Based on the Sanctuary Wellness Institute survey and countless customer complaints across legal states, several cardinal sins plague the cannabis retail industry. Understanding these failures is the first step toward creating a superior customer experience.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—an agency ostensibly created to protect Americans from dangerous substances—is actively blocking a legitimate pharmaceutical company from developing federally-compliant cannabis medications while simultaneously admitting it can't stop illegal cartel operations in states with legal cannabis.
Cannabis beverages represent perhaps the most direct challenge to alcohol's dominance. They come in similar packaging, offer comparable social consumption experiences, and promise relaxation without the physical damage of ethanol. Sales of these products increased 40% last year alone, with some markets reporting that over 20% of legal cannabis purchases now come in liquid form.
For thousands of years, cannabis has been recognized as an aphrodisiac in cultures spanning from ancient India to modern Jamaica. The 7th century Indian Ayurvedic text Ananga Ranga prescribed cannabis to increase sexual pleasure, while in the 1930s, jazz musicians coined the term "viper's drag" for the heightened sensual experiences cannabis facilitated. Today, with legalization expanding, couples are rediscovering what these earlier cultures knew—cannabis has remarkable effects on sexual function, pleasure, and connection.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Grows - The ability to choose from either growing weed indoors or outdoors is a luxury! Many don’t have access to both choices, but for those, the decision will ultimately come from your resources, local environment, and priorities. And for those who can choose, there’s no doubt that growing weed outdoors is superior to growing weed indoors.
In a move that should alarm anyone who values democratic principles, the Texas Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit cities from placing marijuana decriminalization initiatives on local ballots. The legislation, which passed in a 23-8 vote, now heads to the House of Representatives where it could take another step toward becoming law.
Just when you think we've mapped the entire cannabis genome, nature throws us another curveball. Scientists in South Korea have recently isolated a brand new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—proving yet again that we've only scratched the surface of this remarkable plant's potential. But this discovery isn't just an interesting botanical footnote; it's a powerful indictment of our current approach to drug policy and research.
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry is making waves with claims of having found the biological "smoking gun" that links cannabis use to psychosis. As someone who's spent years analyzing cannabis research, I'm always interested when scientists announce breakthrough findings—but I'm equally committed to examining such claims with a critical eye.
In what might be the most ill-conceived cannabis publicity stunt of the year, a 23-year-old Texas man has found himself the subject of a police manhunt after hiding plastic Easter eggs filled with marijuana throughout the city of Lufkin. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: The Weedster Bunny.
The alcohol industry is facing declining sales due to a "shifting landscape" that includes "moderation trends," "health and wellness considerations," and explicitly, cannabis. This isn't just market competition—it's existential panic. When the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas are actively supporting anti-cannabis legislation while simultaneously acknowledging cannabis as a sales threat, we're witnessing an industry fighting for its life.
