Neuropathic facial pain—often debilitating and resistant to conventional therapies—is gaining attention in the medical community as researchers and patients alike explore alternative treatment options. One promising avenue involves the use of medical marijuana to alleviate chronic pain associated with conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, and atypical … [Read more...] about Marijuana and Neuropathic Facial Pain: A Growing Avenue of Relief
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Medical Marijuana and Terminal Illness: A Compassionate Option for End-of-Life Care
As the medical landscape continues to evolve, the use of cannabis as a therapeutic option has gained traction, particularly among patients facing terminal illnesses. With palliative care focused on comfort and quality of life rather than cure, medical marijuana is increasingly being recognized for its potential to ease suffering and provide relief from the debilitating symptoms … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana and Terminal Illness: A Compassionate Option for End-of-Life Care
Connecticut Cannabis Crackdown Raises Fears of a New Era in the War on Drugs
Connecticut’s top prosecutor, Attorney General William Tong, is championing a controversial bill that would stiffen penalties on illegal cannabis sales, but critics say it’s a wolf in progressive clothing—repackaging the war on drugs under the guise of public safety.The proposed legislation, House Bill 7181, would slap felony charges on cannabis shops that sell synthetic … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Crackdown Raises Fears of a New Era in the War on Drugs
Connecticut Town Enacts Public Smoking and Vaping Ban
In a decisive move to promote public health and environmental cleanliness, a Connecticut town has implemented a sweeping ban on smoking and vaping in public spaces. The new ordinance prohibits the use of cigarettes, marijuana, and e-cigarettes in areas such as parks, sidewalks, and other municipal properties.This action aligns with a growing trend among Connecticut … [Read more...] about Connecticut Town Enacts Public Smoking and Vaping Ban
Up In Smoke: How Theraplant’s Claim Got Burned
Once upon a time Theraplant’s weed grow-op caught fire—998 plants gone, one flowering room fried. They filed a business interruption claim, hoping to cash in on the chaos. But the insurer hit back: you didn’t lose income because your ops stopped. In fact, they didn’t.Turns out, no new plants were ready for that room until after repairs. No suspension, no delay, no payout. The … [Read more...] about Up In Smoke: How Theraplant’s Claim Got Burned
Connecticut Establishes Dedicated Cannabis Regulatory Division
In a strategic move to enhance oversight of its burgeoning cannabis industry, Connecticut has announced the formation of a specialized division within the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). This newly established office will assume responsibility for licensing, regulation, and inspection of both medical and recreational cannabis operations across the state. Previously, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Establishes Dedicated Cannabis Regulatory Division
CT Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say: Let Us Sell Sooner, Before It All Goes Up in Smoke
Connecticut’s cannabis industry was supposed to be the great green equalizer—a chance for small business owners, especially those from historically disadvantaged communities, to stake their claim in a billion-dollar market. But now, some of those very entrepreneurs are waving a red flag: if the state doesn’t let them sell their cannabis licenses sooner, their dream might go up … [Read more...] about CT Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say: Let Us Sell Sooner, Before It All Goes Up in Smoke
Fine Fettle Expands Again: West Hartford Gets a Taste of the Green
Mark your calendars and prep your grinders—Fine Fettle is opening its ninth cannabis dispensary in Connecticut, and this time it’s planting roots right in the heart of West Hartford. April 18 is the big day, just two ticks before the high holiday of 4/20. Coincidence? Not likely.Located at 924 Farmington Avenue, the new spot lands right where people actually go—walkable, … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle Expands Again: West Hartford Gets a Taste of the Green
Cannabis retailer hopes CT’s new shopping rules help improve statewide sales
Two years after it was legalized, adult-use cannabis sales in Connecticut are hovering around $16 million in sales each month. In Massachusetts, however, that number is about $140 million per month. David Salinas, CEO of Hi! People in Derby hopes relaxed regulations on store design and shopping experience can help those numbers.“Massachusetts for example is a … [Read more...] about Cannabis retailer hopes CT’s new shopping rules help improve statewide sales
High on Deception: The Great Connecticut Cannabis Lab Scandal
I'm looking around the Connecticut cannabis scene, and it’s like walking into a crime novel where the bad guys aren’t even trying to hide. The air smells like skunky deception, and the lab coats aren’t so much scientists as they are wizards, waving their wands to make weak weed look like a powerhouse. Welcome to the great THC inflation scandal, where numbers are just … [Read more...] about High on Deception: The Great Connecticut Cannabis Lab Scandal
