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Cannabis and Chronic Pain: The Endorphin Connection

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Humans have used cannabis for pain relief for a thousand years, but only recently have we garnered evidence from controlled, experimental studies regarding its efficacy for treating and helping those with chronic pain.

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Health Canada’s Rules Surrounding The Cannabis Edibles Market

Canadians looking to consume cannabis edibles once they become legal are being warned to ‘start low, go slow’ by the country’s health authority. The government has also released its list of rules and regulations surrounding the future market. On October 17th, 2019, edible products containing THC and CBD such as candies, chocolate, and beverages, as…
June 14, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

The United Nations Debates Cannabis

Inside the walls that represent all flags, during the 62nd Commission of Narcotic Drugs (CND) at the UN, there was a buzz going around about cannabis. It was a predictable tee-off between cannabis the killer (and arrest those who use it) versus cannabis the medicine (and regulate its use). From the criminalized Filipino—Russian side to the legalized Uruguayan—Canadian side of the spectrum, it defined nations united by divided views on cannabis.

Jessica Steinberg

Edibles, Education, Innovation, And Pride At Lift&Co Cannabis Expo

There was a certain energy at the Lift&Co Cannabis Expo in Toronto, Canada this weekend: one of great excitement and anticipation. There has never been a more interesting time in the industry. In the first edition since legalization, the expo opened the doors to a whole new type of consumer. The Garden Culture team was…
June 10, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Live And Learn: Health Canada To Issue Cannabis Licenses Differently

A little more than six months since recreational pot became legal in Canada, the country’s health authority is changing the way it will issue licenses for those wanting to grow, sell, or process cannabis products. The changes take place effective immediately and are meant to ease a lack of access in the legal recreational industry.…
May 10, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Celebrating Cannabis on 4/20: The Times They Are A-Changin

While many people feast on chocolate Easter eggs this weekend, others will be consuming something entirely different (and will likely hit the eggs after). Saturday marks 4/20, or as some people call it, Weed Day. For almost 40 years now, April 20th has been a day to celebrate marijuana and protest what many people consider…
April 19, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs