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
4 Cannabis-Infused Recipes for the Fall
Halloween is just one week away. While this year might not consist of passing out candy or partying, the Emerald still intends to celebrate to the fullest extent of the spook. Here are four recipes for the big night in, including a Tinley Cannabis Hot Toddy beverage, and pumpkin spice pie. Before we get started, here are two recipes for making cannabutter or … [Read more...] about 4 Cannabis-Infused Recipes for the Fall
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Makes Another Push for Legalization
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been pushing for cannabis legalization for quite some time now, with both his 2019 and 2020 efforts ultimately ending in failure. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, legalization efforts from Cuomo have been forced to the backburner. In April, Cuomo noted legalization to be one of the most complicated issues he has faced. During a recent interview … [Read more...] about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Makes Another Push for Legalization
Halloween Themed Strains to try This Spooky Season
Halloween, the holiday that used to be all about trick or treating and costume parties, is right around the corner. Amidst the pandemic, however, the holiday has become yet another excuse to roll one up and prepare for endless movie binging. Here is Emerald's list of Halloween-themed strains to try this spooky season. Ghost OG Ghost OG is a 70% Indica, 30% Sativa hybrid strain … [Read more...] about Halloween Themed Strains to try This Spooky Season
SCOTUS Denies Cannabis Reclassification Hearing
According to the Controlled Substances Act, a substance must be found to have no accepted medical application to be considered a Schedule I drug. Yet cannabis, which has been legalized for medicinal purposes in 33 states and Washington D.C., remains on this list alongside drugs like heroin and LSD. Three years since the introduction of Washington v. Barr, a lawsuit … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Denies Cannabis Reclassification Hearing