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13. The 2023 US Cannabis Report
New Frontier Data’s 2023 US Cannabis Report analyzes the American cannabis industry, highlighting state-level legalization and financial forecasts. The industry could reach $71 billion by 2030, driven by factors like new revenue streams and increased demand. Regulatory structures heavily influence market growth in states with both medical and adult-use programs.
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12. Hemp: A multi-purpose plant
Hemp (Cannabis with THC<0.3%) has a large variety of applications ranging from textile to building material. Did you know that hemp fibers are one of the strongest natural fibers? They are also sustainable and versatile! Harvested via a process called “retting”, they can have a high flexibility or be very stiff depending on the organization of the layers inside the fibers. Hemp fibers are very durable, breathable, hypoallergenic and able to absorb moisture. Some applications of hemp fibers include paper production, concrete-like material (hempcrete), textiles such as towels and clothes and insulation material. Cultivation of hemp is very sustainable because of the natural resistance of hemp to mold and other pests. Other parts of hemp also have many applications. Hemp oil can be used for cooking but also for biofuel production! Hemp seeds instead can be eaten raw or cooked and are rich in nutrients. Overall, hemp is a multi-purpose plant with a versatile use in industry, and we are recently rediscovering most of its application!
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11. From bong to brownies: a look at the best way to enjoy cannabis
Today, inhalation and in particular smoking, via a joint, blunt or bong for example, is the most common method of consuming cannabis in the western world. Inhalation of cannabis results in direct feedback (aka effect) to the consumer, allowing for easy self-regulation of the intensity of the experience (commonly known as ‘high’) and avoiding adverse effects (i.e., paranoia, dizziness, or anxiety). Inhalation is the preferred method of consumption when requiring or desiring a quasi-direct effect from cannabis. The effects of inhaling cannabis also don’t last very long, peaking within 30 minutes and decreasing following the hour.
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8. Public perceptions of cannabis in western society
The legalization of cannabis has seen a strong uprise in the past 20 years all over the world. A recent poll of European citizens showed that 55% support legalization in Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland, which is a contrast to a 2011 EU report that found that 59% of young people said cannabis should remain illegal. The media plays a crucial role in the shift in public perception, with framing of cannabis as a medicinal substance contributing to the pro-legalization viewpoint and a decrease in people seeing cannabis as harmful.