Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison Sentence of Nine Years

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison colony in a prisoner exchange, President Joe Biden confirmed Thursday. “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he was accompanied by Griner’s wife, Cherelle, and administration officials. Going in the other direction is […]

Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Fibromyalgia Patients

Fibromyalgia is a condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain. The condition is accompanied by feelings of fatigue, lack of sleep, memory issues, and mood swings. It is estimated that as many as one out of every 20 people on earth suffer from fibromyalgia. Women are much more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia compared to men, […]

Delta-8, Delta-10, HHC, THCO… A Pandora’s Box of Unregulated Cannabinoids

The legalization of hemp-derived cannabinoids by the 2018 Farm Bill has created a yawning regulatory gap that is being avidly exploited by purveyors of sketchy vape products and high-potency edibles. That’s the contention of a “white paper” report recently issued by the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), a leading cannabis industry trade organization, which warned […]

What’s So Great About CBG, CBN, and Other Minor Cannabinoids?

As technology and science around cannabis advances, new cannabinoids are entering the marketplace. Research is pinpointing what these compounds are capable of and the results are encouraging. From slowing the spread of cancer cells to treating acne or promoting sleep, each cannabinoid has unique medicinal qualities. Let’s take a closer look at what the research […]

A Look Back at Some of 2022’s Notable Cannabis Events

In each issue of Cannabis & Tech Today, the editorial team takes a moment to reflect on the last quarter’s cannabis events. Spring of 2022 was loaded with exciting, in-person gatherings celebrating a return to live networking. Check out a few of our favorites in this event wrap up. Regenerative Cannabis Live Let’s kick off […]

Slightly Stoopid’s Triumphant Return to the Road

Imagine standing in a crowded amphitheater. The first few notes of your favorite song ring out from oversized speakers. A wave of energy courses through you as thousands of people start moving in rhythm. The shared connection is unmistakable. There is no feeling in the world quite like enjoying a live concert on a summer […]

CBG! A Compound With Intriguing Medical Potential

Consumers would be forgiven for being skeptical. Unregulated CBD products are sold as cure-alls in strip malls and convenience stores. CBN doesn’t live up to its billing as standalone sleep aid. Sketchy hemp-derived Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC consumables are designed explicitly to evade legal restrictions. But some say the next cannabinoid to grab the attention […]

German Lawmakers Ask Cannabis Legalization Bill to be Expedited

How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis legalization measure? That is the multi-billion dollar question facing Germany’s Health Minister who made a legalization presentation to Germany’s federal cabinet late last month. The presentation to the federal cabinet served as the […]

Finding Solutions to the Desperate Need for Cannabis Financing

Access to capital has traditionally been a barrier to retailers, growers, distributors, and everyone else in the cannabis space. But as Bob Dylan so succinctly phrased it: The times they are a-changing While legalization referendums languished in the halls of Congress, slow progress was being made in individual states. Like senators, congressmen Please answer the […]

Ireland Introduces ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not happen. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who has long advocated for cannabis public policy reform in Ireland, is expected to finally introduce the measure in the coming days. The Misuse of […]