Views: 4 New York State’s cannabis industry has reached a significant milestone, exceeding $1 billion in retail sales, Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week. The achievement reflects the state’s efforts to build a robust and equitable legal cannabis market, which has emerged as a national leader in innovation and inclusivity. “This milestone is a testament […]
Views: 4 The most persistent and grave negative side effect of smoking marijuana has been its link to psychosis for some young users. However, the link has continued to be very vague and varies wildly between studies. Because of this, lots and lots of studies continue to come out, hoping to bridge the gap more […]
Views: 4 For the first time, young women in the United States are consuming cannabis more than their male counterparts, marking a historic shift in the $30 billion industry. This demographic change is prompting companies to reimagine their offerings and invest heavily in products tailored to female consumers. Major cannabis retailers have reported prioritizing shelf […]
Views: 5 We’ve come a long way from the scandal a few years ago in which Sha’Carri Richardson was suspended from competing in the Olympics due to a positive marijuana test. At least, when you look at all of sports leagues as a whole. For one, the NFL continues to reduce penalties for marijuana use, […]
Views: 4 Things are so bad, Weedmaps is looking to go private. Since the beginning of the year, the Pure US Cannabis ETF is down 48%, TerrAscend is down 62%, and Canopy Growth down 45%. Those trading in weed stocks have gotten very good at being patient while waiting for the promised weed renaissance. However, […]
Views: 4 New research that was just published in the Social Science Research Network found a “consistent” correlation with legalization and a reduction of fatal overdoses. The effects were greatest in states that had legalized earliest. “Our findings suggest that broadening recreational marijuana access could help address the opioid epidemic. Previous research largely indicates that […]
Views: 2 This new generation is…healthier? Perhaps what can be summed up by better education and awareness, teen use of marijuana is down about 3 percentage points from last year for 12th graders (25.8% this year from 29% in 2023). There is certainly nuance within the numbers, as vaping has remained stable while smoking is […]
Views: 5 Elton John, recently named Time’s Icon of the Year, has publicly denounced the legalization of marijuana, calling it a misguided decision with far-reaching consequences. In an interview published Wednesday, the legendary musician spoke candidly about his views, rooted in personal experience and decades of advocacy for sobriety. “I maintain that it’s addictive. It […]
Views: 4 It’s pretty common to use cannabis for the loosening of neural pathways we’re stuck within. But how exactly does it work? Senior Savvy Cannabis dives into the science behind it, and it’s pretty fascinating. Basically, cannabis does three things in tandem to your brain. It boosts dopamine, lowers self-doubt, and activates the prefrontal […]
Views: 5 The NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to significant changes to the league’s substance abuse policy, particularly regarding marijuana use. The updated policy, which goes into effect immediately, raises the threshold for a positive THC test and reduces financial penalties for violations. Previously, the threshold for a positive THC test was […]
