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Study: Brain Stimulation Reduces Marijuana Use By 60% In Schizophrenia Patients With Cannabis Use Disorder

Despite its long history and tradition, there still exist many unknowns when it comes to marijuana. Some claim cannabis has myriad benefits, others issue myriad warnings. What is certain is that everyone seems to have an opinion and few are indifferent on the topic. With more and more countries around the world embracing the plant, either for medical or recreational purposes causingContinue reading “Study: Brain Stimulation Reduces Marijuana Use By 60% In Schizophrenia Patients With Cannabis Use Disorder”

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US cannabis market soared in 2021, but was dragged down by New York

The US cannabis industry added more than 100,000 jobs last year, and the economic lift will only continue if states like New York get recreational programs off the ground, experts say. Americans spent nearly $25 billion on cannabis products in 2021, as the budding industry expanded by about 33 percent, adding more than 107,000 newContinue reading “US cannabis market soared in 2021, but was dragged down by New York”

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Ice Cube launches his own cannabis line

After establishing himself as a prolific rapper and versatile actor, Ice Cube is getting into the cannabis industry by launching his own marijuana brand. On Friday (Feb. 12), the founding member of N.W.A. hit up his Instagram timeline to reveal his new brand, “Fryday Kush.” In his announcement post, Cube debuts the official logo, which seems similar toContinue reading “Ice Cube launches his own cannabis line”

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Jay-Z Creates $10 Million Fund to Help Increase Minority-Owned Cannabis Companies

Jay-Z is launching a fund to invest in minority-owned cannabis startups in hopes to usher in more Black participation in the cannabis industry, The Wall Street Journal reports.  Jigga’s fund stems from the acquisition of two California-based marijuana companies, Left Coast Ventures and CMG Partners, by Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp. The merged company that has now been dubbed The Parent Company will useContinue reading “Jay-Z Creates $10 Million Fund to Help Increase Minority-Owned Cannabis Companies”

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House passes historic bill to decriminalize cannabis

The proposal would end a federal ban on marijuana and create a pathway to expunge related criminal records. As the cannabis industry continues to take root state by state, the House of Representatives voted in favor of removing marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act. The House voted Friday on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment andContinue reading “House passes historic bill to decriminalize cannabis”

Jay-Z Announces New Marijuana Brand Monogram [Photo]

The Carters keep checks coming in. Jay-Z is growing his empire, he announced Friday that he is launching his first line of cannabis in a joint venture with Caliva, a California-based weed company. via: Complex According to a press release, the brand seeks to “redefine what cannabis means to consumers today” with “careful strain selection, meticulousContinue reading “Jay-Z Announces New Marijuana Brand Monogram [Photo]”