5 Tips For Having Sex While High

Maria Loreto

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April 12, 2020

The combination of marijuana and sex is popular for a reason. Here are 5 tips that can help you make the most of it.

Marijuana and sex are a beloved pairing. They make a lot of sense together: a union of two activities that are very pleasant on their own that can also complement each other.

Marijuana can help people in many ways, something that the industry has capitalized on, developing lubricants and products that are meant to enhance sex. Old school smoking and edibles are also very popular, allowing people to let go of their inhibitions and to be in the moment in ways that they’d otherwise have some trouble.

Here are five tips when it comes to having sex while high:

Pick a consumption method you’re familiar with

If you’re trying out the combination of marijuana and sex for the first time, try using a method that you’re well acquainted with, in order to get rid of some of the factors that are out of your control. If you like to plan ahead, try experimenting with different strains and consumption methods before the night of, just so you can have a handle on your high and can eliminate negative side effects.

Take strains into account

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Do your research and get to know different kinds of marijuana, since these can affect your body and performance in different ways. While some strains enhance physical sensations others leave you with a more cerebral high, something that can get frustrating when trying to have a special sexual experience. While people react differently to different strains of marijuana, sativas are a good starting point, since they tend to improve your mood and increase your sensitivity.

Start small

You don’t want to be too high, so be cautious and smoke or consume your edible slowly, making the process of getting high as gradual as possible. It’s best to add a couple of more hits if you need to increase your high than to realize that you’re too high and that you’ll be having trouble keeping your eyes open.

Use lube

Lube is always a good idea, especially if you’re trying out something new that could make you feel a little nervous. Another thing you should be wary of is the fact that THC tends to dry up your mouth and slow your body’s production of liquids, something that doesn’t really translate to pleasurable sex. Keep your lube nearby and stay hydrated.

Play with new sensations

Test out new toys or sensations, taking advantage of your body’s newly acquired sensitivities. Again, it’s important to take it slow in order to avoid getting overwhelmed, steering clear of scenarios that are too intense. Go crazy with an ice cube, some lube or whatever else that sounds like a good time.

Should You Break Up With Your Partner During Lockdown?

Maria Loreto

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April 12, 2020

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Should You Break Up With Your Partner During Lockdown?

The coronavirus has forced a lot of couples to spend unusual amounts of time together, with no opportunities for escape or alone time.

Stories about couples have become a prominent topic in the age of coronavirus. Many of them have been forced to spend time apart, not knowing when they’ll see each other again, with others experiencing the exact opposite, being cooped up indoors with their partners. It’s a tough situation for anyone to be in, whether they’ve been living together for years or whether they’ve been forced to speed up the natural progression of their relationship in order to quarantine together and keep each other company. Thoughts about breakups or strains in relationships are not uncommon.

“As people embrace #flattenthecurve, we’re forced to spend considerably more time with each other, and it’s not uncommon for one person in a relationship to start thinking of getting out of said relationship,” psychologist Danni Zhang told Bustle.

While people shouldn’t feel guilty over having these kinds of thoughts, it’s important to proceed carefully, especially if they’re considering breaking up with someone during these stressful times.

The pandemic is not the best example of cohabitating with someone. It’s also a rough time for everyone involved, making it more likely for there to be fights or for partners to take out their stress and anxiety on the other person. It’s also really hard to spend your entire day with someone, with no breaks for work, walks or time spent with friends.

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To manage these feelings it’s important to create a space where you can think and be alone. Try cooking or exercising on your own, while your partner spends time in another room or is busy doing something else on their own. Keep track of your thoughts and try to separate the general anxiety created by the pandemic and your feelings for your partner and their behaviors.

It’s important to be patient in times of stress and to understand that these kinds of situations tend to bring out the worst in all of us. Have some consideration for your partner and think things through before you add extra stress into your current situation.

Does Florence Pugh Smoke Weed?

Maria Loreto

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April 11, 2020

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Florence Pugh is a young and talented actress. Does she smoke weed?

In the span of a few years, Florence Pugh rose from a prominent young actress to someone with an Academy Award nomination. A 24-years-old, she’s already worked with some of the most impressive directors in the industry in both TV and film. She’s also known for dating actor Zach Braff, who is 21-years her senior. But does she smoke weed?

Unless Pugh was raised by a very conservative family, we can safely assume that she’s probably smoked her fair share of weed and that she holds progressive views on the drug. If you’re someone who’s not acquainted with her work, you’d be surprised to learn that she’s a kind of psychedelic icon, at least through her work.

Midsommar, one of the most discussed films of 2019, is known for its use of psychedelic images and a scene where the characters have a truly bad trip on mushrooms. People have been known to watch this movie while high themselves, documenting their vastly different reactions.

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Getting high before watching midsommar was def the move

— JET LIFE ✈️ (@805_jet) July 17, 2019

I went to watch “Midsommar” while high… big fuckin mistake

— n8️⃣ (@n8kasey) July 10, 2019

Although Midsommar doesn’t reflect her personal views, it does suggest that Pugh is pretty chill when it comes to trying out new stuff.

Pugh has not been very vocal about marijuana issues, but there is one interview from 2019 where she mentions the drug. When speaking with Entertainment Tonight, she discusses her involvement with period films and how she has no trouble putting herself in period characters’ shoes.

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“I think there’s always some good reason to try and modernize most period things, because at the end of the day, they may have, I suppose, used a different language or a different etiquette but ultimately, these are still people that loved and breathed and lived and ate and weed and pooed just like we do now,” she said.

So, even if she hasn’t had the opportunity to speak about it in depth, we can conclude that Florence Pugh likely smokes weed.

These Ways Might Help A Hangover

Maria Loreto

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April 11, 2020

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Hangover cures are a dime a dozen, yet most are unreliable. Here are ways with some scientific support.

Hangover cures are very popular, and just like hangovers themselves, they’re very personal. While some people may swear that a sip of Coke first think in the morning is what helps them power through their hangovers, others might find this to be a terrible and nonsensical suggestion. These ways might help a hangover.

According to Shape Magazine, hangovers are influenced by plenty of different factors, including body size, the quality of liquor you’re consuming, and innate biology. Sadly, some people are simply better equipped at dealing with their hangovers, be that because their livers produce more enzymes or because they have a better disposition.

We looked through hangover cures on the internet and found a lot of weird stuff, like drinking raw eggs or paying hundreds of dollars to be connected to an IV drip. Here are 5 hangover cures that have some scientific support:

Foods with high amounts of potassium

Alcohol really takes a toll on your body, impacting your kidney’s ability to concentrate urine, causing you to lose sodium and potassium — the substances responsible for conducting electrical impulses. This is a long and technical way of explaining the hangover jitters, which make it likely for your limbs to shake. Foods like bagels, bananas, salty chips, and more contain potassium.

Mexican Coke

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Mexican Coke is the most delicious Coke there is, all due to the fact that it’s sweetened with natural sugar. Coke made in the U.S. is sweetened with large amounts of corn syrup. Mexican Coke gives you a jolt of caffeine, which might help you get rid of headaches, and a large dose of sugar, which raises your body’s glucose levels quickly, speeding up your recovery.

Coconut water

It’s very important to stay hydrated when hungover, but not all beverages are created equal. Coconut water contains electrolytes, helping you replace that sodium and potassium you lost the day before.

Orange juice

Orange juice does two jobs: it provides potassium to your system and delivers an acid-neutralizing effect when metabolized, making you feel better. The end.

Hydrating IV drips

One of the most recent high-end cures is the popular IV infusion, which provides fluids to people who are hungover. Drip bars, as they’re called, charge between $200 and $400 per session. You may get over a hangover in a couple of hours when compared to a full day of misery, but do you really want to be that person that visits the drip bar?

These ways might help a hangover.

How To Improve The Feel Of Your Home When You’re Quarantined

Maria Loreto

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April 10, 2020

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How To Improve The Feel Of Your Home When You’re Quarantined

The pandemic can make our days blur together. Here’s how you can make the most of your space and make your weekends as relaxing as possible.

It’s hard to stop the monotony from settling in when we find ourselves working from home and spending all of our time indoors. While having a job during these times is something to be grateful for, it’s still challenging to create a schedule that remains consistent.

Weekends, which used to be our time for escape, are now even more constricting than weekdays. Where once Saturdays and Sunday were spent running errands, visiting friends and hitting the town, they are now spent laying in bed, wondering what happened to our motivation.

Still, it’s very important to keep your weekends relaxing, even when constricted to the same four walls for extended periods of time. Think of these two days as an opportunity to engage in hobbies and refuel for the coming week.

Here’s what you can do to create a space that makes the most of your weekend:

Clean up your office

When the weekend rolls in, take whatever space you’ve claimed as your office and clean it up. Put your work stuff away — laptop, notes, files, junk, etc. — and store it in your closet or laptop bag where you don’t have to look at it. Work on making that space as neat and tidy as possible, that way these objects won’t clutter your field of vision and you won’t have any reminders of pending assignments until Monday.

If you have outdoor space, use it

If you’re lucky enough to have some outdoor space, make sure you spend tons of time there on the weekends, getting some sunlight, having your coffee there in the mornings or even meals. Even if you spend a couple of minutes out, this act can provide you with a welcome change of scenery that will improve your mood for the rest of the day.

Make your favorite area cozy

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Think about your favorite area in your house and make it as comfortable as possible, adding some blankets, pillows, and some snacks and wine in. Whether your hobbies include reading, listening to music or watching TV, make sure you are comfortable in your space and that you get some escape there.

Use music

A pandemic is never a fun time, but you should still make this time period as smooth and comfortable as possible. Once the weekend rolls in, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be doing fulfilling stuff like listening to music, cooking, moving your body or any other situations that might make you feel better.

3 Grocery Shopping Myths To Avoid During Coronavirus

Maria Loreto

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April 10, 2020

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3 Grocery Shopping Myths To Avoid During Coronavirus

The coronavirus has made buying groceries a very stressful activity. Here are some common myths you should be wary of.

Perhaps the most anxiety inducing moment of the COVID-19 pandemic is the moment you enter a grocery store. These spots are fulled with collective stress and confusion, with many not knowing where to stand, what’s safe to take and how to minimize risks for yourself and others.

Turning to your family members or social media for help is a double edged sword. While they make sensible suggestions, some of them are so specific and thorough you might end up harming the food you purchased.

Here are the most pervasive grocery shopping myths you should be wary of during the coronavirus pandemic:

The virus can live on cardboard and plastic for days

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While it is true that traces of the virus can live up to hours in cardboard and up to three days in plastic and metal containers, this doesn’t mean you’ll be able to catch the disease when interacting with them. “The virus may last that long on surfaces, but there is only a very small percentage of viral particles left (less than 0.1%) after a few days, so it’s highly unlikely to cause infection,” Dr. Chrisan Cronin told Men’s Health.

People should leave their groceries in the car to prevent the spread of virus

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The probability of catching the coronavirus from your groceries is minimal, so keeping these in the car will serve no purpose except perhaps ruining them during a time where food is more valuable than ever. What you should be mindful of is other people while grocery shopping, wearing the necessary protection, using hand sanitizer often and keeping a 6 feet distance from others.

Groceries should be washed/wiped before putting them away

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Again, the CDC says that it’s very unlikely to catch something from your groceries. Washing produce with soap could also cause gastrointestinal issues which, aside from being very uncomfortable, could also cause more stress since they might make you think you have COVID-19. To clean your produce use water and remember to wash your hands before and after interacting with anything.

Breaking Down COVID’s Newest Rules For Admins And Billing Specialists

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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April 10, 2020

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Breaking Down COVID’s Newest Rules For Admins And Billing Specialists

This approach streamlines billing for COVID, allowing hospitals and clinics to focus on their patients’ health and not highly-technical billing.

The American Medical Association (AMA) just announced new guidelines around medical procedure codes for coronavirus. Effective March 13, new guidelines will help administrators better bill and track healthcare related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The AMA explained, “Due to the emergent nature of the public health concern surrounding novel coronavirus testing, the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel convened a special meeting and approved a new, specific CPT code to describe laboratory testing for [COVID-19.]”

Needing to be manually uploaded in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, the codes are set to be a part of another nation-wide change before 2021. Additional resources are available from the AMA, including:

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The California Medical Association (CMA) responded to the change with affirmation, saying, “The new CPT code assigned to the test for the novel coronavirus provides analytical advantages for tracking, allocating and optimizing resources as testing ramps up in the United States.”

Medical Economics writes, “The CPT code is 87635, and is a child code listed beneath parent code for microbiology procedures (87471).”

Effective immediately for use for all COVID-19 patients, the new industry standard code of 87635 is to be used for most procedures to do with coronavirus and the pandemic. This approach streamlines billing for COVID, allowing hospitals and clinics to focus on saving lives and not highly-technical billing.

Severe Infections More Likely In Marijuana Smokers

Brendan Bures

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April 10, 2020

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Severe Infections More Likely In Marijuana Smokers

Cannabis smoke and vaping combustion could damage the lungs and suppress the immune system, causing more severe coronavirus symptoms.

Health officials are now warning marijuana and vape users to reconsider their habits amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Though studies have found marijuana can lower symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression, lung health experts say cannabis use could increase your risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.

No public data links smoking or vaping with the coronavirus in the United States, but researchers believe those behaviors played a role in the outbreaks seen in Italy and China. A study of more than 40,000 coronavirus cases in China reported men were more likely to become infected than women. Men suffered a 2.8% fatality rate in the China study while women were at 1.7%.

One hypothesis supported by Michael Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies Program, theorizes that the difference in fatalities is tied to smoking. A 2010 national survey found that 62% of men had been smokers in their lifetime and only 3% of women. A New Jersey Journal of Medicine study stated that severe COVID-19 infections were more than twice as likely in Chinese coronavirus patients who smoked versus those that didn’t.

“From China and Italy, we see people who developed COVID-19 and had underlying lung disease, [they] have more complications and die more often,” Dr. Barry J. Make, a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health, told Insider. “So this is the perfect time to stop smoking.”

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Studies show tobacco smoking compromises the immune system and causes lung inflammation. According to the American Lung Association, marijuana smoke injures cell linings in the lung, leading to wheezing and phlegm problems commonly reported by heavy users. The ALA adds that frequent cannabis-only smokers experience more respiratory-related healthcare visits versus nonsmokers.

Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey, alongside Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, pediatric research director at the Tobacco Research and Treatment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, issued an advisory warning this week warning residents the poses smoking and vaping posed amid the pandemic.

“Inhaling combusted or vaped cannabis products can damage lung cells, may increase viral replication, and does affect the ability to fight off infection,” Dr. Winickoff told The New York Times. “Clean air is what the lungs should be inhaling, especially during a global pandemic.”

Did COVID-19 Kill The Cannabis Industry’s M&A

Steven Lachard

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April 10, 2020

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Did COVID-19 Kill The Cannabis Industry’s M&A

According to new data, the week ending March 20, 2020 saw a nearly 67% decrease in merger and acquisition activity versus the same period in 2019.

In 2019, there were over 290 merger and acquisition transactions in the cannabis industry. We’re now over 3 months into 2020 and there have been just 20 to date. Did COVID-19 kill the cannabis industry’s M&A? Many investors question whether or not the novel coronavirus has killed the marijuana industry’s golden goose.

COVID-19’s Impact on Cannabis Investments

Due to COVID-19 and its impact on the global economy, since the beginning of 2020, the S&P 500 index is down nearly 20%. Worse than that, the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE:MJ), an exchange traded fund that seeks to track the performance of cannabis-related investments in the Prime Alternative Harvest Index, is down nearly 40% year-to-date.

With so many cannabis companies’ stock prices crushed down near 52-week and all-time lows, their cost of capital has greatly increased, making both capital raising and stock-based transactions far less feasible. Once characterized by its constant merger and acquisition activity, recent market volatility has put most of the marijuana industry’s M&A on freeze for the time being. That said, there are still some noteworthy pockets of activity.

From Leaders to Laggards

In 2019, for example, multi-state marijuana license holder Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE:GGB) (OTC:GGBXF) announced a handful of major acquisitions ranging from Spring Oaks Greenhouses, Inc. in Florida to Henderson Organic Remedies, LLC in Nevada. Fast forward to 2020, and Green Growth Brands has received a notice of default from MXY Holdings LLC related to a $5 million USD note and six of the company’s CBD-focused subsidiaries: Green Growth Brands LLC, GGB Beauty LLC, GGB Licenses LLC, Green Growth Brands Realty LLC, GGB Kiosks LLC, and GGB GN LLC are now under a receivership order.

Another active acquirer in 2019, multi-state cannabis operator iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (CSE:IAN) (OTC:ITHUF) has not fared much better. Just this week, the company announced that it did not make applicable interest payments due on its 13.0% Senior Secured Debentures and 13.0% Unsecured Convertible Debentures due on March 31, 2020.

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Dismal Data

According to data compiled by Viridian Capital Advisors, the week ended March 20th, 2020 saw a 66.66% decrease in merger and acquisition activity versus the same period in 2019.

As the COVID-19 slump accelerated into April, for the week ended April 3rd, 2020, Viridian recorded just one M&A transaction, compared with 14 in the prior year period representing an approximate 92.86% year-over-year decrease in merger and acquisition activity within the sector.

Pockets of M&A Activity

Looking outside the cannabis sector specifically, however, we can still see some noteworthy M&A activity.

Emerald Organic Products Inc. (OTC:EMOR), which merged with CBD brand Pura Vida Health, LLC back in January of 2019, has been on a deal streak as of late. With a recent $5 million USD infusion from a private equity firm and another $20 million USD financing line at its disposal, Emerald Organic Products has acquired two healthcare companies in the last two weeks alone. On March 27th, 2020, EMOR announced the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Bonsa Health, “a leading digital pharmacy capable of same day delivery of Rx medications anywhere in the United States.” Just a few days later, EMOR announced the acquisition of Carie Health, “a leading telehealth and virtual care technology and service solutions company.”

Beyond Emerald Organic Products’ M&A activity in the healthcare industry, the tech sector seems to have stayed active too. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) recently announced the acquisition of Dark Sky, and Akerna Corp. (NASDAQ:KERN) yesterday announced the acquisition of Trellis, just to name a few.

Conclusion

Companies like Green Growth Brands and iAnthus may be panicking right now as their balance sheets become strained, but it isn’t all doom and gloom out there. The underlying cannabis industry is actually thriving right now, making us quite confident that both of these companies will come out of this alive.

As for M&A specifically, Baron Rothschild once said “the time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets,” and clearly, executives at Apple, Emerald Organic, and others with a long-term vision seem to be taking that advice.

While M&A activity has certainly dried up in certain sectors, it definitely isn’t dead.

This article originally appeared on Daily Marijuana Observer.

Marijuana Use Reaches All-Time High Under Coronavirus Pandemic

Brendan Bures

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April 10, 2020

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Marijuana Use Reaches All-Time High Under Coronavirus Pandemic

A new poll finds Americans who have tried marijuana rose 33% in March, representing a new all-time high.

As the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak reached Americans, they responded by stockpiling essentials like toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and flour. They also bought cannabis like it was 4/20. Though cannabis sales aren’t as high as they were following a coronavirus-related spike, the same can’t be said about consumers. Marijuana use reaches all-time high under coronavirus pandemic.

According to a Cowen and Co. survey, marijuana use reached an all-time high this March, coinciding with the lockdown orders across the country. The company polled 2,500 consumers with 33% saying they had tried marijuana at some point in their lives. Within the past month, 12.8% of participants said they had used cannabis, up from the 2019 average of 12.5%.

Data from Headset Analytics showed that weekly average marijuana sales increased by 64% in the week ending March 16. Headset told The Fresh Toast edibles saw the most dramatic spike in purchases, with a 27% increase in market share. That coincided with a decline in pre-rolled joint sales.

Cowen and Co. determined marijuana sales have leveled out to pre-coronavirus averages due to a “more pronounced deterioration in job security for past-month cannabis consumers relative to the general population,” analysts led by Vivien Azer reported.

According to the survey, marijuana consumers working full time declined 290 basis points to 42.4% in March. This was a bigger drop than seen in general population totals. In addition, marijuana consumers were less comfortable with their financial situation, in part explaining why cannabis sales have decreased as well.

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The combination of marijuana and sex is popular for a reason. Here are 5 tips that can help you make the most of it.

Pick a consumption method you’re familiar with

Take strains into account

Start small

Use lube

Play with new sensations

The coronavirus has forced a lot of couples to spend unusual amounts of time together, with no opportunities for escape or alone time.

Florence Pugh is a young and talented actress. Does she smoke weed?

Hangover cures are a dime a dozen, yet most are unreliable. Here are ways with some scientific support.

Foods with high amounts of potassium

Mexican Coke

Coconut water

Orange juice

Hydrating IV drips

The pandemic can make our days blur together. Here’s how you can make the most of your space and make your weekends as relaxing as possible.

Clean up your office

If you have outdoor space, use it

Make your favorite area cozy

Use music

The coronavirus has made buying groceries a very stressful activity. Here are some common myths you should be wary of.

The virus can live on cardboard and plastic for days

People should leave their groceries in the car to prevent the spread of virus

Groceries should be washed/wiped before putting them away

This approach streamlines billing for COVID, allowing hospitals and clinics to focus on their patients’ health and not highly-technical billing.

Cannabis smoke and vaping combustion could damage the lungs and suppress the immune system, causing more severe coronavirus symptoms.

According to new data, the week ending March 20, 2020 saw a nearly 67% decrease in merger and acquisition activity versus the same period in 2019.

COVID-19’s Impact on Cannabis Investments

From Leaders to Laggards

Dismal Data

Pockets of M&A Activity

Conclusion

A new poll finds Americans who have tried marijuana rose 33% in March, representing a new all-time high.

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