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Cannabis – a Healer of PTSD?

Since cannabis research has increased over the past years and medical cannabis has become quite widespread, its benefits to help anyone with a minor to major health condition are more known than ever before. Usually, these types of health conditions are linked to physical pain due to cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV, and similar diseases. Many don’t realize that cannabis can pretty much be a great comforter for psychological issues as well, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can occur after any traumatic experience. …

Explosion Proof Cameras in Cannabis

The cannabis industry continues to boom across the United States despite all the obstacles so far in 2020. States are continuing to become more receptive in regard to medical and recreational cannabis opportunities, encouraging visions of additional job openings and an improved economy. Although many states have different rules and regulations for their license winners, there are some that could be considered more essential than others. Butane Use for Extraction Recently, an explosion occurred at a wholesale cannabis distributor in Los …

How Does a Business Protect its Valuables With a TL-30 Safe?

During civil unrest where looting is prevalent, it is unpredictable what will happen and who will be affected the most. Dozens of cannabis businesses across the U.S. sustained costly damages over the weekend when demonstrations over the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd turned violent and widespread vandalizing and looting in several major cities began. Unfortunately, all types of businesses are …

Is Your Business Protected During a Civil Unrest?

In today’s environment, civil disturbances or civil unrest are unfortunately common occurrences and businesses should be prepared for the worst-case scenario. The latest is the current protests and looting going on in Minneapolis, St. Paul, N.Y.C, Denver, and others around the nation. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a civil disturbance is “a civil unrest activity such as …

Iowa and New Mexico Opens Dispensary and Manufacturer Applications

Iowa Dispensary Applications The Iowa Department of Public Health is looking to replace two dispensaries in an application round that began on April 17, 2020. Submissions are due June 8, 2020, by certified mail. The dispensaries are required to operate in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 124E and 641 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) Chapter 154. There is a section dedicated …

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Grant Gallo to Join Sapphire Risk as the Company’s First Intern

DALLAS, TX — Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, L.L.C. is excited to announce a new hire in the company’s marketing and operations department; Grant Gallo joins the group as a Marketing/Operations intern. “I am really excited and truly grateful to join the Sapphire Risk Advisory Group and look forward to learning as much as I can over the duration of my …

Similarities and Differences: Cannabis in Canada and the United States

Despite state-by-state legalization, Canada remains one of the most common cannabis tourist destinations for many Americans. Cannabis was legalized in October 2018 with the federal Cannabis Act, and the country currently allows up to 30 grams of cannabis flower per adult and 4 homegrown plants per household. Implementing this policy took about 3 years and brought tremendous change to the …

Cannabis Deliveries: Successes and Challenges

The year 2020 has brought enormous change to the cannabis world. Cannabis deliveries have become a new, but popular trend and using this type of service has become a way to avoid person-to-person interaction and ensure safety. Curbside delivery at a retail dispensary location has allowed purchasers to pick-up pre-ordered cannabis without entering a crowded store. Cannabis home deliveries have …

Security Innovations During the Pandemic

Cannabis companies are having to evolve quickly during this pandemic, whether that be changing the way they conduct business or by establishing heightened safety policies. While many businesses were required to close during stay-in-place orders, cannabis companies throughout the country were deemed essential and had to adapt rapidly to adhere to new state safety mandates. Many businesses, including cannabis companies, …

Cannabis Drive-Thrus, Pick-Ups, and Deliveries: Temporary or Here to Stay?

COVID-19 has initiated many new changes to society. Similar to how dining in restaurants has been replaced with drive-thru or pick-up food deliveries, cannabis businesses have evolved to dispense cannabis without requiring in-store purchases. In most states, cannabis can now be “temporarily” ordered online for pick-up or through the drive-thru, just like ordering a cheeseburger from a fast food restaurant. …