If your dream retirement plan involved lukewarm tapioca, aggressively competitive bingo, and endless chatter about arthritis, go ahead and burn that depressing vision board right now. The future of senior living is officially upon us, and it comes equipped with a giant, touch-screen dispensary parked right in the lobby next to the morning coffee pot.A retirement community in … [Read more...] about Silver Foxes, Gold Strains: Forget Shuffleboard, Retirement Homes Are Getting Weed Vending Machines
Arizona
Puff, Puff…Penalty? Arizona Eyes Crackdown on “Excessive” Weed Smoke
Arizona lawmakers are considering legislation that could make producing “excessive” marijuana smoke — even on private property — a criminal nuisance.The proposal would presume that heavy cannabis smoke or odor poses a risk to others’ health or safety. If enacted, violations could be treated as misdemeanors carrying penalties of up to 30 days in jail, fines reaching $500, and … [Read more...] about Puff, Puff…Penalty? Arizona Eyes Crackdown on “Excessive” Weed Smoke
Federal Marijuana Policy Shift Complicates Arizona Repeal Effort
A campaign seeking to dismantle Arizona’s legal adult-use cannabis market is facing new political headwinds as federal marijuana policy appears to be moving in a more permissive direction.Organizers behind a proposed ballot initiative aim to end commercial recreational cannabis sales while keeping personal possession, home cultivation and medical use legal. The measure must … [Read more...] about Federal Marijuana Policy Shift Complicates Arizona Repeal Effort
Reefer Reverse: Arizona’s Push to Roll Back Legal Weed
Arizona is once again debating the future of cannabis. A newly filed ballot initiative seeks to undo major parts of the state’s recreational marijuana system, despite voter approval just five years ago. The proposal, known as the Sensible Marijuana Policy Act for Arizona, would eliminate licensed adult-use cannabis sales while preserving personal possession and limited home … [Read more...] about Reefer Reverse: Arizona’s Push to Roll Back Legal Weed
Arizona Takes a Trip Into Science: State Approves First Whole-Mushroom Psilocybin Study for PTSD
In a move that could change the way we treat trauma, Arizona has officially given the green light to a groundbreaking study exploring the therapeutic use of whole-mushroom psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans and first responders. This marks the first state-funded research effort in the U.S. to study the effects of the entire psychedelic … [Read more...] about Arizona Takes a Trip Into Science: State Approves First Whole-Mushroom Psilocybin Study for PTSD
Arizona Just Got a High-Tech High: HYPHEN Vapes Hit the Desert
Arizona’s cannabis scene just got a sleek, pod-powered upgrade. HYPHEN, a new modular vape system from Verano Holdings, has officially launched in the Grand Canyon State, promising convenience, versatility, and a little futuristic flair for cannabis enthusiasts. The HYPHEN system is designed around a base unit with interchangeable pods, allowing users to switch oils and … [Read more...] about Arizona Just Got a High-Tech High: HYPHEN Vapes Hit the Desert
Arizona Attorney General Declares Unlicensed THC-Infused Products Illegal
Arizona’s Attorney General has officially ruled that the sale of THC-infused products without a state-issued license is illegal, creating major implications for businesses operating in the cannabis and hemp industries. The announcement, reported by Hoodline, clarifies a growing legal gray area concerning the production and sale of consumable products containing delta-9 THC … [Read more...] about Arizona Attorney General Declares Unlicensed THC-Infused Products Illegal
iAnthus Sells 5 Arizona Cannabis Facilities for $36.5 Million
iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc., which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, announced that certain iAnthus subsidiaries entered into definitive agreements (the “purchase agreements”) with a leading Arizona cannabis operator, Pitchfork Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Sonoran Roots, and its affiliates to sell three dispensaries and two … [Read more...] about iAnthus Sells 5 Arizona Cannabis Facilities for $36.5 Million
Arizona lawmakers like weed, want to study it
PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to finally force the Department of Health Services to spend some of the money it has to research the effects and usefulness of marijuana. The bill moving through the Senate comes four years after the Legislature told the agency it can use some of the cash it gets from medical marijuana patients to provide $5 million competitive grants every … [Read more...] about Arizona lawmakers like weed, want to study it
Kids needing medical help because of marijuana rising in Arizona, report says
The number of kids needing medical attention after consuming marijuana edibles has spiked both in the Valley and nationwide in recent years.“It is a big issue. You never want to have a kid come into the emergency room unnecessarily, especially when it comes with something like this where it’s completely avoidable,” said Dr. Gary Kirkilas.Dr. Kirkilas is a pediatrician at … [Read more...] about Kids needing medical help because of marijuana rising in Arizona, report says
