In New York, adults can legally grow their own cannabis plants for personal use—but that doesn’t mean all cannabis is created equal. Unless you know exactly where it came from, consumers should never purchase untested or unlabeled cannabis—unregulated products may contain inaccurate potency levels
Continue readingUnderstanding Cannabis Dosage: How Consumption Method Matters
In New York, adults can legally grow their own cannabis plants for personal use—but that doesn’t mean all cannabis is created equal. Unless you know exactly where it came from, consumers should never purchase untested or unlabeled cannabis—unregulated products may contain inaccurate potency levels
Continue readingInversion: The Hidden Threat Undermining New York’s Legal Cannabis Economy
In the burgeoning legal cannabis market of New York, a practice known as inversion is creating serious headwinds for licensees, workers, and consumers alike. At its core, inversion refers to the funneling of unregulated, out-of-state, or illegally produced cannabis products into the licensed supply chain, often through the guise of
Continue readingFrom Compton to the Capitol: Cultural Legitimacy, Regulation, and the Performance of Equity in the Cannabis Era
Abstract:This dissertation examines the intersections between Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance and the ongoing transformation of New York State’s cannabis industry. Although separated by geography and sector—one rooted in Compton’s cultural history, the other in Albany’s regulatory
Continue readingHow to Read a New York Cannabis Label: What Every Consumer Should Know
With adult-use cannabis now legal in New York, understanding what’s on your product label is key to staying informed, safe, and empowered as a consumer. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) requires all licensed products to include standardized labels designed to promote transparency, safety, and
Continue readingHow to Read a New York Cannabis Label: What Every Consumer Should Know
With adult-use cannabis now legal in New York, understanding what’s on your product label is key to staying informed, safe, and empowered as a consumer. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) requires all licensed products to include standardized labels designed to promote transparency, safety, and
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