Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that middle-aged Americans are statistically more inclined to use cannabis products than their teenage counterparts. The data revealed that among U.S. residents aged 12-17, only 7.4 percent admitted to regular consumption in 2014, 10 percent less than in 2002. Comparatively, 8 percent of Americans between […]
Marijuana use is often a top concern among parents of teens. But a new government report suggests it’s not the kids you need to worry about. A 12-year report from the Centers For Disease Control released Friday shows a surprising trend: older people ― and not teens ― are turning to pot at a more […]
The Dayton Art Institute has announced that Chief Curator and Curator of European Art Dr. Aimee Marcereau DeGalan will be leaving the museum to take a position with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. “The DAI will forever be grateful for Aimee’s meaningful contributions to the museum and the community,” says The […]
EXPAND The city of Lynwood is on the verge of becoming the first city in L.A. County to permit marijuana cultivation under new state rules. The City Council is scheduled to take up the matter at its meeting tonight. The ordinance “would permit business activities related to the cultivation and manufacturing of medical cannabis subject […]
California’s Proposition 64 would make recreational marijuana legal in the state. If the law passes, it would mean a big shift in the way the Golden State — already the largest market for pot in the U.S. — regulates marijuana. It could also mean big changes in enforcement, as well as the habits and health […]
For a guy soon to face his day of reckoning, Gary Johnson sure seemed mellow. The Libertarian presidential candidate was touring a co-working space in the same San Francisco building that houses Twitter. Clad in his signature suit and sneakers, he donned a virtual reality headset for a quick demo. It wasn’t his first time […]
What do a medicated sipping cocoa, a THC-infused sensual oil-based spray, and a line of body care products all have in common? Besides being among the most sought after products in the cannabis market today, all of these innovations incorporate the same basic ingredient: coconut oil. Why is Coconut Oil Popular for Cannabis Infusion? […]
It’s hard to not be fascinated with the avocado. Not unlike other green treasures we have grown to love, this smooth, filling fruit provides an abundance of health benefits. With all 18 of the essential amino acids, it qualifies as a complete protein, and because of its high fiber content, is easier to digest than […]
Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that middle-aged Americans are statistically more inclined to use cannabis products than their teenage counterparts. The data revealed that among U.S. residents aged 12-17, only 7.4 percent admitted to regular consumption in 2014, 10 percent less than in 2002. Comparatively, 8 percent of Americans between […]
CINCINNATI – New laws hit the books in Ohio on Thursday legalizing medical marijuana, raising a host of questions for consumers, business owners and doctors across the region. So what exactly changes this week? “Not much,” said Douglas Berman, a professor at The Ohio State University who teaches a marijuana law class. “People who are […]
Deep-blue Massachusetts has a recent history of marijuana-friendly votes. In 2008, voters turned out in droves at the ballot box to decriminalize possession of less than an ounce of pot. Four years later, advocates were rewarded with a landslide victory to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The third act is set for November, when Massachusetts voters will […]
When Joel Schneider first began doing business in Colorado, he wasn’t planning on entering the cannabis industry. At the time, he was commuting back and forth from New York, managing several business ventures in Denver. Retail marijuana sales had recently been made legal in Colorado. “I was living in a hotel, and I was blowing […]
“There is a bit of, ‘Drop anything else you’re doing and figure out this one question because we have to have this ready to go to the Assembly,’ or the applicant is ready to sign a lease and they need to know the answer,” said Erika McConnell, marijuana coordinator at the Municipality of Anchorage’s Office […]
When Joel Schneider first began doing business in Colorado, he wasn’t planning on entering the cannabis industry. At the time, he was commuting back and forth from New York, managing several business ventures in Denver. Retail marijuana sales had recently been made legal in Colorado. “I was living in a hotel, and I was blowing […]
Siblings Emily and Morgan Paxhia Courtesy of Poseidon Asset Management, Emily Paxhia When Morgan and Emily Paxhia lost their father to cancer in 1996, the world was a different place. “It was a rough end-of-life, as with any cancer,” Emily told Business Insider over the phone. Their father was taking a “litany of medications” simply to remain […]