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Clayton Smith was ready to die.
Like all soldiers, the former U.S. Army Captain accepted the reality of losing his life on the battlefield. But preparing for death at home was different. Despite a good job and a loving wife, Smith hurt immensely. He had tried everything to stop the pain, but everything failed. Only one thing stood between him and suicide: a final gamble on a psychedelic called ibogaine.
Women in Cannabis
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The cannabis industry is evolving fast, but its most powerful force is not a new product or policy. It is the women leading the charge.
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For Sammie Pyle, cannabis has been a life-changing medicine, and she wants everyone to know about it. A registered nurse with a background in critical care and travel nursing, Sammie became a frontline healthcare worker in 2020, working in COVID ICUs across the country. As a result of that work, she was diagnosed with PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and insomnia. “The doctor wanted to give me a lot of prescriptions, but I already felt numb,” she says. “I needed something to bring me back to myself. So I chose a different path: the cannabis route.”
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Tina Ulman is reshaping cannabis policy and expanding access, from changing Nevada laws to launching brands that bring new consumers to the plant.
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As a lifelong stoner, feminist, and teacher, Luna Stower does know how intersectional plant medicine can be.
Heads of Industry
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How Marcos Hurtado continues a legacy of service with Lambo Industries
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Explore the mission of NORMLS in the ongoing cannabis reform. Learn why the fight for legalization is far from over.
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It’s not every company that creates products for Hobbits and space travelers alike, but AFG Distribution has never been like most companies.
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Joey DeStefano’s journey from a young entrepreneur & musician to Chief Commercial Officer at Puff Brands is an inspiring tale of innovation, passion, and perseverance.
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If you’ve been in Vegas in February with a badge from Champs, you might have visited the Starbase or Illuminarium after.
Maybe you walked in and saw B-Real from Cypress Hill. Or Too Short. Or John Hart. They were commanding the stage with a crowd dancing their asses off. You might have even watched people getting awards for best cleaner, nicotine pouch, nicotine vape, nicotine e-liquid, marketing, innovation, cannabis vape, glass line, new device, or shop.
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Clayton Smith was ready to die.
Like all soldiers, the former U.S. Army Captain accepted the reality of losing his life on the battlefield. But preparing for death at home was different. Despite a good job and a loving wife, Smith hurt immensely. He had tried everything to stop the pain, but everything failed. Only one thing stood between him and suicide: a final gamble on a psychedelic called ibogaine.
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How many loyalty and rewards programs are you a part of? Do you know how to access your rewards without keeping track of a physical stamp card? And as a business, how are you reaching your customers to keep them engaged and coming back?
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A copycat formula led us to abandon what made the industry great. You’ve got one last chance to change before it’s too late.
Back in September’s issue, we opened the door on the world of cryptocurrency and how it’s currently being used in our society. However, the crypto space isn’t all sugar and spice; there are some risks involved, too. We recently sat down with Kaz, the creator of the Kazonomics token, who is currently experiencing the downside of the crypto craze.
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Several weeks ago, the death of Jamie Garcia—a worker at a state-licensed cannabis cultivation site in Los Angeles—during an ICE raid sent shockwaves through the medical cannabis community.
The medical-industrial complex loves its FDA-approved gums and patches, yet real-world evidence shows vaping annihilates traditional nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in smoking cessation efficacy.
The rise of nicotine vaping as an alternative to traditional smoking has sparked never-ending complaints about its safety, with propylene glycol (PG), a common ingredient in e-liquids, often targeted as a health concern.
While a few may have held some hope for Cannabis into Trump's 2nd term, campaign talk doesn’t mean action. However Trump's focus is quite clearly elsewhere.
The anti-vaping crusade was dealt another serious blow following the retraction of a study in May claiming nicotine “plays a critical role” in the progression of breast cancer.
It’s not a coincidence that the company’s name is Servd Distribution. The entire operation rests on the concept of customer service.
