January 2021 News

January 2021 News

UN Removes Cannabis from Dangerous Drug List    The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in December accepted a World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.  The passage of Recommendation 5.1 carries symbolic significance for medical cannabis, as it could help boost…

Smokebuddy

Smokebuddy

Nothing alerts the world that you’re smoking marijuana like the smell. Even in a more accepting cannabis climate, there are times when being a toker can get you in trouble — in a college dorm, at home around the in-laws, on a break at work, or even on vacation when you’re forced to blow smoke into the…

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CRACKS DOWN ON DECEPTIVE CBD CLAIMS

  The FTC said in a press release that it was taking action against six sellers of CBD-containing products for allegedly making a wide range of scientifically unsupported claims about their ability to treat serious health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, hypertension, Alzheimer’s disease, and others. The companies include Bionatrol Health, Epichouse, CBDMeds, HempmeCBD, Reef…

Earth Kratom

  “What difference does it make? Kratom is kratom. They’re all the same, right?”  Oh. Hell. No. Absolutely not.  There is a vast and cavernous range of kratom in regard to quality, efficacy, safety and purity. If you carry kratom, it’s positively crucial that you do your homework on the suppliers and only deal with…

Furna Launches First-Ever Modular Vaping Device 

Furna Launches First-Ever Modular Vaping Device 

Guys love gadgets — especially useful ones like the classic Swiss Army knife, so it’s a sure bet they’ll go bonkers for the new Furna vaporiser —  the world’s first-ever modular cannabis vaping device with swappable, pre-loadable ovens for dry herbs and concentrates.     The goal of the new vaping device is to make vaping…

How the Pandemic is Changing Holiday Shopping Habits

How the Pandemic is Changing Holiday Shopping Habits

  The holiday season may be well underway, but with a global pandemic wreaking havoc on businesses, the economy and jobs, the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey breaks down changes in planned holiday spending this year. The annual NRF consumer survey found that individuals plan to spend $998 on average on gifts, decorations and other holiday-related purchases in…