What Is PGR Cannabis and How Can You Spot It?
In the mad scramble to capitalize on the higher demand for weed due to increased legalization, some cultivators have resorted to questionable growing methods. Arguably, the most notorious of these “cultivation hacks” is the use of PGRs. Short for “plant growth regulators,” PGRs are artificial hormones that can alter a plant’s development. The good news is, they are frequently employed to help increase cannabis bud production. The bad news is, these PGRs may seriously alter the flavor of cannabis, and questions remain about the effectiveness and safety of PGR cannabis. As demand for high-THC cannabis continues to climb, PGRs will become an…
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Chronic Marijuana Use Can Cause Serious Gastrointesintal Condition – Hartford HealthCare
Back November 03, 2021 Marijuana users rejoiced when Connecticut legalized recreational use earlier this year, but Amir E. Masoud, MD, medical co-director of Hartford HealthCare’s Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center, warns of a potential downside. Chronic marijuana users can be susceptible to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of abdominal pain and vomiting. Sufferers of CHS can experience recurrent bouts of these debilitating symptoms, sometimes needing to seek urgent medical care. In between these episodes, patients are typically symptom free. “Symptoms are primarily nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting,” Dr. Masoud said. “The main treatment…
Read More »Ex-Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Is Sore Loser of Mayoral Race – The Daily Beast
Bobby Valentine, the former manager of the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox, lost his bid to become mayor of Stamford, Connecticut—and sniped about “lousy” media coverage and people voting more than once. Valentine, famous for getting fired a lot and for once returning to the dugout in disguise after getting tossed out of a game, was defeated by Democrat Caroline Simmons. Before he conceded, he told supporters that he’d been told about people who voted by absentee ballot and then went to the polls in person. When he finally threw in the towel, he was less than…
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New Leafly ‘Cannabis Harvest Report’ values crop 5th in the nation
New Leafly ‘Cannabis Harvest Report’ values crop 5th in the nation – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. America has begun winding down its disastrous, century-long war on marijuana. We’re beating swords into plowshares. So what’s coming in from the fields? The answer: America’s 5th most valuable crop. The first-ever Leafly Cannabis Harvest Report, released today, counted 13,042…
Read More »Popular Online CBD Store Opens New Shop in Rhinebeck – wpdh.com
People in the Hudson Valley and beyond may already be familiar with the name Hempability. Hempability is a popular online CBD store and now they’ve opened a brick and mortar shop at 8 Livingston Street right in the Village of Rhinebeck. Hempability is a CBD shop that offers top of the line CBD products that are made on premises in their immaculate lab with hemp that is grown right here in the Hudson Valley. Hempability is NOT a marijuana dispensary. The products are made with CBD, not THC. That means you won’t get high on Hempability products, but CBD certainly has…
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Cannabis and psychedelics election results (Newsletter: November 3, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
Italy marijuana referendum in courts’ hands; Poll: Record-high PA legalization support; MD lawmakers talk cannabis expungement Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed for free, but costs money to produce! While this newsletter is proudly sent without cost to you, our ability to send it each day depends on the financial support of readers who can afford to give it. So if you’ve got a few dollars to spare…
Read More »New York Marijuana Regulators Approve Rules For Hemp Flower Sales, Delta-8 THC And More – Marijuana Moment
New York marijuana regulators on Wednesday approved rules for the state’s cannabinoid hemp program, notably clarifying that flower from the crop can be sold but delta-8 THC products are currently prohibited from being marketed. Hemp-infused foods and beverages will also be allowed. The state Department of Health had initially proposed rules for hemp-derived cannabinoids, and they went through a public comment period before being formally filed by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), which was given oversight of the program under the broader marijuana legalization law enacted earlier this year. Regulators with the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) tackled a number…
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Republican challenger takes lead over Bristol mayor incumbent – WFSB
(WFSB) – It was busy day across the state on this Election Day, with many races being watched by people across the state. In Bristol, official votes are still being counted, but there could be some change in the city. Republican challenger Jeffrey Caggiano is holding a lead as of Tuesday evening, with 6,870 votes. Democratic Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu was seeking another term. Unofficial results Tuesday evening showed her with 6,270. She became the first woman elected mayor of Bristol in 2017. Caggiano said it’s time to lower taxes and cut spending. “I think we can manage our general expenses…
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