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U.S. Youth Cannabis Use Drops Dramatically Over the Decade

U.S. Youth Cannabis Use Drops Dramatically Over the Decade

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 29, 2024 /

Study Highlights Changing Trends in Adolescent Cannabis Use in the U.S.: Decline in Use but Persistent Racial Disparities As recreational marijuana continues to be legalized across the United States, concerns…

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The Price of a Favor: Horror Under Singapore’s Drug Laws

The Price of a Favor: Horror Under Singapore’s Drug Laws

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 29, 2024 /

Singapore’s Strict Drug Laws: Capital Punishment, Harsh Penalties, and the Story of One Casual Cannabis User In Singapore, drug-related crimes carry some of the harshest penalties in the world. There…

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DeSantis Faces $149M Cannabis Legalization Battle in Florida

DeSantis Faces $149M Cannabis Legalization Battle in Florida

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 29, 2024 /

As Florida’s Nov. 5 Elections Loom, Cannabis Legalization Debate Heats Up with Record Funding and Fierce Opposition As Floridians prepare to cast their ballots on November 5, the debate over…

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LED Rebate Funding Shortfall Hits Cannabis Lighting Vendors Hard

LED Rebate Funding Shortfall Hits Cannabis Lighting Vendors Hard

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 28, 2024 /

Funding Shortfall Halts Popular LED Rebate Program for Indoor Farmers, Leaving Companies Unpaid Xcel Energy’s LED rebate program, aimed at supporting indoor farmers—including cannabis cultivators and other indoor crop growers—has…

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A Fresh Twist: Cannabis-Infused Beverages on the Rise

A Fresh Twist: Cannabis-Infused Beverages on the Rise

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 28, 2024 /

Cannabis Beverages Gain Popularity in Ohio as Recreational Cannabis Becomes Legal With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio, cannabis enthusiasts and the canna-curious alike are exploring the growing range…

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Street Cannabis Tests Positive for Mold, Lead, and E. coli

Street Cannabis Tests Positive for Mold, Lead, and E. coli

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 28, 2024 /

‘Dangerous’ Contaminants Found in UK Street Cannabis: Health Risks for Users A recent study conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University in collaboration with Curaleaf Clinic has revealed alarming levels of dangerous…

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DeSantis Criticized for Redirecting Opioid Funds to Anti-Cannabis Efforts

DeSantis Criticized for Redirecting Opioid Funds to Anti-Cannabis Efforts

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 28, 2024 /

Florida Uses Opioid Settlement Funds to Fund Anti-Cannabis Campaign, Sparking Controversy Florida has drawn significant criticism for using millions from its opioid settlement funds to finance Governor Ron DeSantis’s anti-cannabis…

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Kentucky to Hold First-Ever Medical Cannabis License Lottery

Kentucky to Hold First-Ever Medical Cannabis License Lottery

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 28, 2024 /

Kentucky’s First Medical Cannabis Licensing Lottery Begins On Monday, October 28, Kentucky marked a significant milestone as state officials conducted the first-ever lottery to issue medical cannabis business licenses. This…

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South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Support Hits 45% in Polls

South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Support Hits 45% in Polls

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 28, 2024 /

As the cannabis industry in the United States continues its rapid expansion, new challenges are arising around regulatory compliance and federal scrutiny. With cannabis now legalized for medical and recreational…

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The True Value of Cannabis Trademarks: Beyond Bag Appeal

The True Value of Cannabis Trademarks: Beyond Bag Appeal

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 25, 2024 /

Trademark Challenges in the Cannabis Industry: Why Federal Trademark Restrictions Are Creating an Identity Crisis for Cannabis Brands In states with legalized and regulated cannabis markets, a confusing and often…

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NY Attorney General Secures $9.5M in Cannabis Shop Case

NY Attorney General Secures $9.5M in Cannabis Shop Case

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 25, 2024 /

New York Cannabis Shop Owner Faces $9.5 Million Judgment Over Unlicensed Sales October 27, 2024 – A significant legal judgment has been issued against a local cannabis shop in Canandaigua,…

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NY Medics Warn of Cannabis-Related ‘Scromiting’ Epidemic

NY Medics Warn of Cannabis-Related ‘Scromiting’ Epidemic

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 25, 2024 /

New York’s Cannabis Epidemic: Growing Cases of ‘Scromiting’ Lead to Emergency Room Visits October 27, 2024 – Emergency rooms in New York are reportedly seeing a rise in cases of…

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