This section is for information articles. These articles can include news about the industry, what the big players are up to, articles about Cannabis and more serious topics.
The science of Cannabis Article originally appeared here https://www.livescience.com/how-cannabis-high-works.html Cannabis contains THC, a psychoactive chemical that can pass the blood-brain barrier. (Image: © Shutterstock) Have you ever looked at your hands? I mean really looked at your hands? You might think you have, but as the above classic Doonesbury cartoon implies, people who are high […]
Athletes using cannabis to soothe tired muscles and aid recovery. Article originally appeared here https://leaderpost.com/cannabis-health/cannabis-cbd/why-some-athletes-are-turning-to-cannabis-to-help-them-train/wcm/89607976-bff6-4fed-8015-b537e0855556/ This coming October, I’ll be completing my third half marathon — fingers crossed. Considering that I could barely run one kilometer when I first started jogging six years ago, I am pretty proud of myself. However, I am also self-aware […]
I’m in two minds about Aurora. On one hand it’s good to see a company doing well. On the other hand, they’re exactly the kind of corporate entity I was hoping the industry here in Canada could avoid. #end note Article originally appeared here https://technical420.com/cannabis-article/aurora-cannabis-provides-business-updates-and-announces-new-ceo/# 9 MIN READ • BY MICHAEL BERGERSHARE Appoints Miguel Martin as Chief Executive […]
Canadian cannabis producer CannTrust has just decided to restructure its workforce after several problems with their product and the way it is produced. 180 jobs have been cut since Health Canada has cracked down on the company for growing illegal pot in an unlicensed greenhouse, among other concerns. The CannTrust probe has resulted in the […]
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is likely to be a big help to the cannabis industry. True, the industry has not been a big adopter of new technologies. However, this should change soon as investors pour billions of dollars into the space. So how might Artificial intelligence impact things? Well, look at what the CEO and Director of […]
Bob Osborne says more people want to grow marijuana, though Cannabis NB says its seeds are poor sellers When Bob Osborne set up a workshop on homegrown cannabis for Saturday, he knew there would be some interest, but he underestimated how much. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Osborne. “We’ve obviously touched a nerve.” […]
