There seems to be no stopping drug seizures, the majority being cannabis, at border crossings in New York state, with the amount of confiscated weed increasing more than 1,100 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) figures from its annual report show that 3,456 pounds (1,568 kg) of cannabis was seized at the Buffalo Field Office in fiscal year 2019, a mere portion of the 41,688 pounds (18,909 kg) confiscated in fiscal 2020. The field office covers 16 ports of entry in the state of New York.

Dreaming of a green Christmas?

About one-third — or 32% — of pot users would consider giving weed as a holiday gift, according to a Canada-wide poll done on behave of P.E.I.-based cannabis brand FIGR.

“It does seem fairly high to be honest with you, which is an optimistic sign for the industry and how far we’ve come in these two years,” said Andrew Quinlan, FIGR’s senior brand manager.

“And that’s coming from the new realities of life, it’s coming from two years of legalization. It does seem like cannabis is slowly but surely progressively getting more normalized.”

For some people, applying shampoo to one’s hair while taking a shower or a bath may seem like a straightforward thing.

Sure, there are different brands of shampoo products to choose from, with some making bolder claims about the effectiveness of their product(s) than others.

But for the most part, applying shampoo to one’s hair is not something that a lot of people tend to put much thought into.

Unfortunately, for those who suffer from scalp inflammation, applying shampoo can be far from a routine thing.

Various shampoo-medications exist to help treat scalp inflammation, however, they are not always effective and can create additional issues for the person suffering from the condition.

The market for gummies infused with cannabinoids such as CBD and THC is booming. By 2025, the global CBD gummies market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 31.9 percent. 

But creating an infused gummy or jelly comes with some unique challenges. If you're getting ready to develop your product, make sure to avoid making these five rookie mistakes. 

Workers in Canada who have toked up recently don’t appear to have faced any greater risk of a workplace injury than those who abstained, according to a new study out this week, suggesting that cannabis use isn’t necessarily linked to sloppiness on the job.

Investors pinning hopes on cannabis-infused drinks to propel growth of the legal marijuana industry may have to wait a bit longer, as companies struggle to produce and distribute the highly-sought beverages in a profitable way.

Nearly eleven months after regulators allowed their sales, very few brands have been able to reach shelves.

Canada at the start of this year allowed sales of so-called Cannabis 2.0 products, which include edibles, vapes and drinks. The products have been a big hit with customers during coronavirus-induced lockdowns, but producers have struggled to maintain timelines for the launch of the THC beverages.

Ontario’s MediPharm Labs Corp. has launched a new line of THC-free, 99 per cent pure CBD crystalline isolate to be sold under the LABS Cannabis banner.

According to a press release, it’s the first product of its kind in Canada.

The pandemic has made more people open to experimenting with alternate health and wellness remedies.

CBD, one of the main components of the cannabis plant, is now being looked at as a highly effective remedy for all kinds of conditions.

Although not enough research has been conducted to prove it can cure any specific ailments, research indicates it can be effective in treating a wide variety of health issues.

When you read about all of its benefits, it almost seems like some kind of “miracle drug.”

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a miracle drug.

Even though it is holistic and safe, CBD does have some side effects associated with its use. 

How Has This Been Proven?

Some advocates will argue that CBD has no negative side effects, and there are reasons for that attitude.

In wine parlance, the term terroir refers to the idea that all elements of wine are based on the region in which it’s grown, the earth it comes from, the grape varieties used, and the vineyard’s surrounding climate. Whether you’re a red wine or white wine person, you can appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and precise formulations that are poured into your happy hour go-to.

The same goes for hemp. The hemp farm your CBD comes from, where the hemp is grown, and how and when is it cultivated, should be at the top of your list when choosing a CBD brand. In other words, hemp's terroir matters.