“Is cannabis addictive?” This question, for all intents and purposes, is highly contentious. Depending on when and where you’ve grown up, the ‘socialized answer’ to this question may vary widely. Across the world, eastern and western cultures report varying levels of understanding, historical attachment and significance to cannabis. In modern day America, however, there is … [Read more...] about Is Cannabis Addictive?
Medical Cannabis
After ‘Reconstruction,’ MedMen Aims to Make its Mark on the New York Cannabis Market
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
New Regulations Prove key for Mexico’s Goal of Building the World’s Largest Legal Cannabis Market
After officially gaining approval from President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico’s Ministry of Health published rules on Tuesday, Jan. 12th to regulate the use of medical cannabis. The regulations set up quality control and manufacturing standards, and allow pharmaceutical companies to conduct medical research on the plant. Mexican officials believe the new rules will … [Read more...] about New Regulations Prove key for Mexico’s Goal of Building the World’s Largest Legal Cannabis Market
Emerald Media speaks with Chyna Tiya, Owner of Official Edibles
Emerald Media has a conversation with Chyna Tiya, owner of Official Edibles, an infused ice cream company located in Miami. Tiya discusses her brand's beginnings, how and why she gives back to low income patients, being a woman in the industry, and her passion for the frozen dessert. … [Read more...] about Emerald Media speaks with Chyna Tiya, Owner of Official Edibles
The Dime: 10/16/2020
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. Written by Katie Bryan | Emerald Magazine Chronic Pain A new study from Israel’s Haifa University School of Public Health … [Read more...] about The Dime: 10/16/2020