Archive: medical marijuana

News Fix: Cannabis Industry Reaches New Highs

By Allison Brickell on April 20, 2022

It’s April 20, which means cannabis enthusiasts around the country are celebrating what Ronald Reagan once called “probably the most dangerous drug in the United States.” Today, that remark seems pretty outdated. A full 37 states have legalized marijuana in some form (medically or recreationally). Eighteen states have legalized recreational marijuana. And an overwhelming majority of Americans support legalization. A 2021 Pew Research poll shows a staggering 91% of Americans…

Two Ways to Resolve the Opioid Crisis

By Andy Gordon on November 13, 2019

More than 400,000 Americans have died from opioid overdoses. But there’s a solution - and two different methods to approach it.

Veterans Are Ready for Medical Marijuana

By Allison Brickell on November 11, 2019

A recent survey shows a huge number of veterans are interested in medical marijuana as a treatment option. Which means the current U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs marijuana policy needs a major update.

Cannabis Isn’t Going Anywhere

By Adam Sharp on November 8, 2019

Cannabis stocks are down, but this industry is still booming. If you can ride out the bear market and buy the dip, you’ll be sitting pretty long term.

News Fix: Who Watches the Watchers?

By Vin Narayanan on November 2, 2019

In the news this week: Colleges become legal battlegrounds for cannabis, China praises blockchain and the Fix ponders who watches the watchers.

Buy Pot Stocks While Prices Are Low

By Adam Sharp on November 1, 2019

Marijuana stocks have taken a big hit across the board. That means they’re a great buying opportunity.

Everyone Is Googling CBD

By Allison Brickell on October 28, 2019

Americans are Googling cannabidiol and CBD more than ever. This increased interest is another reason we desperately need marijuana reform.

T. Boone Pickens’ Real Legacy Has Nothing to Do With Oil

By Vin Narayanan on September 14, 2019

This week, the News Fix is dedicated to legendary disruptor T. Boone Pickens. His true legacy went far beyond oil.

News Fix: Binance Gets Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved

By Vin Narayanan on September 7, 2019

In the news this week: Binance’s stablecoin is approved by New York regulators, the marijuana industry ramps up its lobbying efforts and no one wants to buy WeWork shares.
In the news this week: New York seals 350 marijuana records, the SEC delays decisions on bitcoin ETF proposals and a former Congressman says “I told you so.”

Colorado’s Legal Cannabis Market Grows Stronger

By Allison Brickell on August 12, 2019

Colorado sold about twice as much recreational marijuana as medical marijuana last year. That’s a reflection of both the growing recreational market and Colorado’s smart way of approaching it.

Marijuana Still Not Responsible for Overdose Deaths

By Allison Brickell on August 5, 2019

Prescription opioids, benzodiazepines and antidepressants were involved in thousands of overdoses in 2017. Marijuana can be used as an alternative to all three and has caused zero overdoses.
In the news this week, Facebook undergoes intense scrutiny at two congressional hearings, Curaleaf increasingly dominates the cannabis market and Chinese startups struggle to raise money.
This week, the News Fix dives into a group fighting for medical marijuana in Mississippi, Amazon actually failing at something and Binance cutting out U.S. users.

News Fix: The FDA Opens Up the Cannabis Conversation

By Allison Brickell on June 1, 2019

This week, the FDA held its first public hearing on cannabis regulation, Illinois voted to legalize marijuana and another person has filed a copyright claim on bitcoin’s white paper.
The opioid epidemic is a nationwide crisis. But three states that have legalized medical marijuana are seeing a more positive trend.