A new bill in the Senate would not just end the federal prohibition of marijuana, but encourage states to legalize pot as well. The bill, proposed by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) on Tuesday, would remove marijuana from the federal scheduling system, which is the basis for its federal criminalization. That isn’t new in the Senate; […]
Marijuana advocates are all excited around the country about the potential medicinal benefits of cannabis, but it is also important to be conscious of the potential adverse health effects of marijuana. Not much negative information has come out about cannabis consumption, however smoking anything of any sort has been proven unhealthy for the lungs. Matthew […]
Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC / OTC: TWMJF / TSE: WEED.TO) is spending its first day on a major exchange trading fairly flat with a touch of weakness. I must admit that I am not that surprised. The listing news was already priced in and it seems investors and traders are taking some profits as they […]
It is a little challenging to identify leading indicators for the cannabis sector of the market due to how young and undeveloped of a market it is. It seems pretty correlated to the overall market, so perhaps we can use the same old leading indicators your typical analyst would use for traditional investments. Of course, […]
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As marijuana use becomes more and more mainstream everyday, enthusiasts are finding it an excellent alternative to alcohol. However, so far the ability to legally consume marijuana and its products has been relegated to the privacy of your home. Some entrepreneurial individuals are taking notice and planning cannabis-centric events even though they have to tip […]
A new report concerning a reduction in alcohol consumption in the United States coincides with another report that shows that less opioid prescriptions are being filled in states that have legalized cannabis. The investment firm, Cowen & Company, recently reported that specifically binge drinking has slowed in states that have medical marijuana programs and even […]
t started, naturally, with a group of friends smoking a joint. Steve Berke, a graduate of Yale University, was temporarily living in an old church in Denver, Colorado. His estate agent parents had bought the 113-year-old building with the plan to turn it into flats. He and Lee Molloy, as well as a few friends, […]
Tired of eating the usual brownies and cookies, or just want a healthier alternative for your edible needs? Come check out this relatively easy recipe for tasty and healthy marijuana muffins. Chock full of fiber and delicious super-nutritious blueberries, you really can’t go wrong! They are perfect for breakfast (provided that you aren’t doing anything […]
Despite early experiments in rodents and other mammals having showed instances of brain cell regrowth, otherwise known as neurogenesis, recent research has unfortunately found that this restorative effect does not appear to take place in the adult human brain. Marijuana proponents in the scientific community have always held hopes of being able to use cannabis […]