Study: CBD for Crack Use Disorder Comparable to Traditional Treatments, Less Side Effects A new study looks into CBD’s ability to help treat those with crack use disorder, and while the cannabinoid may have similar efficacy for treatment, it had “significantly” fewer adverse effects than traditional medications. The post Study: CBD for Crack Use Disorder Comparable to Traditional Treatments, Less Side Effects appeared first on High Times.

Curaleaf Acquires Northern Green Canada in Strategic International Expansion The deal bolsters the company's advantage in several key emerging markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.

Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in North Palm Beach The new Florida location on U.S. Highway 1 will host grand opening this week as the company’s 135th retail facility in the state.

Federal Cannabis Legalization and Reform: Where Are We in 2024? U.S. cannabis reform hasn’t come easy amid a divided Congress, but plenty of opportunities remain on the table for the remainder of the year.

SUV Crashes Into Massachusetts Dispensary Ahead of 4/20 Three people were injured when a vehicle drove through Zahara Dispensary’s wall and 15 feet into the store during operating hours last week.

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank… The post 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Budget deal ends marijuana potency tax and targets illegal shops in New York The state budget that’s expected to be adopted in the coming days calls for repealing the potency tax on marijuana products as well as new regulations intended to give local municipalities, including… The post Budget deal ends marijuana potency tax and targets illegal shops in New York appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in… The post 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Amended CT Bill Creates New Hemp Categories Significant adjustments have been made to Connecticut House Bill No. 5150, the omnibus cannabis/hemp legislation that is waiting to be taken up by the full House. An amended version of… The post Amended CT Bill Creates New Hemp Categories appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market: More of the Same By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski Last week, California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) released illegal market enforcement data for quarter 1 of 2024. It’s become a new tradition of mine… The post California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market: More of the Same appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Keeping the Buzz Alive: 7 Tips to Sustain Customer Engagement Post-4/20 The cannabis holiday is the biggest sales day of the year for dispensaries. So how can you tap that momentum for year-round engagement and sales?

North Dakota Committee Files Ballot Measure To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Advocates in North Dakota are taking another stab at recreational cannabis legalization. The post North Dakota Committee Files Ballot Measure To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis appeared first on High Times.

California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax Good news for Sonoma County growers. The post California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax appeared first on High Times.

The Proof May Be in the Pudding, But the Price May Be in the Packaging A new report finds that consumers will pay more for cannabis products in well-designed, reusable packaging.

Pot Industry High on Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Referendum Voters will now get to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in a state that has a well-established medical pot marketplace. When the Florida Supreme Court earlier this month approved a November referendum on… The post Pot Industry High on Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Referendum appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Going Vertical: Calyxeum, Black Women-Owned and Operated Michigan Cannabis Cultivator and Processor, Set to Open New Dispensary in Detroit on 4/20 Detroit-based cannabis cultivator and processor Calyxeum is set to open its first retail dispensary in Detroit on April 20. The company has partnered with renowned Michigan cannabis retailer Moses Roses to unveil Moses Roses Powered By Calyxeum.

New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 New Adult-Use Licenses With this new batch of licenses, the New York CCB has approved a total of 403 licenses in 2024 so far. The post New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 New Adult-Use Licenses appeared first on High Times.

Doctors Join Call To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids A group of doctors advocating for drug policy reform is calling for the regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids. The post Doctors Join Call To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids appeared first on High Times.

Killer Pharmacist Who Diluted Life-Saving Drugs To Be Freed From Prison Robert Ray Courtney, a former pharmacist who was caught diluting life-saving drugs, will soon walk free. The post Killer Pharmacist Who Diluted Life-Saving Drugs To Be Freed From Prison appeared first on High Times.

Ben & Jerry's Doubles Down on Cannabis Justice Advocacy and Calls for Cleared Records, Starting with Arizona The Vermont ice cream maker is supporting ACLU's call for state governors across the country to grant sentence reductions or pardons, legally known as clemency, to people serving cannabis-related sentences.

California Cannabis Drivers Reach Tentative Union Deal With Eaze, Avert Potential Strike Ahead of 4/20 After nine months of negotiations, the UFCW-represented workers agreed on a three-year first contract.

How to Troubleshoot Cannabis Nutrient Disorders Narrow down and diagnose specific nutrient disorders in cannabis by first noting symptoms and where they develop.

North Dakota May Get Another Chance to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in 2024 A group of advocates filed a ballot measure petition to legalize possession and establish a regulated industry.

US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at… The post US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Black market marijuana tied to Chinese criminal networks infiltrates Maine Maine is the newest frontier for the illicit marijuana trade, with potentially hundreds of suspected unlicensed grow houses operating in the state, a CBS News investigation has found. It’s part… The post Black market marijuana tied to Chinese criminal networks infiltrates Maine appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Is Your Tesla Self-Driving Car Narcing You Out? A viral video from The Ramcharitar Law Firm claims that Tesla could be sharing camera data with the NYPD and other police departments across the country. The post Is Your Tesla Self-Driving Car Narcing You Out? appeared first on High Times.

Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products Two Illinois bills to regulate hemp products have been introduced, including one that would ban delta-8 THC. The post Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products appeared first on High Times.

March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan Michigan collected a combined total of $289 million in sales in March, split between $286.8 in adult-use cannabis and $2.1 million in medical cannabis. The post March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan appeared first on High Times.

Majority of Florida Voters Support Cannabis Legalization, Not Enough To Pass Measure The most recent poll of Florida voters shows that recreational cannabis legalization still has majority support, but it may not be enough to exceed the 60% threshold needed to pass the reform measure. The post Majority of Florida Voters Support Cannabis Legalization, Not Enough To Pass Measure appeared first on High Times.

4/20 Deals and Events: Times Square, Comedy Shows and Consumption Lounge Parties A roundup of some of the promotions cannabis companies have planned to celebrate the industry holiday, which falls on a Saturday this year.

Grön Expands Cannabis-Infused Edibles Brand to New York The company will debut its products at four licensed dispensaries in the state, including a Curaleaf location in the Hudson Valley.

High Returns: Last-Minute Marketing Magic for a Buzzworthy 4/20 Creating a buzz around the 4/20 holiday can significantly impact your cannabis business, attracting both loyal customers and curious newcomers. If you find yourself scrambling for last-minute marketing ideas, fear not. There are plenty of strategies you can deploy to make the most of this day.

Iowa’s medical marijuana program is 10 years old. How does it compare with other states? Ten years ago this month, Iowa policymakers made it legal to use cannabis for certain medical treatment, marking the start of what would eventually become Iowa’s existing medical cannabidiol program.… The post Iowa’s medical marijuana program is 10 years old. How does it compare with other states? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Is Remediation Safe? By Tom Hymes Remediation in the cannabis industry has become an increasingly hot topic as the practice has expanded in legal markets throughout the country, and for good reason. Remediation… The post Is Remediation Safe? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

JuicyFields’ Nearly $700 Million Cannabis Scam Case Leads To 9 Arrests The investigation into one of the biggest scam cases in the cannabis industry, estimated to be nearly $700 million, has led to 9 arrests. A joint investigation conducted by several… The post JuicyFields’ Nearly $700 Million Cannabis Scam Case Leads To 9 Arrests appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

A thriving Black woman-owned cannabis business meets suburban resistance Hope Wiseman is exactly whom Maryland leaders envisioned supporting when cannabis equity became a state initiative. In Prince George’s County, more dispensaries make some residents and lawmakers shudder. The former… The post A thriving Black woman-owned cannabis business meets suburban resistance appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Wana Brands CEO Nancy Whiteman Stepping Down The co-founder of one of the most recognizable cannabis brands in the industry will serve as a member of the board of managers of Wana parent company Canopy USA.

Congressional Leaders and Social Justice Advocates Call for Cannabis Decriminalization During Cannabis Summit in Washington, DC Last Prisoner Project brings together 30+ organizations for 420 Unity Day of Action press conference, lobby day, and White House candlelight vigil.

This Year’s 4/20 Poised to Be the Biggest Yet With the cannabis industry holiday falling on a Saturday and more adult-use markets online than ever before, analysts predict sales will soar above 2023’s strong performance.

Foreign Investment in U.S. Cannabis: Five Key Considerations By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski Cannabis investments are difficult enough when the investor is a U.S.-based person or entity. But things can get immensely more complicated when foreign investment is on… The post Foreign Investment in U.S. Cannabis: Five Key Considerations appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

New Poll Shows Florida May Lack Voter Support to Pass Adult-Use Legislation in November The Ipsos poll suggests Floridians’ support of adult-use cannabis legalization falls short of the 60% supermajority needed to approve the citizen initiative in the upcoming election.

Marijuana tax revenues fall short of projections in many states, including Colorado Nearly half of Americans live in a state that allows legal access to recreational marijuana. Eleven more states, including Wisconsin and Florida, are considering legalization in 2024. One of the most common rationales… The post Marijuana tax revenues fall short of projections in many states, including Colorado appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Organic Payment Gateways Announces a "Square Payment Processing Alternatives for CBD" Support Program Reacting to increased interest from both retail and e-commerce CBD and hemp businesses, OrganicPaymentGateways.com has just announced that it will provide a free, expedited CBD merchant account consultation and placement service for any legal CBD website owner based in the US. Business owners who suddenly find themselves without payment processing due to being shut down by Square, Stripe, or PayPal can reach out for priority placement.

New Hampshire House Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill For the second time, the New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize weed for adults, including provisions permitting 15 dispensaries to sell adult-use cannabis in the state. The post New Hampshire House Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill appeared first on High Times.

Worker Fired After Hanging His Own Painting Next to Warhols at Modern Art Museum in Germany An employee of Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich hung his own art next to Andy Warhol paintings; people are calling it a “reverse art heist.” The post Worker Fired After Hanging His Own Painting Next to Warhols at Modern Art Museum in Germany appeared first on High Times.

California Task Force Seized $53 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q1 2024 The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce revealed the most recent statistics of its ongoing mission to eliminate illegal cannabis activity throughout California. The post California Task Force Seized $53 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q1 2024 appeared first on High Times.

'State-Legal' Cannabis Is Not What It May Seem Cannabis sales are prohibited in nearly 50% of municipalities in states with adult-use programs, on average, and many states have no idea how many local governments have bans, adding to the industry’s vast challenges.

Eaze cannabis delivery drivers threaten strike ahead of annual pot day California cannabis delivery company Eaze may face a work stoppage by April 20, a peak sales time for weed businesses. Nearly 600 cannabis delivery drivers and depot staff across California… The post Eaze cannabis delivery drivers threaten strike ahead of annual pot day appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis legalization bill passes N.H. House, but lacks governor’s support A marijuana legalization bill that passed the New Hampshire House on Thursday, after months of workshopping and debate, lacks the support it would need from Governor Chris Sununu to become… The post Cannabis legalization bill passes N.H. House, but lacks governor’s support appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

A Renewed Call for Research: Study on Medical Efficacy of Cannabis for Patients Treated for Depression By Dr. Julian Wichmann, MD In the last decade, the world has seen a dramatic increase in the legalization of medical cannabis and the overall acceptance of cannabis as medicine.… The post A Renewed Call for Research: Study on Medical Efficacy of Cannabis for Patients Treated for Depression appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

New Data Shows How Much 6 Florida MSOs Contributed to Cannabis Legalization Campaign Trulieve has donated a whopping $49.3 million to Smart & Safe Florida, while five other companies have chipped in $5.7 million.

The Battle Over Zaza Waza: A Lifelong Liberal Joins New York’s Weed War When an illegal smoke shop opened across the street, Gale Brewer, a local councilwoman, vowed to close it. What happened next was “like a Fellini movie.” The informal walking tour… The post The Battle Over Zaza Waza: A Lifelong Liberal Joins New York’s Weed War appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

NY Regulators Forge Ahead The parade of legal actions that has beleaguered New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) seemingly forever was hardly mentioned during Thursday’s meeting of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB). Chair… The post NY Regulators Forge Ahead appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Alabama Bill Would Reboot Medical Cannabis Licensing Process The goal of Senate Bill 306 is to “start from scratch” regarding cannabis licensing, which would mean invalidating any previous license approvals and starting over. The post Alabama Bill Would Reboot Medical Cannabis Licensing Process appeared first on High Times.

American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’ Cannabis Jimmy distributed flyers advertising cannabis farm tours in Colombia. The post American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’ appeared first on High Times.

U.K. Researchers Report Finding Xylazine in Illicit Weed Vapes The powerful sedative xylazine is turning up in THC vapes and counterfeit pills, according to researchers in the U.K. The post U.K. Researchers Report Finding Xylazine in Illicit Weed Vapes appeared first on High Times.

Xzibit Opens Bel Air’s Only Cannabis Retail Store with Support for Students Xzibit's West Coast Cannabis plans a grand opening ceremony with a handful of events. The post Xzibit Opens Bel Air’s Only Cannabis Retail Store with Support for Students appeared first on High Times.

Ohio Could Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in June There is no confirmed date for the sales launch, but the state’s medical operators say they are ready to serve the expanded market as policymakers suggest the timeline could be expedited.

How to Balance Cannabis Inputs to Improve Results and Efficiency With a nuanced grasp of how lighting, nutrients and other parameters impact yield, growers can optimize productivity and efficiency while avoiding waste.

RAW Rolling Papers Manufacturer Reigns Triumphant in Trademark Dispute The appeals implications surrounding trademark infringement in the cannabis industry, and the legal definitions of rolling papers, are seismic. The post RAW Rolling Papers Manufacturer Reigns Triumphant in Trademark Dispute appeared first on High Times.