Let’s face it. You’ve been sweating bullets over this. You paced around the kitchen, practiced your best stern-but-loving face in the mirror, and prepped a whole lecture on the dangers of the Devil’s Lettuce. You were ready to dive headfirst into the classic, awkward, sweat-inducing Rite of Parental Passage: The Weed Talk.Well, take a deep breath and put down the powerpoint … [Read more...] about Why Your Teen Is Probably Borigly Too Sober for “The Talk”
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Major Cannabis Companies Face Sweeping Class-Action Lawsuits
A groundbreaking series of class-action lawsuits have been filed against some of the largest U.S. cannabis operators, accusing them of prioritizing profits over public health by falsely marketing recreational marijuana as a medical cure-all while suppressing information about its potential dangers. The legal actions, which are drawing comparisons to the historic lawsuits … [Read more...] about Major Cannabis Companies Face Sweeping Class-Action Lawsuits
¿Dónde Está La Weed? Curaleaf Finally Says ‘Hola’ to Spanish Speakers
Walking into a dispensary can be intimidating, but imagine doing it when you can't read the menu or communicate with the budtender. To fix this, cannabis giant Curaleaf is tearing down the language barrier by rolling out a comprehensive Spanish-language experience across its dispensaries. This includes a fully bilingual app and website, translated in-store kiosks, printed … [Read more...] about ¿Dónde Está La Weed? Curaleaf Finally Says ‘Hola’ to Spanish Speakers
Planes, Trains, and Mary Jane: Transportation Bosses Freak Out Over Weed Rescheduling
If you thought the federal government’s push to reschedule marijuana was going to be a smooth ride, you clearly haven't spoken to the people in charge of our highways and airspace. A massive coalition of transportation and safety organizations, spearheaded by the American Trucking Associations, is officially sounding the alarm. In a letter sent to top federal … [Read more...] about Planes, Trains, and Mary Jane: Transportation Bosses Freak Out Over Weed Rescheduling
Rhode Island Regulators Push to Unfreeze Cannabis Business Licenses Following Rule Changes
Rhode Island cannabis officials are asking a federal judge to lift a temporary block on retail marijuana licenses, following the state's decision to officially scrap its controversial residency requirements. The Residency Roadblock Resolved In April, a federal injunction halted Rhode Island’s retail license lottery and suspended all application reviews. The court order … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Regulators Push to Unfreeze Cannabis Business Licenses Following Rule Changes
Medical Marijuana Laws May Be Helping Workers Miss Fewer Days on the Job
Here’s a stat that might surprise a few skeptics: states with legal medical marijuana programs are seeing fewer employees calling out sick.A new study suggests that medical cannabis legalization is linked to a 6.9% drop in workplace absenteeism, with the biggest improvements showing up in physically demanding jobs like manufacturing, agriculture, and construction.Researchers … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana Laws May Be Helping Workers Miss Fewer Days on the Job
Rhode Island Has a New Cannabis Boss. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The good news? Rhode Island has someone in the driver's seat again. The bad news? The road ahead still has a few potholes. For cannabis consumers, patients, and businesses, the hope is simple: less bureaucracy, clearer rules, and a system that actually works for the people it's supposed to serve. We'll see if Rhode Island can turn that hope into reality. Rhode … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Has a New Cannabis Boss. Now Comes the Hard Part.
From Policy Shift to Prison Release: The Next Step for Cannabis Reform
So let me get this straight…We’re at the point where lawmakers are basically knocking on Trump’s door like, “Hey boss… now that you’ve started cleaning up the cannabis mess, how about we actually let the people out of jail for it?”And honestly? About time.Because nothing says “modern drug policy” like states selling weed on every corner while some guy is still doing time for … [Read more...] about From Policy Shift to Prison Release: The Next Step for Cannabis Reform
New York’s Weed Industry Is Starting To Realize Bigger Isn’t Better
For years, legal cannabis has followed the same predictable script. A state legalizes weed. Investors swarm in wearing Patagonia vests and carrying PowerPoint presentations. Massive grow facilities pop up. Corporate brands flood dispensary shelves with glossy packaging and names that sound like rejected energy drinks. Then everybody acts shocked when the culture … [Read more...] about New York’s Weed Industry Is Starting To Realize Bigger Isn’t Better
Cannabis Comes With More Health Questions Than Answers
A growing body of research is forcing a more uncomfortable conversation about cannabis: not the hype, not the politics, but the actual health outcomes. As marijuana use becomes more common across age groups—especially in states where legalization has made it easier to access—scientists are increasingly focused on what regular exposure may mean for the brain, heart, and … [Read more...] about Cannabis Comes With More Health Questions Than Answers
