Parental cannabis use could stand to have some guidelines. Why? Because our community talks about de-stigmatizing and having a cultural dialogue. But doesn’t dive into the nitty gritty of what protections aren’t in place. In this case, the spotlight is on social services and how cannabis use can separate families. And that’s an inescapable truth..
What You Should Know About Smoking Cannabis On Campus in College
Smoking medical cannabis on college campus is more than likely a heavy no. Even though in Maryland the University of Maryland, Baltimore offers the nation’s first graduate cannabis degree, students more than likely can’t medicate on campus. And even though you’re a college student who can access cannabis legally, if you’re living on campus, your..
Maryland children, medical cannabis and the trouble of school
Maryland children can become medical cannabis patients. The plant can serve as a boon to children whose lives have been racked by disease or disorders. But what happens when they need their medicine in school? There’s anti-marijuana/drug policies with public schools, and some worry about legal ramifications. Though there’s less than 200 patients who are..
Exploring Dog Health: The Wonders and Dangers of Hemp and Cannabis
Your dog’s health and wellness didn’t end with the days of summer (we hope!). As a patient, you may know dogs have an endocannabinoid system. But it’s not the same as ours. That means you must take precautions if your dog has a health problem and you want to explore hemp-derived CBD as a wellness..
Blissiva and Marketing to Women in Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Industry
Marketing to women in the cannabis industry isn’t a one-trick pony. And in a medical market like Maryland, innovative female-focused products are a gateway to deeper needs. But what exactly are those needs? And what else is missing? Let’s explore the gap in our medical cannabis market with these key points: Blissiva: expanding the focus..
Debunking Cannabis Myths
Despite living in the height of the Information Age, myths about cannabis are still lurking and stoking the fears of politicians and citizens who don’t understand the plant. The American public’s perceptions about cannabis have been twisted since the 1930s. But thanks to medical marijuana and increased accessibility to studies about it, we’re getting closer..
Weighing the Need for High THC Strains in Maryland
Strains above 30% have become a bit of a craze in Maryland’s market. Growers unleashed a new round of them and — other than doubts floating among influencers about potency — it brings up if there’s even a need for a 30 and over club. Cannabis affects everyone differently. There is no one-size fits all..
Patient Advocacy and Highlights of the East Coast’s First Cannabis Science Conference
The Cannabis Science Conference was a great experience and we hope you made it! There’s no denying the hefty price tag. But the resources, panels, exhibitors, doctors, keynote speakers and so many more helped create a very educational experience. This was the conference’s first time expanding to the east coast. If you weren’t able to..
Boosting Our Cannabis Market with Inclusive Advocacy for Black Folk
In cannabis, everyone loves preaching “End the Stigma.” But when do we take time to apply that to racial disparities related to our favorite federal troublemaker? Legislation rode the coattails of social equity to initiate what we have today. And that means that while many were paying lip service to the suffering of communities of..
Starting the Conversation on Inclusive Cannabis Patient Advocacy in Maryland
With the swoons (or despair) of Valentine’s Day behind us, it’s time to shed the light of Black History Month onto the cannabis industry! Sure, there is some progress happening. Marilyn Mosby’s decision to stop prosecuting cannabis crimes. Kamala Harris’s (sudden) alignment with legalization. But those moves are mere drops in the bucket of systematic..