A recent study published by the Journal of the American Geriatric Society (AGS) finds that seniors are turning to cannabis to mitigate symptoms of aging. The study, titled Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults, surveyed 568 seniors aged 65 years and older, with 73% being older than 75. Overall, 15% reported consuming cannabis in the last … [Read more...] about Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms of Older Age
Archives for October 2020
Breonna Taylor Case Settlement
The death and subsequent controversy over the death of Breonna Taylor has developed further into a lawsuit and settlement involving the Taylor family and the City of Louisville, Kentucky. The events surrounding, leading up to, and following Breonna Taylor’s death have become major points of contention among various public and political groups around the country. Accounts … [Read more...] about Breonna Taylor Case Settlement
Homemade Candy Corn
Candy Corn recipe by Chef Ron Silver of the New York-based restaurant, Bubby’s, and the CBD brand, Azuca Makes 90 pieces with 2 mg CBD per piece Start to finish: about 2 hours 1¼ cup powdered sugar2 Tbsp + ½ tsp non-fat powdered milk¼ tsp kosher salt4½ tsp Azuca CBD sugar*6½ Tbsp granulated sugar⅓ cup light corn syrup2½ Tbsp water2 Tbsp butter½ tsp vanilla extract2-3 … [Read more...] about Homemade Candy Corn
The Dime: 10/30/2020
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Written by Katie Bryan | Emerald Magazine Can I Get A…Green Light Hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, … [Read more...] about The Dime: 10/30/2020
Cannabis and the Opioid Crisis
For years, cannabis has been stigmatized as a gateway drug. Now, evidence suggests it may be an exit drug, and a strong weapon for combating the opioid crisis. The opioid crisis seems to be getting worse each day. Currently, 115 Americans die everyday from opioid overdoses, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Their website also states that opioid … [Read more...] about Cannabis and the Opioid Crisis