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How Long Does Delta-8 Stay in Your System?

Delta-8, a mild psychoactive substance, is one of the compounds found in the cannabis sativa plant. There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Delta-8 recently, and most cannabis users have tried it at some point or another. Whether you’ve tried it or not, there’s one...

Hemp Industry Pushes Back Against Marijuana Companies Advocating For Intoxicating Cannabinoid Ban In Farm Bill

Hemp businesses, marijuana companies, state regulators, prohibitionists and congressional lawmakers are all vying to have their cannabis priorities represented in the forthcoming Farm Bill. But while there are shared interests among certain stakeholders, some...

CBD and THC – What are they and how do they affect your health?

You’re probably familiar with the words CBD and THC, but do you know what they are and how they can affect your health? Cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are two compounds found in members of the cannabis plant genus. They’re just two of many...

Texas Senate Considers Ban On Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Delta-8 And -9 THC Products

“We’re simply asking Dan Patrick to not eliminate the market but to further regulate and lean on organizations like ours.” By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Austin hemp entrepreneur Shayda Torabi is looking at a year filled with uncertainty. For the six years...

Bernie Sanders Blasts War On Drugs And Emphasizes Need For Marijuana Reform In 2020

Federal marijuana reform continues to emerge as a touchstone issue in the upcoming 2020 election, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) is doubling down on his pro-cannabis platform. During an interview with The Breakfast Club, Sanders noted the need to change...

DOJ Calls Settlement With Ayahuasca Church ‘Irrelevant’ To Case Involving Another Psychedelic Church

In an ongoing lawsuit over the legal status of an Iowa-based church that wants to incorporate ayahuasca into its ceremonies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is downplaying the significance a recent deal hammered out between the federal government and a separate,...

The gaps in the recreational segment and the opportunities that lie in them for newcomers – Part 2

Part 1 of the article discussed about what is selling the best in the recreational market in Canada, and in this post we will be discussing the gaps and the possible opportunities for new businesses in the recreational segment. October 17th, 2019, was a watershed...

What does it take to go from a processing license to a sales license?

Canada expanded the licensing of cannabis-based products in 2019. As discussed in the last post, the industry is slated to grow at a humongous pace to reach a whopping $194 billion by 2025. The hurdles faced by the industry is not the cultivation and processing of...

Growth Opportunities for Canadian Cannabis License Holders in the International Market

The consumption of cannabis in the international market has witnessed a surge over the past years. For all the Canadian cannabis license holders, the opportunity that the cannabis international market offers to them is beyond imagination. Cannabis license holders in...

Insights into the Legal Recreational and Medical Cannabis market in Canada

Canadian Cannabis Market Forecast The total cannabis market in Canada, including medical and recreational cannabis products, generated approximately $7 billion in sales in 2020. Medical cannabis generated an additional $0.7 billion to $1.7 billion in sales,...

California Governor Newsom Vetoes Psychedelics Legalization, But Calls For New Bill On Therapeutic Access Next Year

The governor of California has vetoed a bill to legalize certain psychedelics and create a pathway to regulated access—a move that comes at a time when two states have already enacted comprehensive psychedelics policy reform and as two campaigns are working to put the...

DEA Defends Firing ‘Outstanding’ Special Agent For Using CBD As An Opioid Alternative

The Justice Department is defending the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to fire an “outstanding” special agent after 16 years of service because he tested positive for THC after taking a CBD product for pain that he said he believed to be legal hemp....

Podiatrists In Pennsylvania Could Soon Recommend Medical Marijuana To Patients

Supporters say podiatry patients live with neuropathy and intractable pain—two of the 24 conditions approved for medical cannabis use. By Christen Smith, The Center Square Podiatrists may soon recommend medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, that is if the legislature...

Connecticut Saw A Record $25 Million Worth Of Marijuana Sold In August, State Officials Report

Connecticut broke another marijuana sales record in August, with $25 million worth of medical and adult-use cannabis purchases, state data shows. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) reported that recreational marijuana sales hit $14 million last...

Here Are The Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Measures Congress Will Begin To Consider This Week

A key House committee is set to take up large-scale spending legislation this week, and members will be deciding on multiple marijuana and psychedelics amendments filed by bipartisan members in recent weeks. The House Rules Committee will meet on Tuesday to take up an...

Pennsylvania House Approves 280E Tax Cut For Marijuana Businesses Over GOP Objections

The Pennsylvania House has approved a large-scale tax reform bill that contains language to provide state-level relief to medical marijuana businesses as they continue to struggle under federal financial barriers. The reform has drawn the ire of Republican members—who...

Michigan Lawmakers Send Bills Allowing Marijuana Commerce With Tribal Businesses To Governor

Bipartisan legislation that would allow Michigan’s state-licensed marijuana businesses to conduct trade with tribal cannabis entities located in the state won approval from the full House of Representatives this week. The bills, passed by the Senate in June, next...

Justice Department Defends Gun Ban For Medical Marijuana Patients In Oral Arguments Before Federal Appeals Court

A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Thursday in a case concerning the constitutionality of the federal ban keeping medical marijuana patients from purchasing or possessing firearms. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit...

Ahead Of Early Voting On Marijuana In Ohio, State AG Publishes New Analysis And Campaign Launches TV Ad

With early voting in Ohio beginning next week, the campaign behind a ballot measure to legalize marijuana released a new campaign ad on Friday in support of the policy change. Attorney General Dave Yost (R), meanwhile, published an analysis of the initiative that he...

Tensions Flare At New Hampshire Hearing On Adult-Use Legalization’s Impact On Medical Marijuana Patients

A New Hampshire commission charged with preparing legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis through a system of state-run stores heard testimony from leaders of the state’s medical marijuana program on Thursday, during a meeting that at times was marked by visible...

Understanding CBD: A Beginner Guide

Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, has seen a surge in popularity over the recent years. This compound, which is derived from the cannabis plant, has sparked interest among consumers and researchers alike due to its potential therapeutic benefits and its...

Why Some People Prefer CBD Over THC

Cannabis has been around for centuries, serving a myriad of purposes from medicinal to recreational. As the wave of cannabis legalization sweeps across different corners of the globe, a growing interest has emerged around two primary compounds found in the cannabis...

Lawsuit Seeks To Undo Virginia’s 0.3% Total THC Limit On Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products

“I feel like it should definitely be regulated, but not regulated to the point where you’re shutting doors of good businesses.” By Rahul Chowdhry Sharma, Virginia Mercury Two hemp businesses and a private citizen are challenging a Virginia law that instituted...

Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study

Largest review of its kind says while cannabis-based medicines may help some people, drug is detrimental for othersTeenagers, young adults, pregnant women, drivers and mentally ill people should avoid cannabis, according to the largest ever health review of its...

‘This is a medicine’: the Australians prescribed cannabis but left fighting to keep their jobs

Some workers have been stood down while others face stigma or are hiding their use. But reform could be on the wayGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen Zhia Zariko told her manager she had a legal prescription for medical...

A beachside city became California’s legal cannabis capital. Not everyone is stoked

Santa Barbara voters hoped for an economic boost, but a coalition of schools, rich homeowners and the wine industry are no longer feeling the buzzAnyone driving north along the 101 freeway from Los Angeles will know they’ve arrived in Carpinteria by the smell. The...

Maine Sets New Marijuana Sales Record For Fourth Month In A Row, With Nearly $22 Million In Purchases In August

Maine marijuana sales reached a record high in August, with nearly $22 million worth of purchases, according to new data from the state Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). This summer has seen numerous states hitting cannabis sales highs, and Maine is no exception....

Secondhand bong smoke worse than that from tobacco, study finds

The fine particulate matter in cannabis smoke from bongs is at least four times greater and more dangerous, experts saidA new study has found that secondhand cannabis smoke from bongs can be even more harmful than tobacco due to an increased concentration of fine...

Feds Clarify That Medical Marijuana Recommendations From Doctors Don’t Excuse Positive Drug Tests

A top federal health agency is proposing changes to drug testing policies for federal workers to clarify that having a doctor’s recommendation for medical marijuana or any other Schedule I drug is not a valid excuse for a positive drug test. The proposal from...

Bill Passed To Fund Psychedelics Research And Access For Veterans

The Maryland House of Delegates on Friday gave initial approval to a Senate-passed bill that would create a state fund to provide “cost-free” access to psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder...

Delaware House Committees Approve Complementary Marijuana Legalization And Regulations Bills

A pair of complementary bills to legalize marijuana and set up regulations for cannabis commerce in Delaware were approved in separate House committees on Wednesday. Rep. Ed Osienski (D), sponsor of both measures, previously tried to pass a comprehensive bill that...

DE legal cannabis bills approved in committees (Newsletter: April 14, 2022)

Poll: marijuana a priority for Congress; Cannabis banking clears PA Senate; WI 4/20 Senate hearing; SD legalization ballot alert; European support / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Two Delaware House committees approved a pair of complementary marijuana bills—one to simply...

Pennsylvania Officials Won’t Give Medical Marijuana Patients Access To Edibles—For Now

The vote came after a discussion about the growing popularity of “troches,” an ingestible form of THC that resembles a cough drop. By Christen Smith, The Center Square Officials tasked with monitoring the state’s medical marijuana program said this week edibles don’t...

CA cannabis cafes bill passes (Newsletter: September 11, 2023)

NH legalization commission; MI psychedelics resolution; New MD & NJ marijuana licenses; Cannabis viroid concerns 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...

Foam Molding Market Research Report 2023-2031 Market Is Booming Worldwide

Foam Molding Market Research Report 2023-2031 market growing Foam Molding Market Research Report 2023-2031 industry and customization in product Foam Molding Market Research Report 2023-2031 are expected to drive the Foam Molding Market Research Report 2023-2031...

NSW drivers using medicinal cannabis would be shielded from DUI charges under MP’s proposed reforms

Legalise Cannabis party’s Jeremy Buckingham says risk of losing driver’s licence under current drug-driving laws acts as disincentive for patientsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily...

How the pandemic created a new generation of stoners

Americans who rarely, if ever, smoked marijuana before the pandemic now say they’re turning to weed to help them cope Three years ago, Ricardo Capuano, 32, didn’t know how much a gram of marijuana cost. Now, after years of lockdown and an extended period of...

Treasury secretary blasts Congress over cannabis banking.

DEA: marijuana seeds are legal hemp; OK legalization initiative cleared; SC medical marijuana bill approved; NY cananbiz tax cut; MT sales Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you...

New York Marijuana Businesses Would Get State Tax Breaks Despite Federal 280E Provision Under Budget Deal

New York lawmakers have reached a tentative deal on a budget proposal that includes provisions to let marijuana businesses take state tax deductions that are available to other industries despite an ongoing federal ban on cannabis. Senate and Assembly leaders had...

South Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Approved In House Committee And Heads To Floor

A bill to legalize medical marijuana passed a key South Carolina House committee on Thursday, days after the panel heard hours of testimony on the reform. If enacted into law, the measure would create what both supporters and critics alike acknowledge would be among...

Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative Following Legal Challenge By Competing Campaign

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit challenging a marijuana legalization initiative that activists are pursuing for the November ballot. The suit was brought against the New Approach PAC-backed campaign in January by another activist, Jed Green, who is...

Federal Financial Regulator Cheers State Marijuana Banking Moves As Congress Fails To Act

States should be applauded for taking steps to promote banking access for marijuana businesses—but those reforms will not be enough without congressional action, a federal financial regulator said on Thursday. Rodney Hood, a former chairman of the National Credit...

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Names New GOP Co-Chair Who Voted To Federally Legalize Marijuana Last Week

Leaders of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus (CCC) on Friday announced that they have selected Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) to serve as the fourth co-chair of the bipartisan panel to advance federal legalization. Mast was one of just three GOP members who voted in favor of...

Maryland Governor Lets Bill To Implement Marijuana Legalization Take Effect Without His Signature

Maryland’s Republican governor announced on Friday that he won’t stand in the way of implementing marijuana legalization if voters approve the reform on the November ballot. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) included the cannabis legislation in a list of bills he is not signing or...

New York Senator Files Bill To Promote Marijuana Banking By Giving Financial Institutions Access To Business Information

A New York senator wants to give banks in the state a little peace of mind about working with legal marijuana businesses, filing a bill on Tuesday that would allow regulators to disclose certain information about cannabis licensees to financial institutions. The bill...

A new start after 60: ‘I gave up marijuana after a lifetime of smoking – and began to dream again’

Jodie Sharp’s weed habit made her lungs hurt and her gums bleed. Two years ago, she quit almost by accident – and her life was transformed Jodie Sharp’s days were all broken up the same way. “I smoked to go to work, smoked to do the washing-up, smoked for chill time.”...

South Dakota Marijuana Activists Issue ‘Yellow Alert’ For Signature Drive To Put Legalization On Ballot As Deadline Nears

South Dakota activists say they’re falling behind on signature gathering for a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in the state—and they’re urging supporters to step up their efforts to secure the remaining signatures ahead of a looming turn-in deadline next...

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Marijuana Banking Bill, Sending It To The House

The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to safeguard banks and insurers against being penalized by state regulators for working with state-legal medical marijuana businesses. The bipartisan legislation from Sens. John DiSanto (R) and Sharif Street (D)...

Understanding CBD: A Beginner Guide

Why Some People Prefer CBD Over THC

How Long Does Delta-8 Stay in Your System?

Hemp Industry Pushes Back Against Marijuana Companies Advocating For Intoxicating Cannabinoid Ban In Farm Bill

CBD and THC – What are they and how do they affect your health?

Texas Senate Considers Ban On Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Delta-8 And -9 THC Products

Bernie Sanders Blasts War On Drugs And Emphasizes Need For Marijuana Reform In 2020

DOJ Calls Settlement With Ayahuasca Church ‘Irrelevant’ To Case Involving Another Psychedelic Church

The gaps in the recreational segment and the opportunities that lie in them for newcomers – Part 2

What does it take to go from a processing license to a sales license?

Growth Opportunities for Canadian Cannabis License Holders in the International Market

Insights into the Legal Recreational and Medical Cannabis market in Canada

California Governor Newsom Vetoes Psychedelics Legalization, But Calls For New Bill On Therapeutic Access Next Year

DEA Defends Firing ‘Outstanding’ Special Agent For Using CBD As An Opioid Alternative

Podiatrists In Pennsylvania Could Soon Recommend Medical Marijuana To Patients

Connecticut Saw A Record $25 Million Worth Of Marijuana Sold In August, State Officials Report

Here Are The Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Measures Congress Will Begin To Consider This Week

Pennsylvania House Approves 280E Tax Cut For Marijuana Businesses Over GOP Objections

Michigan Lawmakers Send Bills Allowing Marijuana Commerce With Tribal Businesses To Governor

Justice Department Defends Gun Ban For Medical Marijuana Patients In Oral Arguments Before Federal Appeals Court

Ahead Of Early Voting On Marijuana In Ohio, State AG Publishes New Analysis And Campaign Launches TV Ad

Tensions Flare At New Hampshire Hearing On Adult-Use Legalization’s Impact On Medical Marijuana Patients

Understanding CBD: A Beginner Guide

Why Some People Prefer CBD Over THC

Lawsuit Seeks To Undo Virginia’s 0.3% Total THC Limit On Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products

Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study

‘This is a medicine’: the Australians prescribed cannabis but left fighting to keep their jobs

A beachside city became California’s legal cannabis capital. Not everyone is stoked

Maine Sets New Marijuana Sales Record For Fourth Month In A Row, With Nearly $22 Million In Purchases In August

Secondhand bong smoke worse than that from tobacco, study finds

Feds Clarify That Medical Marijuana Recommendations From Doctors Don’t Excuse Positive Drug Tests

Bill Passed To Fund Psychedelics Research And Access For Veterans

Delaware House Committees Approve Complementary Marijuana Legalization And Regulations Bills

DE legal cannabis bills approved in committees (Newsletter: April 14, 2022)

Pennsylvania Officials Won’t Give Medical Marijuana Patients Access To Edibles—For Now

CA cannabis cafes bill passes (Newsletter: September 11, 2023)

Foam Molding Market Research Report 2023-2031 Market Is Booming Worldwide

NSW drivers using medicinal cannabis would be shielded from DUI charges under MP’s proposed reforms

How the pandemic created a new generation of stoners

Treasury secretary blasts Congress over cannabis banking.

New York Marijuana Businesses Would Get State Tax Breaks Despite Federal 280E Provision Under Budget Deal

South Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Approved In House Committee And Heads To Floor

Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative Following Legal Challenge By Competing Campaign

Federal Financial Regulator Cheers State Marijuana Banking Moves As Congress Fails To Act

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Names New GOP Co-Chair Who Voted To Federally Legalize Marijuana Last Week

Maryland Governor Lets Bill To Implement Marijuana Legalization Take Effect Without His Signature

New York Senator Files Bill To Promote Marijuana Banking By Giving Financial Institutions Access To Business Information

A new start after 60: ‘I gave up marijuana after a lifetime of smoking – and began to dream again’

South Dakota Marijuana Activists Issue ‘Yellow Alert’ For Signature Drive To Put Legalization On Ballot As Deadline Nears

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Marijuana Banking Bill, Sending It To The House

Understanding CBD: A Beginner Guide

Why Some People Prefer CBD Over THC

What does it take to go from a processing license to a sales license?

Canada expanded the licensing of cannabis-based products in 2019. As discussed in the last post,...

Growth Opportunities for Canadian Cannabis License Holders in the International Market

The consumption of cannabis in the international market has witnessed a surge over the past years....

Insights into the Legal Recreational and Medical Cannabis market in Canada

Canadian Cannabis Market Forecast The total cannabis market in Canada, including medical and...

California Governor Newsom Vetoes Psychedelics Legalization, But Calls For New Bill On Therapeutic Access Next Year

The governor of California has vetoed a bill to legalize certain psychedelics and create a pathway...

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History of Marijuana

Marijuana is a product derived from the cannabis plant, one of the oldest crops known to humans. It is commonly smoked. But it can also be eaten, brewed in teas, or have its active ingredients mixed in with other foods, which are often referred to as “edibles.”

The author wishes to acknowledge the work of many cannabis cooks, without whom this book would not have been possible. The staff of High
Times fondly remembers Chef Ra, also known as Jim Wilson, author of the “Psychedelic Kitchen” column for fifteen years before his untimely
passing in 2006. We are also very grateful for the ongoing work of Ashley Boudreaux and Chef Mike Delao, our current cannabis recipe contributors.