Every employee knows that THC is a big “no-no.” Even in states with recreational weed laws, most professions have a strict zero-THC policy. However, when you venture into the realm of hemp CBD, the screening standards can get trickier. Although CBD oil is non-psychoactive and federally legal, employees have to be wary about what types ... Read more
READ MORE +
Nine times out of ten, the CBD oils in today’s stores are “hemp-derived.” However, marijuana-extracted CBD is becoming increasingly fashionable, especially in states with recreational cannabis laws. In fact, marijuana CBD has become so prominent that many new customers have questions about its legality. Is marijuana CBD the same as hemp CBD, or will these ... Read more
READ MORE +
Tennessee is the latest state to contemplate banning delta-8 THC. Although local leaders haven’t decided how to regulate delta-8, two bills are now working their way through Nashville. One of these bills would effectively ban delta-8 in Tennessee. However, a competing bill could clear up delta-8 restrictions without getting rid of it. Anyone involved in Tennessee’s hemp ... Read more
READ MORE +
Just as we’re trying to figure out the unique properties of delta-8 THC, hemp companies are flooding the market with yet another THC-related compound: THC-O. Interestingly, scientists have known about THC-O for longer than delta-8 THC, and there are rumors that the US government had a hand in developing it. According to initial reports, THC-O offers ... Read more
READ MORE +
Kansas will never be known as the nation’s epicenter for cannabis culture. Unlike California or Colorado, the Sunflower State has been one of the slowest adopters of cannabis-friendly policies. Unfortunately for fans of cannabinoids like delta-8, Kansas’s hesitancy towards cannabis extends to the hemp flower industry. Recent reports suggest Kansas may make it even more ... Read more
READ MORE +
Lawsuits Settled Involving Mislabeled Wellness Drops Containing THC Cannabis giant Curaleaf settled 10 lawsuits this week regarding mislabeled CBD drops containing a significant amount of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Curaleaf agreed to pay $50,000 to settle one case brought by an Idaho man, Ayuba Agbonkhese, after he made a visit to the ... Read more
READ MORE +
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued warnings on September 14, regarding potential risks of delta-8 THC. The warnings came as delta-8 THC is gaining rapid popularity among cannabis and hemp consumers alike. Delta-8 is a cousin of traditional THC (delta-9 THC) and has similar properties but ... Read more
READ MORE +
Veterinarians in Nevada are the first in the country able to officially treat animals with cannabinoids, including CBD. Starting on October 1, vets are clear to recommend and administer cannabinoid and hemp products with a THC threshold of 0.3% or less in Nevada. The American Veterinary Medical Association will not sanction vets who administer cannabinoid ... Read more
READ MORE +
In late August, regulators in Hawaii set a ben in place on all smokable hemp products and cannabinoid containing gummies and drinks. With the new rules, CBD products can only be in tincture, soft-gel, capsule, powder, tablet or topical form. The ban also targets vape liquids made with hemp-derived cannabinoids. Some critics are raising red ... Read more
READ MORE +
Step aside cannabidiol, there is a new star in the cannabinoid industry. Delta-8 THC is arguably the most sought-after cannabinoid on the market, even in the Lone Star State of Texas. Delta-8 is an isomer of delta-9 THC or traditional THC, thought to cause a mild to moderate high. Delta-8 has been dubbed the “new ... Read more
READ MORE +
When people talk about THC, they are typically referring to delta-9 THC. This is the chemical responsible for the high associated with marijuana, but it’s not the only natural compound found in cannabis plants. Delta-8 THC is another “form” of the compound that has started to gain more and more popularity. Although some states have ... Read more
READ MORE +
You’ve likely heard of delta-8 THC by now (if not, read on!), seeing it grace the shelves of just about any retail market you can think of. Whether it’s a gas station, dispensary or health foods store, chances are there is delta-8 available. For now, at least. More and more regulations surrounding delta-8 are emerging, ... Read more
READ MORE +
