More than 85% of regulated marijuana products sold in Colorado’s adult-use market might violate health and labeling laws, according to a recent report by one of the state’s cannabis operators. Frustrated by the apparent reluctance of the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) to test state-regulated cannabis products and punish those found to be breaking the law, Justin … [Read more...] about Colorado cannabis operator’s testing experiment yields damning pesticide, microbial and potency results
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Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state’s lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. A breaking point came when he released a much cheaper product to the market, and increased sales by five times, … [Read more...] about Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis
In more than a decade since Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana for adults, state officials have come up with a ton of ideas for delivering cannabis-cautious public health messages to the public. They tried stoner humor. They tried high-concept art installations. They tried … hoedown music? The results have been decidedly mixed. But now state-funded researchers … [Read more...] about Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis
Researchers at CU Boulder hope to make reliable breath testing for marijuana a reality
BOULDER, Colo. (KRDO) - It was way back in 2012 when Colorado voters approved the passage of Amendment 64, legalizing recreational marijuana. But law enforcement still does not have a reliable way to test drivers to see if they took the drug recently and distinctly establish if they're too impaired to drive.In a previous study, researchers found while it's possible to detect … [Read more...] about Researchers at CU Boulder hope to make reliable breath testing for marijuana a reality
“The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
The cannabis available in Colorado dispensaries today has high concentrations of THC, much higher than ever available before. Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health want consumers to be aware of the risks associated with its use. The Tea on THC On Tuesday, the school launched a campaign, in partnership with Initium Health, called "The Tea on THC". It is focused on … [Read more...] about “The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
The Colorado School of Public Health starts new youth THC awareness campaign
The Colorado School of Public Health and creative collaborator Initium Health started an awareness campaign about the risks of potent cannabis with youth and parents. The first-of-its-kind public awareness campaign, "The Tea on THC" looks to educate Coloradans on the "often-overlooked" health risks of high-concentration cannabis, according to a news release from … [Read more...] about The Colorado School of Public Health starts new youth THC awareness campaign
Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
Colorado marijuana sales continued falling on a monthly and annual basis through the fall, state Department of Revenue data shows.Looks like low-potency pot isn't sparking a sales revolution at dispensaries after all.A little over a week after the 9News story "Weaker weed sparking higher sales in Colorado" talked about how low-potency cannabis was driving new customers and more … [Read more...] about Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
Littleton Voters Approve Marijuana Tax Hike to Boost Public Safety and Homelessness Services
Littleton, Colorado's electorate has voiced its support for the welfare of its community by voting in favor of increased marijuana taxation intended to bolster public safety and homelessness services. According to the City of Littleton, Ballot Issue 3B, which called for the hike in retail marijuana sales tax from 3% to 7%, was approved by voters on November 5. The tax raise is … [Read more...] about Littleton Voters Approve Marijuana Tax Hike to Boost Public Safety and Homelessness Services
Colorado cannabis companies have a new strategy to attract more hesitant customers: weaker weed
At Terrapin Care Station, a Denver dispensary on Broadway, area manager Adam Shepler stood behind a counter displaying an array of more than 20 low-dose cannabis products: gummies, patches, drinks, topical lotions, tinctures, a vape and a powder. Most of them were recently released. Though Shepler has fielded customer interest in low-dose products for years, he’s now … [Read more...] about Colorado cannabis companies have a new strategy to attract more hesitant customers: weaker weed
Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
Forget the pandemic boom in marijuana sales – Colorado now collects fewer marijuana tax dollars than it did in 2018. About half the country now has joined Colorado in legalizing recreational marijuana, with a total of 24 states and Washington, D.C., regulating cannabis. The spread of legalization has taken a toll on Colorado’s more established market, with the wholesale price … [Read more...] about Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
