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Cannabis Regulatory Updates

Rhode Island: Governor’s Budget Despite some very promising material in the initial draft of Governor Gina Raimondo’s 2018-2019 budget, the rewrite released by the General Assembly in early June removes some key progressive aspects. The first version proposed adding 12 additional dispensaries, bringing the total for the state up to 15; the second version eliminates this […]

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Tips for a Hemp-Healthy Diet

It’s difficult to overstate the many uses and benefits of the hemp plant. The non-psychoactive version of Cannabis sativa can be made into fiber, textiles, building materials, fuel and even plastics. Beyond its value as a renewable resource, hemp also offers a multitude of health benefits as a food source. Low in cholesterol and […]

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Medical Cannabis in Pennsylvania: Update

The newly budded medical cannabis market in Pennsylvania looks to be one of the most promising medical markets in the nation; however, they have had several bumps along the way. Legislation in allowing the sale of cannabis products at registered retail dispensaries finally went into effect in early March, with six storefronts available to serve […]

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Cannabis vs. Marijuana: What’s in a Name?

Weed, pot, grass, ganja – while the popular herbal intoxicant goes by many names, the two most often used are cannabis and marijuana. Both are technically correct and often used interchangeably, but is one preferable to the other? Which is the more accurate and informed term? The use of the word “cannabis” has become […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide for the Cannabis Loving Mom

If you have a mom who loves the herb, try a cannabis-themed gift for Mother’s Day this year. Whether it be an edibles cookbook with recipes for you to try together, a trendy new stash bag or her first high quality vaporizer, these suggestions are sure to make Mom’s day even more special. Cookbook Herb: […]

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2018 Cannabis Issue Publisher’s Note

Our annual Cannabis Issue continues to be a controversial thrill ride. It is traditionally our fastest moving single issue, and yet it is also the one most likely to get us in trouble – with readers and advertisers. We’re glad that each year seems to bring a little less of the negative and a little […]

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Posted on April 18, 2018December 4, 2018
Michael Bilow
Cannabis, News, Opinion
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News Analysis: What Are Your Elected Officials Smoking?

The commission created last year by the Rhode Island General Assembly to study legalizing recreational cannabis has missed its reporting deadline of March 1, 2018, and a possible extension remains mired in disagreement between the two legislative chambers. Proponents want to regulate and tax cannabis for recreational purposes similarly to alcohol. Although the study commission […]

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Lesser-Known Cannabinoids

Most people know about the famous cannabinoids like delta-9-THC and CBD; however, there are many other cannabinoids present in the cannabis plants that people might not know about. And they, too, have therapeutic benefits. Delta-8-THC This lesser-known cousin to delta-9-THC has far weaker psychotropic properties but has amazing anti-nausea and appetite stimulation benefits. Delta-8-THC also connects […]

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Posted on April 18, 2018February 10, 2019
Emily Olson
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A Public Health Perspective on Teen Cannabis Use

Every time marijuana legalization is brought up, there’s someone clutching their pearls and yelling, “But what of the children?” And it’s a valid concern, but the truth is, according to national surveys, use among people younger than 18 has gone down a bit since 2009 and has remained unchanged since 2013. But maybe that’s to […]

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Posted on April 18, 2018January 27, 2020
Newspaper Cowboy
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ALTernative Facts: Candyman

One of the arguments lawmakers have used to support legalization of cannabis is that taking cannabis away from the drug dealer supply chain will reduce the likelihood that those dealer’s customers will “upgrade” to harder drugs or opiates. Customers buying illegal weed, the argument goes, now have regular contact with a dealer, who is essentially […]