The Business of Cannabis

Analysis: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated With Obesity In Hep C Patients

Jun 19, 2022 | International

Cannabis use is inversely associated with obesity in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. A team of French researchers assessed the relationship between lifetime...

Study: Aerosolized Cannabis Significantly Reduces Pain Levels, Improves Quality of Life in Neuropathy Patients

Jun 19, 2022 | International

The administration of aerosolized cannabis via a novel inhaler is associated with long-term pain reductions in patients with neuropathy and other chronic conditions, according to data published in the journal Pain Reports. Israeli investigators assessed...

Iowa’s First Medical Marijuana Licensee Unveils New Name, Expansion Plans

Jun 14, 2022 | National

MedPharm Iowa, which was awarded the first medical marijuana business license in the state, is changing its name and expanding its footprint. The Des Moines-based company is rebranding as Bud & Mary’s and plans to expand its reach into other parts of...

The Average Cost Of Cannabis By State

Jun 8, 2022 | National

Marijuana is a relatively commonly used substance in the United States. According to federal government estimates, 22.2 million Americans have used it in the past month and many start using it in their adolescent years. Furthermore, many states have...

Surprising Side Effects of Marijuana After Age 50

May 31, 2022 | National

Although marijuana has been typically associated with younger adults, that is a stereotype according to the National Library of Medicine. People over 50 are using the drug more often now. “As an older population grows in the United States that has a tolerant...