The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), a nonprofit whose goal is the advancement of clean sports, will no longer penalize Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athletes who test positive for cannabis. Prior to the change, which retroactively began Jan. 1st, officials tested athletes for cannabis prior to fights using a threshold system. Test results showing THC levels … [Read more...] about UFC Will no Longer Punish Fighters for Smoking Cannabis
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Emerald Interviews BUZZBOXX
A conversation with Julia Loni Turner, founder of BUZZBOXX. Turner discusses how she turned a college idea into a company, the inspiration for BUZZBOXX, taking pride in accessories, and designing a product for a diversity of consumers. Read more about Turner and her company here. … [Read more...] about Emerald Interviews BUZZBOXX
Monitoring the Future: Study Shows no Increase in Youth Cannabis Use as Legalization Spreads
As cannabis legalization continues to spread across the country, some worry that normalization will lead to an increase in use amongst teens and young adults. However, many recent studies have found just the opposite. Monitoring the Future A recent University of Michigan study analyzed self-reported rates of cannabis use by young people over the last four … [Read more...] about Monitoring the Future: Study Shows no Increase in Youth Cannabis Use as Legalization Spreads
Festive Winter Strains to Light up the Holiday Season
Winter is the perfect season to cuddle up on the couch for days on end. For the consumers who are anything like us over at the Emerald, they’re probably adding a cup of hot cocoa and a joint to that mix. Here’s our list of festive winter strains to help light things up this holiday season. Permafrost Bred by Rogue Buds, Permafrost is a 70-30 sativa-dominant hybrid created … [Read more...] about Festive Winter Strains to Light up the Holiday Season
Support Minority-Owned Businesses with Cannabis-Themed Stocking Stuffers Under $15
Holiday shopping isn’t always easy. While it might feel like there are countless ideas scattered all over the internet, finding the perfect item for your loved ones can take a lot of thought. If you’re shopping for your favorite person to light one up with, though, look no further. Here are some awesome low-cost, high-deas for the beloved stoner in your life. The best … [Read more...] about Support Minority-Owned Businesses with Cannabis-Themed Stocking Stuffers Under $15
