Your medical cannabis journey simplified: find partnered dispensaries, explore pricing options, earn rewards, and get answers to FAQs, all in one spot.
A cannabis scent interrupts the U.S. Open showdown, and the Native Coalition of Colorado calls for healing rather than profit at Denver’s Psychedelic Science 2023 conference.
Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news.
Cannabis Steals the Show at the U.S. Open
An unexpected guest made an appearance at this year’s Tennis U.S. Open in New York. In the middle of a match between No. 8 seed Maria Sakkari and Rebecca Masarova, the smell of cannabis wafted over the court.
The smell was so strong that Sakkara, in possession of a 4-1 lead in the first set at the time, had no choice but to alert the chair umpire. “The smell, oh my gosh, I think it’s from the park,” Sakkara told the ump.
Sakkara wound up losing the match but was adamant that the cannabis odor was not to blame. While talking to reporters, Sakkara said, “I smelled it, but that was it. Like it wasn’t something I paid attention to. Sometimes you smell food. Sometimes you smell cigarettes. Sometimes you smell weed.” Further, Sakkara added that she had picked up on the smell while practicing on the same court a couple of days before the match.
See If You Qualify For Medical Marijuana -Select Your State!
While this ended up being nothing more than a funny story to recount, previous incidents with cannabis smell at the U.S. Open have not gone as smoothly. Last year, Open participant Nick Kyrgios complained about the exact same smell. Unlike Sakkara, Kyrgios noted that the smoke likely had an effect on his performance because he is asthmatic.
Do you think the smell of cannabis was enough to end Sakkara’s hot streak? Let us know in the comments!
Protest at Psychedelic Science 2023 Conference Highlights Need for Native Inclusion
Just outside of the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver, the group Native Coalition of Colorado (NCC) staged a protest. The reason? The group wanted to ensure that the same Native communities who originated psychedelic therapy had a say in the quickly commercializing psychedelic sector.
The group warned of corporate greed making it tough for Native communities to get their hands on plants that have been central to their rituals for generations. Furthermore, the NCC wanted to ensure proper administration of these substances when treating patients. Lastly, the NCC wanted to remind everyone that these plants are not meant to generate profit but to heal.
As more and more states embrace a looser stance on psychedelic therapy, it will be interesting to see how—and if—these efforts will take Native Americans’ perspectives into account.
Do you agree with the NCC’s fight for inclusion? Let us know in the comments!
Mexico-born and California-raised, Cesar is a Marketing Associate at Veriheal. When he’s not scouring social media for the latest internet drama, you can find him working on yet another collage project.
Cannabis tinctures are relatively new on the scene compared to the long, thousands-year-old history of the cannabis plant itself. It was first recognized for its medicinal use in European medicine in 1839, and by 1851, medicinal cannabis tinctures had made their way into a drug almanac known as the United States Pharmacopeia. Despite prohibition throughout…
Mental health is crucial to our well-being. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that more than one in five U.S. adults is currently living with a mental health condition. The effort to destigmatize the conversations around mental health is recognized from Mental Health Awareness Month in May to World Suicide Prevention Day in…
Cannabis access has expanded significantly in recent decades. Many states with medical programs have recently adopted recreational legislation allowing anyone 21 years and older to access the plant. This expanded access may leave you wondering if you should bother getting a medical card when you can just purchase cannabis from a recreational store. Medical and…
When Piper Lindeen’s son Zach began showing medical issues at just three years old, no one suspected a rare, severe form of epilepsy. Doctors initially didn’t recognize his symptoms as seizures. Eventually, they diagnosed Zach with epilepsy—but by then, his condition had worsened from a few seizures a week to several each day. As it…
As cannabis use and accessibility grow nationwide, many universities have established pathways to study the business and science of the plant. Students can research cannabis and its many compounds, pharmacology, cultivation, business, marketing, public policy, and so much more. Beyond cannabis-specific schools like Oaksterdam University and THC University, aspiring cannabis professionals have many options to…
The statements made regarding cannabis products on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cannabis is not an FDA-approved substance and is still illegal under federal law. The information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. We strongly recommend that you consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare provider before using any cannabis products. The use of any information provided on this website is solely at your own risk.