Jensen Beach, FL—Curaleaf Holdings opened its 27th dispensary in Florida on Friday, November 15, according to a press release, as part of its strategy of rapid expansion in Florida. The new 4,500 square foot dispensary is located at 3631 NW Federal Highway in Jensen Beach, and is accessible to patients...
Atlanta, GA—The Arthritis Foundation has just released the first CBD guidance for adults with arthritis, according to a press release. The release notes that there is no federal oversight of cannabidiol (CBD) products, a lack of scientific evidence, and uncertainty regarding its legality—but Cindy McDaniel, SVP of Consumer Health and...
Continuing our talk with Elan M. Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, and Jesse Miller, Ph.D., Director, NSF International Applied Research Center, we take a closer look at what labs can offer. One thing that is new to many—and crucially important: Testing products that contain cannabis-derived phytocannabinoids. “Quickly growing and capturing much...
Cambridge, MA—Charles Broderick, alumnus of both Harvard University and MIT, gave $4.5 million to each institution to support research on the effects of cannabis, according to a press release from Harvard. It’s the largest donation to date supporting research into cannabinoids. The press release notes that there are gaps in...
America likes celebrations. In April alone, besides the biggies, like Easter and Passover, there’s National Ferret Day, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and National Hug a Newsperson Day. The marijuana users of America also have their day Friday, April 20th. Called - unsurprisingly - 420, its celebrants say it’s...
Pasadena, TX — Texas becomes the latest state to open its door to medical marijuana and Knox Medical is expected to begin home delivery of CBD oil throughout Harris County by Dec. 31. Cansortium Texas, which is using its Florida business name Knox Medical, is one of three organizations granted...
The legalized cannabis landscape is constantly evolving, and as of July 1, 2016, 25 states and the District of Columbia have laws legalizing marijuana in some form. Four of these states (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington) have legalized marijuana for recreational use. In Alaska, adults 21 and older can now...
