Canopy Growth announced a new CBD vape on Tuesday that marks another way Canadian companies are forging retail cannabis pathways in the US. Dubbed Whisl, the vape comes in three variations: Tune-In Pod for focus, Intermission Pod for daytime relaxation, and Fade-Out Pod for before bed. Andy Lytwynec, Vice President, Global Vape Business at Canopy…
Farmers Want to Cash In on Hemp Crops, but Cannabis Stigma Scaring Local Residents – LPC Hemp crops in the state of Maryland in the US face scrutiny from the public. The Baltimore Sun reports that residents across the state are complaining the hemp is triggering asthma attacks. “The people that have contacted me have…
UK Article Claims Research Study Found “Psychotic-like” Behaviours – LPC The UK newspaper The Independent is reporting that researchers in the US reportedly found a link between cannabis exposure during pregnancy and “psychotic-like” behaviours. A closer read shows that the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study concluded that all children of mothers “exposed” to cannabis…
Calagary-Based Cannanaskis Brings Alberta Cannabis Tourism to Kananaskis Country – LPC Dave Dormer hopes to spark Alberta cannabis tourism with his new venture, Cannanaskis. This play on words company takes guests through Kananaskis country for a scenic drive and optional hikes. Dormer would also educate guests during the trip about the history of cannabis. “I…
Most Expect the MORE Act to Fail in Republican-Led House – LPC The United States Senate will vote in September on cannabis decriminalization for personal use. If passed, the “Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019” (the MORE Act) would remove cannabis from the federal list of Schedule 1 drugs. This list includes hard…
Canadian Cannabis Research Studies Endocannabinoid System While American Focus is on Cannabis Harms – LPC Canadian cannabis research tends to focus on the benefits of the endocannabinoid system, a new analysis of funding has shown. Meanwhile, the focus of cannabis research in the US tends to be understanding harms. The US National Institute on Drug…
Opinion Piece Believes Most See Cannabis as Good, Though Cannabis Stigma Persists – LPC Ben Plomion, Chief Growth Officer at the GumGum media company, believes cannabis stigma is real. He also believes that marketing can help solve that problem in the United States. He points to the close of the Prohibition Era as proof. Apparently…
New US Bill Could Mean Federal Dollars and More Legitimacy for Cannabis Companies – LPC A new bill could put cannabis in the next US stimulus package. US Congressman Ed Perlmutter introduced a bill to allow cannabis companies access to banking services including loans. “Cannabis businesses are major employers and significant contributors to local economies…
UFC Fighter Elias Theodorou Steps Down, But BC Steps Up – LPC Athletes prescribed cannabis can’t compete in most sports. Performance enhancing and/or illegal drugs are banned. But cannabis, which is legal in Canada and several US states, falls under “illegal” despite the fact a doctor gave it to him for pain. “Can you imagine…
Price Gap with Black Market Cannabis is Widening – LPC Industry analysts say that licensed producers (LPs) need to focus on slashing legal cannabis prices in 2020. The price gap between legal and illegal cannabis is growing, which undermines the whole industry. “Legal cannabis has been priced much higher than the black market ever since…
