Readers Write: Cannabis risky for teens with new high THC concentrates – CT Insider
Thanks to the legislation in Hartford, Guilford and the rest of Connecticut now live in the era of commercialized marijuana. Do you know what “shatter,” “wax,” “dab products” and “highly potent THC vaping products” are? Most Guilford parents and kids are not aware of the health risks of marijuana use by teens, especially the new high THC concentrates. The cannabis industry denies its products pose a risk. The new profiteers portray their product as a benign plant, harmless “recreation.” In fact, they sell highly processed psychoactive chemicals, far more dangerous than the marijuana with 0.5 percent — 10 percent THC…
Read More »This platform allows you to invest in legal marijuana from Mexico, see how Juicy Fields works
While Mexico continues to debate the legalization of cannabis for adult use, other countries and companies are already taking advantage of legal marijuana . One of them is the Juicy Fields platform, which allows anyone, from anywhere in the world, to invest in medical marijuana assets legally and with excellent returns. Juisy Fields vía Facebook Last June, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) approved the Declaration of Unconstitutionality to decriminalize the adult use of marijuana in Mexico. This allows self-consumption for recreational or medicinal purposes for those over 18 years of age, but does not decriminalize the…
Read More »Cops delete anti-cannabis rant from Facebook (Newsletter: October 12, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
Federal banking regulator’s Marijuana Moment op-ed; CA gov signs hemp bill; OK cannabis ballot measures filed; Another city decrims psychedelics 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…
Read More »Seattle City Council Passes Measure to Decriminalize Psychedelics
The Seattle City Council voted in favor of a resolution last week to support the decriminalization of magic mushrooms and other natural psychedelics. With the resolution, city leaders called on Seattle police to make arresting and prosecuting people for use or possession of naturally occurring entheogenic substances such as psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca and other psychedelics “among Seattle’s lowest law enforcement priorities.” “It is a long overdue conversation to decriminalize these non-addictive natural substances,” council member Andrew Lewis said at the city council’s meeting on October 4. “Our law enforcement officials certainly have more important things to do than arrest…
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Crash Course Offered In Growing Cannabis For Medical Marijuana Patients – CT News Junkie
Young hemp plants (photo courtesy of Wepa Farms) Medical marijuana patients in Connecticut gained the right to cultivate their own cannabis plants this month and according to a local hemp farmer, hundreds of patients have since sought help cultivating green thumbs of their own. “We’re seeing a good amount of people at least try their hand at the plant,” Luis Vega, founder of North Haven-based Wepa Farms, said Monday. “People are very excited for the way the law has moved. It’s a lot of people who want to make sure they grow within the law.” Connecticut has had a medical…
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Red Ribbon Rally event on Southington Town Green to encourage youth to avoid drug use – The Bristol Press
SOUTHINGTON – The Red Ribbon Rally will be held for the 30th year Wednesday, Oct. 13, encouraging youth to avoid experimenting with drugs and celebrating those who stay drug free. The event, organized by the Southington Drug Task Force and the STEPS Coalition, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the Town Green. Energetic music will play as local youths gather. Then, town leaders will share their stories and encourage them to avoid drugs. Youths will be encouraged to sign a red ribbon, pledging to remain drug free, which will be displayed at the library. The event will…
Read More »Cannabis Sector Weekly Roundup – Market Exclusive
Weekly Roundup on the Cannabis Sector: Key Takeaways Awakn Life Sciences Announces Closing Of Acquisition Of Leading Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clinic In Norway. The company was also selected as one of TechRound’s Top 21 Mental Health Companies for 2021. Tilray Reports Q1 Earnings. Revenue grew 38% from a Year Ago. Truss CBD USA, A Molson Coors And HEXO Corp Joint Venture in Expansion of Veryvell CBD Beverages. Akerna Closes $17 Million Acquisition of 365 Cannabis. Cannabis firms Ayr Wellness Inc., Curaleaf Holdings Inc., and The Parent Company each Announced Acquisition Deals on Monday for $80 million, $67 million, and $65.2 million,…
Read More »Senators push AG for federal cannabis decrim (Newsletter: October 11, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
Federal banking regulator’s Marijuana Moment op-ed; CA gov signs hemp bill; OK cannabis ballot measures filed; Another city decrims psychedelics 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…
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