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Survey Says Americans Are Choosing Pot Over CigarettesNews – High Times
News – High Times More Americans are smoking marijuana than cigarettes, according to a new survey, marking a milestone shift in consumer habits in the United States. The data, compiled as part of Gallup’s annual “Consumption Survey” and released last week, showed that only 11% of Americans reported themselves as cigarette smokers––a new low since the pollster first started asking the question in the 1940s. Conversely, around 16% of Americans identified as current cannabis smokers, according to Gallup. For the first time, the pollster asked Americans if they are current users of cannabis edibles, with 14% reporting that they are. The findings were foreshadowed by the previous decade, when dozens…
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California Department of Cannabis Announces Seizure of $1 Billion in Illegal Pot This Past YearNews – High Times
News – High Times The DCC announced on Aug. 25 that it has officially seized more than $1 billion worth of illegal cannabis. The department attributes this milestone to recent raids conducted in Los Angeles and Riverside County within the past year. “This important milestone was reached through close collaboration with local, state, and federal partners and furthers California’s efforts to go after activities that harm communities and the environment, including water theft, threats of violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking to name a few,” the DCC wrote in a press release. “These operations and the products they produce threaten consumer safety and the vitality of legal and compliant licensees.”…
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Psychedelic Advocate Facing Charges Calls for Help, Law Reform in New YorkNews – High Times
News – High Times Friday, June 10, psychedelic advocate Aaron Genuth was arrested in Ulster County by New York State Police officers. He is facing serious charges for allegedly possessing several psychedelics including LSD, MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin. Genuth is calling upon the psychedelic community for help. Genuth’s vehicle was impounded, and beyond the severe charges he’s facing, he also has to deal with mounting legal fees. A GoFundMe was set up to help Genuth handle growing fees and charges, with support from the Hudson Valley Psychedelic Society and Dr. Bronner’s. Genuth is founder and president of Darkhei Rephua—a Jewish entheogenic nonprofit he founded. Aaron has been advocating for cannabis,…
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Student Loan Forgiveness Limited By the War on DrugsNews – High Times
News – High Times President Joseph Biden last week announced a long-awaited plan to forgive student loan debt, saying the move will provide needed relief and narrow the racial wealth gap. But vestiges of the failed War on Drugs are likely to block the aid from many people who need it most, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. The soaring cost of education in the United States has led to total student loan debt of more than $1.6 trillion. When he released his student loan forgiveness plan last week, Biden noted that the debt burden “is especially heavy on Black and Hispanic borrowers, who on average have less family wealth…
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Thailand has legalised cannabis, but its war on drugs continues | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Thailand’s reputation is somewhat of a paradox; while it’s long been seen as an adult playground for Western tourists, the country is also notorious for its hard-line stance on drugs. For decades it’s had some of the harshest drug laws in world. But after its economy was crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand partly relaxed its… The post Thailand has legalised cannabis, but its war on drugs continues appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. Thailand’s reputation is somewhat of a paradox; while it’s long been seen as an adult playground for Western tourists, the country is also notorious for its hard-line stance on drugs. For decades…
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With recreational cannabis sales soaring, Arizona’s medical marijuana industry is struggling to adapt | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Arizona’s commercial marijuana market has gone through a seismic shift since 2021 began. Adult-use and recreational sales have overtaken medical marijuana, as cardholders abandon certifications and established businesses wrestle with the need to change with the times. Throughout 2022, the Arizona Mirror has tracked a 7-month downward trend in medical marijuana sales, while the recreational market continues to… The post With recreational cannabis sales soaring, Arizona’s medical marijuana industry is struggling to adapt appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. Arizona’s commercial marijuana market has gone through a seismic shift since 2021 began. Adult-use and recreational sales have overtaken medical marijuana, as cardholders abandon certifications and established businesses…
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John Fetterman’s campaign says he’ll press Biden to ‘finally decriminalize marijuana’ when they march together in an upcoming Pittsburgh parade | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
President Joe Biden is planning a visit next Monday to Pittsburgh, where he is expected to be joined by Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the city’s annual Labor Day parade. And Fetterman — the Democratic nominee for US Senate this year — will pressure Biden on “the need to finally decriminalize marijuana,” according to a… The post John Fetterman’s campaign says he’ll press Biden to ‘finally decriminalize marijuana’ when they march together in an upcoming Pittsburgh parade appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. President Joe Biden is planning a visit next Monday to Pittsburgh, where he is expected to be joined by Lt. Gov.…
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Mobius Releases New Cannabis Grinder Based on Trickle-Down Tech | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Las Vegas, NV — Mobius, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis processing equipment, today released a scaled-down cannabis mill that delivers the precision and grind quality of industrial mills at a lower price point. The newly released M60 Mill draws technology from Mobius’s flagship M210 Mill. Both… The post Mobius Releases New Cannabis Grinder Based on Trickle-Down Tech appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Las Vegas, NV — Mobius, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis processing equipment, today released a scaled-down cannabis mill that delivers the precision and…
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Federal Study Says Psychedelics And Cannabis Use Among 19-30 Year-Olds Is at An All-Time High, And That Is a Good Thing!High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
They found that hallucinogen and cannabis use is at an all-time high for the 19 to 30 year old demographic, rising in 2021, reaching record highs that have not been seen since 1988. The study, called Monitoring The Future (MTF), also found that vaping nicotine among this age group has increased steadily since 2021. While many find the vaping trend worrisome, it’s a much healthier alternative compared to smoking cigarettes. They found that hallucinogen and cannabis use is at an all-time high for the 19 to 30 year old demographic, rising in 2021, reaching record highs that have not been seen since 1988. The study, called Monitoring The Future (MTF),…
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What Does It Mean for the Cannabis Industry Now That Maine Struck Down Residency Requirements for Medical Cannabis Businesses?High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
The First Circuit Court of Appeals of Maine has taken out the constitutional requirement that medical cannabis dispensaries in the state have to be owned by residents of the state, according to Maine Public Radio. The decision of the court asserts the ruling of a lower court that found that the residency requirement is in violation of the United States Constitution by hindering interstate trade. The First Circuit Court of Appeals of Maine has taken out the constitutional requirement that medical cannabis dispensaries in the state have to be owned by residents of the state, according to Maine Public Radio. The decision of the court asserts the ruling of a…