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10 Great Movies for Cannabis Lovers

So, you just finished smoking. Your apartment looks like a sauna. Now what? Stare at the ceiling and think of the infinite complexities of the universe? Pfftt… ya right Stephen Hawking. You put on a movie. But what movie? Everyone knows the Netflix algorithm can’t be trusted (I don&rsqu...
Aug 18, 2021 71 views
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Otsuka Adopts A New Mindset

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, the company that developed the blockbuster drug Abilify, has acquired a Canadian psychedelic biotech company, Mindset Pharma, for $59 million (USD).  The all-cash transaction gives Otsuka control over Mindset's preclinical pipeline of psychedelics, which includes a psil...
Dec 09, 2023 71 views
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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...
Sep 20, 2019 70 views
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Cannabis Wins Big with Voters on 2020 Ballot – Regulators Crack Down on CBD

This article was written by Patrick J Hines and was first seen in print as part of our legislative update column. Since the last Cannabuff issue, developments in cannabis reform have come fast and furious.  Cannabis legalization was approved by voters in every ballot where it appeared, Governo...
Jan 31, 2021 70 views
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Niagara Community College Now Offers Cannabis Courses

As interest in cannabis grows and society begins to accept its culture more and more, the demand for it greatly intensifies. Along with this follows the demand for qualified individuals who are trained to properly grow it. These specialists are called horticulturists. Horticulture is the branch of...
Sep 21, 2021 69 views
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Cops and Pot: What Law Enforcement Thinks of Marijuana

In 2019, we spoke to a retired police officer to find out what law enforcement thinks of marijuana. This week, we are revisiting this archived interview. We have kept him anonymous at his request.   Q: Tell me a bit about your background in law enforcement? A: I worked for a local police dep...
Sep 29, 2021 69 views
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Bob Marley’s Son to Bring Cannabis Production Plant to Buffalo

Rohan Marley, the son of the late Bob Marley, has expressed interest in establishing a cannabis production facility in Buffalo. Marley is working with other members of Ace Ventures and representatives from the city of Buffalo to see the success of the plan. The facility is expected to create over 50...
Aug 05, 2021 68 views
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CannaBlotter Spring 2021

How Illicit Cannabis Enters the U.S. Through Buffalo Niagara With cannabis legalization now underway, it will be interesting to see if the adult-use program will successfully displace the illicit market for cannabis. One interesting way to assess this is by tracking cannabis seizures at ports of en...
May 01, 2021 65 views
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Federal Injunction Stalls Opening of Dispensaries for WNY CAURD Applicants

First off, what is an injunction? An injunction is an order from a Court that requires a person to do or not do something.  They generally come in two flavors: preliminary and permanent.  A “preliminary” injunction is used while a lawsuit is pending to preserve the status quo...
Jan 16, 2023 63 views
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