TILT Holdings Inc., a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement (APA) to divest two dispensaries in Massachusetts (the "transaction"). The transaction is aligned with TILT’s broader strategy to explore … [Read more...] about TILT Holdings Signs Definitive Agreement to Divest 2 Retail Locations in Massachusetts
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Study links heavy cannabis use to higher death risk, psychosis
Heavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published in JAMA Network Open. People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to those without the disorder, according to a large study published Feb. 6. The study, conducted in Ontario, Canada, found that people … [Read more...] about Study links heavy cannabis use to higher death risk, psychosis
More kids are in the emergency room from cannabis consumption
More and more children are ingesting cannabis and ending up in the hospital. James Jones, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club in New Britain, said prevention is key. “What we found was 85 to 90% of those kids started experimenting from the house," Jones said. He said a recent survey shows marijuana use amongst young kids and adolescents is on the rise. “A lot of people don’t … [Read more...] about More kids are in the emergency room from cannabis consumption
Even where weed is legal, product safety isn’t guaranteed
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. Forty states allow the sale of some form of cannabis for medical or recreational use. But cannabis remains illegal … [Read more...] about Even where weed is legal, product safety isn’t guaranteed
Why Cannabis Use Disorder is on the Rise
A lack of federal regulations has helped create a dangerous situation regarding abuse of cannabis. Unscrupulous parties are taking advantage of cannabis legalization to sell potentially harmful products. Education of the public, starting in grade school, could help ensure that people make safe decisions on use. Descheduling the drug could allow research, funding, and … [Read more...] about Why Cannabis Use Disorder is on the Rise
Perspective: Don’t believe the lies about cannabis
An author of multiple books, Naomi is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and at the Independent Women's Forum. Does “making American healthy again” mean the federal legalization of marijuana? Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose hearings to be confirmed as the next secretary of Health and Human Services took place this week, seems to think so. When Kennedy was … [Read more...] about Perspective: Don’t believe the lies about cannabis
Heavy marijuana use can impact young adults’ short-term memory, study says
Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers performing tasks that tested their ability to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use, according to results published Tuesday in JAMA Network … [Read more...] about Heavy marijuana use can impact young adults’ short-term memory, study says
Are Cannabis ETFs Getting High on Their Own Supply?
Amplify ETFs has consolidated its global and US funds that offer exposure to the cannabis industry, signifying the latest example of cautious optimism surrounding the popular controlled substance. The Chicago-based ETF issuer, which officially closed its U.S. Alternative Harvest ETF (MJUS) on Jan. 27, will replace the MJUS slice of the global Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF … [Read more...] about Are Cannabis ETFs Getting High on Their Own Supply?
Funds, free bongs and a place to puff: how the cannabis crowd is helping fire victims
A device and accessories drive spearheaded by Emerald Village West Hollywood is helping medical marijuana patients and other cannabis consumers replace the smoking and vaping equipment lost in the recent L.A. County fires. (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; photos by Genaro Molina, Ricardo DeAratanha, Robert Gauthier and Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times; Scott Schmidt / … [Read more...] about Funds, free bongs and a place to puff: how the cannabis crowd is helping fire victims
Connecticut Wants to Babysit Your Weed: A THC Cap Nobody Asked For
Ah yes, another day, another group of lawmakers clutching their pearls over cannabis. This time, the grand masterminds of Connecticut’s legislative circus have decided that adults can’t be trusted with weed stronger than 15% THC. Because obviously, if you let people buy potent weed, society will crumble into a smoldering heap of couch-locked anarchy.The latest genius proposal, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Wants to Babysit Your Weed: A THC Cap Nobody Asked For
