Ah, yes, the infamous postulation that cannabis is a conniving gateway to hard drug abuse. The cannabis community has long disregarded this idea as myth. But opponents to cannabis profess that weed sucks users into the dangerous world of illicit drug use. So, who’s right? The Gateway Hypothesis According to a study in the journal of Preventive Medicine Reports, the … [Read more...] about Is Cannabis Really a Gateway Drug?
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Discovering Dispensaries: Sira Naturals
Cannabis dispensaries are relatively new and somewhat taboo in our society. With federal legalization (hopefully) on the horizon, we’ll probably see dispensaries continue to pop up around the country. Sira Naturals is one dispensary that has already gone ahead of the curve in the products and services they offer. Sira Naturals is a medical cannabis dispensary with locations … [Read more...] about Discovering Dispensaries: Sira Naturals
2020 Cannabis Sales Reach Recording Breaking Heights in Colorado
Since the start of recreational sales in 2014, Coloradans have spent more than $9.9 billion on medical and recreational cannabis. While the global pandemic has caused thousands of businesses to close, the cannabis market has seen positive effects. In Colorado, cannabis sales have reached recording-breaking heights in 2020. Colorado Cannabis Sales Increase … [Read more...] about 2020 Cannabis Sales Reach Recording Breaking Heights in Colorado
Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms of Older Age
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
Contactless Cannabis: anna, the Cannabis Vending Machine, Made its Debut in Colorado
As the cannabis industry continues to grow across the country, it seems that each passing day brings another cannabis-device to the table. From automated trimming machines, to cannabis easy bake-ovens, it’s hard not to feel like every technology possible is getting on board. Who’s Anna? New to the game is anna, a cannabis vending machine making its debut in … [Read more...] about Contactless Cannabis: anna, the Cannabis Vending Machine, Made its Debut in Colorado
