A Weekly Roundup of Stories We Found Interesting – From The Profound To The Profane

2018 Marijuana Predictions from Top Industry Leaders
According to industry experts, 2018—with the huge California recreational market opening on January 1 and the midterm elections coming in November—could be the biggest year yet for weed. Here are their predictions.

Pot in 2018: What to Expect
Here are more predictions from the Rolling Stone Magazine. One thing in particular caught my eye, “The end of indica and sativa”.

Legal Weed Hurts Prognosis for California Medical Marijuana Market
Now, with recreational marijuana set to become legal Monday in California for anyone 21 and over, some people will be tossing their state-issued medical marijuana cards.

The 9 Best Cannabis Innovations You Must Try In 2018
2017 was one helluva year for the cannabis community: alongside new legalization policies both locally and internationally, technology and innovations in the market make it more exciting than ever both for patients and recreational users alike. Here are some of the best cannabis innovations to hit the shelves this year.

More than 10,000 Patients Registered for Medical Marijuana Program in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced that 10,135 patients have registered to participate in the medical marijuana program, with 1,188 certified by a physician to participate.

Marijuana Use Rising Among Pregnant Women, Study Suggests
The number of women who use marijuana while pregnant is increasing, especially among teenage and young pregnant mothers, a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggested.

Will Small Marijuana Farmers be Wiped out with Legal Pot in California?
The new regulations allow unlimited growing licenses, which means venture capitalists will be able to create mega-cannabis corporations. Will small marijuana farmers survive an onslaught of supply flooding the market?

Happy New Year!