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Cannabis for Migraine: Promising treatment or Faux Pas?

written by Dr. Laszlo Mechtler of Dent Neurologic  Does cannabis have a place in a physician-guided treatment plan for migraine? Emerging research and the works of prominent 19th & 20th-century physicians including Sir William Osler (Father of Modern Medicine), Sir William Gowers (Father o...
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10 Great TV Shows for Cannabis Lovers

Not too many people know this, but stoners created the whole concept of “binge-watching.” It’s true! Who would sit down and watch 15 hours of television in one go? Well, when you’ve just smoked five blunts to the face, you try getting the remote and switching to something el...
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How to Get a Job in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis & Job Creation A commonly stated benefit of legalizing cannabis is job creation and there has been increased hype about this since the COVID-19 pandemic. Cannabis is one of the few industries that seems to be pandemic proof. Dispensaries were deemed essential businesses and while massi...
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The Botanist Catches on Fire (Like Actually in Flames)

Around 9 pm on August 25th, the Buffalo Fire Department Responded to a 2-alarm fire at The Botanist, 192 Seneca Street in the city of Buffalo.  The fire department said the fire started in the ceiling area and caused $40,000 in damages. The cause of the fire is under investigation.  Sugg...
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Can Cannabis Be Used in Place Of Opioids?

Catch up on the latest scientific news about cannabis research as it relates to our region. Researchers Debate NY Medical Marijuana Laws in Journal of the American Medical Association. In February of 2019, researchers from Stanford and Boston University School of Public Health published an article...
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What to expect with legalization in New York

In New York, everybody from the entrepreneur to the connoisseur is asking one question: “How can I get involved in the legal weed industry?” Although it is technically legal, you shouldn’t turn on the lights and pitch a tent—yet. Currently, implementation of the adult-use pr...
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Seneca Nation May Seek to Ban Outside Drug Dealers

What it means for the cannabis industry. The Seneca Nation of Indians is considering a new law that would make it easier to ban non-Native people who enter their territory to sell drugs and endanger public safety. The proposed, "Exclusion Law," could impact legal cannabis dispensaries located on Na...
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Cannabis Community: An Interview with Nikki Lawley

This article was first seen in print as part of our Cannabis Community Column.  About this column:  The purpose of this column is to share stories from patients, advocates, and professionals in the cannabis space. We hope to bolster the discussion about cannabis and help break the stigma...
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Empire State Cannabis Update: Roadmap for Navigating the Rules of the Adult-Use Market

A year and a half after New York passed into law its comprehensive cannabis legalization bill, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), the state’s adult-use market is beginning to take shape. Regulators at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board (CCB) have...
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