Normalization

The number of registered medical cannabis patients in the U.S. has quadrupled from 2016 to 2020 and the current total is just over 2.97 million patients, according to a recent study.

A recent New Frontier Data report found that 39% of millennials who are cannabis consumers typically use cannabis multiple times per day.

Cannabis sommelier Derek Gilman was featured on the “Today Show” last week as part of its On the Job series.

A Maine Office of Cannabis Policy survey found that 64% of residents are obtaining their cannabis legally. 

The Colorado town of Moffat is considering changing its name to Kush. The proposal comes from a local cannabis entrepreneur seeking to revitalize the town’s identity.

A new poll found that 91% of adults who have consumed cannabis have done so for health and/or wellness purposes.

A study from the University of New Mexico found that individuals with THC in their system scored higher than non-users on moral decision-making, pro-social behaviors, and empathy.

A recent study into cannabis-related content on TikTok has found the plant to be portrayed positively, with humor/entertainment videos comprising the majority of the content.

Schwazze’s Star Buds dispensary chain is the first cannabis brand to put its logo on a professional sports team’s jerseys after partnering with the Colorado Summit, a new American Ultimate Disc League franchise.

A lawsuit filed against John Boehner claims the former U.S. House Speaker allegedly stole data and talking points from cannabis advocacy group 10 Campaign and used them to start his own organization.

Nearly one-third of employees in the financial, tech, or corporate services sector have used cannabis while working or during the workday, according to a new survey.

A new poll found that a majority of U.S. adults believe that cannabis has a positive impact on society and economic growth, and supported lifting the federal banking restrictions on cannabis companies.

A Michigan bill with bipartisan support is seeking to remove cannabis from its placement as a Schedule 1 drug.

The Chief Equity Strategist for Wells Fargo suggested recently that the U.S. supply chain issues and a trucker labor shortage are due to drug testing policies under the ongoing federal prohibition of cannabis.

A recent survey found that cannabis consumers have more sex than non-consumers. Additionally, 65% of sexually active cannabis consumers agree that the plant enhances their sex life and helps them get in the mood for sex.

The U.S. Hemp Building Foundation submitted hempcrete insulation for certification in U.S. building codes. If approved, hempcrete would be allowed as a standard material for residential construction.

The recent National Drug Strategy Household Survey in Australia found that 41.1% of respondents believe cannabis should be legalized.

According to a new poll, 61% of Massachusetts residents hold a favorable view of cannabis legalization five years after it was enacted.

Jon O’Connor and Amy Cirincione O’Connor are the co-founders of Humboldt Social, which offers cannabis-friendly lodging, dining, and event spaces.

The 2022 California State Fair will host a cannabis flower competition recognizing excellence in the state’s cannabis industry.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday filed an amicus brief with the state Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission arguing that employees fired solely for their off-the-clock cannabis use should still qualify for unemployment benefits.