Over 10,000 scientific studies on cannabis use were analyzed to create the largest report on the issue ever in the United States. The US National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine released a 400-page report that delved into the effects of cannabis use. (A paperback version of the study can be purchased at the National Academies Press website. A PDF...

If cannabis-extract processing companies could produce more oil extract faster and at a higher quality level, they’d probably jump at the chance, right? And if the process could be fully automated, they’d probably jump twice as high. That helps explain the success of Apeks Supercritical. The Ohio-based manufacturer of CO2  extraction systems, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer...

The outcome of the recent elections demonstrates the nation’s shifting perception of cannabis use. With the passage of new recreational cannabis laws in several states, our industry is poised to see unprecedented growth in retail. Moving forward, we have a golden opportunity to design enticing environments that create a unique shopping experience. How can we make sure that our...

Oscar Mackey on the Dunlevie Man and the importance of the brand’s aesthetic. Ad creative: Our creative director is Steve Feinberg. He is both a good friend and also a partner in the business. All our visual content is curated and approved by him. The ads were shot by Los Angeles-based photographer James Lozeau. The Dunlevie Man: The model’s name is Kodi...

The crash of MJ Freeway, a widely-used cannabis business software, is making it difficult for budtenders to manage their jobs and to assist those they serve. Budtenders are on the front lines when it comes to interaction with customers and patients. And although they may handle the register, budtenders are required to know a lot more than simply how to...

After getting high in the Hollywood Hills for a New Year's Eve prank that changed the iconic Hollywood sign to Hollyweed, Los Angeles-area artist Zachary Cole Fernandez is now experiencing the buzz-kill of a potential 6-month jail stint for trespassing. The cannabis fan and sometime funnyman is not letting it bring him down, however. He is scheduled to appear in...

Vapes are sophisticated little pieces of engineering with a special lexicon all their own. So special, in fact, that they should come with a glossary... 510 – The most common style of threading available for electronic cigarettes. Male threaded. 808/KR808 – A style of threading available for e-cigs. 901 – A female style of threading. 18350/18650/22650 – Used to classify sizes of lithium-ion...

Trapped in a legal no-man's-land between federal and state regulations, cannabis companies are going to increasingly great lengths to protect their brands. (And a lot of those brands have similar names, like Legion of Bloom and Bloom Farms, Emerald Pharms and Emerald Family Farms, or Canna-fill-in-the-blank.) That's because, as the Los Angeles Times reports, marijuana brands can trademark almost anything—except...

Vapor Slide can bring new life to glass pieces or be enjoyed as a stand-alone vaporizer. Vaporizing cannabis has become a booming trend. There is little debate as to the discretion and convenience offered by a vaporizer. However, not everyone is ready to ditch their glass. Vapor Slide’s flagship product, the V-1, provides the perfect solution for those who prefer to...

Texas Lawmakers Consider Major Changes to Marijuana Laws Multiple bills have been filed by state representatives in Texas to reform marijuana laws. One bill would allow voters to decide on whether or not to legalize medical marijuana. Another would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, reducing penalties associated with low-level possession to a civil citation (similar to receiving a traffic ticket...