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US Cannabis Goes Schedule III; Canada's Tax Problem
The US moved medical marijuana to Schedule III; adult-use stays Schedule I. Canada captured 76% of cannabis spending but a flat $1/gram tax squeezes growers.
Roadside THC Tests Don't Measure If You're High
States are rolling out saliva drug tests like SoToxa and Dräger 5000. Minnesota's pilot ran 329 tests. But the devices flag presence, not impairment.
Why Cannabis Equity Programs Keep Failing
Equity license holders go bankrupt while landlords and investors get paid. The problem isn't the goal. It's a model that gives licenses without capital, support, or tax relief.
Why Cannabis Sales Surge Every Summer
Cannabis sales spike every summer across legal markets. Pre-rolls and beverages drive the climb. In Canada, July 1 now outsells 4/20 as the year's biggest day.
Where Tourists Can Buy Weed Legally in 2026
Thailand reversed legalization in 2025. Amsterdam may ban tourists. U.S. lounges boom in 15 states. The cannabis travel map has been redrawn.
Celebrity Weed Strains: Which Names Earned the Hype?
Wiz Khalifa's Khalifa Kush made $55-65M in 2025. Snoop Dogg's brand came dead last at $1-3M. Fame alone does not sell weed.
Drug Testing Cannabis: Test for Now, Not Last Week
Old drug tests catch weeks-old cannabis use, not impairment. States are banning them and impairment tech is here. Employers should test for now, not last Saturday.
Cannabis Rescheduling: What Changed (and What Didn't)
The DOJ moved medical cannabis to Schedule III on April 22, 2026. Adult-use stays Schedule I. A June 29 DEA hearing will weigh broader rescheduling.