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Niagara County Community College Offers Cannabis Courses

With the growth of cannabis businesses across the nation comes more opportunities to work in this budding industry. Likewise, as the cannabis industry continues to expand here in Western New York, the demand for skilled workers in this field is increasing. Currently, the cannabis industry is estimat...
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Charlotte’s Web Labs has new home in Buffalo.

A well-known CBD company, Charlotte’s Web Holdings, has launched a research and development division located in downtown Buffalo. Charlotte’s Web Laboratories, or CW Labs, is located in the Hauptman Woodward biomedical research facility, part of the Buffalo Niagara Medical campus. CW Lab...
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Amidst COVID-19, Legalization may have to wait

Governor Andrew Cuomo was optimistic that NY lawmakers would pass adult-use cannabis legislation this year. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to derail the governor’s plan and delay legalization yet again. The simplest path to legalization is approving the plan as part of the Governor&rsqu...
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DOH Proposes Medical Marijuana Registrants purchase Hemp from Licensed Growers in the State.

A new rule proposed by the Department of Health last week aims to help the state’s medical marijuana and hemp research programs work together. Currently, medical marijuana organizations are only allowed to produce products using marijuana they’ve grown themselves, or purchase it from ot...
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Dispensaries Slash Prices

NY’s MM program has been criticized for many reasons, but one complaint has finally been addressed by medical dispensaries, the steep price tag on products. MedMen, Etain, and Columbia Care dispensaries throughout the region have reduced prices on their products. On October 1st according to...
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An unbiased look at vaping: Is Vaping Safe?

E-cigarettes and vaping devices were initially developed to help cigarette smokers quit by satisfying their nicotine cravings without inhaling the toxins that come from burning tobacco. Now with vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the news, many are concerned about its safety. The harmful effect...
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CBD Retail Shop to Open inside Dent Tower

On June 3rd a CBD store will open inside of Dent tower on Sheridan drive. MEND, which stands for Medical Excellence in Neurologic Disorders, is the company and brand of cannabis developed by Laszlo Metchler, the director of Dent’s Medical Cannabis Clinic. Products offered at the shop range fro...
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DENT Study Shows Medical Cannabis Relieves Symptoms in Older Adults

A study conducted by the DENT neurologic institute will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 71st Annual Meeting in Philadelphia this May. The study reviewed 204 patients age 75 and older with conditions ranging from pain to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson&rsqu...
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5 Tips Before Visiting Your First NY Medical Dispensary

If you’re wondering how you should prepare for visiting a medical dispensary for the first time, read these tips!   1. Prepare your paper recommendation. Ensure that the name of your recommending provider is on the form and that your doctor has signed and dated the form. 2. Ensure you...
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