Aurora, CO: The THC potency of many retail cannabis flower products is lower than what is advertised on the products’ packaging, according to data published in the journal PLOS One. Investigators affiliated with the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical School randomly purchased 23 cannabis flower products from ten different state-licensed dispensaries. Each of the purchased products were then reanalyzed by a single certified testing …
London, United Kingdom: A history of cannabis use is not associated with an increased risk of developing psychosis, even among those predisposed to the disorder, according to data published in the journal Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. A team of investigators from Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom examined the association between cannabis use and incidences of psychotic disorders in clinically at-risk subjects. Researchers assessed …
Buffalo, NY: Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients exhibit improved symptoms and reductions in their use of prescription opioids following their use of medical cannabis, according to data published in the journal Clinical Neuropharmacology. Researchers with the University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy assessed the use of cannabis products in a cohort of 69 PD patients. All of the study’s participants possessed an authorization from their …
Old Westbury, NY: Patients with IBD (inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) typically respond favorably to cannabis therapy, according to a review of studies published in the journal Cureus. Investigators affiliated with the New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine and other universities reviewed results from 29 selected studies published between 2012 and 2022. Most studies reported “reduced …
Shreveport, LA: The twice-daily use of topical CBD is well-tolerated and alleviates chronic pain in former elite-level (professional) athletes, according to observational data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. Researchers with Louisiana State University assessed the safety and efficacy of a proprietary topical CBD product in a cohort of former athletes suffering from chronic pain. Study subjects took 10mg of CBD twice daily …
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Puffco, the leading maker of innovative consumption devices for cannabis, today announced a limited-edition product release with America’s favorite iced tea brand, AriZona Beverages, remixing the design of Puffco’s beloved coffee cup-style water pipe, Cupsy. This one-of-a-kind creative effort combines Puffco’s revolutionary patented design with AriZona’s widely recognizable Green Tea can graphics to create the must-have accessory for this year’s …
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Sublime, the Long Beach reggae-punk trio, unveil the first-ever official music video for “Smoke Two Joints,” the stoner classic from their immortal 1992 debut LP 40 Oz. to Freedom. Directed by Scott Felix, the video follows the care-free morning, afternoon and night journey of a young skater (played by Maleah Goldeberg) as she cruises through 90’s Long Beach with a posse of fellow …
BARCELONA, Spain, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Queen Seeds (RQS) has made history in Times Square with its latest advertisement. The company has secured a prime spot in New York’s world-famous square. The exclusive message commemorates the city’s first 4/20 as a legal market, a historic date in cannabis culture and recreational use. This ad also marks the beginning of Royal Queen Seeds’ overseas expansion …
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ispire Technology Inc. (“Ispire” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: ISPR), a leader in vapor technology, providing high-quality, innovative products with first-class performance, today announced a strategic partnership with Cookies, an international cannabis lifestyle brand. Under the terms of the supply agreement, Cookies will work with Ispire in good faith to help facilitate the …
Ridgefield, WA, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is pleased to announce the official opening of its new cannabis dispensary, Q’anápsu, marking a significant achievement in the Tribe’s long-term plan to drive innovative economic development efforts on its reservation and across Southwest Washington. “Q’anápsu is more than just a dispensary; it is a reflection of our …