As cannabis faces an ever-changing legal landscape on the state and federal level in the United States, products made from the plant — considered to be important for medicinal use by a significant number of people over the years — are becoming more widely available in multiple forms, and legally. The DEA has been mulling over the decision to change how cannabis is scheduled … [Read more...] about Are cannabis edibles safer than smoking? Here’s what some experts say
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Is it safe to drive after taking a cannabis edible? Here’s what you need to know.
Experts say that the impact of being on edibles while driving is "incredibly understudied." (Getty Images) As cannabis legalization spreads across North America, researchers and policymakers are scrambling to solve the issue of road safety. Drunk driving remains a higher risk for accidents, but recent data suggests cannabis-related road incidents are on the rise. In the past, … [Read more...] about Is it safe to drive after taking a cannabis edible? Here’s what you need to know.
Marijuana on the Menu: The growing trend of cannabis-infused dinner parties in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- Marijuana is on track to be a billion-dollar business in Maryland after the state legalized recreational use almost five months ago. Entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the demand—including for private dinner parties where the food is infused with cannabis. WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren takes you inside a dinner party with marijuana on the menu. Chef Jazmine … [Read more...] about Marijuana on the Menu: The growing trend of cannabis-infused dinner parties in Maryland
Magnolia Bakery is turning its most iconic desserts into cannabis edibles
Magnolia Bakery turned its most iconic desserts into edibles. New York CNN — Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding is being whipped up in a new version that triggers elation in a different kind of way. The New York City-based dessert maker is transforming some of its famous treats into THC-infused edibles, including its banana pudding and red velvet cake. The limited-edition … [Read more...] about Magnolia Bakery is turning its most iconic desserts into cannabis edibles
Cannabis Food Manufacturing Application Hearing Continued to June 26
WESTBROOK The Zoning Commission will hold a continuation of a public hearing on June 26 over an application to open a cannabis food manufacturing business at 1244 Old Clinton Road. The public hearing will start at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Last month the Zoning Commission opened a hearing over an application from Emerald Canning Partners LLC and Adams Avenue Asset Management that, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Food Manufacturing Application Hearing Continued to June 26
11-year-old Staten Island boy hospitalized after overdosing on THC gummies: Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- An 11-year-old Staten Island boy was rushed to the hospital after mistakenly consuming cannabis gummies at a Super Bowl party, according to a report from The NY Post. The boy’s mom is now advocating for the mayor to address potential dangers of candy-resembling edibles packaging. Shortly after returning home from a Super Bowl party in New Springville, … [Read more...] about 11-year-old Staten Island boy hospitalized after overdosing on THC gummies: Report
Canada’s crackdown on some cannabis extracts could cost industry millions
Health Canada has begun asking some federally licensed marijuana companies to stop selling certain ingestible cannabis products the regulatory agency says are incorrectly classified and labeled as “extracts” rather than “edibles,” MJBizDaily has learned. The move could cost cannabis businesses millions of dollars, Canadian industry sources say, because the products in question … [Read more...] about Canada’s crackdown on some cannabis extracts could cost industry millions
Sen. Blumenthal says parents need to keep cannabis away from kids
It's been about one week since recreational marijuana sales began in Connecticut. As purchases are made Sen. Richard Blumenthal has a warning for parents: keep marijuana away from your kids. "Cannabis poisoning of children is exploding," said Blumenthal. "Connecticut has requirements about safe packaging, but there is no substitute for parent's putting the cannabis in secure … [Read more...] about Sen. Blumenthal says parents need to keep cannabis away from kids
Woman arrested for selling marijuana edibles to minor
MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami woman has bonded out of jail after, police said, she was arrested for allegedly selling marijuana edibles to a student, which led to other students experiencing THC overdoses. 7News cameras captured Thalia Aceves as she walked out of the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in West Miami-Dade, Thursday night. She declined to comment on her charges … [Read more...] about Woman arrested for selling marijuana edibles to minor
After local students sickened, here’s what parents should know about cannabis-infused products
News Provided By Tawney Beans on The Akron Beacon Journal A health scare that arose this week when at least eight local middle school students suffered adverse effects after eating cannabis-infused gummies has sparked questions about the legality, availability and risks of such products. At Akron's Litchfield Community Learning Center, students reported experiencing varying … [Read more...] about After local students sickened, here’s what parents should know about cannabis-infused products