According to a report published by Marijuana Business Daily, women currently hold more than one third (about 37%) of senior executive positions in the cannabis industry, compared with a 21% national average for all U.S. businesses. The number dropped to 27% in 2017, however, it has since gone back up. Now, will this trend lastContinue reading “Women Thriving in the Cannabis Industry”
Monthly Archives: October 2019
CBD Product For Dog Featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Magazine
Dope Dog’s CBD pet products are gaining popularity after being featured on The O-List in the October 2019 issue of Oprah Magazine. This October issue is the first-ever to feature a pet-themed O-List. The item highlighted is the Dope Dropper which contains 500mg of CBD suspended in biologically appropriate MCT coconut oil. According to DopeContinue reading “CBD Product For Dog Featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Magazine”
Debunking Popular CBD Myths
As the CBD boom continues, more medical researches are being done to understand the health benefits it offers. However, there are still plenty of rumors floating about in public, so let’s address those, shall we? 1.CBD Will Get You High: CBD will not get you high and it is not addictive. Cannabidiol (CBD) is justContinue reading “Debunking Popular CBD Myths”
Canada’s Seniors Receives Cannabis Discount
Forbes contributor Abbie Rosner interviewed Moses Znaimer, President of CARP (Canadian Association for Retired Persons) – Canada’s version of AARP, to talk about medical marijuana and CARP’s support to help members learn about and obtain medical cannabis. Recently, AARP vocalized the need for education on medical marijuana for seniors. Rosner asked Znaimer about CARP’s recordContinue reading “Canada’s Seniors Receives Cannabis Discount”
Brewbudz – Cannabis-infused Coffee For Your Keurig
Brewbudz is the world’s first product line of cannabis-infused coffee, tea, and cocoa delivered through a 100% compostable flower-based single-brew pod. It works with all Keurig® and Keurig 2.0® brewers. As a flower-based edible, the products will not introduce oils that can build up within a brewer and obstruct the brewing process. And don’t worry,Continue reading “Brewbudz – Cannabis-infused Coffee For Your Keurig”
Encouraging Introductory Medical Marijuana Research in Reducing Opioid Use
Further meticulous controlled study must be done to conclude if there are pain relief advantages to medical marijuana that can help chronic pain and surpass possible risks. However, a methodical study of published researches to be presented at the Anesthesiology 2019 annual meeting notes initial promise to reduce opioid use and potential abuse with medicalContinue reading “Encouraging Introductory Medical Marijuana Research in Reducing Opioid Use”
Local College in Cook County Offers Cannabis Certification Course
Oakton Community College is offering a cannabis certification course beginning with their fall semester. The course, Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist Certificate is geared towards the rapidly evolving cannabis market in Illinois. “We saw an opportunity to provide job training for students in an emerging market,” said Bob Sompolski, Dean of STEM & HealthContinue reading “Local College in Cook County Offers Cannabis Certification Course”
Why Banks Do Not Want To Work With Cannabis Companies – Part II: The SAFE Banking Act and the 2018 Farm Bill
In 2013, the Obama administration signed the Cole Memorandum, which formed a federally protected shelter for marijuana companies to operate by employing a hands-off approach of non-prosecution against cannabis businesses and users who comply with state laws. However, in January 2018, Donald Trump appointed former attorney general Jeff Sessions revoked the Cole Memo, generating anContinue reading “Why Banks Do Not Want To Work With Cannabis Companies – Part II: The SAFE Banking Act and the 2018 Farm Bill”
Why Banks Do Not Want To Work With Cannabis Companies – Part I
The long and the short of it is the U.S. federal government remains set on classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug, deeming it a high potential for abuse with no accepted medical use. It’s basically on the same boat as heroine. Yet, cocaine is classified as Schedule II, less abuse potential than Schedule IContinue reading “Why Banks Do Not Want To Work With Cannabis Companies – Part I”
What Cannabis Businesses Can Learn From the Alcohol Prohibition
In January 1920 alcohol was banned from being manufactured, transported or sold. This act drove up organized crimes, speakeasies (illegal drinking saloons), and homemade liquor and moonshines. President Herbert Hoover called the prohibition “a great social and economic experiment” – an experiment that was dubbed a failure because it only lasted for 13 years andContinue reading “What Cannabis Businesses Can Learn From the Alcohol Prohibition”
Yes! Cannabis! 