Introduction
If you’ve browsed the cannabis blogosphere in recent months, then you’ve probably seen a lot of discussion about Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol.
Roger Adams and his colleagues at the University of Illinois achieved the first partial synthesis of Delta-8-THC back in 1941. This compound has now reemerged as a potential alternative to more well-known cannabinoids, like CBD or Delta-9-THC.
Is Delta-8-THC legal to buy? Does it get you high? Should I give it a try?
Read on and we’ll tackle all of your questions in a deep dive.
What Exactly Is Delta-8-THC?
Delta-8-THC is one of at least 144 cannabinoids found in cannabis. It is usually present in small quantities, although higher Delta-8-THC content sometimes occurs naturally.
This article by Alfonso Colasuonno was originally published on Goldleaf, and appears here with permission.
The days of cannabis reform being an issue advanced solely by countercultural types are long gone. A rapidly increasing number of people from all walks of life including from the exciting world of big business are in favor of legalization or decriminalization.
Read on for ten quotes from entrepreneurs who support a sea change in our current cannabis policies:
(In response to being asked if cannabis should be legalized)
“Yes. And release prisoners who are incarcerated for pot.”
“Who most benefits from keeping marijuana illegal? The greatest beneficiaries are the major criminal organizations in Mexico and elsewhere that earn billions of dollars annually from this illicit trade and who would rapidly lose their competitive advantage if marijuana were a legal commodity.”
Read the original Article on Goldleaf.
Is cannabis holy?
Even the most ardent cannabis enthusiast might have a difficult time suppressing a smirk in response to that question.
But is it really such an outlandish proposition?
Granted, in the modern era, the orthodox opinion of Hindus, Jews, Christians, and Muslims is that cannabis is not something to be indulged in, at least for recreational purposes.
However, when you dig a little deeper, a different story begins to emerge.
Could it be that the current mainstream positions on cannabis and faith are simply one perspective, and that perspective can be countered not only from outside of the context of these religions, but from inside as well?
By Goldleaf s Alfonso Colasuonno, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis.
Goldleaf recently chatted with fourteen impactful women in the cannabis space. We asked each of them to elaborate on what exactly it means to be an influential woman in the world of cannabis and to share some of the ways they are inspiring other women. The answers we received varied widely, although a number of common themes emerged. Below are their responses, broken down into nine ways these influential women are making a major difference in other’s lives.
Strengthening Women in the Cannabis Industry
Liv Vasquez, Livvie Smalls Events Photo courtesy of Liv Vasquez
“There’s no good reason to continue prohibition, and we need to consider ending prohibition in general.”
“Marijuana was the main thing that promoted non-violence amongst the youth because as soon as they have it, first of all, you have to laugh at your first experiences. There’s nothing else you do but laugh, and then, when you’ve got over that and you realize that people aren’t laughing at you, but with you, it’s a community thing, and nothing would ever stop it, nothing on earth is going to stop it, and the only thing to do is to find out how to use it for good, or for best.”