DANGER, FRAUD AND DECEPTION
The Truth Behind Cannabis Laboratories: A Call to Consumer Awareness In Puerto Rico's vibrant cannabis scene, where cannabis culture flourishes with a unique and authentic flavor, we face an alarming challenge that we cannot ignore. Recently, two cannabis testing laboratories in Puerto Rico were sanctioned and investigated for irregularities. Some issues are easily remedied with updated documentation—a cap on a container, proper labeling, or even penalties for late document s
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DIGITALIZATION & CANNABIS IN A SATURATED MARKET
Hey guys! Today we find ourselves at a crossroads where digitization and cannabis culture intertwine in unexpected ways. In this increasingly digital world, print has become a rare and precious treasure. Without realizing it, printed information has become a scarce commodity, and with it, the production costs of printed media have skyrocketed. But what does this mean for our beloved cannabis industry here in Puerto Rico? On the Island of Enchantment, cannabis accessibility is
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HYPEREMESIS SYNDROME CANNABINOID (SHC)
"IF YOU USE CANNABIS DAILY, THIS TOPIC WILL INTEREST YOU" Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) causes episodes of intense nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain in people who consume cannabis regularly for years. It is usually relieved with hot showers, but it returns if you continue consuming. HOW FREQUENT IS IT? Data is limited, but in surveys of frequent users, between 1% and 6% report symptoms consistent with hemoglobin A2 syndrome (HAS). In emergency rooms, among frequen
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MEDICINAL CANNABIS
When the dispensary no longer makes sense... If you use medical cannabis, you've probably noticed something strange. At your usual dispensary, the line isn't the same anymore, the group of patients seems smaller, and the atmosphere feels tense. It's not your imagination. The numbers are tight, and this directly impacts your medicine and your wallet. By August 2025, there were 310 licensed dispensaries on the island and approximately 117,910 active patients. In 2022, there wer
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When relief doesn't come in a blue pill
Over the years, I've seen medical fads come and go, inflated promises, and quick fixes that end up costing too much. Few crises have been as devastating—and as persistent—as the opioid crisis in the United States. That's why, when a serious study brings medical cannabis back into the spotlight as a real alternative for managing chronic pain, it's worth pausing to look at it with less prejudice and more evidence. The recent finding that patients with chronic pain significantly
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