retail therapy
US retail cannabis on pace for a 40% rise in 2024
It’s on pace to be larger than $15 billion this year and estimated to pass $37 billion by 2024. | learn more
Tag: cannabis
thoughts of food
CBD from orange peels
“Hiro International has unveiled a new line of CBD products produced from, wait for it, orange peels, not from hemp or cannabis.” | learn more
oh, chicago
Cannabis giants duke it out in IL General Assembly
“Exactly why Green Thumb Industries opposed last month’s cannabis legislation in the Illinois General Assembly is up for debate.” | learn more
thoughts of food
The new cannabis drinks are here
A non-drinker reviews the new class of THC-infused drinks that mimic alcohol in both rapid onset time and predictable duration of effects. The technology doesn’t seem to be quite there yet, but I’d bet on innovation continuing. I believe the impact is […]
oh, chicago
Man steals weed from cannabis amnesty box at Midway airport
As recreational pot became legal in Illinois this month, the city installed ‘amnesty boxes’ at both airports to allow travelers to ditch their pot before security screening. One enterprising man decided to reach in and redeem a prize instead. And […]
oh, chicago
Legal weed in IL: map of dispensaries
“Dozens of existing medical dispensaries have been awarded licenses to start selling recreational cannabis at the start of the year, including nine in Chicago.” | learn more
under the microscope
Scientists edit addiction memories with Ketamine to treat alcoholism
Have you noticed that the “party drugs” of previous generations are becoming the medicines of the future? Ketamine seems to be following the paths of psychedelics and cannabis. | learn more
oh, chicago
Illinois will use ‘new technology’ to clear thousands of pot convictions
“State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office is partnering with Code for America, a non-profit that will help the office use Clear My Record technology to seal certain cannabis convictions throughout Cook County, according to a news release.” | learn more
fun facts
The IRS can’t handle cannabis industry all-cash tax payments.
The government is collecting so much tax revenue from them that they’re paying a 3rd party company to deal with the cash. | learn more
oh, chicago
Medical marijuana use up 83% in Illinois.
“PTSD has become the most common qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Illinois, and more doctors are authorizing patients to use cannabis.” | learn more