TikTok and social media have become popular platforms for people cleaning and organizing. You can blame the pandemic.
The internet is home to all sorts of videos, good and bad. There’s viral content out there of pimple popping, people doing their nails and paint being applied to walls. All of these topics satisfy a strange craving. But the newest addition to these videos is also useful: people cleaning. According to some experts, there’s a psychological explanation for this obsession.
While cleaning up after yourself is never the most fun of activities, it’s something that can help you feel like you’re in control. That feeling you get after you deeply clean up your room or your house is one of accomplishment. Watching videos of people doing the same, with the added perks of fun music and cute filters, can produce this same feeling minus the sweat and hard work.
Cleaning videos are particularly popular on TikTok, where they’re known as CleanTok, because of course. People tag these clips with hashtags like #cleanwithme, #cleaningtok, #organizeit, and more, amassing millions of views by the day.
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Therapist Caroline Given told Bustle that these videos are especially effective and satisfying when people are stressed or experiencing depression. It makes a lot of sense then that these sorts of clips are trending during the current pandemic.
“To see someone finally throwing away their to-go cup graveyard and putting away piles of clothes is aspirational because we’re getting visual access to an inner healing that is beginning to take place, which is inspiring,” said Given. “At a basic level, cleaning is behavioral activation, a therapeutic technique that has been well documented to improve symptoms of depression. Behavioral activation involves the completion of specific, measurable tasks to build momentum and confidence.”
Not only are living through a pandemic, this year has also brought and election, heightened racial inequality, and an escalating global warming crisis, all contributing to our general feeling of being out of sorts. And our homes are one of the only places where we can exert control.
Even if it’s difficult and tough to gather up the energy for it, cleaning and organizing your space are satisfying activities and healthy ways of coping as long as they’re kept under control. If you find some pleasure and relief out of watching others do the same, enjoy yourself. There’s no better time to indulge, and they’re better than the news.
Studies are just beginning to scratch the surface for individuals who are looking for healthier alternatives to regular allergy medications.
From the first sneeze to the first snow, many around the nation experience the trials and tribulations of seasonal allergies. The thought of treating allergies to weed with weed can make some pause, but the science is sound.
According to Americans for Safe Access, decades of research led to a breakthrough in treating skin allergies when a team from the University of Bonn in Germany studied THC’s effect on inflammation. Already genetically engineered to not react to cannabinoids generated in their brain, the team used mice and found that the animals’ ears became red and swollen.
The scientists realized what this meant – that cannabinoids act like a brake, preventing the immune system from running out of control and triggering inflammation.
Using ointment with THC, researchers carefully applied lotion to the ears of the mice and found that the medicine had some remarkable effects. With less swelling and irritation, the THC seemed to alleviate some symptoms of skin irritation and allergies.
The National Eczema Association also believes that marijuana or cannabis holds promise in treating skin conditions. They state, “Cannabinoids, however, have a powerful anti-itch effect. There are receptors in the skin that interact with cannabinoids that could reduce the symptoms and appearance of AD (atopic dermatitis). These effects happen through a constellation of interactions between phytocannabinoids and our endogenous cannabinoid system.” Simply put, natural chemicals secreted by marijuana or cannabis trigger a response from our own bodies.
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So, how does it work? Humans have cannabinoid receptors. And when activated, much like the body sends white blood cells to an infection, these receptors can ignite to help fight an allergic reaction.
With so much known already about the potential benefits for marijuana on the skin, it’s no wonder studies are just beginning to scratch the surface for individuals who are looking for healthier alternatives to regular medications. In fact, a Eos Scientific recently unveiled research that showed in a study of 2000 U.K. adults:
Here are three things to know about Marijuana and allergies:
CBD and cannabis may help block histamines
Released in your body’s system, histamine can cause major issues. From itchy eyes to a scratchy throat, histamine is your body’s reaction from antibodies appearing. CBD and cannabis products help reduce antibodies by blocking histamine, triggering less allergic reactions in the body’s system.
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Antihistamine treatments are just the beginning
With new studies happening all the time, researchers are just starting to connect the dots to the power of decreasing histamine in the body and the effect on lower histamine on multiple diseases and conditions. From Multiple Sclerosis to eye allergies, to brain cancer treatment, and even the risk of dementia, scientists are looking at the powerful benefits and risks of histamine on the body.
Cannabis is a heckuva anti-inflammatory
From eczema to joint pain, cannabis has been proven time and time again to help alleviate troublesome symptoms. Even better, researchers unlocked why cannabis is so effective at helping inflammation. With research showing that the genetic makeup of cannabis offers nearly 30 times the power of aspirin to inhibit inflammation, research from over three decades ago lit a spark in scientists overseas to better understand the genetic makeup of cannabis cells, beyond the reach of the US Federal Government.
Building a research superhighway, using molecules from bacteria and plants, Tarig Ahktar recently demonstrated the ability to circumvent the restrictions on place in studying cannabis, and find equal compounds elsewhere in the bodies of animals, plants and more.
Working from home is a process that varies from person to person. But the challenge of keeping your space clutter-free is something that unifies us all.
By this time of year, the majority of us should be experts at working from home. Our home offices should be functional and comfortable, and our work schedules should be on track. If you’ve had video chats with friends or co-workers, you’ve likely seen that this isn’t the case for most. In fact, a large percentage of people are struggling now that they don’t have an office to go to, finding it hard to complete their work on time and concentrate.
Home offices can be difficult places to work, especially when you live in a small apartment or live with children or roommates. It’s common to end up working on your bed for long stretches of time, something that’s confusing for your brain and that might result in trouble sleeping later on at night. Small spaces often blur the lines between work and normal life, making it hard for you to adjust when your work day is over.
Marie Kondo explains in her new working from home online course that it’s important for people to stay organized in their home office by creating a space that’s both functional and joyful.
“No matter where you work, it’s important to create an environment that helps you focus. If you don’t have a home office, identify the items that are crucial to getting your work done and designate a clear spot for them ― a box or portable carrier will do,” explains Kondo.
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Like other experts who provide recommendations on working from home, Kondo recommends doing an activity in the morning that signals the start of your work day, whether that’s taking a shower, going for a morning walk or striking a tuning fork.
Make it a personal goal to keep track of the items in your home office, preventing clutter and disorganization. Don’t let the coffee mugs pile up; it’s easier to clean a couple of them than to have to fetch them all over your home once you realize that you ran out of clean cups.
Make to-do lists and listen to music, anything that makes your work life feel more productive and goal oriented. Avoid social media, Netflix, video games or entertainment during the mornings, and keep up the work momentum for as long as you can. At the end of your workday, be sure to turn off notifications and do something that signals that you’re work is done, whether that’s going for a walk, closing the door to your office, or putting your laptop someplace that isn’t readily accessible.
Working from home is a process that’s subject to change. Some days are easier than others, filled with less distractions and interruptions. What matters most is to create a space that’s functional and switch things up if you feel like you’re not being as productive as you can. Get creative with your work space and always try to make it enjoyable. While working from home is challenging, it’s also kind of great to have the ability to dictate the pace and rhythm of your work.
According to a recent poll, 21% of voters say the pandemic has caused them to change their support for marijuana legalization.
Early signs indicate significant support for recreational marijuana legalization in New Jersey. One poll this summer found almost 7 out of 10 residents favored ending prohibition and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy suggested the act “an incredibly smart thing to do” as a post-pandemic fix for the economy.
“We’re not inventing marijuana,” Murphy said. “It exists.”
But the coronavirus pandemic is influencing how locals feel about legalization, according to a recent poll from Brach Eichler’s Cannabis Law Practice. Participants who previously planned to vote against the measure in November have since changed their mind. About 21% said the outbreak has reshaped their position on cannabis.
Among those survey, 13.5% said the pandemic caused them to now favor legalization while 7.5% now oppose such action. In total, the poll reported 65% of New Jersey residents strongly supported or somewhat supported the ballot question.
“I was somewhat surprised that it did influence that many people,” Charles Gormally, co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law Practice, told NJ.com. “I really think the reason it influenced people is a natural derivative of beginning to accept the concept that cannabis isn’t harmful, and may in fact have a positive impact in many circumstances.”
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Murphy campaigned on legalizing recreational marijuana in New Jersey and has attempted to push legislation through multiples times with little success. Last year, the Republican-led Senate killed a bill that would’ve ended prohibition. Lawmakers placed marijuana legalization to voters instead as a result.
The poll also showed that promotional material and ad campaigns for and against legalization have yet to influence voters. Only 25% of participants in the poll said they’d seen any such campaigns and it is unclear yet what impact it could have at the ballots.
“With the drumbeat of the national election cycle quickening, and the Democrat support for decriminalization, it is likely that we will see a continuing erosion of the desire to maintain what is widely regarded as a failed policy of cannabis prohibition,” Gormally told The Fresh Toast in a statement. “This erosion will support further interest in creating an adult use, regulated cannabis marketplace with New Jersey voters.”
What the presidential debate last night showed most Americans is that such a setting will not be a resource to help answer their questions.
During the first Presidential debate of the 2020 cycle, Americans were exposed to a largely out-of-control event in which very little policy was covered. This happened in large part because of a moderator who was largely out of control and one candidate—President Donald Trump—employing a strategy focused on interrupting his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden. What is lost, of course, in a substance-free, 90-minute debate is for voters to get a better understanding of what the candidates stand for, leaving them to remain uninformed or put the onus on them to find that information themselves.
Although the moderator, Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, focused on a series of important issues—the economy, the pandemic, voting, and race relations—an opportunity was missed to accomplish a substantive discussion. It also reflects that having a few debates focused on covering a multitude of issues ensures that the details are the victim.
One set of issues that Wallace asked about involved race relations, policing, protesting, and rioting. The candidates said little that mattered, and it demonstrated a weakness in this debate format. These issues should be the topic of a debate in itself for a variety of reasons.
First, Democrats, Republicans, and independents all feel that those issues are among the most important right now. Recent polling reflects this fact, and as stories related to these issues fill airwaves, newspapers, and blogs, the American public is continuously reminded of these policies and their associated problems.
Second, the parties feel quite differently about why those issues are problems and what solutions should look like, and that is exactly the point of a debate! These issues are divisive among politicians and, of course, among the public as well. Hearing the candidates discuss the contours of the current situation, the challenges the present, and the manner in which the president will work with Congress and state and local officials to achieve resolution is key.
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Third, issues of race and criminal justice are just a doorway into discussing a variety of other, related and important issues. Policing policy, racial discrimination in economic settings (housing, employment, education, etc.), drug policy more broadly, cannabis reform policy specifically, and other issues all serve as important parts of the conversation. What’s more, while the current state of policy and politics in this area is fraught with polarizing, many of the sub-parts of the conversation rally significant bipartisan support.
An effective debate—and a debate most Americans would like to listen to—involves presidential candidates disagreeing about items like police reform and racial bias in use of force, while doing as the public does and find common ground on issues including over-incarceration and cannabis reform.
Shouting over an opponent, losing control of a debate, and deflecting from the questions a moderator ask may serve as a strategy in modern presidential debates. However, such approaches create real problems for the democracy. First, voters remain underinformed, and that comes with additional risks in 2020. Expecting Americans facing both public health and economic crises to take any additional time to hunt down candidates’ policy views, may be asking a lot of them.
Second, it further solidifies many Americans’ disgust with the state of affairs of politics and distrust of our governing institutions. That breeds a cynicism that spills over into decisions around whether to vote, for whom to vote, and how else to engage with and learn about the political system. Finally, it telegraphs to Americans a growing sentiment: that politicians don’t care about their concerns.
Surely, presidential candidates cannot be expected to discuss every issue that concerns every American. But what the presidential debate last night showed most Americans is that such a setting will not be a resource to help answer their questions. Perhaps the next two debates will be different. Perhaps those debates will be better controlled and more focused on issues. Perhaps the candidates will take different strategic approaches. But perhaps, too, the damage has been done, and many fewer Americans will opt to look away, rather than tune in.
Transdermal cannabis is not your mother’s hemp-infused lotion she buys in bulk from Costco. It often comes in the form of a patch, oil or salve, and is applied topically.
It’s a scenario you might be familiar with: you come home after a day of snowboarding, or a post-work pickup soccer game, and you realize you’re already sporting a nice, yellow bruise from a fall or a tussle.
You might apply ice to that bruise, pop an ibuprofen, rub on some arnica, or maybe even take a bath with some Epsom salts.
But now, there’s another type of treatment you may be able to add to your recovery regimen: transdermal cannabis.
Transdermal cannabis is not your mother’s hemp-infused lotion she buys in bulk from Costco. It often comes in the form of a patch, oil or salve, and is applied topically.
It is not, however, a “topical.” You might have heard of cannabis topicals — usually lotions or creams that you can apply to your skin. But topicals are only skin-deep; they only impact your epidermis, or the top few layers of your skin. Transdermals go deeper into the dermis layer, or the layer beneath the epidermis.
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The dermis contains the body’s microcirculation system, and so transdermal cannabis actually enters the bloodstream, which can take it and its effects around the entire body. While topical cannabis will have some impact on inflammation and pain, they won’t get you high and won’t go into your muscles – they’re primarily for your skin. Transdermals, though, do have the potential to give you a high if they contain THC (depending also on your tolerance and how much you apply).
Even the method of delivery can change the impact of a transdermal cannabis product. Patches, which are used in many different types of medicine, cannabis and non-cannabis – typically are made to delivery a specific dose regularly over a long period of time. The most well-known transdermal patch is Nicoderm CQ, which is a nicotine-based treatment to help people stop smoking. There are also contraceptive patches, patches to help with motion sickness, and more.
Transdermal cannabis can also be applied as a salve, typically in order to achieve a more concentrated effect without the need to stretch it over a long period of time.
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Mary’s Medicinals, for example, is a California-based brand that sells transdermal cannabis in the form of both a patch and a salve. The patch is billed as a way to provide a set amount of CBD and THC over 8-12 hours. The salve, or “compound,” meanwhile, is advertised as potentially providing relief for “nerve pain, arthritis and joint pain, menstrual cramps, psoriasis and more,” and only lasts three hours.
So far, there have been initial reports about transdermal CBD helping with everything from post-workout bruising tonerve pain and fibromyalgia.
But does it actually work?
There aren’t enough studies on this yet to say definitely,but one study showed that the use of transdermal CBD reduced inflammation and pain in rats with arthritis. The study used gel CBD and found that after four days of use, it “significantly reduced joint swelling.”
One important thing, though, to note about transdermal cannabis: it is much likelier to trigger a positive drug test than topical cannabis, because it absorbs deeper into your skin and reaches the blood stream.
The pandemic has robbed many parents of their privacy, making it difficult to keep up with their cannabis use. Here are some suggestions to help ease your pain.
Parents who smoke weed: we see you. You’re out there, smoking weed and parenting, even if you might be a little more careful in choosing the place where you hide your stash. Marijuana is very similar to alcohol for many parents; it’s something they use to unwind and de stress after a day of work. But when everyone is living together, how do you find time to sneak in a toke or two?
The pandemic has thrown a wrench in all of our lives. Weed parents aren’t exempt from this, having less time to relax and get high now that they have to cope with entertaining, educating and caring for their kids throughout the majority of the day.
Still, after some months spent coping with the pandemic and our new living situations, parents have found some ways of recuperating their “me-time.” If that includes marijuana for you, here are some tricks for smoking weed without your kids knowing.
Some parents smoke when their kids are out of the house or in their backyards, discreetly. It all depends on the person who is smoking and how comfortable they are with their marijuana use and their kids’ inevitable curiosity if they catch you smoking. There’s no wrong way to do things, but it’s always important to be safe, smoking away from children and keeping marijuana and related paraphernalia somewhere that can’t be easily accessed. You should also avoid driving or doing anything that requires attention or coordination after you’ve consumed cannabis.
It’s easier to wait once kids are in bed to get the weed out, just as it was when we lived in a pre-pandemic world. Now that schedules are off some kids are going to bed at later times, you might have to push yourself to stay awake until later in the night to enjoy your joint, but it’ll be worth it. This time can also be spent doing other things you enjoy, like having some quality time with your partner, watching TV or drinking a beer.
While kids won’t likely go around the house saying that it smells like weed, your method of consumption matters when in close quarters with others, especially if you like to smoke. Look for other options, such as a discreet vape or small amounts of an edible. Keep in mind that edibles will be more difficult to time since schedules are pretty unpredictable now.
Cannabis won’t solve all of your problems
If you’re a parent who’s recently gotten involved with marijuana due to pandemic stress, you join a long list of people who’ve also turned to the drug for some stress relief and fun. Still, keep in mind that cannabis won’t solve all of your problems. While the drug can be used as a coping mechanism, it won’t be able to solve any issues or problems that have arisen since the pandemic began and our lives changed dramatically.
Try talking to a friend, a therapist or using a mental health app that could provide you with some orientation and some coping tools that’ll provide some relief for your mental health.
These encouraging results indicate medicinal cannabis can help improve quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) announced that Australian researchers have published preliminary results finding that one of the company’s GMP-produced products is showing promise reducing nausea and vomiting for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a clinical trial.
The results were published in the Annals of Oncology which found a significant improvement in the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. A quarter of the patients taking medicinal cannabis experienced no vomiting and nausea, compared to 14 percent of people who took a placebo. The pilot phase of the study ran for two-and-a-half years with 81 participants enrolled. To be included in the study, patients had to have already experienced nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy despite having taken nausea prevention medication.
“The side-effects associated with chemotherapy are some of the primary causes of treatment discontinuation”, says Philippe Lucas, Vice President of Global Patient Research and Access at Tilray, “so improving the control of nausea and vomiting can not only improve the quality of life of patients but by allowing those affected by cancer to complete their treatment it can also potentially save lives.”
While cannabis has been used before as a remedy for chemo nausea, the most prescribed medicine is Marinol, which is owned by the biotech company AbbVie (NASDAQ: ABBV). However, Marinol is a synthetic drug and patients typically quit renewing their prescriptions based on the side effects and general displeasure with the drug.
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“Nausea and vomiting are among the most distressing and feared consequences of chemotherapy,” said chief investigator, Peter Grimison, medical oncologist at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. “These encouraging results indicate medicinal cannabis can help improve quality of life for chemotherapy patients.” Side effects such as sedation, dizziness and drowsiness were rated as moderate to severe in about one-third of people using medicinal cannabis, but these are considered manageable according to the researchers.
“The trial will now move to a larger phase to determine with much more certainty how effective medicinal cannabis is and whether it should be considered for use in routine cancer care,” Professor Grimison said. “The next phase of the trial is ongoing and will recruit an extra 170 people.”
The world’s largest trial of medical cannabis at the time it launched, the CannabisCINV study is a collaboration between Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, the University of Sydney, the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre and leading New South Wales (NSW) cancer centers. Tilray is supplying the product for the trial, which is being funded by the NSW government.
Some people report an ultra sensitivity to cannabis along with symptoms that are very similar to allergies.
Allergies are varied and misunderstood, with some people’s immune systems being unable to process certain substances. These substances can include almost everything you can think of, from different types of foods, drinks and even marijuana. Yes, being allergic to marijuana is a thing.
According to estimates, around 10% of people have an allergic reaction to marijuana. These can vary, with some doctors believing that piercing red eyes, runny nose, itchy skin, hives and sneezing could be some of the symptoms.
The degrees to which people react to the plant vary from case to case, sometimes occurring when they come in contact with the plant, ingest it orally or smoke it. Asthma and other lung problems have also been reported as marijuana allergy symptoms.
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While most of these side effects sound like standard allergies and not much to worry about, some people report much more serious symptoms, like diarrhea and vomiting when marijuana is ingested orally. For people with these type of sensibilities having contact with marijuana in any shape is a bad idea, especially when mixed with foods like bananas, almonds, tomatoes and other fruits, since compounds in the different elements can interact and result in anaphylaxis. This condition causes plenty of serious symptoms including shock and difficulty breathing.
Since there’s not a lot of research available on marijuana and allergies, there’s no clear way of treating these conditions. There’s also no way of knowing if CBD or other marijuana compounds could cause these same reactions in people with these sensitivities. If you’ve ever felt strange and uncomfortable while interacting with the plant, it’s best to visit a doctor and get a skin prick test or to steer clear of it. There may be some sort of immunotherapy developed in the future.
Either way, both candidates need to eventually address what is happening with marijuana around the country especially in light of bringing back economic harmony.
The first of three debates between candidates Senator and former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump happens tonight. Whether marijuana legalization will be on the agenda for any of the three debates is, well, debatable. But it’s worth reviewing where each ticket stands on the issue.
Biden/Harris
Joe Biden needs to overcome the negative perception of the work he did as Delaware senator from 1973 to 2009, supporting the war on drugs and sponsoring a slew of bills in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. One of the bills he cosponsored was the notorious Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1986, one of the key bills that led to racial injustice and disparities in arrests.
But Biden has demonstrated a softening of his stance, saying on “ABC This Week” on August 23 that his administration is “going to make sure that we change the entire system in the way in which we deal with criminal justice from punishment to rehabilitate. No one should be going to jail because they have a drug addiction. They should be going into mandatory drug treatment — that’s why I set up drug courts.”
Running mate Kamala Harris said that the administration will be looking at a policy that is going to be about decriminalizing marijuana.
Biden has said that he wants to reschedule marijuana to Schedule 2, allowing marijuana to be available for medical research. That’s about as close as he has gotten to legalizing, but it’s still a far cry from his war on drugs days. His current position echoes the Democrat platform: “Democrats will decriminalize marijuana use and reschedule it through executive action on the federal level. We will support legalization of medical marijuana, and believe states should be able to make their own decisions about recreational use. The Justice Department should not launch federal prosecutions of conduct that is legal at the state level. All past criminal convictions for cannabis use should be automatically expunged.”
Harris takes a more aggressive position to legalizing, and wants to completely decriminalize and legalize both medical and recreational through the MORE Act that she introduced to Congress in July, 2019. In fact, much of the text of that act was used in the Democrats’ platform about marijuana.
Trump/Pence
The Republican candidates are hard to read when it comes to this issue. The general Republican stance on legalizing recreational marijuana has always been that it’s a gateway drug, or at the very least, okay for medical use, but that’s it.
Sponsors for all of the marijuana legalization bills in Congress tilt heavily toward Democrat congressmen, which is another indication that this issue is the proverbial hot potato inside the Republican House and Senate.
As with many things Trump, how he will actually comes down about legalizing is a toss up, even if his long-time political consultant Roger Stone is a stoner.
Some pundits speculate Trump will create an “October surprise” and legalize marijuana just to garner a few more votes and disrupt the Democrats.
Bottom line
If Biden/Harris win in November, they will likely redo a marijuana legalization bill that will be a sort of hybrid STATES Act meets MORE Act. If they get a Democratic majority in both the House and the Senate, legalization may just happen faster than most people think.. maybe state by state, maybe the entire country.
If Trump/Pence win in November, there will likely be no movement on legalization unless its tagged to a Republican version of social justice reform. The administration may go ahead with rescheduling it to allow medical research. But a Republican Senate majority, historically, would continue to kill any outright marijuana legalization bill.
Either way, both candidates need to eventually address what is happening with marijuana around the country especially in light of bringing back economic harmony.
The marijuana industry is on a roll during COVID-19, and both candidates have to address the incredible revenue that the industry is bringing in. For example, Colorado had $1.2 billion in marijuana sales from January through July, with over $200 million in July alone, racking up $1.4 billion in tax revenue since February, 2014.
New Jersey voters will be voting on legalizing adult use marijuana in November. A recreational marijuana industry in New Jersey itself, with a population of nearly 9 million people, would reach $850 million — $950 million in sales a year by 2024, according to a Marijuana Business Daily projection.
An assortment of measures, amendments and initiatives for legalizing either medical marijuana or adult use are officially on the ballot in seven states this November.
The cannabis business isforecast to have $30 billion in sales by 2023—more than triple the sales in 2018, a figure which may change by the end of this year based on consumer demand.
And as the country rebuilds after COVID, any administration will surely have to address the massive money-making genie that got out of the bottle that turned into the elephant in the oval office. That just might be the thing that saves America.
