Legal Cannabis Industry in the US Poised for Huge Growth $MO, $RAI, $COWN The legal cannabis industry in the US may grow to $50-B in the next 10 yrs, expanding to more than 8X its current size, as lawful marijuana sellers gain new customers and win over users from the illicit market, that according to […]
13% of American Adults are Regular Users of Marijuana Marijuana use is on the rise, active use almost 2X’ing in 3 years, and 43% of Americans have at least tried the drug, representing a steady increase from 4% in Y 1969, according to Gallup’s Consumption Habits poll in mid-July. Gallup noted that at least 13% […]
US States with the Highest Marijuana Use Marijuana use by Americans is highest in the West and lowest in the South, according to a federal government report that also examined people’s beliefs about the risk of harms associated with the drug. Among people 12 and older, rates of cannabis use in the past month were […]
Marijuana Is Creating ‘Headaches’ for People in Legal US Businesses The legalization of marijuana in the US is creating headaches not just for new marijuana businesses. Such businesses have trouble paying taxes and getting bank accounts, and there are also problems for people who work in the growing industry, as well as for those who […]
Medical Marijuana Update A bi-partisan federal effort to open up research on medical marijuana is now underway, it looks likely that Arkansas will be voting on medical marijuana in November, a New Jersey PTSD bill advances, and more. National Monday, congressional marijuana reform fans and foes said they were working together on a new research […]
The Cycle Opioid of Addiction Sadly, legendary musician Prince appears to be yet another victim of the opioid epidemic. OxyContin became a blockbuster drug mainly through misleading claims, claims Purdue Pharma knew were false from the very beginning. The basic promise was that it provided pain relief for a full 12 hours, 2X as long […]
Medical Marijuana Update The DEA approves a PTSD medical marijuana study, a Senate committee votes to rein in the DEA on medical marijuana, a Utah poll has very strong support for medical marijuana, and more. National Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to prevent the DEA from undermining state medical marijuana laws. The committee […]
Commodities Industry Turns Trees into Cash, Fuel and Waste Deforestation is clearing our planet’s forests on a massive scale, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land. Forests still cover about 30% of the world’s land area, but huge areas are lost each year to commercial interests. The data shows that the world’s […]
Shari Redstone To The Paramount Battle $VIA, $CBS Shari Redstone, is upping pressure on Viacom (NASDAQ:VIA) Chairman Philippe Dauman, 62 anni, as a board struggle looms and Sumner Redstone’s granddaughter join the family battles. Shari Redstone, 62 anni, has shown she has the stomach for fight, she potentially could do a lot if she flexes […]