The people who help you choose the right cannabis products—budtenders with specialized training in cannabinoids and terpenes—are seeing their wages fall toward minimum wage as the industry faces economic pressure. Massachusetts officials announced the state has surpassed $9 billion in adult-use cannabis purchases since the market launched in 2018, a major milestone for one of the East Coast’s earliest recreational markets. Record January snowfall drove record monthly sales—exceeding even the traditional 4/20 holiday peak.
Cannabis and Cardiovascular Health: 7 Things the JAMA Study Missed
A new JAMA study raised eyebrows about cannabis and cardiovascular health—but does it actually raise red flags? We break down what it measured, what it missed, and why most headlines are skipping the fine print. This is your physician-filtered guide to separating concern from clickbait.