Marijuana sales data reveal Americans bought 67% more weed to survive 2020
Americans bought nearly $18 billion worth of cannabis products in 2020, a 67% increase over 2019 sales. The reason? Pandemic survival and mental health. (AdobeStock) In a year confined and defined by the coronavirus pandemic, Americans turned to cannabis in record
Red, White, and Green – Why COVID-19 was the Best Thing to Ever Happen to the Marijuana Legalization Movement
You could argue that without the COVID-19 pandemic, cannabis legalization would still be years away in America. It is hard to find a silver lining in the COVID-19 epidemic. Millions of people around the world have been sicken by the virus,
The Cannabis Industry is Now Essential But is It Equal?
Cannabis has been deemed essential, but when will equality rules be enforced? The coronavirus pandemic that rocked the entire world in 2020 helped many to come to different realizations in terms of what is really important to the general
Study Shows Combination of CBD and Terpenes Can Fight COVID-19, But Where Does That Leave THC?
Study shows CBD and Terpenes combination can fight COVID-19, but where does that leave THC? With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to rage around the world, many are left wondering what, if any, is cannabis’ role in ameliorating the spread or possibly
CBD companies see online sales spike as coronavirus shuts down retail shops
When COVID-19 spread and forced store closures, California-based Papa & Barkley lost about half of the 400 small CBD retail shops where the company was selling its products. Then online sales exploded. Adam Grossman “We’ve seen a pretty dramatic increase in our online
Cannabis Components To Be Used In Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
Researchers specializing in infectious disease at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada are turning to cannabis as they build a new COVID-19 virus vaccine candidate. The research team says that a plant-based antigen may be easier to produce commercially on a broad
Ways to help others in Sonoma County during the coronavirus pandemic
How To Reduce Your Risk Local health officials urge practicing good hygiene to reduce the risk of becoming infected with a respiratory virus, such as the flu or coronavirus. This includes: • Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least
Colorado girl who pioneered medical marijuana for seizures dies following battle with coronavirus
DENVER (KDVR) – Charlotte Figi, the Colorado girl who pioneered medical marijuana for seizures, has died after a battle with coronavirus, according to her family. On Tuesday night, Charlotte’s family posted on Facebook, “This is Nichole writing to update you for
From Cannabis to Hand Sanitizer a Northern California Cannabis Manufacturing Facility Tacks the Ship Forward to Help
The Galley of Santa Rosa steps up to meet the demands of COVID-19 April 7, 2020 (Santa Rosa, California) - The Galley of Santa Rosa, California, joins a wave of cannabis companies' efforts to support the urgent need for supplies brought
Coronavirus Puts Pressure on the Cannabis Supply Chain
Greenhouse Wellness, a dispensary located in Ellicott City, Md., already has a 10- to 18-week delay on vape cartridge shipments due to the coronavirus, says Gina Dubbe, company co-founder and president. The cannabis industry could face a long-term supply shortage because