Previously Emerald reported on Chris Alexander, the executive director for New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), who is leading a public health campaign to prepare the state for safe use and access to cannabis. Since then, the OCM has granted more licenses to cannabis cultivators, bringing the total to 88 approved companies. Currently, the OCM plans for these … [Read more...] about What NY’s Licenses Means For The Cannabis Industry
Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
Photo via Rootscamp Last month, New York officials started a public health campaign aimed at spreading awareness of current cannabis laws, and paving the way towards legalizing the sale of cannabis in the state. Through this campaign, ads and messages will be put up to educate the public on how to use cannabis responsibly and safely. The Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
Bicycle Day: Story behind LSD
Bicycle Day, April 19th, is upon us! This is not to be mistaken with World Bicycle Day, which celebrates the familiar two-wheeled vehicles. Bicycle Day, as psychedelic enthusiasts know, commemorates the day that Albert Hofmann first took a trip from lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). In 1943, due to automobile restrictions during World War II, he experienced its effects while … [Read more...] about Bicycle Day: Story behind LSD
Puff, Paint, eat or Dance: 10 Events to Attend for 4/20
Photo Credit: SF Station. April 20th is just around the corner! Ever wondered why the holiday is celebrated on 4/20? Its origins are not entirely clear. But, according to Vox, in the 1970s, teenagers in California may have started it by smoking cannabis daily at 4:20 p.m. Since then, 420 became popular among enthusiasts as a code for smoking cannabis and eventually … [Read more...] about Puff, Paint, eat or Dance: 10 Events to Attend for 4/20
World Autism Month: Exploring the Growing use of CBD oils for ASD symptoms
Many families find that CBD Oil is helpful for symptoms of ASD. Photo Credit: flickr/The Vape Guide. Recently, families all over the world have explored medical cannabis to alleviate their loved ones’ symptoms. Often, these families hear about cases of cannabis providing quick and effective treatment for a range of things such as insomnia, epilepsy, chronic pain, and autism … [Read more...] about World Autism Month: Exploring the Growing use of CBD oils for ASD symptoms
