Brendan Bures

Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and -topped items to their menus. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it's illegal to sell food and beverages with CBD or THC at the federal level. In response, local and state governments began taking action. For example, New York City health officials announced a ban on businesses using CBD in food and drinks. Meanwhile, other states like Maine have passed laws to allow the use of CBD in food products. A California bill about legalizing CBD in foods, beverages and cosmetics is on hold until 2020 but could pave the way for other states to consider similar measures.

Troops who previously used marijuana get second chance under new provision

July 8, 2020 at 2:24 p.m.

The military makes no confusion about its views on marijuana. Despite widespread legalization and rising positive marijuana drug tests for Army soldiers, military service members who confess to consuming cannabis...

GRAPES | Grapes are pretty much nature's wonder fruit. They are rich in resveratrol, which, according to a study by The International Journal of Molecular Sciences, can help promote heart-related benefits including reducing hypertension and lowering blood sugar in patients with diabetes.

Why marijuana could be risky for your heart

July 6, 2020 at 9:01 p.m.

A new review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology states that more than two million people with an underlying heart condition use marijuana or have used marijuana...

Both the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) identify marijuana as an <a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/marijuana-rehab/is-it-addictive">addictive drug</a>. Research shows marijuana users can develop problematic use patterns, or what's known as a marijuana use disorder, in severe cases after prolonged use. According to NIDA, an estimated 30% of marijuana users have some degree of <a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/marijuana-addictive">marijuana use disorder</a>.

How the coronavirus pandemic is increasing global demand for marijuana

July 1, 2020 at 3:57 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in long periods of isolation, social distancing mandates, and disruption to lifestyles across the globe. According to a new United Nations report, this has caused...

Just like the makers of any health products that are not regulated by the FDA, CBD product sellers are not allowed to make outrageous claims that so-and-so product will cure your health problem. Be on the lookout for language that might just be a scam.

Is marijuana the next recovery revolution for pro athletes?

June 29, 2020 at 9:24 p.m.

According to science, cannabis provides significant benefits to athletes in both performance and recovery. Physically speaking, marijuana can reduce inflammation, alleviate pain symptoms, and improve symptoms caused by traumatic brain...

Until 2025, the city will limit all delivery licenses to businesses that fall in line with social equity criteria.

Los Angeles resets marijuana program to combat racial inequality

June 26, 2020 at 8:49 p.m.

The changes will finally address the city's stagnant social equity programs, but could lead legacy operators into the illicit market. The Los Angeles City Council approved a series of recommendations...

Sanders described marijuana legalization as a key pillar in police reform during a speech on the Senate floor this week.

Bernie Sanders: If you want police reform, legalize marijuana

June 19, 2020 at 9:24 p.m.

National leaders and lawmakers have held ongoing conversations around criminal justice reform and racial injustices following George Floyd's death by Minneapolis police. According to Sen. Bernie Sanders, one obvious place...

Consumers require better education on cannabis 101 from marijuana industry according to survey

June 17, 2020 at 10:08 p.m.

Despite various efforts by numerous companies big and small, education remains the biggest obstacle in the cannabis industry, a new survey conducted by Oasis Intelligence found. The firm's research showed...

Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker on what legal marijuana would mean for people of color

June 16, 2020 at 5:18 p.m.

The senators analyzed how cannabis criminalization drives deep wedges into society with long-term, damaging consequences. Sens. Cory Booker and Bernie Sanders held a virtual town hall meeting last week to...

Should the resolution pass, the Nevada pardons represents growing marijuana-centric criminal justice reform occurring nationwide.

Nevada Governor to pardon tens of thousands of marijuana convictions

June 15, 2020 at 7:53 p.m.

A new resolution introduced by Gov. Steve Sisolak would pardon tens of thousands of low-level marijuana offenders in Nevada, a state that voted to fully legalize cannabis in 2016. Sisolak...

Racial disparity among marijuana business owners and employees are in need of change, policymakers say.

Study finds Denver’s marijuana businesses need to diversify

June 15, 2020 at 7:49 p.m.

A 2017 Marijuana Business Daily poll reported that less than 10% of nationwide cannabis businesses were founded by Hispanic or African American owners. Sadly, a study commissioned by Denver policymakers...

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