Despite the fact that most Americans believe cannabis should be legal, there’s still a fierce debate over whether the federal government should legalize it. Some believe cannabis prohibition increases criminalization, mass incarceration, and unnecessary law enforcement expenditures. On the contrary, others aren’t ready for legalization. Public opinion about the debate … [Read more...] about The Cannabis Debate: to Legalize or to not Legalize
Tasty Cannabinoids: the Science of Edibles
Photo credit News Desk Edibles are becoming more popular as more states across the U.S. start to legalize cannabis. In fact, research from the industry data company, ArcView group, shows that the edibles market will hit $4.1 billion by 2022. Popular edibles include caramels, chocolates, taffy, and mints. But consumers seem to prefer gummies most, according to BDSA, which … [Read more...] about Tasty Cannabinoids: the Science of Edibles
Dabbing: The Latest Method of Cannabis Consumption
The word “dabbing” has a couple of meanings. The first that comes to mind is the dance move originated by NFL player Cam Newton who would “dab” to celebrate his touchdowns. But, dabbing also involves the act of smoking cannabis concentrates. It is one of the latest, and most popular methods of ingesting cannabis oil. More specifically, it usually requires the user … [Read more...] about Dabbing: The Latest Method of Cannabis Consumption
CBG and Delta-8-THC: Uses and Benefits
Scientists are discovering new cannabinoids as the research into cannabis grows. Cannabigerol (CBG) and Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC) are two of the latest cannabinoids to be identified by researchers in cannabis plants. The compounds are in many products in the cannabis and beauty industries. Research studies continue to produce novel ways to use these agents by … [Read more...] about CBG and Delta-8-THC: Uses and Benefits
The Importance of Social Equity and How one City Initiated a National Movement
Social equity programs have created 240,000 jobs for individuals throughout the U.S., and accumulated about $369 million in tax revenue so far, reports JD Supra. Based on Green Entrepreneur's analysis, experts predict jobs and cannabis business ownerships will grow to approximately one million in the next decade. Due to the increase of the business landscape, JD Supra reports … [Read more...] about The Importance of Social Equity and How one City Initiated a National Movement