Legal Marijuana Makes A Big Difference For Consumers

Terry Hacienda

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August 13, 2024

Legal Marijuana Makes A Big Difference For Consumers

Most people follow the law without even thinking – which has been good for people and marijuana

Over 50% of the country has access to legal cannabis. Veterans, patients, and everyday people have access to a product which helps medical or provide for some fun. The mood and perception of the country has changed dramatically since legalization and now some 85+% of the country believe it should be legal in some form. It is no longer a taboo in most of the US and definitely not in Canada. And there is some interesting research about how people are reacting to legal weed.

Prohibition was a great experiment which not only annoyed the general population, but also taught people how to break the laws. The US, Canada, Finland and Iceland all made alcohol illegal and they had a portion of the population set aside the law and try to figure out how to get booze. The experiment ended, just as the marijuana prohibition will end at some point. And already you are seeing a BIG change of behavior with average consumers.

As legal dispensaries take root, the public seeings them as another legitimate retailers, except in New York where illicit stores have outnumber legal ones 10 to 1. NuggMD< According to according to a new poll conducted by the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD, a cannabis Telehealth platform funded a study about purchasing habit. In legal market 77% of people buy all or most of their cannabis from regulated stores. And, important for law enforcement, only 6% said they get none of their marijuana from legal stores.

From a consumer standpoint, this is important because the product have gone through testing and are also legal and, most, have exactly what is on the the label. Wana Brands, one of the largest products companies held off entering the NYC market until they began correcting the mess. The public is more comfortable in a proper setting where there is little worry or surprise.

Another change due to legalization is with Boomers. The generation which first embraced marijuana has begun reconnecting. Having be frightened by the zealous War on Drugs, most moved away out of fear of breaking the law. But with the changes, they have started consuming again. And the surprise is Boomer are using it for health benefits. They state it is good for inflammation, chronic pain, difficulty sleeping and more.

And, as Gen Z has entered adult, they have been in an era where marijuana has been legal. They have also helped lead the trend of California Sober where people have quit alcohol and only use weed. Science has shown marijuana is a much better alternative them alcohol which can have some serious impact on the body.

Can Marijuana Help Boomers Extend Productivity

Terry Hacienda

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August 13, 2024

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Can Marijuana Help Boomers Extend Productivity

As North American adults are living longer, can marijuana help them be more productive?

Canadian are extended to live longer (52 more years) than Americans (49.3 more years). But both are an extension of life expectancy, allowing for a longer life and more years to have fun and be productive. While being productive could mean work, it also includes enjoying life, family and passions. Can marijuana help boomers extend productivity? With legalization inching across the country, more 65+ citizens are taking a second look at the plant and starting to use it for chronic pain, intimacy and sleep.

Both the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians agree cannabis has medical benefits. Not surprising since the majority of older cannabis consumers report using the plant for medicinal reasons rather than for recreational usage. Marijuana can help older people physically and mentally be more productive to enjoy well rounded later years.

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While Boomers still primarily use cannabis for a medical benefits, there are more who are slowly seeing it as an alternative to alcohol, which is more harmful. Medical marijuana’s anti-inflammation and ability to help with pain makes movement easier allowing for a more physical life. A good night’s sleep and helping with anxiety and depression are another to key factors to have a clear mind to make the most of the day ahead.

Millennials make up the most of the full-time workforce with 49.5 million workers followed by Gen X at 42.8 million, Baby Boomers and Gen Z are tied at a little over 17 million. But Boomers are seasoned workers and adding a few years can make a difference in a strong economy. And while many companies are dealing with transitions from changing technology and trends. They can be a key factor in the economy.

A large marjority of Boomers who consume cannabis believe it relieves pain and has medical benefits. Boomers also have a highly favorable opinion if it can help a sick loved one, with 97% supporting its use in such cases. So the generation who continued the drug wars are now seeing value and are using it to make the most of their senior years.

What is interesting, this generation entered adulthood when weed was the thing in the free love era, but we scared away by the Drug Wars. As they drift back to marijuana, they are staying true their roots. Boomers tend to purchase flower or bud and go the traditional routes of consumption by smoking or vaping.

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Can Marijuana Help Gen Z’s Fertility Concerns

Amy Hansen

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August 12, 2024

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Can Marijuana Help Gen Z’s Fertility Concerns

Gen Z has become worried about fertility – can marijuana help?

Each generation has a variety of concerns, but a big surprise is the amount of Gen Z’ers who are now worried about fertility. According to surveys, nearly half of Gen Z is worried about their fertility despite not currently trying to conceive. The Centers for Disease Control defines infertility as “not being able to get pregnant after one+ year of unprotected sex.” According to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), “Around 17.5% of the adult population experience infertility.”

Previous generations worried about fertility when it came time to have children, Gen Z sees it part of their future path. They are fretting about becoming pregnant at 35 when they are 25. When deciding to have kids later, they want to know what to do now so they can have what they want then. Can marijuana help Gen Z’s fertility concerns?

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With alcohol it is clear chronic alcohol exposure can cause problems with fertility in both men and women. For men, it can lead to damaged sperm and for women, it may affect the ability to conceive. While actively receiving medical treatments to get pregnant, alcohol can reduce a woman’s chance.

For women, frequent use of marijuana can cause issues which could tamp down fertility. Consuming as often as three times per week may have impacts says a report published in Fertility & Sterility Science. Evidence suggests marijuana can reduce female fertility by disrupting hypothalamic release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), leading to reduced estrogen and progesterone production and anovulatory menstrual cycles. It can also delay or inhibit ovulation. For men, data showed current or past marijuana users had more damaged sperm, lower sperm counts and reduced semen volume.

But can worrying and the constant anxiety around it affect the outcome? While it’s unlikely stress alone cause infertility, stress interferes with a woman’s ability to get pregnant. Research has shown that women with a history of depression are twice as likely to experience infertility. Anxiety also can prolong the time needed to achieve pregnancy.

While more research needs to be done, managing stress may improve fertility.

Help For You To Keep Kids From Social Media Danger

Amy Hansen

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August 12, 2024

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Help For You To Keep Kids From Social Media Danger

The first part of the week can be a bit rough…but here are some tips to make it better.

Another generation is coming of age in a world of mobile phones and social media…the first who grew up learning “phone” like a language. And the language is something most parents do not understand or speak fluently. In a  New York Times opinion piece, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy  confirmed there is growing evidence showing a connection between social media use and teen and kids’ deteriorating mental health, so much so social media platforms should carry a mental health warning, similar to the health risk label on cigarettes. Today’s parents need support. Here is some help for your kids to keep them from social media dangers.

Teen mental health studies have shown extended time on social media platforms can lead to depression, anxiety, and a disconnect in when “feelings of self-worth are being formed between 10 years-old and 19 years-old”. What can a parent do to mitigate the damage and possible effects of social media on tween and teen brains? Here is help for you to keep your kids from social media danger.

Preeti Davidson of the Unloveables Podcast has teamed up with Curt Dalton to start Maya4Life, an extensive 8-to-12-week program that works with teens on self-confidence, self-esteem, and learning the different between external validation and internal validation. The program works one-on-one with teens to develop a new sense of self-worth not based on social media validation symbols like hearts, thumbs-ups, and likes.

“For parents that can’t stand their kid’s social media account, then Maya is for you” says Preeti Davidson. “So many parents don’t know what to do when their teen starts posting racy pictures or unhealthy pictures online in order to gain attention or external validation”.

Preeti Davidson graduated from Colombia University and has worked in the education field and recovery fields for over 20 years now. “One thing teens need is self-esteem and self-confidence so that they don’t become prone to the dopamine rush from seeing likes and hearts on their social media posts. With Maya4Life, teens develop their own “brand” that they want to be and present to the world going forward.”

“Rasing 3 teen boys and having edited over 7,000 cannabis-based articles in the past 8 years gives me a unique perspective on the social pressures today’s teens are facing with vaping, smoking, underage drinking, and advanced dating activity” says Curt Dalton, U Chicago graduate and director at Cannabis.net . “Talking to teens about their current world they live in right now and the social pressures they face, not our adult world and pressures we face, is a big paradigm shift. They face constant pressure to drink, smoke, vape nicotine, vape cannabis, and do things we may not have had access to 30 years ago” says Curt Dalton.”

Maya4Life covers parenting topics, too, like how to get your kids to clean up there room, what signs to look for around possible self-harm, and a what drug should parents of teens worry the most about right now. Maya also works with parents on role-modeling and how to set your child up for success in life even if there are issues to deal with like generational traumas or personal challenges at the parent or child level.

“Maya4Life gets teens to create the life they want and love in conjunction with their parents, not despite there parents” says Preeti. “Once you heal some of those wounds and have a loving relationship with your teen or tween, you feel so much joy and abundance being a parent again!”

For more information check out Maya4Life.com and their YouTube channel.

Best Ways To Make The First Part Of The Week Positive

Sarah Johns

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August 12, 2024

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Best Ways To Make The First Part Of The Week Positive

The first part of the week can be a bit rough…but here are some tips to make it better.

The first part of the is filled with work, to-do things and prepping for 5 days of jobs stuff. Going into the work week, some people experience sadness, anxiety, or lack of motivation which can be a routine, which is not healthy. While Boomers and Gen X were raised in a world with fewer life options and work was just a thing you had to do, younger Millennials and Gen Z’ers were given a somewhat different take. Gap Years, working abroad, flex schedules and work at home gave them an option to craft a work environment suited to their needs. But as that falls away, stress and anxiety have increased. Some 39% of Gen Z feel regular anxiety. And roughly half of Gen Zs (52%) and millennials (49%) feel burned out by their job. So what are the best ways to make the first part of the week positive?

Food

Weekends are made for fun, indulgences and treats. Each week decide Monday or Tuesday will be fun or favorite food night. It can be something easy like Sloppy Joes, a speciality salad, a great steak, but something to look forward to and enjoy. Also, make it something easy but transforms Tuesday into something special. Food also releases mood-boosting serotonin and dopamine, which can brighten the earlier part of the week. Food especially rich in those two include fish, grains, lean meats, olive oil and fruits and vegetables.

Swap beer for marijuana

All studies show marijuana is healthier for the body than beer. Fewer calories, less boating, no hangover. While California Sober has become a thing, more people are drinking less beer Monday-Wednesday and just having a couple of hits of a vape or a gummy. They get the chill without the extra weight or hangover. Canada did a study on the trend, but ultimately it helps you maintain energy for the rest of the week.

Plan something fun

Everyone looks forward to the weekend as a chance to relax and do fun things. Why not put Monday or Tuesday night as a special activity night. Anything from bing watch 3 favorite shows, trying a new video game, a long soak in the tub, or an early dinner with friend. Transform Monday or Tuesday into “Fun Day” by either planning or spontaneously doing something enjoyable for 1-3 hours?

Sleep

Think about reversing the weekend sleeping in to sleeping early. Think about listening to calming music, read a book and just soak up snuggling in the bed. Avoid your phone and just relax and allow your body to unwind for a solid night’s rest.

Hopefully these tips will transform the first part of the week into a self care enjoyable time…and give you the energy and a positive outlook for the rest of the week.

Enjoy This Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream

Sarah Johns

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August 11, 2024

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Enjoy This Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream

Harry Potter still has a massive amount of fans….so why not have a bowl of butterbeer ice cream to celebrate!

We are a couple of years away from Harry Potter series, but there is still raging interest in the Potter Universe. The series continues to excite readers both young and old. In fact, new merchandise ties are doing well including Legos, Squishmellows and the books. It is such a phenomenon, it has worked itself into a variety of corners of culture. So during this summer, why not have a treat and enjoy this Harry Potter butterbeer ice cream. Add a little magical midweek fun.

The author of the series, J.K. Rowling, was quoted in Bon Appetit‘s saying: “I made it up. I imagine it to taste a little bit like less sickly butterscotch.” So why not try to make some yourself? Butterscotch appeared in the mid 19th century and the main ingredients are brown sugar and butter. While not as popular as chocolate or vanilla, it is still a popular candy, especially hard candy.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup butterscotch syrup (see below)
2 tbsp butterscotch syrup

Create

In a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is thick and fluffy
Add about 1/3 cup of the butterscotch syrup and mix until combined
Pour the ice cream into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper
Drizzle 1-2 tbsp of butterscotch syrup on top and use a toothpick to swirl
Freeze the ice cream for at least 6 hours or overnight until it’s set
When serving, drizzle more butterscotch syrup on top if desired

Butterscotch Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter (unsalted)
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt

Create

Have all ingredients measured and ready for butterscotch
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat
Add in brown sugar and stir until wet from butter
Stir occasionally until the mixture looks molten, about 3-5 minutes
Turn the heat to low and add the cream, whisking to combine
Turn heat up to medium and cook until it reaches 225F on a candy thermometer, about 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally
Turn off the heat and let the syrup rest for a few minutes
Transfer to a heat-resistant container and add the vanilla and salt
Let the syrup cool to room temperature (anywhere from 1-3 hours)
Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one month
To use, microwave on low power for 10 seconds

Yuengling’s Ice Cream has the butterbeer flavor on its website. It’s made with half buttercream ice cream, half butterscotch ice cream, and twisted with a butterscotch swirl.

The Harry Potter novels burst on the scene in 1997 making them 27! They chronicle the lives of a young wizard Harry Potter, and his friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. They attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with a variety of other characters and adventures. The books and movies introduced a whole new wizard lexicon into language and people. While it a take a bit of time to cool and firm, it is worth it to enjoy. this Harry Potter butterbeer ice cream.

Best Types of Marijuana To Help Be More Optimistic

Anthony Washington

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August 9, 2024

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Best Types of Marijuana To Help Be More Optimistic

Some people are natural optimists, some are not and the most are somewhere in the middle who might need a little help.

Everyone has a stress and anxiety, but optimists tend to see things somewhat differently. Optimism tends to help us be happy more often and can help with health. Optimism can protect against depression even if there is a history. An optimistic outlook makes people more resistant to stress. Optimism may even help people live longer.

Studies show 18- to 34-year-olds saying their average stress level is a 6 out of 10, compared with a 3.4 among people ages 65 and older. So a little help can be useful. Here are the best types of marijuana to help be more optimistic and hopefully have a healthier, happy mindset.

Consuming marijuana can be done by smoking, vaping or eating via gummies or other edibles. You can also use creams, oils and tinctures…but also start slow with dosage until you get to the right spot.

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Lamb’s Bread

Also known as Lamb’s Breath (ew), this sativa strain gives huge amounts of energy and positive introspection, allowing you to chill out and feel the stress slip away. This strain is popular amongst people who suffer from depression and rumour has it that even Bob Marley was a fan of it.

Alien Sour Apple

This type of marijuana gets its name from its sweet and sour flavor, which is similar to that of a Granny Smith green apple. It will leave you feeling energized, with a positive and bright euphoria.

Light Of Jah

This marijuana hybrid is sativa dominant and, as such, affects your creativity and uplifts your positive mood. Light Of Jah’s flavor is the perfect mix between fruity and spicy.

Alpha Cow

This strain smells incredible, like a perfect mix of blueberry and sweet toffee. This sativa blend gives you a calming high leaving you with mellow cerebral sensations making you feel uplifted and happy.

Cinex

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Mixing strong flavors like sweet citrus and earthiness, this strain clears your head and brightens your mood, perfect for stimulating your creativity and giving you a super positive mindset. It’s also popular amongst patients that suffer from pain and depression.

PCV OG

This strain allows you to focus on your work or whatever it is you’re doing without any haziness, allowing you to be productive, brightening your mood and keeping your brain in top form.

NY Cheese

This smelly strain is great for consuming during the day time, giving you a spark of energy that will have you feeling creative, social and just flat out amazing.

Papa’s OG

This type of marijuana gives you positive cerebral effects while also relaxing your body, offering you the best of both worlds whenever you’re looking for some time to relax.

Blue Wreck

Contrary to its name, this strain gives you a positive attitude for your day while at the same time maintaining an active and clear head.

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Mission Kush

This type of marijuana is perfect for long conversations, mood elevations and productivity. Whenever you’re feeling like you’re not in your best mood, Mission Kush is there to right that wrong.

Hopefully, the best types of marijuana to help be more optimistic will help you reframe situation and bring some lightness to your life.

Is A Bedtime Snack A Bad Idea

Sarah Johns

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August 9, 2024

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Bedtime snacks are a controversial topic. Here’s what experts have to say on the matter.

It seems there is always trouble about being in bed, sleeping, oversleeping, intimacy issues and food in bed. Another big issue are screens. As the evening winds down, it can be tempting to reach for something as you stream, read, or roam around your place. Iturns out 93% of adults have an after-dinner snack at least once a week. But is a bedtime snack a bad idea?

Although experts do not recommend large meals before bedtime, a light snack can have several benefits. Key word being something small. A snack before bed could help prevent prevent low blood sugar. Certain snacks before bedtime can provide sleep benefits such as falling asleep faster. If you take insulin or other diabetes medications, you may sometimes need to snack before bedtime to treat or prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during the night.

But, late-night snacks can add extra calories, which can lead to weight gain.

scientists have discover an on off button for binge eating — Photo by Jakob Owens via Unsplash.

A key factor in determining weight gain is regular habits. While in theory, eating before bed shouldn’t cause weight gain, it’s a habit encouraging other bad habits. These snacks usually don’t count as a meal, meaning that they’re extra calories. They’re also occurring at the time of the day when people are the hungriest, meaning snacking can quickly transform into eating enough calories to throw off your daily caloric intake. The most popular night snacks among survey respondents were chips, crackers, and pretzels, with 53.1% choosing those foods as a go-to. They were No. 1 among men and women. Sugary snacks are also favored, with 43.4% choosing ice cream, 42.8% having cake or cookies, and 37.7% grabbing candy. Healthier options include sugar-free frozen pop, one light cheese stick, a tablespoon of peanut butter (15 grams) with celery, a hard-boiled egg, rice baby carrots or 3/4 cup light popcorn.

A key point is a snack and not a big feast. Experts generally recommend waiting at least a half hour after drinking fluids and at least 2–3 hours after having a full meal before lying down to go to sleep. This will help avoid indigestion to weight gain and even possible circadian rhythm disruptions.

Some research says for people who get very hungry at night, one snack after dinner could help them control urges for eating more. With the majority of people doing it at least once a week, it isn’t should you but what do you have? This help determine your sleep and you waist line the following days.

Enjoy These Cannabis Cinnamon Buns

Anthony Washington

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August 8, 2024

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Want to wake up to an extra special breakfast? Try this marijuana breakfast treat!

During the 1985 holiday season, food history was made with the first Cinnabon^® Bakery in the SeaTac Mall in Seattle, Washington. Thousands of eager customers waited to try the original Cinnabon^® cinnamon roll and it became instant obsession. A father and son took the sugar, sticky breakfast treat and put it out for the world. This was the second big change for the bun, the canned cinnamon rolls premiered in 1956, changing weekend mornings for millions of households. The marriage of breakfast and dessert is a great way to start a special morning, but if you want something extra special, enjoy these cannabis cinnamon buns this weekend!

This recipe give you a chance to spices since you don’t have to use strictly cinnamon; adding other zippy spices to the mix like ginger, clove, lemon, and cardamom make things more interesting. Copious amounts of butter and sugar and THC are all supporting roles for some of the best buns around.

Canna-Cinnamon Buns

Smitten Kitchen 2009, with amendments
Makes 15 buns, 4mg THC per bun estimated

Dough

¼ cup half and half
¾ cup warm water
3 Tablespoons cannabutter*
3 ½ cups flour
½ cup sugar
1 large egg
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt

Filling

¾ cup demerara sugar
½ stick unsalted butter, softened
3 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of salt

To create the dough, mix in a stand mixer or bread machine until you have a very wet looking blob. A bread machine will do the rising for you, but if you’re not taking that approach, dispense into a well oiled bowl and cover with oiled plastic wrap, allow to rise for at least an hour. It should triple in size and now be a giant fluffy cloud of goodness.

Plop the dough on a floured surface and roll into a sheet. Spread room temperature butter over the sheet, then add all of your delicious spices and sugar.

Roll this sheet into a log, then cut it with a sharp or serrated knife into about 15 slices. Arrange the slices in a square metal or glass baking dish that has been generously greased, then allow to rise again for 45 minutes to an hour.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees when you’re ⅔ of the way through the second rise.

Pop in your pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, keeping close watch.

They will bake up rather quickly so if your oven runs hot drop the temp to 350 degrees. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before digging in.

*Cannabutter

Decarboxylate 3.5g of finely ground cannabis at 225 degrees for 20 minutes in a tightly sealed, oven-safe container. Put cannabis in lidded mason jar or vacuum sealed bag with cannabis and one stick of butter. Heat in water bath just under boiling for at least 1 hour. Strain and chill to use in recipes.

Now for the fun part: spices like cinnamon and cardamom can actually help you get more high from a single dose of THC. The same flavors in those spices are the terpenes that make a cannabis strain have different effects, like myrcene. Play with the ratios and you can change the effects, but it’s all still going to taste like that yummy cinnamon that makes firm memories every time you fill up the house with their delightful presence. Try sealing some up individually and freezing, then you can have a single serving, medicated breakfast anytime!

Photos: Maria Penaloza

Positive Signs For NY Legal Marijuana

Amy Hansen

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August 8, 2024

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The cannabis industry is on edge right now – but New York is showing some positive signs.

The cannabis industry is on edge as it waits to see how the federal government acts. On one side is the slow moving Biden/Harris administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) slow walking rescheduling. The DEA is having to wade through overwhelming positive support for fellow agencies and the general public. On the other side, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has allowed groups from his party to protest and try to stop the process and issuing statements on the dangers of marijuana. Coupled with a mess in California and a significant drop in investment in the industry as everyone waits the outcome, things are tough. But there are positive signs for NY legal marijuana.

New York was one track to be the biggest single market perhaps in the word in the when they approved recreational marijuana. But a last minute major overhaul of the process a few weeks before it rolled out ended in a massive chaos. January 2023 launch the first legal store, but at year end there were roughly 25 legal dispensaries and ultimately 2,800 illicit ones in the Empire State. While consumers may or may not have known or cared about the legality of where they shopped, they should. The products in the stores are unregulated, which is a strong health issue as ingredients and dosage could vary significantly.

Wana Brands is the largest gummy company in the industry. They are in 20 states, Canada and Puerto Rico and are backed by Canopy and the alcohol giant Constellation Brands. Highly respected, they are the most mainstream major product company in the industry. Entering the New York Market, is a sign things are starting to normalize. NY has closed over 800 illicit stores and is working toward 200 legal ones.

Joe Hodas, President of Wana shared “Wana’s entry in the New York market has been a move that’s been in the works for quite some time. We’ve already established a strong presence in over 20 stores, including The Travel Agency and Housing Works. Orders are rolling in and more locations will be coming online soon. While our initial focus is on the New York City area, we’re working on expansion into upstate as well. We believe New York will be one of the most important states on the map for us and we are excited to get more products into the hands of New Yorkers and all those who visit from around the world.”

When asked about why enter the NY market now, Hodas responded.

“Entering the New York market for us was all about timing. In the past, the prevalence of illicit stores in the city made it a challenging environment for a brand like ours. But during my recent visits, I noticed a shift—there’s now a more robust network of regulated, legal stores. We felt it was finally the right moment for Wana Brands to bring our products to New Yorkers. We couldn’t have made this move without our partner, urbanXtracts. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and shared commitment to quality have made this launch possible and we’re excited to see what the future will bring.”

“The Travel Agency is thrilled to partner with Wana in this vibrant New York cannabis market, that we’ve helped grow since its launch. Wana is also one of this industry’s pioneers, building their business through consistent products and the exploration of new formats and flavors. We look forward to collaborating with Wana in providing New Yorkers with safe, high-quality cannabis experience.” stated Paul Yau, The Travel Agency, Co-Founder and CEO. One of the larger, legal dispensary brand in NYC.

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Food

Swap beer for marijuana

Plan something fun

Sleep

Enjoy This Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream

Harry Potter still has a massive amount of fans….so why not have a bowl of butterbeer ice cream to celebrate!

Best Types of Marijuana To Help Be More Optimistic

Some people are natural optimists, some are not and the most are somewhere in the middle who might need a little help.

Lamb’s Bread

Alien Sour Apple

Light Of Jah

Alpha Cow

Cinex

PCV OG

NY Cheese

Papa’s OG

Blue Wreck

Mission Kush

Is A Bedtime Snack A Bad Idea

Bedtime snacks are a controversial topic. Here’s what experts have to say on the matter.

Enjoy These Cannabis Cinnamon Buns

Want to wake up to an extra special breakfast? Try this marijuana breakfast treat!

Canna-Cinnamon Buns

Dough

Filling

*Cannabutter

Positive Signs For NY Legal Marijuana

The cannabis industry is on edge right now – but New York is showing some positive signs.

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