(This story has been updated to provide additional details from the DEA announcement.) The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has taken some cannabidiol off the most restrictive class of controlled substances, a move that allows the sale of the first nonsynthetic, cannabis-derived medicine to win federal approval. The agency announced Thursday that drugs including “finished dosage […]
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What Are You Smoking? is hosted by a rotating cast of Leafly’s cannabis experts—Will Hyde, Bailey Rahn, Emily Resling, and Dante Jordan. Tune in every Wednesday to hear activists, entrepreneurs, farmers, processors, and figures from all corners of the cannabis world weigh in on the latest developments in the industry, what’s coming next, and of course, […]
(This is an abridged version of a column that appears in the September issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.) Hemp is in an economic fast lane, with new ventures starting every day. So, it may seem odd to say modern entrepreneurs should consider 19th century railroads. But those railroad magnates faced a familiar problem: They had a […]
Imagine you are a Missouri voter who pays scant attention to the news and tends to wing it when you show up to cast your ballot. Now imagine that on November 6, upon sauntering up to the voting machine, you are pleasantly surprised to find that you’re being asked to vote on the legalization of […]
Some people may be Team Lawrence—others, Team Daniel—but we are all Team Issa. All Day. Every Day. Though her vision of life, love, and letting go is wholly unique, it’s hard to deny Issa Rae’s take on universally compelling themes which speak to anyone who has ever felt Insecure. Grab some popcorn and try a […]
In recreational-ready-but-not-really Massachusetts, it can be challenging to incorporate cannabis into your plans. But as a medical user, I’m grateful for access to products that make the difference between joining my friends on the Cape or staying home due to chronic illness. Find the best cannabis for you. Check dispensaries nearby. The products here can […]
Limonene is the second most common terpene in nature and a prominent terpene in cannabis. The fragrance of citrus fruit peels is comprised mostly of limonene, so you’d be correct to assume that this terpene takes its name from the lemon. Limonene’s pleasant odor has made it a common additive in perfumes and food. Limonene […]
CBD producers and retailers in some of the nation’s largest markets say they’re pressing on despite hostile statements from their state regulators that CBD won’t be allowed. Bans in several markets have largely been met with spotty enforcement, CBD entrepreneurs say, and the impact to business has been mixed. Ohio is one of the latest […]
A North Carolina hemp producer’s renovation of a former factory for CBD extraction sets it up for roughly $238,500 in tax incentives over the next four years. City of Wilson officials are lauding Criticality’s retrofitting for CBD production as an innovative new use for the building, The Wilson Times reported. The tax incentive package will be […]
Affecting one in 15 persons with ovaries, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive disorder that affects metabolism, hormonal balance, and fertility. People with PCOS suffer pain as well as emotional side effects from wavering hormone levels. As the disease can also cause hair loss, male pattern body hair growth, and severe acne, those with […]
