Immediate Mental Health Relief From Marijuana

Benzinga Staff Writer

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October 4, 2021

Immediate Mental Health Relief From Marijuana

Original publication in 2020.

According to a research study published by the University Of New Mexico and Releaf App in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, cannabis flower may be effective in providing immediate relief for the symptoms of depression — a condition affecting roughly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., and often leading to other ailments like cancer, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, dementia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic pain.

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“The findings suggest that, at least in the short term, the vast majority of patients that use cannabis experience antidepressant effects, although the magnitude of the effect and extent of side effect experiences vary with chemotypic properties of the plant,” the paper reads.

The Research

The study, titled “The Effectiveness of Cannabis Flower for Immediate Relief from Symptoms of Depression,” was led by the founders of University of New Mexico’s Marijuana Research Fund, Jacob Vigil, Psychology Associate Professor at UNM, and Sarah See Stith, Economics Assistant Professor at UNM.

After reviewing 5,876 outcomes reported anonymously by 1,819 individuals tracking their cannabis use for treating depression through the Releaf App, the researchers concluded that, on average, patients reported an improvement in symptoms of nearly 4 points on a scale of 0 to 10, just moments after consuming whole, dried, natural cannabis flower – widely known as cannabis buds.

By means of comparison, readers should know that conventional pharmaceuticals used for the treatment of the symptoms of depression (like monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclics antidepressants, selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors, and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) normally take several weeks, or even months, to start causing significant relief. Furthermore, the study notes that the potential side effects associated with these traditional pharma products include sedation, agitation, anxiety, anorgasmia, demotivation, and suicidal ideation.

“One of the more interesting findings from this study is that cannabis flower with relatively high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is particularly associated with immediate reductions in the intensity of depressive feelings,” said Jacob Miguel Vigil. “The differences in time-to-effect and relative side effect prevalence across products and users could arise from other antidepressant and synergistic compounds in the plant beyond THC or cannabidiol (CBD), including minor cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids.”

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Further Detail

Per the study, most of the patients using natural cannabis flower products to treat their depression symptoms reported antidepressant effects. However, the magnitude of these effects and extent of experienced side effects varied alongside the properties of each plant.

The investigators also discovered that up to one in five individuals who used cannabis flower containing high levels of THC experienced some negative side effects, such as feeling unmotivated. Having said this, the report adds individuals in the study were three times as likely to experience positive effects like happiness, optimism, peacefulness, and relaxation.

“Over the past few years it is becoming clear that individuals using Releaf App are tracking their mental health symptoms in more detail to better understand how cannabis may help provide them with relief,” said Keenan Keeling, CEO of MoreBetter the company behind Releaf App. “Historically, we’ve seen cannabis efficacy studies related to chronic physical ailments such as pain, cancer, and epilepsy. It is becoming increasingly important and relevant to better understand how cannabis affects mental health disorders like depression.”

“With no end to the depression epidemic in site, and given the limitations and potential severe negative side effects of conventional antidepressant medications, there is a real need for people to be able to treat mood disturbances with natural, safe, and effective medications, and cannabis checks off all three boxes,” concluded Vigil.

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

3 Tips To Help You Eat Better Without Counting Calories

Maria Loreto

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October 3, 2021

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3 Tips To Help You Eat Better Without Counting Calories

Counting calories doesn’t work for everyone, and can often lead to restriction. Here are some tips that can help you eat better and lose weight without all the negative baggage.

Terms like dieting and calories are triggers for many, often associated with calorie restriction and obsessive eating patterns. But a healthy lifestyle can be fun and delicious, especially when you work hard to create a separation between your weight and the health of your body.

Counting calories is never helpful, but it’s a tool many use to lose weight. While it might work for some, for the vast majority of people it’s a stressful measure and unnecessary when following other ways of measuring how much and how healthy you eat. Here are 3 tips to help you eat better without resorting to counting calories:

Start with your mindset

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The sooner you start viewing healthy eating as something healthy and nourishing over something annoying and painful, the better. In order to reap long-term benefits, it’s important to enjoy eating healthy and to develop a healthy relationship with food. Tricks like stocking up on healthy foods you love and trying out new recipes can help make this transition more easy and sustainable.

Try very hard to love vegetables

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You don’t have to know about nutrition in order to know that vegetables are good for you. They provide nutrients, fiber and vitamins that make your body function properly while also helping you feel full. So, when in doubt and faced with breakfast, lunch or dinner, go with a side of veggies… or make plants the base of all of your meals, if you’re feeling really inspired!

Use smaller plates

While it sounds a little silly, a smaller plate tricks your brain into thinking you’re eating more and prevents you from eating larger portions, which can sometimes be difficult to grasp when not actively measuring your portions. When putting food on a large plate, your brain thinks it’s less food than it actually is; the reverse is also true, something you can use to your advantage.

This trick won’t do all of the work for you, but it can help you eat smaller portions in a way that’s less aggressive than simply cutting down on carbs and other caloric foods.

Cannabis Dispensaries Turning To Immersion Retail

Julie Aitcheson

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October 3, 2021

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Cannabis Dispensaries Turning To Immersion Retail

With consumers sticking to trusted brands, spending less, shopping less often and sticking closer to home, the cannabis industry’s gamble on immersion retailing faces some significant obstacles.

The impact of COVID-19 on shopping behaviors is a matter of great concern not only to retailers but economists, city planners, public health officials and a whole slew of other interested parties. A 2020 survey of online consumers in nine different countries produced by The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and titled “Covid-19 and E-Commerce”, found that the pandemic has accelerated a shift towards online shopping.

The survey also suggests that the shift towards a digital retail world may be permanent. This news has sparked some intriguing innovations in the cannabis retail space, including the rise of “immersion retailing”, which seeks to create all-inclusive, multi-sensory shopping experiences that lure customers off of their couches and back into stores.

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Planet 13

Planet 13‘s (OTC: PLNHF) flagship store in Las Vegas recently added a new 80-foot wide LED wall in the expanded dispensary showcasing immersive entertainment (like lions breaking through the wall, vines growing up to the ceiling, and much more creating an incredible visual experience for customers).

The dispensary also has a Willie Wonka style production window where customers watch edibles and beverages being produced and interact with products on flat screens. There is a choreographed Orb drone show over the dispensary floor, an interactive floor in the grand hallway, and a giant laser graffiti wall.

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Planet 13’s Santa Ana, California store is the largest cannabis store in the world at 112,000 square feet, is not actually a store in the conventional sense but more of an “entertainment concept”. This concept includes Budtender greeter/concierges, beautifully merchandised products, and a sensory bar that invites customers to indulge in a cannabis experience reminiscent of a tour of wine country. Future plans for the as-yet-unmaximized space include a coffee shop, pizzeria, event space, and a customer-facing production facility that provides a real-time look at the manufacturing process behind Planet 13’s products.

Alchemy

Toronto-based Alchemy an independent retailer offering an immersive and experiential shopping alternative. It is the brainchild of former triathlete Richard Browne, who envisioned Alchemy as “a museum where you can touch, feel, and interact with the elements.” This is accomplished, in part, through a playful approach to interior design which eschews the conventions of dispensary aesthetics and focuses instead on what Alchemy’s multidisciplinary designer Paolo Ferrari refers to as “a cerebral experience infused with artistry, nature, and technology.” From the kaleidoscopic visuals on display for waiting guests to flower showcased in custom “smelling-globes”, Alchemy’s creators leave no stone unturned when it comes to enticing the senses and giving the in-person shopping experience an edge over the convenience of click-and-pay.

Cannaffornia

Cannaffornia, one of the newest immersion retail experiences to make the scene, offers two of California’s largest consumption lounges at 5,000 square feet each, situated on a 100-acre campus in southern California’s Imperial Valley. The location is strategic in its attempt to capture travelers transiting through Arizona, California, and Mexico.

Cannaffornia boasts two large retails stores, Queen of Dragons and The Other Guys, which stock top brands and invite consumers to sample the goods in one of their spacious lounges before committing to a purchase.

Global management firm McKinsey & Company attributes the shift towards digital retail in the COVID era to three change forces — economic downturn, preference shifts, and digital acceleration. With consumers sticking to trusted brands, spending less, shopping less often and sticking closer to home, the cannabis industry’s gamble on immersion retailing faces some significant obstacles. Some industry innovators are turning those obstacles into opportunities to change the retail landscape.

This article originally appeared on Green Market Report and has been reposted with permission.

New York’s First Cannabis Control Board Meeting Is On The Books!

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Simon Malinowski

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October 3, 2021

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New York’s First Cannabis Control Board Meeting Is On The Books!

It appears that Gov. Hochul will be attending. If she does, it is yet another sign that the Governor is actually prioritizing the establishment of a functioning cannabis industry in New York.

In yet another positive development since Governor Kathy Hochul took the reins and started pushing the roll out of New York’s cannabis industry, on Wednesday the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the first meeting of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB). The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 1:30 pm and will be publicly available via the link embedded in this press release.

We will provide a summary of the meeting, along with our thoughts on any public comments and anything else we can glean in terms of the timeline for the CCB’s rules and regulations.

A few things that are notable from the press release itself:

It appears that Governor Hochul will be attending. If she does, it is yet another sign that the Governor is actually prioritizing the establishment of a functioning cannabis industry in New York. Obviously, public appearances don’t mean much without rules, regulations, applications received, and licenses issued, but it certainly looks good.
The CCB’s meeting will be the first substantial public appearances made by CCB Chairwoman Tremaine Wright and OCM Executive Director Chris Alexander since their respective appointments (we covered that here). We are excited to hear where they stand on the critical issues for the CCB’s rules and regulations, social equity, and the timeline for the OCM’s issuance of licenses.
To that end, notably absent from the meeting agenda is anything related to a timeline for the issuance of the rules and regulations. We hope that the timing will be discussed as part of the “Executive Director Report.” With everyone clamoring for a timeline for the rules and regulations to be released (it’s really all anyone in New York’s cannabis industry talks about), it would be frustrating (to say the least) if the CCB and OCM do not provide any details.

Stay tuned for our summary of the CCB’s first official meeting and all updates on developments in New York’s cannabis industry!

Simon Malinowski is an attorney at Harris Bricken. This story was originally published on the Canna Law Blog and reposted with permission.

6 Pro Tips To Prep Your Closet For Fall

Maria Loreto

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October 2, 2021

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The change of season is usually a sign for a much-needed closet spruce up.

A city with changing seasons is a city with an evolving sense of fashion. No matter how small the change, whether the temperature will be dropping soon or you’ll simply be experiencing more rain, a change of clothes is a nice motivator. And there’s no better way to stay motivated than to make sure everything is running smoothly in your closet.

Cleaning out your closet is never the most fun of activities, but it’s one you’ll be thankful for later. Here are 6 pro tips to prep your closet for fall.

Clean out items you don’t use

The first step in cleaning out your closet is having an idea of everything that’s in it, from the useful pieces to the things you’ll no longer be using. Make sure to donate items that are still serviceable and to throw away those that are old or ripped. Be honest with your clothes and don’t hoard things simply because you’re too lazy to go to your nearest Goodwill. At the end of the day, clothes are just stuff, and they’re pretty easy to forget and replace.

Wash and make sure everything looks good

Don’t be surprised to find stains and weird-looking stuff on your new season clothes. Go over these items and run them through the washing machine, ensuring that they’re ready to wear the moment you need them. Now that you’re washing, make sure to also wash the clothes you’ll be storing, that way you avoid pests, mold, and damaging your clothes.

Make sure your clothes are prepped

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Fall and winter clothes are more elaborate than summer clothes, having more parts that need attention. Make sure your buttons are in place and that your boots and shoes are weatherproof. Make an appointment at the dry cleaners for items that need extra attention, like expensive sweaters and coats.

Clean your shoes

While we tend to wash our clothes more often, our shoes don’t get the same treatment. Take advantage of this opening to clean them, making sure that there are no holes or damages. If there are, make sure you buy what you need, something that will prove useful and that you’ll also want to wear during the coming season.

Be organized with your space

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Now that you’ve organized your clothes and have your stuff ready for the season, try your best to keep it that way. While this doesn’t mean that you can’t shuffle things around every now and then, limit the mess you make every time you visit your closet. Something that works, at least when it comes to work outfits, is to take stock of your closet at the start of the week and plan a few outfits ahead of time, eliminating a lot of time spent deliberating on outfits and providing openings for disorganization.

Store clothes in a dry and dark place

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Lastly, once you’re putting your out-of-season clothes away, make sure you store them in a dry and dark place. This will help you preserve your space, something especially advantageous for people who live in apartments with limited closet space and will also preserve your clothes. Good storage options include clean and unused suitcases and garment bags for delicate items, which you can hang in an out-of-the-way section.

Psychedelics For Frontline Clinicians With COVID Burnout? New Study Seeks Answers

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October 2, 2021

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Psychedelics For Frontline Clinicians With COVID Burnout? New Study Seeks Answers

The trial will take place in Seattle, Washington, a city that was substantially impacted by COVID-19 in its early days.

By Javier Hasse

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on most of humanity. However, frontline workers were among the most exposed to the gravity of such a dire situation, and therefore, among the most impacted by it.

According to The Lancet’s EClinicalMedicine, 61% of healthcare workers reported “fear of exposure or transmission, 38% reported anxiety/depression, 43% suffered work overload, and 49% had burnout.” The figures came from a poll conducted between May 28 and October 1, 2020, among 20,947 healthcare workers from 42 organizations.

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Seeking to help improve frontline clinicians’ situations, psychedelics-focused biotech company Cybin and the University of Washington are co-sponsoring a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with psilocybin for frontline clinicians experiencing COVID-related distress.

The main goal of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of symptoms of depression, anxiety, burnout and post-traumatic stress among frontline doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals.

The Trial

The trial, led by Dr. Anthony Back, will take place in Seattle, Washington, a city that was substantially impacted by COVID-19 in its early days.

To support the initiative, Cybin and its scientists, Alex Belser, Ph.D. and Bill Brennan, Ph.D. candidate, developed EMBARK, a “transdiagnostic psychotherapy model that can be adapted to address a range of clinical indications and populations.”

“EMBARK is a ground-breaking psychotherapy model that integrates leading clinical approaches to promote supportive healing with psychedelic medicine,” management explained.

Commenting on the study, Dr. Anthony Back added, “There is tremendous potential in a collaboration between the University of Washington and Cybin to move the field forward, and this project is an incredibly valuable initial step towards a productive future.”

“Our nation’s doctors, nurses and clinicians have been shouldering the burden of COVID-19 by taking care of the sickest among us. They’re experiencing high levels of anxiety, depression and burnout. Now it’s our turn to help them,” concluded Dr. Alex Belser, Cybin’s chief clinical officer. “We are sponsoring research to see if psychedelic medicine, when used with EMBARK’s supportive therapy, can help clinicians recover from COVID-related distress.”

This article was published on Benzinga and has been reposted with permission.

Growing CBD Market Lures Mainstream Businesses

Benzinga Staff Writer

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October 2, 2021

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Growing CBD Market Lures Mainstream Businesses

Innovative companies that are committed to the sector may be in a stand-out position to capitalize on a rise in demand along with long-term trends toward growth and maturation.

By Margaret Jackson

With the production of hemp legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, some mainstream supplement companies are positioning themselves to get into CBD-infused vitamin products — a market that was estimated at $1.64 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $13.9 billion by 2028, according to a report from Grand View Research.

While the Farm Bill did not legalize the extraction of cannabidiol (CBD) for infusion into food, beverage and nutritional supplements, some mainstream vitamin and supplement manufacturers believe it’s only a matter of time. Rather than wait until the CBD supplement market is saturated, they’re carving out their niches now.

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Many CBD companies also are enlisting the help of former professionals in the mainstream consumer packaged goods businesses in their efforts to gain legitimacy. Aurora Cannabis Inc., for example, appointed Procter & Gamble Co. Director Nelson Peltz as a strategic adviser, and Los Angeles-based Ignite International Ltd. tapped former P&G executive Curtis Hefferenan as global head of sales.

Hemp is a cannabis plant, but it’s different from marijuana in that it cannot contain more than 0.3% of THC — the compound in the plant that’s associated with getting high. CBD can be extracted from both the hemp plant and the marijuana plant, which contains a higher concentration of THC.

CBD is often sold on its own because it doesn’t cause the high that comes with THC. It’s available through many mainstream retailers, including grocery stores, pharmacies and online. Many people believe it’s an effective remedy for pain and other health conditions, including inflammation, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and Crohn’s disease.

As supplements infused with hemp-derived CBD become more mainstream, companies like Nevada-based Grove Inc. are banking on consumers recognizing the benefits of the compound and incorporating it into their daily lives.

Since its initial public offering (IPO) in June, Grove has embarked on a journey that will establish it as a leading manufacturer of hemp-derived CBD-infused nutritional supplements. The Nevada-based company offered 2.2 million shares at $5 per share to raise about $11 million in its IPO.

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Grove used the proceeds to acquire VitaMedica, an online seller of nutritional supplements, in an effort to gain access to the global nutraceuticals market.

The gummy vitamin market is estimated at $5.9 billion this year and projected to grow to $10.6 billion by 2025, according to a recent report from ReportLinker, which attributes the rising incidence of vitamin deficiencies, undernourishment and growing demand for on-the-go supplements that taste good.

The overall landscape of the market has taken shape rapidly. Innovative companies that are committed to the sector, like Grove, may be in a stand-out position to capitalize on a rise in demand along with long-term trends toward growth and maturation.

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

There’s A Shortage Of These Items In Grocery Stores

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Maria Loreto

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October 1, 2021

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There’s A Shortage Of These Items In Grocery Stores

Since the start of the pandemic, there have been shortages of products in grocery stores across the country. Here’s what might be sold out during your next shopping trip.

Food shortages started appearing once the pandemic set in, with people’s shopping habits shifting and adapting to the new world. While now things are much better and more balanced, depending on the location, there are still some items that are difficult to find.

Taste of Home asked Facebook users about the items in their local grocery stores that were missing, and people were quick to pitch in with their experiences. Here are some of the most common missing items on grocery shelves:

Bottled water

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Bottled water is an item that’s missing from a lot of grocery store shelves. Since the start of the pandemic, this has been a recurring problem, with a lot of people stocking up on water in case of an apocalyptic emergency.

Pasta

Pasta is a pantry staple, and since more people are cooking at home, there’s currently a shortage, just like there was late year (specifically, Bucatini). According to Eat This, Not That, there might be another pasta shortage coming soon, this time due to extreme weather, which has affected the production of Durum wheat, the flour needed to make pasta.

Toilet paper

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Toilet paper is a hot commodity in a pandemic. Last year, there was a serious shortage of this product, with stores putting a cap on how much toilet paper people were able to purchase. Costco recently brought back the cap on TP and other cleaning products.

Paper towels

Probably for this same reason, paper towels are also difficult to find.

Lunchables

Due to the changing demands of shoppers, companies have had to adjust the quantities of the products they make. According to Kraft, Lunchables have been very much in demand right now. “Compared to 2019, nearly 2 million more households bought Kraft Heinz brands in the second quarter of 2021,” the company revealed. “We are also seeing all-time high demand for many of our brands, including Lunchables.”

Pumpkins

Well, it’s October. What did you expect?

More Dogs Are Getting Accidentally Stoned As Marijuana Mainstreams

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October 1, 2021

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More Dogs Are Getting Accidentally Stoned As Marijuana Mainstreams

One of the most recent cases involved a 12-pound Chihuahua-terrier mix named Bentley, who for the first time ever turned down French fries offered by his owner.

By Nina Zdinjak

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, reports of marijuana toxicity in dogs have notably increased following widespread marijuana legalization.

The national call volume for cannabis ingestion jumped from 1,436 to 3,923 cases between 2017 and 2020 said Tina Wismer, a veterinarian and senior director of the New York-based ASPCA Poison Control Center, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

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It is important to note that these numbers are just a small percentage of the total number of cases due to the reports being voluntary. In California, for example, where adult-use cannabis became legal in 2016, call numbers jumped 276% between 2016 and 2020, and in Colorado, the numbers have grown eleven times since the state legalized cannabis in 2012.

Effects Can Be Critical

The problem is much more serious than it may sound because if a dog ingests THC-infused edible crafted for humans, who weigh several times more than dogs, the effects can be critical. What’s more, some of those treats may also contain other chemicals, not just THC.

And while probably most of the incidents are happening at home with the owner’s stash, the number of dogs getting intoxicated by cannabis outside is definitely growing at a rapid pace.

Karl Jandrey, a professor of veterinary sciences at UC Davis, and Wismer of New York pointed out some of the standard symptoms of cannabis toxicity in dogs: “unsteadiness on their feet, depression, dilated eyes, dribbling urine, sensitivity to touch and sound, slow heart rate and even low body temperature.” These signs tend to occur around 20 to 40 minutes after ingestion.

Wismer also highlighted that if a dog owner suspects marijuana ingestion, they should call their veterinarian immediately.

The Case Of The “Stoned” Chihuahua Terrier

One of the most recent cases involved a 12-pound Chihuahua-terrier mix named Bentley, who for the first time ever turned down French fries offered by his owner.

“He wouldn’t take them, so I knew something was wrong. He was just out of it,” said Dana Long, a resident of Tiburon, per the LA Times.

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Realizing that Bentley was not himself, Long quickly took him to the veterinarian where he was told that most likely Bentley had scooped up a chocolate edible from the sidewalk while walking near a neighborhood middle school.

“If you ask any of our emergency room veterinarians, they would all say that the number of cannabis-intoxicated dogs has increased by leaps and bounds since legalization of medical and then recreational marijuana for humans,” Jandrey said.

The Solution? Dog Training

According to Jandrey, “Avoidance is the only prevention.” This means that dog owners should really seriously take dog training, and teach their dogs how to behave both inside and outside the home.

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

Here’s What’s Prompting A Surge In Cannabis Jobs

Maria Loreto

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October 1, 2021

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Here’s What’s Prompting A Surge In Cannabis Jobs

People are quitting their jobs left and right, and the cannabis industry is reaping many of these benefits.

COVID-19 made us face the shocking reality that working from home was possible. It also highlighted how undervalued many employees are. Now that companies are back in their offices again, employers are reckoning with the fact that many of their workers would rather quit than return to a job that never valued them in the first place. And many of these workers are discovering their passion in an unlikely place: the cannabis industry.

According to The Washington Post, many disgruntled retail workers have turned to cannabis. While 2020 was a horrible year in the country’s economy, the cannabis industry grew by 32%. As of this year, the cannabis industry is the fastest-growing industry in America, with 320,000 full-time jobs according to a report conducted by CannabizTeam.

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The Washington Post spoke with a variety of employees that had left their jobs in retail and were now involved in the cannabis industry. “I am so much happier,” said Jason Zvokel, who used to work in a pharmacy and now is employed in a dispensary. “For the first time in years, I’m not miserable when I come home from work.”

While Zvokel is making 5% less than he used to, his hours and his work expectations are more manageable. “People were quitting left and right and I was being asked to do a lot more than I physically could,” he said.

The “Great Resignation” wasn’t only prompted because people prefer to work in the comfort of their homes — a vast majority of employees felt undervalued. And it only got worse as the pandemic progressed, and employers asked for more and more of their time and energy without providing proper remuneration.

While pay in the cannabis industry is likely minimum wage when first starting a position, the industry is brand new, meaning that there’s more of a chance to grow and stand out, earning better pay and better hours over the long haul. There’s also the fact that more and more states are legalizing the drug, providing for job openings and opportunities in a variety of positions, taking in applicants with a variety of applicable skills and backgrounds.

As more time passes, cannabis continues to prove that it’s a strong industry that is here to stay, despite the hurdles it still faces.

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The Research

Further Detail

Counting calories doesn’t work for everyone, and can often lead to restriction. Here are some tips that can help you eat better and lose weight without all the negative baggage.

Start with your mindset

Try very hard to love vegetables

Use smaller plates

With consumers sticking to trusted brands, spending less, shopping less often and sticking closer to home, the cannabis industry’s gamble on immersion retailing faces some significant obstacles.

Planet 13

Alchemy

Cannaffornia

It appears that Gov. Hochul will be attending. If she does, it is yet another sign that the Governor is actually prioritizing the establishment of a functioning cannabis industry in New York.

The change of season is usually a sign for a much-needed closet spruce up.

Clean out items you don’t use

Wash and make sure everything looks good

Make sure your clothes are prepped

Clean your shoes

Be organized with your space

Store clothes in a dry and dark place

The trial will take place in Seattle, Washington, a city that was substantially impacted by COVID-19 in its early days.

The Trial

Innovative companies that are committed to the sector may be in a stand-out position to capitalize on a rise in demand along with long-term trends toward growth and maturation.

Since the start of the pandemic, there have been shortages of products in grocery stores across the country. Here’s what might be sold out during your next shopping trip.

Bottled water

Pasta

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Lunchables

Pumpkins

One of the most recent cases involved a 12-pound Chihuahua-terrier mix named Bentley, who for the first time ever turned down French fries offered by his owner.

Effects Can Be Critical

The Case Of The “Stoned” Chihuahua Terrier

The Solution? Dog Training

People are quitting their jobs left and right, and the cannabis industry is reaping many of these benefits.

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