What do voters think of cannabis in 2022? The majority of registered voters in the United States believe that cannabis consumption should be legal for adults. Based on a NORMAL poll, voters’ support for legalization is greatest among African Americans (72%), Democrats (71%), those between the ages of 18 and 44 (70%), Hispanics (67%), and…
What is Food Stuff and Why is it Unhealthy? From a recent report from Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), they calculated 70% of food and beverage products offered by major brands by companies like Kellogg, General Mills, Unilever, Kraft Heinz and Nestle to U.S consumers are less healthy options with higher levels of added sugar,…
Who are the 2022 supporters of Cannabis in Congress and what does the future hold? Democrats, now in control of both chambers of Congress, say they will push ahead with marijuana reform with or without the support of the White House. Eighteen states containing 40 percent of Americans have now fully legalized marijuana, but the…
October 10, 2022 – PRESIDENT BIDEN DECRIMINALIZING CANNABIS – President Joe Biden is taking his first major steps toward decriminalizing Cannabis, fulfilling a campaign promise to erase prior federal possession convictions, and beginning the process of potentially loosening federal classification of the drug. This past Thursday, Biden’s Executive Action directive pardoned all prior federal offenses…
Ever taste a home-grown pot or CBD brownies? It smells like compost, tastes like sweet dirt, and oftentimes has a wicked aftertaste. Unless this is what you desire, most everyone agrees that cannabis has a flavor challenge. The holy grail is flavored CBD oil and Green Forest Brand leapfrogs the issue through cutting-edge technology. When…
September 28, 2022 – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes an updated criteria for when foods can be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy” on their packaging. This proposed rule would change the criteria for which packaged foods could use the word “healthy” on their label. Why is the FDA proposing a change…
Legislation Update – The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (S.4591 / CAOA) recognizes the legalization of cannabis by the states. The authors are the United States Congress Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Cory Booker, and Senator Ron Wyden. THC from 0.3% to 0.7% – The CAOA cannabis bill now before the U.S. Senate would…
It’s interesting to see how each state addresses its cannabis position. Indiana lawmakers seemed to be confused on cannabis legalization. As reported by Brandon Smith of Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations In the US, the use of cannabis is illegal under federal law for any purpose. The CSA, Controlled Substances Act, of 1970 classifies cannabis as…
After a year of deliberation, Delta-8 THC derived from hemp is legal in the Bluegrass State The Delta-8 cannabinoid occurs naturally in small amounts in hemp plants, and it is said to have some psychoactive properties similar to THC. Katie Moyer, president of the Kentucky Hemp Association (KHA), explains, “it’s a huge win for farmers and retailers of…
Making Delta 8 What is Delta 8? Delta 8 is one of the most prominent organic compounds or cannabinoids found in the hemp and marijuana plants. Not only is Delta-8 (D8) THC a potent relaxant, but industry reports indicate that D8 can relieve stress, improve your focus and sleep patterns, ease pain, reduce anxiety, and…
