic, with legalization efforts gaining global… The post From Stay-at-Home Parents to Breadwinners to Students, Cannabis is Normal appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

BREAKING NEWS: DEA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Move Marijuana to Schedule III By Vince Śliwoski, Managing Partner of Harris Sliwoski Today is another historic day in the history of cannabis control and regulation. In a much anticipated announcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration… The post BREAKING NEWS: DEA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Move Marijuana to Schedule III appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

President Biden Announces Federal Government Will Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Announcement It’s official: The U.S. Department of Justice will reschedule cannabis, moving it to Schedule III, President Joe Biden announced Thursday. The post President Biden Announces Federal Government Will Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Announcement first appeared on High Times.

Ziel Partners With Portocanna, Receives 1st EU GMP Certification for Microbial Control Technology in Cannabis The radio frequency technology for the decontamination of cannabis flower provides cultivators and processors a microbial control step for their operations.

White House Moves to Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Decision, Biden Says The Department of Justice will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to reclassify cannabis in the Federal Register, which will be followed by a 60-day public comment period prior to the department potentially finalizing the rule.

5 Things to Confirm When Signing a Cannabis Facility Construction Agreement From agreement type to financing to scope of work, here are details to iron out when vetting construction companies.

SOMAÍ Group, and Its Subsidiary, RPK Biopharma Expand Cookies Partnership to Include Europe and the UK

Psychedelic Toad Toxins Could Treat Depression, Anxiety Without Hallucinations Secretions released by Colorado river toads show promise as a therapeutic psychedelic, even without hallucinations. The post Psychedelic Toad Toxins Could Treat Depression, Anxiety Without Hallucinations first appeared on High Times.

Smart & Safe Florida Reveals $5M Ad Campaign To Amp Up MJ Legalization Support The campaign to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida is ramping up as Election Day nears. The post Smart & Safe Florida Reveals $5M Ad Campaign To Amp Up MJ Legalization Support first appeared on High Times.

Texas Senate To Hold Public Hearing on Delta-8, Delta-9 THC Products The hearing will be held on May 29, with the intention of discussing a ban on delta-8 and delta-9 THC products that have thrived in Texas since 2019. The post Texas Senate To Hold Public Hearing on Delta-8, Delta-9 THC Products first appeared on High Times.

Willie and Annie Nelson Announce Cannabis Cookbook Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook is set to release this November, with classic recipes such as buffalo wings, chocolate cake, and fried chicken. The post Willie and Annie Nelson Announce Cannabis Cookbook first appeared on High Times.

Psilocybin Doesn’t Alter Belief or Disbelief in God, Study Suggests A new study suggests that psilocybin won’t change an atheist to a believer or vice-versa. The post Psilocybin Doesn’t Alter Belief or Disbelief in God, Study Suggests first appeared on High Times.