Dr. Jon Cachat: Training Future Cannabis Lab Techs
Dr. Jon Cachat is the Director of Laboratory Science & Undergraduate Research at Hocking College — the first institute of… Read More
Cannabis News & Information
Education
With cannabis reform, come countless new studies, educational businesses, and research campaigns focused on the medical properties of the once mysterious plant. Below are articles and podcasts related to marijuana education, perfect for the learning entrepreneur.
Cleveland School of Cannabis Triples Revenues
Ohio’s Cleveland School of Cannabis more than tripled their revenue last year after operating with a deficit for its first… Read More
Study: Teens In States With Medical Cannabis Smoke Less Cannabis
A new, large study of more than 800,000 high school students in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse… Read More
New Mexico Senate OKs Medical Cannabis in Schools
The New Mexico state Senate has voted in favor of a bill to allow for the administration of medical cannabis… Read More
Study: Men Who Smoke Cannabis Have Higher Sperm Counts
A new study published in the journal Human Reproduction reveals that men who reported smoking cannabis had higher sperm counts… Read More
Washington Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis in Schools
A new bill introduced to the Washington state legislature seeks to allow young patients to consume medical cannabis on school… Read More
Colorado Has Earned Nearly $1 Billion In Cannabis Taxes
In 2012, voters in Colorado and Washington passed the states’ landmark adult-use cannabis legalization initiatives; Colorado’s marketplace launched first —… Read More
Study: THC May Change Gene Signaling In Sperm
A study published in the journal Epigenetics has shown that THC can affect the genetic information carried by sperm, according… Read More
Colleges Across Canada Are Adding Cannabis Production Classes
Canadian colleges are starting to add for-credit cannabis classes to their offerings as the cannabis sector grows, The Washington Post reports.… Read More
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy On The Rise
Results from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health have revealed that while pregnant women are drinking less and… Read More
Fetal Cannabis Exposure Stunts Mental Development in Rats
Rats exposed to cannabis vapor in the womb appear to struggle to learn switch problem-solving strategies, The Scientist reports. The study… Read More
Blood-Sucking Sand Flies Love Eating Cannabis
Apparently, the blood-sucking sand fly Diptera Psychodidae is strongly attracted to the cannabis plant, the Independent reports. The flies are known to carry… Read More
Studies Suggest Women More Likely to Become Habitual Cannabis Users
A meta-study of cannabis research reveals that female mammals — including humans — are more likely to habitually consume cannabis, Science… Read More
California Court Rules 5-Year-Old Can Bring MMJ to School
A 5-year-old girl in Santa Rosa, California can attend kindergarten and bring a life-saving, cannabis-based medication with her, a California administrative… Read More
Terpenes and Cannabis: The Entourage Effect
What are terpenes? Terpenes are some of the most pervasive organic compounds in nature. Insects and plants both use them… Read More
Opioid Vending Machines Dispense Cannabis Knowledge in Chicago
A Chicago advertising agency working with medical cannabis company Cresco Labs launched a dramatic medical cannabis campaign in downtown Chicago… Read More
UCLA Team Plans to Study MMJ’s Painkilling Properties to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Jeffrey Chen, Director of UCLA’s Cannabis Research Initiative, hopes to launch a large, in-depth study into the painkilling properties… Read More
David Purcell: Cannabis Industry Education at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
David Purcell is the Director of Emerging Business for the Cannabis Career Training program in the Continuing and Professional Studies division at… Read More
Colorado Considering Bill to Let School Nurses Provide MMJ to Students
Colorado’s Legislature is considering a bill to allow school nurses to administer medical cannabis to students registered with the state… Read More
Emma Chasen: Educating the World About Cannabis Science
Emma Chasen is the Director of Education for Sativa Science Club, an organization that encourages industry-wide quality standards. She also,… Read More
Brittny Anderson & Brian Farmer: Encouraging Sustainable Cannabis
Brittny Anderson and Brian Farmer are co-founders of the Cannabis Conservancy, a sustainability certification group that helps consumers identify cannabis… Read More
Pam Marrone: Creating Bio-Based Pest Management for Cannabis Growers
Pam Marrone is the CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations, a company offering bio-based pest management and plant health… Read More
Canadian Student Union Approves Student Health Plan MMJ Coverage Pilot Program
The student union at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus have approved a pilot program that will allow their… Read More
Stacey Mulvey: Cannabis, Yoga, and Community Building
Stacey Mulvey is the founder of Marijuasana, a company that has her traveling between major cities around the country —… Read More