ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto

I counted over 175 talks and posters at the 33rd annual gathering of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), which convened in Toronto at the end of June. In accordance with longstanding ICRS policy, all speakers presented new findings and data that had not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. But this year’s 4-day … Read more

Travis Scott’s Attorney Says Cops Timed Astroworld Report to Hurt ‘Utopia’

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Travis Scott’s attorney has recently made a statement claiming that the police were attempting to hurt the rapper’s upcoming virtual music festival, Utopia, by timing the release of an Astroworld report. The report, which was issued by the Houston Police Department, alleged that Travis Scott had violated the city’s noise ordinance during his Astroworld Festival … Read more

Report: Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Fund At $0 Year After Launch

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The Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Fund has been a hot topic since its launch in 2018. The fund was created to provide financial assistance to people from communities disproportionately affected by marijuana prohibition. However, a new report has revealed that the fund has yet to receive any money after a full year of operation. This … Read more

Tom Petty’s Family Files Police Report Over Auction Items it Calls ‘Stolen’

Tom Petty’s family recently filed a police report over auction items it believes were stolen from the late singer’s estate. The items, which were set to be auctioned off, included Petty’s handwritten lyrics, instruments, and other personal belongings. The items were set to be auctioned off by Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles. However, Petty’s family … Read more

Report on Trucking, Cannabis Finds Most Drivers Support Testing Reform

The trucking industry has become the focus of a heated debate in recent months, as the legalization of cannabis has raised questions about how to handle drug testing for truck drivers. A new report has found that most truck drivers support reform of drug testing policies, with a majority of drivers in favor of changing … Read more

Kevin Federline Slams Report Linking Britney Spears to Crystal Meth

When it comes to data analytics, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest news. Recently, Kevin Federline, the ex-husband of pop star Britney Spears, slammed a report linking Spears to crystal meth. The report, which was released by Radar Online, claimed that Spears had been using crystal meth and that Federline had … Read more

Fentanyl Overdoses See Dramatic Spike in U.S., According to Report

The opioid crisis has been a growing problem in the United States for years, and recently a new report has revealed a dramatic spike in fentanyl overdoses across the country. Fentanyl is an extremely potent opioid, and it is being used in combination with other drugs to create more powerful and dangerous mixtures. According to … Read more

New Report From Marijuana Policy Project Examines Eight Years of Cannabis Tax Revenue

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) recently released a comprehensive report examining the impact of cannabis tax revenue over the past eight years. The report, which was conducted by MPP’s research team, found that states that have legalized cannabis have seen significant increases in tax revenue, with the total amount of taxes collected exceeding $10 billion … Read more

Report: 39% of Consumers Plan to Take Time Off of Work to Celebrate April 20

April 20th has become a special day for many people in the cannabis industry, and it looks like consumers are taking note. According to a recent survey, 39% of consumers plan to take time off of work to celebrate April 20. This is an interesting development, especially when you consider the fact that cannabis is … Read more

PubMed: Cannabidiol enhances cerebral glucose utilization and ameliorates psychopathology and cognition: A case report in a clinically high-risk mental state

Data science and data engineering are two crucial fields that have been used to help us better understand the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on the brain. Recent research has shown that CBD can be used to improve cerebral glucose utilization and reduce psychopathology and cognitive deficits in patients with high-risk mental states. CBD is a … Read more