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US Cannabis Sales WAY Up!
2024’s predicted cannabis sales will be in excess of $31 BILLION dollars. That’s pretty high! More than triple from just 2019.
David Craig, chief marketing officer of Missouri licensed cannabis producer Illicit Gardens, said “It should be clear by now that cannabis isn’t going anywhere.”
“If the federal government is going to drag its feet on descheduling, then it’s up for the states to take the lead in removing regulatory hurdles to operators, especially multi-state ones,” Craig wrote in an email. “What most outside the industry don’t realize is the extreme burden operating without uniform standards across legal states.”
Cannabis Does Not Affect Driving Ability
New Research from Australia highlights the fact that using prescribed doses of cannabis does not interfere with driving ability. Selecting only medical marijuana patients for the study, and using simulated driving, researchers discovered little to no impairment when people consumed moderate amounts of cannabis.
Our main finding was the absence of impairment on a simulated highway driving task. We noted that patients consuming their medication as prescribed drove with slightly greater consistency in highway driving speed and reported a decrease in the perceived effort required to drive
The study measured how 40 drivers responded 2.5 hours after consumption and… Continue reading
Kentucky Legalization?
The Tobacco State’s legislature is considering a bill that would legalize cannabis use and home growing with no sales allowed.
Kentucky passed a Medical Marijuana Law in March 2023, and Gov. Bashear (D) signed it into law. It goes into effect January 1, 2025, and the state is still trying to figure out how to implement the program before beginning next year.
As part of this process, Representative Nima Kulkarni (D), from Louisville introduced a bill this week ending penalties, including arrest, for possession and/or use of cannabis (by adults only). The proposal includes allowing small home grows (five plants)… Continue reading
How to stay safe vaping THC
Vaping THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, has become increasingly popular in recent years. THC is the psychoactive compound found in marijuana that produces the “high” sensation. While vaping THC may seem like a safer alternative to smoking it, there are still risks involved.
Most importantly, vaping THC can lead to several health risks, including lung damage, respiratory issues, and addiction. Vaping THC can lead to several cases of acute illness.
Users with the lung disease COPD should be warned that it can worsen their condition.
Vaping cannabis can lead to “e-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury,” or EVALI if vitamin E acetate… Continue reading
Seniors and Cannabis
As cannabis legalization continues to spread across the globe, more and more seniors are turning to this plant for its potential health benefits. While cannabis use among older adults is still a relatively new phenomenon, research has already begun to explore the potential benefits and risks of this trend.
One of the most significant benefits of cannabis for seniors is its potential to alleviate chronic pain. Many seniors suffer from conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, and other chronic pain conditions that can be difficult to manage with traditional medications. Cannabis has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and… Continue reading
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- Cannabis influence on brainI just wonder if are there any chances if you smoke cannabis or cannabinoids to damage your brain?
- Cannabis found to lower blood sugarCannabis found to lower blood sugar. Have you ever seen someone pass out after one or two tokes? It's quite possible they lost consciousness due to low blood sugar. People who haven't eaten or drank anything for hours, like in the morning, are more susceptible. In fact, low blood sugar can cause the munchies. Yet, […]
- Medical Marijuana Effective for Treatment of Some DiseasesHow Effective is Medical Marijuana for Treatment of Following Diseases! Cancer Glaucoma Anorexia HIV Alzheimer's Parkinson's disease Migraines Appetite Loss Multiple sclerosis etc
- MigrainesAny one else get migraines, it's been recommended that I try some smoke. With all the new medical mj coming out what is recommended.
- Does delta 8 get you high?Delta 8 is a minor cannabinoid that has similarities to delta 9, the primary psychoactive component found in cannabis. While delta 8's effects are less intense than delta 9, it still offers a range of potential benefits. Delta 8's effects may include a calming and relaxing sensation without the paranoia or anxiety that some may […]
- Smoking cbd flowerHas anyone smoke cbd cigarettes? My cousin bought some in greenbay I watch him smoke it he didn’t cough nothing said it chilled him out I joked saying I wish I could smoke a cbd cig then he said he thinks i could try it I don’t agree with that does he not get I’m […]
- Topical cbd creamsCan topical cbd creams enter the blood stream iv been doing this full spectrum cbd cream I wanna know if it enters the blood stream can it make you test positive for thc? I’m going out too get a drug test just for peace of mind I take meds and if I’m ever drug tested […]
- Ok vaping CBD oilmy cousin bought a vapor too vape CBD oil it looked kind of cool he said it was instant effect he said it’s not harsh on the lungs at all I would like too try it but am afraid with my lung problems he didn’t cough at all had no smell too it I dunno […]
- Kratomok this not pot related but did find this at a smoke shop ever heard of kratom people at the smoke shop swear buy this said it’s great for pain depression anxiety helps get you off pain meds anxiety meds my cousin bought a few grams in pill form said he felt great last night […]