The Cannabis Catch Up (November 29 – December 6)
Every week there is a lot that goes on in the world of cannabis, and sometimes it can be a little hard to keep up with. The Cannabis Catch Up is a weekly series that collates some of the most important news in cannabis from throughout the week and puts it all in one place....
Two-thirds of Americans support cannabis legalization
While major politicians continue to describe cannabis as a ‘gateway drug’, the tide of public opinion is turning. In fact, according to a new Pew Research Center survey, two-thirds of Americans agree that cannabis should be legal across the country. This isn’t the first time where laws have lagged behind public sentiment, it was only...
Why desperate Veterans can’t access medical cannabis
Research from the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) and University of British Columbia determined that those who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but don’t use medical cannabis are far more likely to suffer from severe depression and suicidal thoughts than those who had used medical cannabis over the past year. Yet because cannabis...
The Cannabis Catch Up (November 22-28)
Every week there is a lot that goes on in the world of cannabis, and sometimes it can be a little hard to keep up with. The Cannabis Catch Up is a weekly series that collates some of the most important news in cannabis from throughout the week and puts it all in one place. ...
Parsl’s Business Spotlight: 1906
At Parsl, we have a goal to shift the stigma that currently exists around cannabis. We want to move towards a more positive energy, reflective of a true understanding of cannabis and its effects. We believe a great way to do this is to share the stories of some of the special individuals and businesses...
The Cannabis Catch Up
Every week there is a lot that goes on in the world of cannabis, and sometimes it can be a little hard to keep up with. The Cannabis Catch Up is a weekly series that collates some of the most important news in cannabis from throughout the week and puts it all in one place. ...
The presidential candidates individual stance on cannabis legalization
The upcoming 2020 US Presidential Election is fast approaching and cannabis legalization is looking like it’s getting more airtime than ever before. With the current climate of federal and state laws clashing when it comes to cannabis law, the next occupant of The Oval Office could have a significant impact on the shape and success...
Catching you up with everything that has happened in cannabis this week
Drake launches cannabis brand, More Life Growth Company Rapper Drake recently announced that he will be partnering with Toronto’s Canopy Growth Corporation to release More Life Growth Company. More Life will be “centered around wellness, discovery, and overall personal growth with the hope of facilitating connections and shared experiences across the globe,” according to company...
Cannabis legalization in Mexico: What is the latest?
The fate of cannabis legalization in Mexico has missed its October deadline and has been put on hold for a later date. Cannabis was set to be legalized in Mexico by the end of October, according to Marijuana Moment, the Senate leader of Mexico’s ruling party said that the lawmakers should have voted on a...
How the Stigma Surrounding Cannabis Will Soon be a Thing of The Past
From the very moment we are born we’re slowly injected with societies views and values. We are brought up to think a certain way, dress a certain way and conform to the many expectations placed on us. Sometimes these views are universal and are found in most cultures throughout history, others are very much of...