29 Sep Top Stories From The Edge – Week of September 25th

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

Cannabis Consumers Prefer McDonald’s and Taco Bell
Cannabis has been shown to increase users’ appetite, sending many customers of legalized dispensaries to fast-food chains. According to a new study by Green Market Report and Consumer Research Around Cannabis, McDonald’s is the clear winner with Taco Bell coming in second.

Trump Agreed to Stay Clear of States’ Legal Cannabis Practices, Temporary.
In his temporary budget-dealing with Democrats, President Trump has agreed to continue a ban on using federal funds to interfere with states’ legal cannabis practices.

Quarter of Washington State Cancer Patients Use Medical Marijuana
Cannabis is purported to alleviate symptoms related to cancer treatment, but patterns of use among cancer patients are not well known. Most of the patients consumed or smoked cannabis mainly for psychological reasons (such as depression, insomnia, and stress) or for physical symptoms (such as nausea and pain).

A How-To Guide to Harvesting Weed
This October will mark the first major outdoor weed harvest since people ages 21 and up were given the green light to legally grow marijuana in Massachusetts on Dec. 15, 2016. This is a useful how-to guide to harvest and cure your labor of love.

This Social Media Campaign Wants You To #BeBrave For Cannabis
A group of pro-weed, women-owned businesses wants to hear all about your positive experience with medical cannabis through a social media campaign.

86% of California Cannabis Clones Contain Pesticides
A research project funded by Steep Hill found that a majority cannabis clones sold in California are contaminated with pesticides—whether through direct use or via cross-contamination. The report says only 14 percent of the 124 randomly selected clones tested showed no detectable pesticides—meaning that 86% of all clones here in California are contaminated.

The Weed Gift Loophole in D.C.
Weed was legalized recreationally in Washington, D.C. for several years, but retail sales are not yet allowed. Many dealers got creative and set up their own “gifting” system to circumvent the laws.

New Study Reveals Safest Cannabis Oil Agents For Healthier Vaping
All cannabis vape liquid contains a thinning agent. There are four commonly used agents in the market that were tested, and the result allows consumers to make the healthier choice.