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Do not think for one second that moving cannabis to Schedule 3 from Schedule 1 has made our favorite plant legal. It’s still anything but. Cannabis IS NOT legal. Yes, medical cannabis might be sort of legal, but that’s not a done deal either. And the DEA is looking at regulations that would make every […]
Do not believe that the rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III will change much in the cannabis sales or growing spaces. Maybe, just maybe, the IRS will decide that stores that sell both ‘recreational’ and ‘medical’ cannabis will be able to deduct their expenses for the medical side of their business. Maybe not. This is […]
The Myth of THC Many retail cannabis customers believe the potency of pot is the based on the percentage of THC in the flower they’re buying. It’s not. Cannabis is the most chemically complex plant in the world. While it makes a bit of sense to believe that the chemical compound that constitutes the highest percentage […]
This is the second of two articles on the state of Cannabis Retail. Part 1 covered Cannabis Retail Shop Limitations and Operations. This article focuses on the cannabis customer experience. A recent poll of regular users shows that majority of people report getting their cannabis from legal sources (except in California!). But what does […]
Note: This is a rapidly evolving space in many ways and is very difficult keep up with the changes. The shops themselves aren’t evolving, but the circumstances around how they’re forced to operate (ownership, laws, regulations, etc.) are changing daily. And one story effects the other All retail is difficult. Cannabis retail is especially difficult […]
The legal cannabis supply chain is complicated and nearly opaque to consumers. The supply chain officially consists of two tiers, cannabis growers and retail. Sometimes the growers are also the retailers, but usually they are separate entities due to state regulations. There’s also a regulatory structure that could be considered the third tier. While you […]
in·tox·i·cate | \ in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkāt transitive verb 1. : to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished b : to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy 2 : poison intoxicated; intoxicating Similar: inebriate What is Intoxication? The above definition […]
You don’t need me to tell you this. But…as popular as cannabis is, there are too many things about it that are just false and/or are old wives tales that shouldn’t be carried forward. Here are the top 10 cannabis myths (in my mind anyway): The more THC the better the weed. There are two […]
People have a lot of questions about cannabis edibles. Here are some simple answers, with a little technical background. How much edible cannabis product should I use? If you’re a beginner, you should not take a full dose of whatever kind of edible you’re trying. Start with a third of a 10 mg gummy, so […]
In the first installment of the Cannabis 101 series, I attempted to answer the ‘big’ questions about why cannabis is our favorite plant. In this post, I’m going to try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions related to cannabis and health. The answers are based on research that is continually being expanded […]
Whether you’ve never tried the “evil weed” or if you are ready to jump back into the bakery after a long absence, here’s the guide to getting started on for today’s cannabis connoisseur.
Drinking isn’t the best thing for you. Drinking has more bad effects on your body than cannabis. Now that it’s the holiday season and we’re having dinners; socially distant dinners, taking a spreader chance dinners, bubble dinners, solo dinners…whatever. Instead of drinking as much as you can, substitute cannabis. Here’s an article from Benzinga that […]
A running collection of 2020 cannabis gift giving lists, with highlights curated by Canniseur editorial staff. Treat yourself and friends right in this COVID-crazy year!
Cannabis related gifts are always appreciated by the weed lovers in your life, especially if they have utility and are cool. This list of gift ideas, the first of the season, has plenty of cool cannabis gear.
