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Sweet Deception: The Bitter Truth Behind Contaminated Mushroom Chocolate

The CDC and FDA have received reports of severe illness following consumption of Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies reported to multiple poison control centers across the US. As of August, a total of 145 illnesses, including 59 hospitalizations, have been reported in 29 states...
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Oral Medical Cannabis EQ Pricing Dashboard

 Gummies, capsules, tablets, and other “Edibles” Our first visualization covers oral medical cannabis products available in NYS. The concept for this visualization came from wanting to know more about how costs differ between capsules, tablets, gummies, and other dosage forms. The...
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What is Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol?

Have you heard of Delta-8 THC Yet? If you’re a medical patient, you may have heard of this compound from your local dispensary associate. For some, the concept of a legal THC product seems too good to be true. For others, Delta-8 THC seems to be the perfect remedy. Let’s learn more about...
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A Potential Game-Changer for PTSD: MAPS PBC Files First NDA for MDMA-Assisted Therapy

MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC), a leader in rethinking mental healthcare, has taken a major step towards revolutionizing PTSD treatment. They've submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for MDMA-assisted therapy, potentially opening the door to the first psychedelic-based treatm...
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Top 10 Reasons To Still Get Your Medical Card In NY 2024

While recreational cannabis is now legal in New York, there are still some key advantages to having your medical card. Here are the top 10 reasons you should still consider getting a medical cannabis card! Top 10 Reasons 1. Access to Higher Quality (Better) Products: Medical cannabis patients can...
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FLWR CITY CUP 2022

The FLWR CITY CUP is an annual New York State flower competition curated to build community and raise funds for reinvestment in community development initiatives. This year’s Harvest Cup flower competition showcases both CBD and THC varieties grown locally in New York state. Over 60 plus submi...
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CBD Retail Shop Opens Inside of Dent Tower

This article was first seen in print in our cannabis community column.  On June 3rd, a cannabidiol (CBD) retail store opened inside of Dent Tower on Sheridan Road. The store is operated by Jushi Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company with an international reach. The products are formul...
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10 Great Books for Cannabis Lovers

Nothing beats a good book and a blunt (or a joint we are not elitist here). There’s something euphoric about becoming engrossed in the pages of a good book and letting the cannabis do its thing; letting your mind relax and allowing the words to flow over you to the point where it becomes a viv...
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Medical Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects around 1 million people in the US, more than the number of people diagnosed with MS, muscular dystrophy, and Lou Gehrig’s disease combined. To date no cure has been found for this disease, which primarily affects those over the age of 55, as its underlyin...
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