MedMen, a California-based retailer, understands the fickle nature of the state of cannabis in New York. In 2018, CEO Adam Bierman told CNBC, “I am so excited about the state of New York, there has been a lot of chatter nationally lately about legalizing marijuana... This is impossible unless the laws allow us to do what we do.” To the original co-founders, Bierman and … [Read more...] about After ‘Reconstruction,’ MedMen Aims to Make its Mark on the New York Cannabis Market
Archives for January 2021
The Dime: 1/29/2021
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. FDA withdraws pending CBD enforcement proposal Just a day after Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the U.S., the FDA … [Read more...] about The Dime: 1/29/2021
Weed Talk News: New Jersey Governor, Weedmaps, Massachusetts Delivery License, South Dakota Advocates
Legal Weed was voted in for adults in New Jersey in November. But it's the underage laws that have forced Gov. Phil Murphy to impose a deadline of Friday to come to an agreement. Meantime in South Dakota, cannabis advocates now face politically backed lawsuits to overturn the voters wishes on adult-use laws that passed at the ballot box in the November elections. Also — … [Read more...] about Weed Talk News: New Jersey Governor, Weedmaps, Massachusetts Delivery License, South Dakota Advocates
The Origin Story of the Blunt
Amongst the densely rich landscape of cannabis culture, the blunt, an enduring symbol of cannabis, has entranced and enveloped many smokers young and old. The weighted delivery of rolling a blunt and lighting it up. The camaraderie of passing it around. The deep high accented by the buzz of tobacco. The many songs to play while burning. The essence of what a blunt truly … [Read more...] about The Origin Story of the Blunt
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): An Obscure Disease Caused by Chronic Use of Cannabis
One out of every three daily cannabis users — or 2.75 million Americans — will experience Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), according to research published in the Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology journal. The condition affects some long-term cannabis users. Its symptoms include vomiting, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, and nausea. In Latin, hyper means … [Read more...] about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): An Obscure Disease Caused by Chronic Use of Cannabis