NEW YORK - A new study has revealed that cannabis, even when used for medical purposes, could pose a severe health risk for some consumers due to harmful fungi infecting the plants. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture,
DETROIT - An artificial intelligence model can detect if someone has recently used cannabis, according to scientists who say this could help quickly assess if someone is dangerously intoxicated and may need medical care. Experts concur that urine, saliva and hair strand tests can ascertain if someone has used cannabis, but can take a long
With the legalization of cannabis in different parts of the world, dispensaries have emerged as influential players in shaping how we discuss and perceive this plant. These establishments not only offer a regulated space for purchasing cannabis products but also contribute to transforming societal attitudes toward what was once seen as taboo. In this blog
In recent years, the cannabis industry has witnessed substantial growth and transformation across the United States. As the legal framework surrounding cannabis continues to evolve, assessing how different regions are faring in this flourishing sector becomes imperative. This article will delve into the comparison between Michigan and Los Angeles concerning their cannabis economies. It will
Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol, more succinctly known as Delta-8 THC, is a recently discovered cannabinoid that is emerging in the cannabis landscape. It carries similar psychoactive effects to its more renowned counterpart, Delta-9 THC, but these effects are typically experienced in a milder and more subtle manner. As such, the compound has gained increased attention, from both
WASHINGTON DC - Further consolidation of the cannabis industry and more cross-border transactions and listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange are likely over the next 18 months, but full U.S. legalization is not, cannabis analyst Pablo Zuanic said Monday. “We do not expect major breakthroughs at the federal level in the U.S. before the third
SAN FRANCISCO - The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow, who is quietly "dominating" California's market alongside other stars after backing an increasingly popular THC-infused sparkling water brand. Cann sells cannabis-infused sparkling waters in a number of unique flavors including blood orange cardamom – a favorite with nearly 160
Understanding the World of THC: A Deep Dive Enter any dispensary or cannabis store, and you'll be confronted with a dazzling array of marijuana strains and new smoking devices. It's an exciting world but can also be quite overwhelming, especially when presented with terms like Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC. This article will help shed some
NEW YORK - League officials and the NBA Players Association have signed a collective bargaining agreement that drops cannabis from its list of banned substances. The new agreement codifies changes first implemented on a temporary basis in 2020 limiting the ability of league officials to randomly screen players for cannabis and to punish those who test positive. Under
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan cannabis community has had difficulty getting approval by credit card companies to pay for cannabis. Now with a new product from Desert Creek Ventures, a binary credit card processing system will let anyone use credit cards to pay for their purchases. William Shaw is introducing this legal financial process to
