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Transparent Packaging Transforms Cannabis Buying Experience in Canada

In Canada, legal cannabis producers are adopting transparent packaging to replace flashy designs and allow consumers to see the product before purchase.

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Cannabis Terpenoids Linked To Pain Relief

A recent study suggests cannabis provides real pain relief beyond just patient expectations (the placebo effect) — and the presence of terpenoids plays a significant role.

Source: Hemp Gazette

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Sustainability Efforts in Canada’s Cannabis Production

Canada’s cannabis industry has experienced rapid growth since its legalization in 2018, positioning the nation as a global leader in production and innovation. However, this expansion has brought environmental challenges, particularly concerning energy consumption and sustainability. In response, Canadian cultivators are implementing a range of eco-friendly practices to mitigate their ecological footprint.

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Heavy cannabis use increases risk of developing an anxiety disorder, study suggests

Twenty-seven percent of individuals who had an emergency department visit for cannabis use developed a new anxiety disorder within three years, according to new research.

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How do THC gummies impact driving? Sask. researchers use simulator to find out

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are conducting a study to learn how THC edibles impact driving performance. Participants will consume 10 milligrams of THC edibles before getting behind the wheel of a driving simulator.

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Report: Price of legal cannabis almost on par with black market

A new report from Deloitte and Canadian cannabis data analytics company Neobi compares Canada’s legal and illegal cannabis markets, highlighting the advantages and challenges that the legal market faces.

Source: StratCann

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BC tests illicit cannabis and finds 24 different pesticides in 20 samples

The BC government says they have found extensive evidence of pesticides, along with heavy metals and other biological impurities in cannabis seized from illicit cannabis stores in metro Vancouver.

Source: StratCann

Edibles the most common cause of cannabis poisoning in children, northern health unit warns

The Timiskaming Health Unit is working with cannabis retailers across the district to remind residents to keep their cannabis out of reach of children to help prevent unintended poisonings. Edibles often look similar to treats, such as gummies or chocolates, making them attractive to children who don't realize what they are eating.

Source: CTV News

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Marijuana is extremely dangerous to the fetus in the womb, study finds

Using marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor fetal development, low infant birth weight, dangerously early deliveries and even death, according to a new meta-analysis of research.

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ER visits among seniors rose after cannabis legalization, study finds

A new study has linked the legalization of cannabis with a rise in the number of Ontario seniors visiting emergency rooms.

Source: Global News