Is Cannabis a Performance-Enhancing Drug?
Controversy surrounding the use of cannabis by athletes leading up to the Olympic Games has reignited debate over whether cannabis is a performance-enhancing drug and what role it should play in the world of sports. In early July during the lead-up to the pandemic-delayed games, American sprinter and Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson was denied a place on the U.S. Olympic track team after testing positive for marijuana. And only days before the games began, Dominican baseball player Diego Goris was dropped from his country’s Olympic roster after it was revealed he had tested positive for cannabis at a qualifying match…
Read More »Police continue to grapple with Connecticut’s new pot law and enforcement – Journal Inquirer
Although recreational marijuana became legal for adults effective July 1, police departments still are grappling with the new law and how to police the drug. Under the law, people age 21 and up can legally have up to 1.5 ounces on their person. They also can possess up to 5 ounces in their car, but it must be kept in a locked glove box or trunk. While simple possession is no longer illegal, police still have concerns about marijuana. Sgt. Derek Leab of the East Windsor Police Department said he believes the state will see an increase in drivers operating…
Read More »How are private employers handling recreational marijuana legalization? – theday.com
As human resources counsel at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, attorney Diane Mokriski has heard plenty of questions and concerns about Connecticut’s new recreational cannabis law, but she thinks it doesn’t impact employers much. “There’s so many built-in protections for employers,” she said. “Any limitation on employer conduct is very minor, in my opinion. That’s the main idea that I’m trying to tell business owners, is kind of, if you’re concerned, you really need not be.” She said that’s because common-sense rules remain in place: “You can’t be drunk at work and you can’t be high at work and…
Read More »Everything’s Coming Up Green In Illinois
From Lollapalloza sales to even more dispensary licenses going out, there’s more legal marijuana in the Land of Lincoln than ever. Free Book Preview Cannabis Capital Learn how to get your business funded in the Cannabis economy! July 30, 2021 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With sales expected to spike for the Lollapalooza — this is the first time in the Chicago music festival’s history that weed is legal in the state — and 55 new licensees getting the go-ahead to open dispensaries, it looks like everything’s coming up green in Illinois this week….
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The Roll-up #201: Phytol and frauds
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Read More »Cannabis Client Alert – Week of July 26, 2021 | Dentons – JDSupra – JD Supra
In this week’s edition: Dentons’ Cannabis group congratulates client Botanical Sciences on receiving the top score among applicants for cannabis production licenses in Georgia Major US corporations lobby in support of cannabis legalization and related legislation US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy voices support for decriminalization of cannabis And more… Federal Surgeon General says stop locking people up for marijuana – US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy voiced support for the decriminalization of cannabis. “When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use,” Murthy said in an…
Read More »Don’t let the government’s marijuana lies make you miss out on the vaccine
Don’t let the government’s marijuana lies make you miss out on the vaccine | 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. A just-published study from researchers at the University of Memphis looked at “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Determinants” and found that “the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and marijuana, as well as heavy drinking of alcohol, were not associated…
Read More »Consider Yourself a Foodie? Try These 10 Weed Products
This story originally appeared on Weedmaps Moving past the sometimes cringe-worthy term “foodie,” there is a world of cannabis products specifically designed for those of us who seek out flavor and culinary creativity in our infused eats. Below, check out ten gourmet products, from delicious edibles to appliances built to unleash your inner chef. Each product has a thoughtful design and no compromise when it comes to flavor and/or the ability to customize according to your palate. RELATED: Edibles Just Might Be The Future Of Cannabis Edibles From alcoholic alternatives to unique sweets and snacks, the edibles market is constantly improving with…
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