The south is rising up and making waves, setting a new precedent for patients to access medical marijuana legally. It’s another state to jump on the green wave.  The first dispensaries and sales took place Friday, April 29th, 2023, which patients waited 8 long years for. It has been legal for patients to possess and use cannabis oil in Georgia, but no place to buy it legally.  Flaws in the system include a fixed level of medicine availability. Only 6 producers are allowed to cultivate, and any cannabis oil manufactured must be low THC in potency. Two universities will also be allowed ..read more

In Oklahoma News, another lawsuit has been filed against OMMA, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, and Metrc, the state’s contracted track and trace program that licensees are mandated to use. The lawsuit, filed in Ottawa Thursday May 4th, 2023, with the plaintiff being Full Tilt, LCC states that injunctive relief is sought due to the fact that Metrc’s contract with OMMA does not include licensees paying for their RFID tracking tags nor does it include the monthly service fee of $40 per month imposed on businesses as a deliverable.  What they’re saying is, if it’s a deliverable, the ..read more

Minnesota may be following in the footsteps of Missouri, and might be the next state to legalize cannabis. They already have a small medical marijuana program in place, but with bills in the House and Senate this spring, it looks likely that their medical marijuana program may quickly expand into a recreational adult-use cannabis program.  Negotiators from Minnesota’s House and Senate will need to iron out the differences between the two marijuana legalization bills.  Similarities in the bills are Minnesotans being 21 and up to acquire cannabis at licensed retailers, grow their own p ..read more

Being a woman comes with many victories and strengths as well as some woes – one of which happens around every 28 days – your monthly period. While the regularity and other aspects of your period can indicate overall health, even the healthiest women in child-bearing years deal with period woes like mood swings, cramping, and other annoying symptoms. You may have go-to products that help you with these issues, like over-the-counter medicines, hot water bottles, and even a glass of wine. But what if there was a more natural way to treat all the symptoms simultaneously? There is, and it can be f ..read more

The cannabis industry: looking ahead The future is bright in the blossoming world of commercial cannabis. With an ever-expanding market, industry sales revenue is expected to grow not just in the US, but globally, from $13.4 billion in 2020 to $33.6 billion by 2025. This tremendous growth comes in spite of immense obstacles stemming from the plant’s legal status, social stigma around marijuana usage, and other difficulties such as the licensing process and few options for financiers.  We’ll explain some basics about the booming marijuana industry including advice on the best way to launch ..read more

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 3, 2023– Steven Young is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. The day after 9/11/2001, Steven went to his local Marine recruiting office and joined the service. He was combat deployed multiple times between 2002 and 2006 before being honorably discharged. His unit was regularly targeted by mortar fire in Iraq. In one incident, his commanding officer was hit in the face by enemy fire. Steven remembers the many images of death and injury which haunt him to this day. When he returned from service, he was deemed 100% disabled by the Veterans Admini ..read more

Recently, the DEA issued a declaration that THC-O, Delta-8 and Delta-9 are all illegal and considered Schedule I controlled substances. This news has rippled through the cannabis community, leaving many with questions about the legality of products containing this compound.  THC-O, also known as tetrahydrocannabinol oxidase, is a compound derived from the cannabis plant. Although the compound does not cause a “high” like traditional THC, it does contain psychoactive properties. This has prompted many consumers to turn to THC-O as an alternative to traditional THC. Delta-8 THC and delta-9 ..read more

Twitter is making moves to capitalize on the growing popularity of the cannabis industry. Twitter officially announced that they will be allowing cannabis and CBD related promotional content on their platform. On February 15th, 2023 Trulieve made history as the first cannabis company to launch an advertising campaign on Twitter.  The news came on the heels of Twitter’s previous stances on cannabis related advertisements, which were previously prohibited. Twitter had previously set a policy that any company that purchased ads related to cannabis or CBD had to meet the company’s requirement ..read more

In a historic vote, Missouri has become the latest state to legalize cannabis for recreational use. After years of debate and advocacy, the state has decided to join the wave of progressive measures sweeping the nation. This momentous decision marks a major milestone in the nationwide trend of changing attitudes on cannabis and its uses. As of right now, 33 states allow access to medical marijuana, with 10 states having opted to also legalize recreational cannabis. Missouri is now one of the states to join this legalization effort. The decision to legalize came with a number of restrictions an ..read more

Since 2016, the Hawaii Cannabis Expo has aimed to educate the public on the many medicinal benefits offered by the Cannabis plant, providing attendees with in depth information on how to safely access cannabis in Hawaii as a registered patient. After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Hawaii Cannabis Expo has returned with a renewed focus on the medicinal benefits of the cannabis plant.  This year’s theme is Natural Healing and takes place February 4th – 5th, 2023 at The Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. As a Naturopathic event, this year’s Hawaii Cannabis Expo will include vendor booths fro ..read more