Research shows that media influences views on cannabis and its users. Photo credit: Shutterstock. There is often a debate on cannabis, and whether we like it or not, there are stereotypes surrounding its use. Media Viewership Contributes to Biases Media coverage drives negative attitudes toward cannabis. One study published in 2019 in the Journal of Visual … [Read more...] about How News Coverage Impacts Perceptions of Cannabis and its Users
Archives for July 2021
Carla Joseph Creates CBD Brand That Targets Women’s Mental Health
Zula Essentials is a brand made for women, by women. Photo credit: Zula Essentials. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on women’s mental health. In fact, studies show that people are relying on CBD to help them cope. That in mind, Zula Essentials, a Black-owned CBD brand, stays focused on their goal of championing women's mental health. For Carla Joseph, board … [Read more...] about Carla Joseph Creates CBD Brand That Targets Women’s Mental Health
The Dime: 7/30/2021
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. Major Companies Start Thinking “Beyond Tobacco” This week, two tobacco giants — Philip Morris International, and British American Tobacco … [Read more...] about The Dime: 7/30/2021
Concentrating on Toastyy Tinctures
Toastyy's CBD tinctures for focus. Photo credit: Toastyy. Finding a way to stay focused in our ever-changing, fast-paced world can be difficult. But CBD might be the answer people are looking for. Many individuals have issues with focus due to a variety of things, including lack of sleep, anxiety, depression and more. However, CBD can boost focus by increasing … [Read more...] about Concentrating on Toastyy Tinctures
Ananda Farms: the First U-Pick Hemp Farm in New York
A selection of Ananda Farms products. Sourced from Ananda Farms. For CEO and founder of Ananda Farms, Sarah Stenuf, a name is everything. As a student of “other ways of life and culture,” she told Emerald, “I came across this way of being, this way of life called ananda,” known as bliss or divine joy in the practices of Hinduism and Buddhism. Stenuf explained … [Read more...] about Ananda Farms: the First U-Pick Hemp Farm in New York