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States Without Legal Cannabis See Spike in Delta-8 Poison Calls

States Without Legal Cannabis See Spike in Delta-8 Poison Calls

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

Delta-8 THC Products Linked to Increase in Calls to Poison Control Centers, Study Shows A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology suggests that products containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol…

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DeSantis Faces Backlash Over Ads Tying Cannabis to Car Crashes

DeSantis Faces Backlash Over Ads Tying Cannabis to Car Crashes

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

Florida DOT Ad Campaign on Cannabis-Related Driving Draws Criticism Ahead of 2024 Legalization Vote Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing backlash after a taxpayer-funded advertisement, produced by the Florida Department…

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NBA's Al Harrington: "Impact Before Profit" in Cannabis Mission

NBA’s Al Harrington: “Impact Before Profit” in Cannabis Mission

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

Al Harrington’s Village Dispensary Focuses on Empowering Communities Impacted by Prohibition Former NBA star turned cannabis entrepreneur Al Harrington has made it his mission to use the cannabis industry to…

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FBI Reveals 200,000 Cannabis Arrests in 2023: Why So Many?

FBI Reveals 200,000 Cannabis Arrests in 2023: Why So Many?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

FBI Reports 217,150 Cannabis Arrests in 2023, Down Slightly from Previous Year In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported 217,150 arrests for marijuana violations, according to data published…

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Los Angeles Pushes Yelp, Google to Remove Illegal Cannabis Shops

Los Angeles Pushes Yelp, Google to Remove Illegal Cannabis Shops

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

Google and Apple Maps Accused of Legitimizing Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses in California Search engines and GPS platforms like Google and Apple Maps are under scrutiny for giving legitimacy to unlicensed…

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Ancillary Firm Tackles Payment Challenges for Cannabis Brands

Ancillary Firm Tackles Payment Challenges for Cannabis Brands

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

Cannabis Industry Grapples with Payment Challenges as Service Providers Step In As cannabis cultivators and product manufacturers continue to struggle with receiving payments for products sold at retail, innovative service…

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NFL’s Ricky Williams Advocates for Florida Cannabis Legalization

NFL’s Ricky Williams Advocates for Florida Cannabis Legalization

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

Ricky Williams Backs Florida’s Amendment 3: “I Know Firsthand the Ostracizing Effects of Cannabis Criminalization” NFL Hall of Fame nominee, cannabis entrepreneur, and former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams…

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Steady Sales for Premium Cannabis Brands Despite Economic Woes

Steady Sales for Premium Cannabis Brands Despite Economic Woes

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

In Volatile Economy, Luxury Cannabis Brands Thrive Despite Economic Uncertainty In a fluctuating economy, luxury goods are often the first to take a hit, as consumers tighten their wallets. Yet,…

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How Automation Is Revolutionizing Cannabis Packaging Systems

How Automation Is Revolutionizing Cannabis Packaging Systems

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

Cannabis Industry Embraces Automation: Over 80% of Cultivators Moving Toward Automated Packaging by 2024 In 2021, just 10% of cannabis cultivation operations utilized automation technology for packaging. Fast forward to…

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US Cannabis Industry Reaches Record High

US Cannabis Industry Reaches Record High

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

U.S. Cannabis Industry Reaches Record Highs in Jobs and Sales, New Report Reveals The legal cannabis industry in the United States is experiencing unprecedented growth, reaching its highest-ever levels in…

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Addressing the Widening Gap in Medical Cannabis Education

Addressing the Widening Gap in Medical Cannabis Education

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

Over 3.6 Million Registered Cannabis Patients in the US: Bridging the Gap Between Medical Cannabis and Patient Safety As of 2021, there were over 3.6 million registered medical cannabis patients…

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DEA Increases Psychedelics Supply, Cannabis Quotas Remain Fixed

DEA Increases Psychedelics Supply, Cannabis Quotas Remain Fixed

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

The DEA Announces Increased Production Quotas for Psilocybin, Psilocin, and Ibogaine for Research Purposes The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made significant announcements regarding the production quotas of certain Schedule…

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