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The advertisements for beer companies and underwear start-ups on your favorite podcast may soon be accompanied by cannabis commercials. Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs Inc. announced on Thursday that it will become the “first cannabis company to launch cannabis advertisements on Spotify

KCSA Strategic Communications is expanding its senior leadership team in cannabis and psychedelic practices. The strategic communications firm that offers public and investor relations and social media services tapped Ellen Mellody to serve as senior vice president of its public relations team and

Embattled Canadian cannabis stocks jumped Thursday on the hope that the U.S. may ease restrictions on the substance. The Associated Press reported that the U.S. health department has recommended marijuana be moved from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance. U.S. Senate leaders

Cannabinoids may be beneficial for managing symptoms in children with cancer, a new review finds, but more extensive research is needed. A recent analysis of existing research suggests that while cannabinoids are increasingly being used to manage symptoms in childhood cancer, there is a lack of

In a rapidly-growing market brimming with countless hemp and THC vendors, standing out is crucial. While many enterprises focus solely on product quality or expansive range, few intertwine these with technology to revolutionize customer experience. Mood is one such e-commerce platform that has

It is the #1 Canadian marijuana purveyor, after all. It might be hard to imagine Canadian marijuana company Tilray Brands with its under-$3 per share stock price, making anyone comfortably rich. Yet the history of publicly traded companies is filled with sleeper titles that rocketed dramatically

In the world of intellect and innovation, it's becoming increasingly clear that cannabis use is not merely limited to stereotypes of low-achieving individuals. A study published in the British Medical Journal even suggests a correlation between higher IQs in childhood and an increased likelihood of

Earlier this month members of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List Expert Advisory Group published an editorial article in the journal Addiction, as first reported by Marijuana Moment. In the editorial, members of WADA tried to ‘justify’ their position that “cannabis should remain a

Here’s a handful of significant milestones in the history of cannabis. First Known Mention in Pharmacopoeia, circa 2800 B.C. There’s plenty of evidence to suggest the ancient use of cannabis in multiple civilizations, dating back 10,000 years and beyond. According to the University of Sydney’s

The material is still hard to find and expensive — but proponents see a bright future for the alternative to fiberglass insulation. Seasoned housepainter Kim Croes had a big problem — increasingly, the fumes from the paint she used in her work were making her sick. She often experienced headaches

Big-pharma has so far been cautious of diving headfirst into the cannabis industry, despite the growing body of evidence surrounding its medical benefits. Pharmaceutical cannabis sales are set to top $1.11bn this year, with the world’s largest and most lucrative pharmaceutical market, the US

Exploring the Link Between Cannabis and Oral Health: Can Cannabinoids Provide Benefits for Dental Anxiety and Pain Management? There’s no question that the cannabis industry has seen exponential growth over the last decade, largely due to the legalization of cannabis products in some states, and the