A growing body of research and the proliferation of information are some of the most beneficial aspects of the legal cannabis movement and the age of information. While cannabinoid education is a new territory for the average consumer, research began decades ago.
Hands down, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most famous cannabinoid. Out of more than 113 known cannabinoids, THC is the primary psychoactive (or intoxicating) molecule. It is both the most controversial and the most medicinally valuable based on the current body of research.
Due to conflicts on the state and federal level regarding the legality of cannabis, there is a grey area around the possession of these substances. In Pennsylvania, one is allowed to purchase flower, but it’s illegal to smoke it. Hemp, however, is legal on a federal level, and several states, including Michigan, have seen the first of their legal hemp harvests this year.
Alongside delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most popular cannabinoid. With proven therapeutic value, non-intoxicating effects, and an excellent safety profile, it has massive market potential. CBD already broad appeal among patients, healthcare providers, and the industry at large.
Although we are only coming into harvest season, already 2019 has witnessed many significant scientific and technological breakthroughs in the cannabis industry. With the speed of innovation in this industry, you're forgiven if you've missed some of the most notable developments.
2019 has been a year of big moves for Socati. Within the last six months, it has raised $40 million in private investment, acquired Blue Marble Biomaterials (including a 22,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Missoula Montana), and laid the groundwork for moving its headquarters to the tech-hub of Austin, Texas. Socati is positioning itself as a leader in extraction and broad-spectrum hemp oil in the US.
Although vaping is often heralded as a cleaner and safer way to ingest nicotine or cannabis, the CDC has reported over 193 instances of severe lung disease in 22 states, all linked to the use of vaporizers. Illinois saw the first death related to these cases, and officials are reporting a second death in Oregon.
Please join us for a LIVE Tech Moment with Kristina Etter and guest, Ro Bhatia of LimeLight. During this live webcast and Q&A session, we'll discuss the challenges that CBD merchants face in obtaining reliable payment processing.
As cannabis moves closer toward widespread legalization, more and more colleges are offering programs to prepare graduates for work within the industry. Here we take a look at some of the emerging cannabis degrees and certificates available in the United States.
