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Is medical cannabis legal in Texas? It’s complicated and you need to meet certain conditions to access it. Here’s what you need to know.

The businesses will allow marijuana customers to smoke the drug legally for the first time outside of private homes since voters legalized recreational use in 2016.

Federally, medical marijuana patients are being denied their right to own a firearm. Get the facts on medical cannabis and gun rights in Oklahoma.

There are so many ways to incorporate cannabis into your daily diet. With a bit of imagination and an appetite for healthy salads, you’ll be on your way to making some delicious cannabis-infused salad recipes in no time!

Beginning October 5, 2022, all registered New York medical cannabis (medical marijuana) patients and patient caregivers may legally begin to home-grow!

In this week’s latest cannabis news roundup, a pregnant woman in Alabama was jailed for three months for smoking cannabis, while Pennsylvania looks to protect workers who use medical cannabis on their personal time.

Cannabis use can have very effects on different people. Self-titration might be a useful technique to guide you in determining your ideal dosage.

Does having a Maryland medical cannabis card restrict your ability to own firearms? Let’s dig into Maryland’s medical marijuana/gun rights laws

Thank you for tuning into the latest updates! In this week’s cannabis news roundup: NATIONAL CANNABIS NEWS NFL Hall Of Famer Calvin Johnson Continues To Advocate For Cannabis“We were advocates then but there’s rules and regulations you have to abide by. Now that we’re entrepreneurs and we can go out and start our own business, […]

California is one of the biggest and oldest medical and recreational legal cannabis markets in the world. Learn about its history.

For the first time on record, regular cannabis usage has surpassed cigarette use in the U.S., according to a new Gallup poll.

Does having a New York medical cannabis card restrict your ability to own firearms? Let’s dig into New York’s medical marijuana/gun rights laws.

A US Department of Agriculture-funded study of hemp-based cattle feed, which has been underway since 2020, has begun to deliver intriguing results.

Is medical cannabis legal in Arizona? Here’s what you need to know about cannabis legalization for medical and recreational use in Arizona.

Does having a Pennsylvania medical cannabis card restrict your ability to own firearms? Let’s dig into Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana/gun rights laws.

In this week’s newsletter recap, we round up the latest cannabis updates in Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Wondering what the current crop of presidential candidates for 2024 think of legalization of cannabis on a federal level? Here’s what you need to know.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation on Thursday to amend the state’s marijuana laws on cannabis.

Does having an Illinois medical cannabis card restrict your ability to own firearms? Let’s dig into Illinois’ medical marijuana/gun rights laws

Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Brittney Griner on Thursday was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony for cannabis possession.

With cannabis’ federally illegal status as a Schedule 1 drug, is it possible to legally own guns if you live somewhere with medical or adult use cannabis?

Are you a curious cannabis cultivator? Maybe you’re new to the 420-scene and interested in growing weed? Learning about germinating autoflowers in soil is a great place to start.  

While each state has a different procedure for obtaining a medical marijuana card, the majority of them call for you to register with the state’s medical marijuana registry, which you can probably accomplish online.

Discover how to make our own Topical Pain Relieving Salves using cannabis-infused oils or CBD oils. Learn about whipped Body Butters and our favorite first aid salve.

Watch “At Home with Penelope” LIVE from the kitchen to learn practical cooking methods, baking, and creating with cannabis and learn how to make cannabis topical salve.

With more and more states legalizing medical marijuana, more people are exploring the idea of medical marijuana as a treatment, and they want to know the answer to two questions: What is it, and how does it work?

You’ve heard of the endocannabinoid system but what is it and what does it do? Here’s your easy introduction to the ECS and how it works.

Are you ready to pucker up? Learn how to make the best sour gummy bears infused with cannabis just like the store-bought.

Gummy bears Infused with RSO/FECO are one of the best ways to make your gummy bears stronger, taste more like store-bought, and save you a ton of money. 

This is a great no-fail recipe for beginners. The corn syrup in this recipe will help your gummy bears have that nice and chewy texture we’ve all come to love.

Looking to travel? In this article, we’ll take a look at the ins and outs of traveling with medical cannabis so that you can make the best decision for your needs.

It is legal to grow cannabis in New York? Patients in New York cannot legally grow, yet many are doing it anyway. Here is where we are at today on regulations.

The first thing anyone should think about before growing is the legalities of the grow. Here in Illinois, any medical patient with a medical cannabis card can grow five plants over 5 inches.

In this Cannabis Community interview, Founder Abraham Villegas catches up with Shawnee Williams, Recruiter at Illinois Equity Staffing, to catch up on life, the post-covid world around us, and recent questions our community members have around cannabis and employment.

CBD has even entered the kitchen as many begin adding it as an ingredient to recipes (only for those over the age of 18).  But, did you imagine that it may be entering your bedroom?

Most people know that CBD has a variety of benefits. It can ease anxiety, soothe pain, treat epilepsy, reduce inflammation, and so much more. While these qualities may not seem to relate to sex, they’re incredibly interconnected. 

Jennifer Shanley is on a journey to pinpoint the perfect cannabis strains to help her 22-year-old daughter Madeline who was struck with a sudden and mysterious illness that stole her life away abruptly.

As an alternative to the chocolate and oysters as your aphrodisiac of choice, you might want to consider an alternative that can take your sexual pleasure to another level – the terpene.

Up until recently, the US government couldn’t tell the difference. The Farm Bill in 2018 finally acknowledged that while the two plants are similar, there are a few important distinctions between them. Marijuana has psychoactive properties.

First appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2015, State Rep. Sonya Harper’s star has risen rapidly and prominently in Springfield.

Cannabis consumers and patients for decades have faced an intimidatingly confusing mix of sometimes contradictory information regarding the true effects of cannabis on the brain and, specifically, memory and cognition.

Terpenes are organic compounds that enhance your “high”, affect the taste, and hold numerous medical benefits.

A million things are happening that are out of our control. But, I’m here to tell you… CBD can help. CBD can help with all of it. Here’s how. CBD Works Wonders for Anxiety In a study published in The Permanente Journal, 103 patients suffering from clinically diagnosed anxiety were all routinely treated with CBD. Within […]

For years, the producers, processors, distributors, marketers, regulators, and consumers of cannabis have focused primarily on only two molecules produced by the plant: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Both are sold by thousands of companies in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. As a wave of medical and adult use marijuana legalization reaches beyond […]

Here’s your chance to win 2 Comedy Tour tickets or 2 Jazz Tour Tickets! With our growing community, we wanted to offer you an opportunity to shape the future of the industry by sharing your honest feedback and opinions with us so we can better understand how The Cannabis Community network can best serve you. […]

If you follow news about cannabinoids, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard CBG brought up a few times. Some people claim that it could potentially be the next CBD, but could it actually be that good?  There’s some room for speculation, and there’s a lot of information that could suggest that CBG is a […]

This is the official launch issue of CannaCurious magazine, and we couldn’t be more excited! In this issue, we’ve honed in on the power of CBD. We’ve laid all the facts on the table. We’re debunking common myths (CBD does not make you high!). And, we’re sharing how women can use CBD to enhance multiple […]

While a Psychology Today study found that “marijuana’s sexual effects are highly unpredictable, from strongly sex-inhibiting to strongly sex-enhancing,” findings also revealed that 67% of respondents felt as though cannabis enhanced their sexual experience.

These men are working together to reach other craft growers licensed in Illinois through a newly formed trade association, the Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association (IICGA).

A charismatic personality with a thirty-year career in the industry, Chef Otto’s true calling is to end hunger issues locally, nationally, and globally.

Getting started in the weed business is expensive and many people need business loans. However, less than 47 percent of black- owned business loan applications get approved.

Diane is the CEO of Rebel Spirit Cannabis, one of Oregon’s most highly respected cannabis brands. In 2015, Diane teamed up with partner Chris Bechler to create Rebel Spirit, but with a very special vision.

Hi everyone! With our growing community, we wanted to offer you an opportunity to shape the future of the industry by sharing your honest feedback and opinions with us so we can better understand how The Cannabis Community network can best serve you. In addition, we’re also be looking for people who would be interested […]

Here are the winners of Illinois’ 3rd Dispensary Tied Applicant Lottery 75 LICENSE WINNERS

As people are finding different ways to enjoy the health and wellness benefits of CBD, infused drinks and dishes continue to rise in popularity. From CBD infused sparkling water and teas to chocolate and even popcorn!

Social Equity in the cannabis industry will continue to remain a dream if not for passionate people like today’s guests. Shawnee Williams is the co-founder at Illinois Equity Staffing, a Minority Black and women-owned firm based in Chicago, that supports the cannabis industry.

How’s Your Home Grown Cannabis Experience? Tell Us About It! Take our Cannabis Home Grow Survey!

Join host, Penelope Hamilton and her expert guest, Isaac Bock of Alphroot on this episode of The Cannabis Community Insider. Alpharoot offers insurance coverage to the cannabis industry From Seed to Sale and every ancillary need in between.

The Cannabis Community Insider takes you to meet the co-founders of Flowered Wellness in Orchard Park, New York. David Deutsch, Co-Founder, President, and Cannabis Concierge of Flowered Wellness, has been able to combine his professional knowledge of hospitality services as well as healthcare and culinary arts experience into a clear and holistic concept which is fundamental to this unique cannabis concierge service.

On Friday, May 28th, the Senate voted to pass the bill in a 50 to 3 vote.

This week, applicants for social equity focused cannabis businesses in Illinois were given hope as the House Committee passed HB1443, a bill designed to issue the long overdue licenses that have been helped up in litigation since May of 2020.

On this episode of The Cannabis Community Insider, host Penelope Hamilton welcomes Ag-Intel’s president, John Ziemanski. John shares how this incredibly highly personalized technology can help cannabis and hemp cultivators remotely track and manage just about any information down to a single plant out of thousands!

Join us this week on The Cannabis Community Insider with hosts Abraham Villegas and Penelope Hamilton as they learn about Vaporizer Technology from long-time community member Steven Gough, President, and CEO of Onsen Labs. Steven’s extensive experience with thermal heat technology met his love of “glass” and the magic of the Onsen Vaporizer was created! You’ll learn what sets the Onsen Vaporizer apart from other units for a superior experience.

In this episode of The Cannabis Community Insider, hosts Abraham Villegas and Penelope Hamilton take you to New York to hear from their very special guest, Joseph DeMatteo, Esq. of Bernfeld, DeMatteo, and Bernfeld, to learn about the recent cannabis legalization expungement provisions.

In this episode of The Cannabis Community Insider, hosts Abraham Villegas and Penelope Hamilton sit down with Frank Falvo, a registered pharmacist at Vireo Health in Albany, New York where we talk about: – Frank’s experience as a cannabis pharmacist – Drug interactions with cannabis – New York legalization – How Frank once operated a pharmacy where “Beyond the Pines” was filmed, which featured Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, and other A-List celebrities.

In This episode of The Cannabis Community Insider, Host Penelope Hamilton sits down with guests Dorothy Rourke Stiver and Natalie Lopez of Airmid Outreach to learn about the DIY process of creating a cannabis-infused pain cream

Abraham Villegas and Mark Peysakhovich check in with social equity champion and Illinois State Representative La Shawn K. Ford who gives our community a legislative update, new developments, and an invitation to continue improving the state’s cannabis laws.

Illinois State Representative Eva Dina Delgado is an attorney with more than 20 years in both public and private sector leadership. Her story is the quintessential American Story: Her parents came to this country as immigrants with nothing and sacrificed for their kids. Now their daughter is a State Representative!

Are you curious about edibles but not sure where to start? Read this article to learn about your edibles options, how edibles work, recommended dosing ranges, and great tips from experts to optimize your experience.

Six true social equity applicants in the Illinois cannabis lottery come together to tell their story in an exclusive interview.

2020 will go down in history as one of the worst closers to a decade. Politically and through the lens of public health,

Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch on the rollout of Illinois’ adult-use cannabis program and what needs to be done in 2021.

The Cannabis Basics Textbook is an engaging, evidence-based journey into cannabinoid science fundamentals–learn more in this blog!

Whether you use medical cannabis products to treat symptoms of anxiety, epilepsy, pain, nausea, etc. – you may subscribe to some of the following concerns expressed by the medical cannabis community.

Codie Sanchez, managing director and partner at Entourage Effect Capital, reveals her biggest lessons-learned in the cannabis industry today.

There are so many choices at today’s dispensaries. Learn about one of the many categories of products.

Illinois Senator Castro is an increasingly important player in the Illinois General Assembly. She is a member of the Latino Caucus and is Chairperson of the Senate Revenue Committee. She also serves as Vice-Chairperson of the Veterans Affairs committee and is a member multiple other committees.

We get an update from State Representative Leader Kathleen Willis on the Illinois cannabis dispensary license process and plans to fix some of the problems the process has exposed in Illinois’ legalization law.

We caught up with Illinois Senator Jason A. Barickman, one of the few Republicans who voted in favor of cannabis legalization in Illinois. As the Assistant Republican Leader, we got his unique take and insights into the conversations that are happening over at the Republican Caucus as it relates to cannabis and the future of social equity in Illinois.

This conversation with cannabis industry expert and attorney, David Ruskin, of HBM Legal, broke down the federal court hearings in Illinois that were related to lawsuits from applicants who did not make it into the lottery round.

Illinois Equity Staffing (IES) is quickly becoming one of the most popular HR, staffing, and consulting services in the state’s emerging cannabis industry.

Everyone seems to be talking about it, but few are actually leading the way through action.

Following a careful examination of the process to award the first round of conditional adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses after receiving feedback from community leaders and stakeholders,

Celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days by getting a little bit high.

Edibles are popular but tricky. Here’s why and how consumers are fixing many of the problems with a DIY solution & where you can learn more.

State Representative Kathleen Willis, D-Addison and La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, held a news conference via The Medical Cannabis Community.

Addressing the lawsuit filed by multiple Illinois companies to contest the highly flawed cannabis dispensary license #scoring process implemented by the state and their vendor, KPMG.

Time to fix social equity! It was telling when Gov. Pritzker said on Wednesday that the cannabis social equity licensing process in Illinois is a marathon rather than a sprint.

Despite the promised openness, transparency and public engagement, the cannabis licensing process has been a black hole full of miscommunication, inconsistent and contradictory information as well as a lack of planning and bungling that left all of us guessing.

On Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), announced a lottery for cannabis dispensary applicant finalists, which was expected to take place in late September.

The Tie Breaker Process describes the ability to move forward with awarding the 75 conditional adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses that were authorized by the 2019 Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

For too long, many black voices have been buried beneath a wave of narratives that come from those who have not been impacted by the war on drugs, or to some extent, may have even benefited from such war.

This guide will explore how the primal connection between the brainstem and the human nose suggests that using smell to guide us is more effective in selecting the best strain.

The study continues to explain how traditional measures of reducing transmission are to reduce the diffusion of these droplets from person to person.

During this time of social isolation, many cannabis enthusiasts are turning to crafting their own edibles at home.

Tough Questions on Cannabis Transparency, Diversity & Social Equity with Chief Legalization Sponsor, State Rep. Kelly Cassidy

People are changing the way they feel about cannabis, and consumers are finding benefits in experimenting with different methods of consumption.

Medical cannabis patients and their caregivers can often find themselves in limbo,

We’ve all been impacted by coronavirus by now. Whether we’re in full quarantine or simply self-isolating or still going to work as an essential employee, coronavirus has changed our day-to-day lives.

The cannabis industry is filled with discussions about a term that has gained prominence recently, though it should have been a bigger part of our consciousness decades ago. That term is “social equity.”

This blog will help people explore various options and vendors with great seeds and solid genetics for the optimal home grow experience.

As Illinois becomes an adult use state with the Cannabis Use and Tax Act, mental health professionals need to update their understanding of this substance.

This blog will help people explore various options and vendors with great seeds and solid genetics for the optimal home grow experience.

Are you the most creative on 420? Here is a great little ornament to make your best “cannabuddies” or even for yourself!

For those starting out, lighting is the most complicated, confusing, and most expensive (and therefore risky!) part of getting started growing their own medicine.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative condition characterized by central nervous lesions and chronic inflammation.

Periodic aches and pains are something everyone must deal with. The immediate reaction to sudden pain is an evolutionary response that helps us survive.

Learning the art and science of cannabis cultivation is the first step to building your cannabis sovereignty. Take control of your medicine, and learn to grow!

Easy recipe on how to infuse your favorite chocolate with your favorite flowers.

Anyone who has the slightest interest in marijuana or the cannabis industry is aware that the subject has as many detractors as it does proponents.

The perfect excuse to celebrate Thanksgiving, or really any day of the year.

Exciting times are ahead for the state of Illinois, as recreational cannabis sales will officially begin at the beginning of the New Year. Illinois was the first state to legalize adult use recreational cannabis through their legislature—a historic day for the state’s government.

This essentially removes a patient’s medical cannabis registration information from their driving records.

There are few relationships as intimate and sacred as that of patient and doctor. Where does cannabis fit in?

Studies show that smiling is contagious. Spend time with others that make you smile and laugh.

Social Equity loans will be available to Applicants, or companies applying for a license to operate a cannabis business.

New health and wellness options pop up regularly, making it hard to know what’s worth the time and money.

This recipe makes around 56 gummies – final # depends on how clean you scrape the mixture pan into the squeeze bottle and how clean you pour the mixture into the molds.

There are two ways to start growing a cannabis plant. The obvious way is from seeds. Like any other seed, you plant it and allow it to germinate.

The days of marijuana transactions being conducted in back alleys and vacant parking lots are long behind us.

Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell reveals what it’s like to work for one of the biggest cannabis companies and what it takes to get a job in the industry.

The world of cannabis concentrates is as diverse as it is powerful and potent!

The world of cannabis concentrates is as diverse as it is powerful and potent!

Visiting a cannabis dispensary can be an overwhelming experience, but in a good way. Patients are often amazed at just how many options there are to choose from.

Legal cannabis is an international phenomenon. Here is an insight into the legal cannabis scene in Uruguay.

People around the world are using cannabis around the world now more than ever before—and many of them are women!

What does the actual scientific research state regarding the effectiveness of using cannabis for treatment of PTSD?

As Cannabis Sativa continues its reintegration across western society, medical cannabis and cannabinoid-based therapies are gaining popularity.

As Cannabis Gains Popularity, Skeptics Raise Risks of Smoking cannabis

While moments of anxiety are a normal part of the human condition, over one third of the population suffers from anxiety disorders.

Interested in reading the 500-page bill for Legalization in Illinois? Read it here!

The primary motivation for states legalizing the use of recreational marijuana is financial.

Chronic pain continues to grow into a serious public health concern in industrialized countries.1 In the United States alone,

While the practice of dentistry predates all the way to 16th century Renaissance times, modern medicine has largely failed to investigate the potential benefits of cannabis and hemp for oral hygiene and disease prevention

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and progressive inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1% of the world’s adult population.

The nation has an opioid epidemic it can no longer ignore. Did you know opioid mortality rates have dropped by up to 25% in states that have legalized cannabis?

Synthetic Cannabis and Natural Cannabis are NOT the Same Thing. Here’s why.

As cannabis use in the United States skyrockets, more people will inevitably face the ominous, pre-employment drug test.

Childhood epilepsy is one such disease that has increasingly been the target of cannabinoid therapy for years and is the focus of a documentary by The Medical Cannabis Community.

The term “personalized medicine” carries the promise of a progressive and holistic approach to healthcare, tailoring treatments to individual patients instead of pathologies.

No matter your type of cannabis business, here are ways to improve patient experiences.

Thanks to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, we may soon see fields of hemp once more across the countryside.

The cannabis market is currently one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the United States.

The Opioid Alternative Pilot Program will allow patients to swap addicting narcotics for cannabis,

As cannabis continues to make a growing impact on the world at large, it’s implications on how one approaches their taxes is not something often discussed.

As medical cannabis use continues to grow more widespread across the United States and the world at large, so is the realization that as beneficial as it is, cannabis is no “silver bullet”.

Consumers in online communities have frequently expressed disdain in what they report may be a dangerous proposal for an otherwise flourishing opportunity for the state.

Let’s face it; nearly a century of prohibition and anti-cannabis propaganda has left deep misconceptions about the plant still prevalent today.