Articles written by Andre F Bourque - Benzinga

710: The Cannabis Holiday Hallmark Missed

The Forgotten Holiday

More Protocols And Guidance Are Needed As Momentum Builds For Veterans, Psychedelics, And Mental Health

Studies and reports from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other research publications suggest that an estimated 20-30% of U.S.

Benzinga's Inaugural 4/21 Gift Guide (Because 4/20 Was So Yesterday)

As urban legend has it, "420" originally served as a code word used by a group of 1970’s Northern California high school marijuana smokers who would meet in front of a nearby statue of Louis Pasteur at 4:20 p.m. to sesh.

Why 2022 Will Be A Big Year For Investments And Growth In Ancillary Cannabis Products And Services

TL;DR - Investments and growth in ancillary cannabis businesses were strong in 2021. The trend has continued in early 2022. Keep an eye on these seven ancillary cannabis products and services this year: APOP Media, Ispire, GrowGeneration, Pistil, RONIN, urban-gro, Paybotic, and Willow Industries.

Turning $2,700 Into The Most Coveted Golf Tournament In Cannabis

Anchored by the 10th Annual MJBiz Conference, and leading what has become unofficially recognized as “Weed Week,” the inaugural Lemonhaze Cannabis Industry Executive Golf Invitational ushered in a highly curated group of industry executives in Las Vegas, Nevada last month.

True To Form, Advanced Nutrients Throws Cannabis Industry's Most Decadent Party Ever

Los Angeles, California, is the undisputed mecca of the cannabis world. The sheer size of the marijuana market alone exceeds that of the legal cannabis in all of Canada.

Green Street's New Business Center Is Just What The Cannabis Industry Needs To Further Legitimize Itself

Nestled in the middle of Los Angeles’ Jewelry District, peeking through the feathered leaves of a jacaranda tree, a matte black, vertical, rectangular sign reads: “Green Street.” Below it, a new, award-winning pedigree restaurant on the

Cannabis Industry Pandemic Health Risk Study Identifies Necessary Considerations For Events To Resume In 2021

The cannabis industry is measurably dependent on in-person gatherings. Limited marketing channels and tight advertising restrictions make cannabis in-person brand promotion a business necessity.

Keith Haring For The Holidays: Cannabis Glassware Meets Urban Culture

Visit the renowned Art Center of Design in Pasadena, California, and you’ll get a chance to see a celebrated mural symbolizing hope and compassion for members of the art community who have died of AIDS.

Virtual Cannabis Dinner Pairings Offer An Alternative To Heavy Alcohol Consumption During The Pandemic

According to a report in the journal JAMA Network Open, American adults report drinking 14% more often during the coronavirus pandemic than usual. The increase in frequency of drinking amongst women was more pronounced, with heavy drinking episodes (four or more drinks within a couple of hours) up by 41% during the pandemic.

From Charlotte To Science: Why Now Is Prime Time For Biden To Embrace Bernie's Marijuana Legalization Plan

Let’s start with the first. Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the presidential race. Though he plans to remain on the ballots of the remaining primary states, he’s effectively suspended his campaign.

Will COVID-19 Cause The U.S. Government To Finally Treat Cannabis As A Medicine?

Nothing Silly About Psilly From Mushrooms And Its Medicinal Properties

What Cannabis Advocates And Activists Are Saying About The Vaping Crisis On Social Media

Everyday CBD: Is CBD The New Day High?

Most Cannabis-Infused Beverages Suck, Says One Famed Critic

Florida's Vast Cannabis Market Potential Is The Difference Between 'And' Or 'Or'

Everyday CBD: Don't Forget The Entourage (Effect)

Everyday CBD: Sun, Sand, And SeaBD

Has The Moment For Cannabis Banking Reform Finally Arrived?