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 […]
Views: 4 Republican House and Senate leadership have reportedly blocked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) attempt to include bipartisan marijuana banking legislation in a government funding bill, according to a Senate source familiar with the negotiations. As lawmakers worked to finalize a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, Schumer repeatedly advocated for the […]
Views: 2 Marijuana is embraced and enforced in very different ways across the globe, and that was exemplified in the news this week coming from Japan and Canada. Japan, for instance, has gotten even harsher with its enforcement of the plant. Marijuana has been banned for a long time in the country, but as the […]
