How To Safely Host Thanksgiving With Unvaccinated Guests

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November 7, 2021

How To Safely Host Thanksgiving With Unvaccinated Guests

While there’s always a degree of risk, here are some things you should keep in mind if planning to meet up with unvaccinated guests over the holidays.

Vaccination status is not a fun topic of conversation, especially not over the holidays. Still, it’s the one thing that’s on everyone’s minds and it’s of paramount importance when it comes to the safety of your family. Here are some tips on how to safely host Thanksgiving with unvaccinated guests.

Now that family gatherings are around the corner, here are your options for this turkey day:

Talk it out with potential guests

If you have family you love and they’re unvaccinated, try talking to them about options for your gathering while steering clear of the political. It’s not easy, but stick to your safety measures and brainstorm ideas that could result in a gathering that while different might still be nice.

Use rapid tests

This FDA Approved COVID-19 Self-Test Is Available On Amazon — Photo by Mufid Majnun via Unsplash

COVID-19 rapid tests might be a nice way to gather everyone together and make sure that people are, for the most part, safe. These tests are particularly helpful when mixing groups of different households, different communities and different states. These tests can be purchased in bulk and can be administered to people right before the party, which might be a little clunky, but it might give you some peace of mind. Still, remember that a COVID-19 rapid rest is no guarantee that there’s no infection.

Use what you’ve learned over the past year to your advantage

You Can Still Test Positive For COVID-19 After Getting The Vaccine — Photo by Gustavo Fring via Pexels

Whether we meant to do it or not, we’ve learned a whole lot about social distancing practices over the past two years. There are ways of staying safe, or, at least managing risks. Some rules you could impose would be to wear face masks if indoors, to take the party outside and install an outdoors heater to manage the weather, and to space out where people are eating in order to minimize contact.

As always, keep in mind your community’s level of transmission. If your guests live in an area with a lot of COVID-19 infections and are unvaccinated, meeting up with them is a sizable risk.

Be aware of the risk factor

Do You Need To Get Tested For COVID-19 If You've Been Vaccinated? — Photo by Ekaterina Shakharova via Unsplash

Lastly, it’s important to be aware of the fact that there are risks in meeting up with people who are not vaccinated. When choosing to spend the holidays together, be aware of your age, your immune system’s strength, whether or not you have commodities and the lifestyle of your guests.

How the tips on how to safely host Thanksgiving with unvaccinated guests is helpful. While you don’t want to step on anyone’s toes, don’t feel pressured to hang out with people who are not vaccinated. While you can try to reason with them and explain why they should do it, sometimes it’s out of your hands. It may be too late for people to get their shots before the holiday, but it’s right on time for Christmas! So if your loved ones haven’t gotten their shots because they’re a little lazy, it’s okay. There’s some time for convincing them.

New York Marathon: The Big Apple Is Back And Cannabis Came With It

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November 7, 2021

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New York Marathon: The Big Apple Is Back And Cannabis Came With It

Recreational and elite athletes consume cannabis for their workouts to reduce the pain of sore muscles and to improve their sleep.

By Maureen Meehan

This Sunday, Nov. 7, marks the 50th running of the New York City Marathon, the largest in the world. Some 33,000 runners from around the nation and around the globe will step off in waves from various spots around the city at 8:00 am EST. Though the number of participants this year was limited to nearly half due to COVID-19 restrictions, the race is especially meaningful after the 2020 cancellation when New York City was under lockdown and, at one tragic point, there were nearly 800 COVID-related deaths per day.

Kerin Hempel, chief executive of the New York Road Runners, the organization that operates the marathon, said this marathon brings back a sense of normalcy to the city, which is ready to welcome tourists, and their dollars, back to the Big Apple.

As the national economy begins to recover from the pandemic, New York City is among the slowest to come back, having suffered deeper job losses than any other big city in the country. A report from the Center for New York City Affairs noted that while the city received $272 billion in Federal COVID-19 relief, most benefits have run out and New York still has a deficit of more than 500,000 jobs.

Though there is one industry that’s doing well…actually, extremely well.

Cannabis: The Race Is On

The 10 largest cannabis companies in New York state — all but two of which are publicly traded — function as part of the state’s medical-marijuana program. This gives them a significant head start on what is shaping up to be a multi-billion dollar industry for the Empire State after adult-use cannabis was signed into law last March.

Weed And Running: What’s The Connection?

When Sha’Carri Richardson was denied a spot at the Tokyo Olympics last summer after testing positive for cannabis, a debate was ignited among athletes, experts, advocates and lawmakers about whether weed was a performance enhancement. The consensus was no, it is not.

Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Harvard Medical School instructor and cannabis expert, confirmed to Benzinga at the time that there are no studies that show marijuana as a performance enhancer, which is why more and more professional sports teams are no longer testing for it.

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So, what does weed do for athletes?

Quite a lot according to Josiah Hesse, author of the “Runner’s High,” in which he explores what he calls the “hidden culture” of cannabis use among recreational and elite athletes who consume it for their workouts, to reduce the pain of sore muscles and to improve their sleep. Though, the most common response from athletes was that it helped calm their nerves and alleviate anxiety.

Rosie Mattio, a dedicated bodybuilder who is running in Sunday’s marathon, concurred. “Cannabis was an integral part in me placing 1st in my first bodybuilding competition,” said Mattio, CEO and founder of MATTIO Communications, one of the first and longest-running cannabis PR firms in the space.

“The stress and inflammation associated with a grueling competition prep would have been unmanageable without using cannabis for my rest and recovery. I often took an Incredibles Snoozeberry gummy to help me sleep at night,” Mattio told Benzinga, adding that sleep is crucial for muscle building and recovery.

An award-winning bodybuilder and the mother of four daughters, Mattio said she was forced to cut calories to stay lean for competitions, “so going out for high-calorie cocktails just was not an option for me.”

So she traded cocktails for cannabis and is now bulking up to run in her first marathon. “I’m packing some carbs, too. PB & J before I start. I can’t run hungry!” Mattio laughed.

To watch the New York Marathon, whose rally cry is “A half-century of history is just the start,” check out the NY Road Runners website.

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

5 Weed YouTube Channels For Fun And Information

Maria Loreto

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November 6, 2021

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5 Weed YouTube Channels For Fun And Information

Marijuana YouTube channels aren’t as popular as you’d think. Still, there are a few YouTubers who provide consistent, entertaining and informative content.

Marijuana is a growing industry and, as such, there’s a lot of content available on the internet. Weed enthusiasts have come up with websites, Instagram pages, and Twitter accounts, all looking to find new and creative ways of engaging with marijuana. YouTube is a different matter entirely.

As a platform for monetization, YouTube is a challenging space for many different creators. In order to develop a following and make a profit, YouTubers need to find ways to avoid triggering the site’s filters which are meant to keep harmful content off the web.

YouTube has been called out for blocking the content of LGBTQ creators and other subjects that might be deemed inappropriate. When talking about weed, the channels that are out there are facing a complex battle against censors and viewers who consider their content inappropriate.

Still, there are some marijuana YouTubers out there who have managed to make reliable and steady weed content, catering to people who have medical questions, want to learn how to plant and grow marijuana, or simply want to look at someone discuss their opinions on different strains of weed.

Here are 5 marijuana YouTube channels you should keep an eye on:

Strain Central

Strain Central is a YouTube channel developed with the purpose of educating people about cannabis and breaking outdated stereotypes. Josh, the host, differentiates himself from the rest by discussing his personal experiences with drugs and educating others on how to take tolerance breaks.

Erick Khan

Erick Khan is one of the most informal YouTubers out there, and also one of the most consistent in terms of providing content. Khan has over 48 million views and posts a variety of videos that range from explaining the sudden vape illness that appeared last year, to his personal smoke sessions, which people for some reason enjoy viewing.

Mr. Canucks Grow

Mr. Canucks Grow is a channel based in Canada, providing educating and entertaining content on how to save money while you grow weed, growing it in awkward and dark spaces, open fields, and more. If you’re a visual learner and want to get your hands on growing your first marijuana plant, look no further.

Vice

Vice has a lot of weed content and their YouTube channels, including Vice News and Vice, have some interesting documentaries and specials you should keep an eye on. From short clips talking about the perks of microdosing weed, to deep cuts like a documentary on the “King of Cannabis,” Vice is your place to go to if you’ve been around the block and want to learn something beyond tips on how to smoke weed and roll joints. You already know that.

Searching the term ‘Cannabis’ on YouTube

This might seem like a bit of a cop-out, but it’s the most effective way of finding what you want on weed. YouTube is a vast place, like its own little internet, containing a variety of good and bad content. Aside from this, cannabis is a tough thing on sell on the website, with videos getting flagged and content makers moving on to other platforms that allow for more freedom.

When searching for “cannabis” on YouTube, you’ll find a variety of important information that can help you learn about this topic, something that’s incredibly important for a nascent industry that’s filled with misinformation.

Marijuana Reform Reduces Racial Injustice, American Medical Association Study Reveals

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November 6, 2021

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Marijuana Reform Reduces Racial Injustice, American Medical Association Study Reveals

While the results do not unambiguously favor decriminalization nor legalization, increases in arrest rate disparities in states without either policy highlight the need for targeted interventions to address racial injustice.

By Nina Zdinjak

Can marijuana legalization help reduce crime? It seems so. A new study published by the American Medical Association revealed that states with legalized or decriminalized cannabis have seen “large reductions in race-based arrests among adults,” reported Marijuana Moment.

And, let’s face it, every race-based arrest is a crime.

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Researchers from Eastern Virginia Medical School and Saint Louis University analyzed data from 43 states and recognized a specific pattern indicating that removing or loosening laws around marijuana is connected to notable decreases in arrest rates compared to states that have kept cannabis illegal.

The study, which mainly concentrated on race-related patterns, examined data gathered from 2008 to 2019. The results revealed that states which have legally embraced marijuana had 561 fewer arrests per 100,000 black people and 195 fewer arrests for white people on average.

Decriminalization, although yielding slightly “lower results,” also had 449 fewer arrests per 100,000 black people and 117 fewer arrests for 100,000 white people.

Racial Disparities Rise In States With Cannabis Prohibition

The study, published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Health Forum, also revealed that “cannabis arrests for adults and youth increased over time in states that did not implement a cannabis policy change.”

What’s more, racial disparities in arrest rates also went up in states that have maintained prohibition and down in those states that have embraced reform policies.

“States that did not implement any policy change showed no meaningful change in arrests for White individuals and an increase for Black individuals, thereby increasing the arrest rate disparity over time,” concluded the study.

Interestingly though, the research also noted that adolescents had a lower risk of being arrested in states that enacted decriminalization as compared to legalization.

In the end, the research pointed out that while the results “do not unambiguously favor decriminalization nor legalization, increases in arrest rate disparities in states without either policy highlight the need for targeted interventions to address racial injustice.”

The American Medical Association, a professional association and lobbying group of physicians and medical students, was founded in 1847.

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

Does Science Show Drinking This Makes People Happier

Maria Loreto

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November 5, 2021

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Does Science Show Drinking This Makes People Happier

A new study found a link between happiness and the consumption of coffee. Here’s why it’s a little suspicious.

Coffee makes the world go round, right? If you believe that statement, you’ll be delighted by a new study that found that coffee can actually contribute to happiness. Here’s where things get a little side-eyed: The study is backed by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, whose members include the coffee companies Lavazza and illy, so they might be a little biased. So, does science show drinking this makes people happier?

European researchers conducted a survey and found coffee responsible for providing relief related to seasonal depression.

Over 5,000 adults from the regions of Finland, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the U.K were surveyed, with most reporting that coffee lifted their moods, even during the winter, when there’s less daylight. Respondents claimed that this change in weather and natural light made it harder for them to concentrate and engage in physical activity. They also reported having increased levels of sadness and depression during this time of the year.

This Type Of Coffee Is Best For Your Heart Health — Photo by Jenny Ueberberg via Unsplash

The majority of survey respondents said that the main reason why they drank coffee was to boost their energy. The next most popular reason to consume coffee was to enhance concentration and improve emotions and mood.

Researchers quoted previous results that support this theory. They mentioned previous connections found in studies that found coffee responsible for promoting neurogenesis, thus preventing cognitive and affective disorders.

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Studies have found numerous links between coffee consumption and health benefits, with the drink promoting heart health and preventing heart disease, while also preventing liver disease.

In order to maximize the benefits of coffee, experts suggest waiting about an hour after you’ve woken up to consume your cup of coffee. They explain that waiting this amount of time allows your body to wake up naturally with cortisol, the stress hormone it produces naturally upon waking. Once this hour has passed, coffee can elevate your mood when your body needs it most while preventing stressing your system out too much because of too much caffeine.

Gallup Poll: Vast Majority Of Americans Support Cannabis Legalization…Again

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November 5, 2021

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Gallup Poll: Vast Majority Of Americans Support Cannabis Legalization…Again

Today, voters of every age and in virtually every region of the country agree that marijuana should be legal.

By Nina Zdinjak

The number of Americans who think that marijuana should be legally obtainable hit a record high for the second year in a row, according to a new Gallup survey released Thursday, which showed that as many as 68% of U.S. residents support cannabis legalization. The figure is the same as last year, which is the highest percentage or support ever revealed in a national Gallup poll.

For more than five decades, Gallup has recorded growing support of cannabis legalization, noting that the most significant increases occurred in the 2000s and 2010s. In 2013, a majority of Americans, for the first time, supported legalization in stark contrast to 1969 when Gallup first began to survey the topic and only 12% of Americans were in favor.

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Like last year, notable majorities of adult Americans across major subgroups by gender, age, income and education back cannabis legalization. Significant differences are seen, however, by political party and religion.

While most Democrats (83%) and political independents (71%) support legalization, Republicans are nearly evenly split on the question (50% in favor; 49% opposed).

“Weekly and semi-regular attendees of religious services are split on the issue as well, while those who attend infrequently or never are broadly supportive of legalizing marijuana,” Gallup pollsters highlighted.

“There is no buyer’s remorse on the part of the American people. In the era of state-level legalization, voters’ support for this issue has grown rapidly — an indication that these policy changes have been successful and are comporting with voters’ desires and expectations.” NORML’s executive director Erik Altieri said. “Today, voters of every age and in virtually every region of the country agree that marijuana should be legal. We have a mandate from the American people and we intend to make sure that elected officials abide by it.”

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

Common Mistakes To Avoid When Making Marijuana Edibles

Maria Loreto

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November 5, 2021

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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Making Marijuana Edibles

Like most cannabis related activities, the preparation of edibles requires a healthy amount of trial and error.

Making edibles is a learning experience. Aside from the fact that you’re handling and cooking with weed, you’re also baking, which is a temperamental art. While dosage may take a few attempts to get right, a bad tasting edible ruins a good amount of weed, which is something we should avoid.

While there’s no way of protecting yourself against all unexpected factors when making infused treats, there are a few simple mistakes that can be avoided with some foresight. These will prevent your edibles from tasting gross and, most importantly, from not wiping you out with a single bite.

Here are six common mistakes to watch out for when preparing edibles.

Use equal amounts of weed and oil

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“Less is more” might as well be marijuana’s tag line, because it’s preferable to be a little buzzed than to have a full blown freak out because you ate an edible that was too strong. Even if you want to get crazy high, there’s only so much the lipids in oil will bind to your cannabis, so avoid wasting your weed and money.

The ratio you’re looking for is 1:1 — equal parts ground cannabis and oil. If you want to extend the life of your weed, you can also infuse your oil with cannabis stems, trims and vaporized flower.

Remember to decarboxylate

what is cannabis decarboxylation and how to do it at home — Photo by StockSnap via Pixabay

Before adding cannabis into your recipe, you must decarboxylate it. This process occurs when you heat up cannabis on its own and allow it to release its effect.

If you add raw cannabis into a mix, your edibles will taste terrible and no one will get high. Be sure to heat the cannabis beforehand and to add it in once the decarboxylation process has occurred. Here’s How To Decarb Cannabis, According To Pros.

Don’t grind your cannabis too much

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Grinding your cannabis into a fine powder will make your recipe taste grassy and bad, all the while giving a green tint to your oil. The fine grind will also make it harder for you to strain the plant out of the oil, leaving you with ugly and bad tasting chunks of weed in your edibles. In order to avoid this, grind the marijuana with your hands, mix it into the oil and then strain it.

Taste your cannabutter

If you’re making cannabutter, remember to taste as you go. Cannabutter is great in cannabis edibles, simplifying recipes, so it’s very important to ensure that you know what you’re working with, in terms of flavor and potency. Before you start cooking, try a spoonful of cannabutter. If you cook with the necessary time, you’ll have an understanding of how strong your cannabutter is and how much you should pour into whatever it is you’re baking.

Avoid taking liberties with the recipe

If you’re feeling creative, hold back. Unless you’re a baking and cannabis handling expert, it’s best to stick to the recipe, increasing your odds of success and making an edible that’s actually edible.

It’s better to be safe than sorry

Preparing edibles is a taxing process, so it’s logical if you’re feeling tired and just want to get to cooking without having to take any extra steps. Nevertheless, if you want your edibles to have some sort of uniformity, make sure to use the same amounts of infused oil per serving. If you prepared the oil yourself and want to know how strong it is, have a teaspoon, wait for an hour and see how you feel.

Microsoft Wants To Use Hemp And Seaweed For Sustainable Buildings

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November 5, 2021

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Microsoft Wants To Use Hemp And Seaweed For Sustainable Buildings

The best prospects for replacing concrete are adobe, concrete made from non-traditional cement, bricks and panels made from algae, and structural tubes made from mycelium.

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo.

They want to build data centers and other buildings with an eye to the future. This is why Microsoft wants to use hemp and seaweed for sustainable buildings. The proposal seeks to displace concrete (a material that contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions) with materials that store carbon.

Here’s a fact: if the concrete industry were a country, it would emit more carbon than any other nation in the world except for the U.S. and China. Why? Because concrete is manufactured at high temperatures that require high energy input and because it uses chemical reactions that generate CO2.

Microsoft bets on hemp and other natural materials

Meanwhile, research funded by Microsoft and conducted by the University of Washington’s Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) found that buildings could replace much of their concrete with natural materials such as hemp, mushrooms, algae, and common soil.

According to the study, the six best prospects for replacing the material are adobe, concrete made from non-traditional cement, bricks and panels made from algae or consciously grown fibers, and structural tubes made from mycelium (threads produced by fungi).

In addition, the company commits to advocating for low-carbon public policies.

“Investing in a proof-of-concept plan to bring new carbon storage technologies to market is in line with Microsoft’s environmental values and its commitment to reduce carbon emissions in its current operations by 2030 and to remove all carbon historically emitted by the company from the environment by 2050,” the company added in the report.

The report presents prototypes to be made with sustainable materials by 2022.

3 Big Differences Between Weed Vaping And Concentrates

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Jordan Smith

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November 4, 2021

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3 Big Differences Between Weed Vaping And Concentrates

While most people think there’s no big difference between vaping concentrates and THC cartridges, there are a few key characteristics that help to tell them apart.

Vaping cannabis has become just as popular as rolling a blunt or taking a bong hit in recent years. Part of the reason for this is because there are so many different forms of vaporizing the compound. Additionally, vaping cannabis offers a level of convenience that’s hard to top.

For people who are just beginning to familiarize themselves with the world of vaping cannabis products, some of the terminology can get confusing. That’s especially the case when determining whether it’s best to go with a vape pen or a wax pen. While a vape pen can be used with any cartridge with 510 threading, wax pens require users to have their own concentrates to use with the device. Here are some other key differences between vaping cartridges and raw concentrates.

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Vaping Concentrates is Messier

One of the biggest differences between vaping raw concentrates and vaping THC cartridges is the fact that cartridges are essentially plug and play. After affixing it to the battery, users are ready to find the temp that works for them and begin taking hits from their device. Concentrates are a different story. In order to properly vape concentrates, users must apply their concentrates directly into the pen itself, which can leave excess residue behind if not done properly. Another downfall is that sometimes the pen may not burn the concentrates all the way, which leaves behind sticker residue that is difficult to clean.

Vaping Cartridges Means Consuming Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Although vaping THC cartridges is easier for many cannabis users, vaping concentrates has increased in popularity for good reason. While the primary ingredient in vape cartridges is THC distillate, there are numerous ingredients that they’re cut with ingredients like coconut oil and other potentially harmful ingredients like heavy metals. Vaping concentrates, on the other hand, provides consumers with the opportunity to consume pure concentrates, free of any additives. The fact that the individual consumer adds the concentrate themselves provides more peace of mind that the product they’re consuming is safer for consumption than potentially harmful cartridges.

Vaping Concentrates Requires More Maintenance

Since consumers who choose to vape concentrates instead of cartridges are able to use more sophisticated devices than those who vape cartridges, they often are left to perform more maintenance than their counterparts who rely on disposable vape pens with 510 threading. When regularly using a wax pen to vape concentrates, consumers should be aware that they’ll likely need to replace parts of their device, like the atomizer and the coil. That can be a tricky process depending on the type of wax pen. Consumers who prefer to vape THC cartridges don’t have to worry about much maintenance with their devices since they can simply discard their pen and get a new one once it starts to show signs of decline.

While most people think there’s no big difference between vaping concentrates and THC cartridges, there are a few key characteristics that help to tell them apart. This can make life easier when trying to determine whether it’s smarter to purchase a wax pen with the ability to vaporize concentrates or a vape pen just for cartridges.

It’s Official: New York Bans Delta-8 THC Products, Allows Hemp Flower Sales

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November 4, 2021

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It’s Official: New York Bans Delta-8 THC Products, Allows Hemp Flower Sales

The CCB made clear that its new regulations “prohibit the sale of Delta-8 THC products,” and because they contain intoxicating qualities, they “are better left to be regulated in the future Adult-Use program.”

By Nina Zdinjak

The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) made it clear on Wednesday — controversial delta-8 THC products cannot be sold, though hemp flower is allowed. Empire State regulators also approved the sale of hemp-infused food and beverages reported Marijuana Moment.

Considering the complexity of a legal marijuana program, New York is still figuring out which rules and guidelines are needed to make it function properly. The new rules and clarifications are often coming, and the state just recently made a really bold move becoming the first in the Union to prohibit employers from testing most employees for cannabis, setting up all the rules on cannabis in the workplace.

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The Anticipated Ban On Delta-8 THC Is Here

Among the many issues taken up by the CCB Wednesday, including advertising, labeling, packaging and lab testing, the most anticipated among cannabis companies and consumers was the decision regarding delta-8 THC, an intoxicating component in the cannabis plant that can be converted from CBD derived from hemp.

Just recently, a study revealed another problem with delta-8 products: too much mislabeling. Many argued that the mislabeling issues are just another reason for lawmakers to ban these products, which in the case of New York, turned out to be true. In this way, the state has officially joined others prohibiting delta-8 THC products such as Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington to name a few.

The CCB made clear that its new regulations “prohibit the sale of Delta-8 THC products,” and because they contain intoxicating qualities they “are better left to be regulated in the future Adult-Use program.”

The board further declared a 60-day public comment period, during which people can weigh in on a draft proposal to permit medical cannabis patients to cultivate their own plants.

As for the hemp flower, the rules are set — those products are allowed for sale, but not to be advertised “for the purpose of smoking or be in the form of a pre-roll, cigar or joint.”

“We are working as quickly as we can to build a new, safe industry that promotes public health and grows our economy, and with today’s approval of hemp regulations, we are taking another step forward in delivering on that promise for New Yorkers,” CCB chair Tremaine Wright stated. “In just our first month of operating, we have already made it easier for patients to access medical cannabis.”

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

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How To Safely Host Thanksgiving With Unvaccinated Guests

While there’s always a degree of risk, here are some things you should keep in mind if planning to meet up with unvaccinated guests over the holidays.

Talk it out with potential guests

Use rapid tests

Use what you’ve learned over the past year to your advantage

Be aware of the risk factor

New York Marathon: The Big Apple Is Back And Cannabis Came With It

Recreational and elite athletes consume cannabis for their workouts to reduce the pain of sore muscles and to improve their sleep.

Cannabis: The Race Is On

Weed And Running: What’s The Connection?

Marijuana Reform Reduces Racial Injustice, American Medical Association Study Reveals

While the results do not unambiguously favor decriminalization nor legalization, increases in arrest rate disparities in states without either policy highlight the need for targeted interventions to address racial injustice.

Racial Disparities Rise In States With Cannabis Prohibition

Does Science Show Drinking This Makes People Happier

A new study found a link between happiness and the consumption of coffee. Here’s why it’s a little suspicious.

Gallup Poll: Vast Majority Of Americans Support Cannabis Legalization…Again

Today, voters of every age and in virtually every region of the country agree that marijuana should be legal.

Common Mistakes To Avoid When Making Marijuana Edibles

Like most cannabis related activities, the preparation of edibles requires a healthy amount of trial and error.

Use equal amounts of weed and oil

Remember to decarboxylate

Don’t grind your cannabis too much

Taste your cannabutter

Avoid taking liberties with the recipe

It’s better to be safe than sorry

Microsoft Wants To Use Hemp And Seaweed For Sustainable Buildings

The best prospects for replacing concrete are adobe, concrete made from non-traditional cement, bricks and panels made from algae, and structural tubes made from mycelium.

Microsoft bets on hemp and other natural materials

3 Big Differences Between Weed Vaping And Concentrates

While most people think there’s no big difference between vaping concentrates and THC cartridges, there are a few key characteristics that help to tell them apart.

Vaping Concentrates is Messier

Vaping Cartridges Means Consuming Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Vaping Concentrates Requires More Maintenance

It’s Official: New York Bans Delta-8 THC Products, Allows Hemp Flower Sales

The CCB made clear that its new regulations “prohibit the sale of Delta-8 THC products,” and because they contain intoxicating qualities, they “are better left to be regulated in the future Adult-Use program.”

The Anticipated Ban On Delta-8 THC Is Here

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