Author Archive | Danielle Corcione

cannabis mothers

Cannabis Prohibition Putting Some Mothers At Risk Of Losing Their Children

Mother’s Day is upon us, and cannabis brands have gone full throttle in their holiday marketing: Women’s lifestyle publications are pushing mom-centric gift guides; female celebrities are touting the benefits of CBD as a wellness tool; and Kim Kardashian even threw a CBD-themed baby shower. According to Forbes, cannabis sales were higher during Mother’s Day […]

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home growing

Grey-Area Gardens: How To Successfully Advocate For Home-Growing Legislation

As more states introduce recreational cannabis legislation, more lawmakers are adding provisions related to social justice, including expungement programs, social equity programs and resentencing guidelines. In these lawmaking discussions, legal at-home cultivation remains a must for debate, but it isn’t always brought to the frontline of said discussion when it comes to rewriting the law. […]

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New York CBD crackdown

Raid Series, Part 2: Why Is Law Enforcement Cracking Down On CBD Businesses In New York?

Hemp has become incredibly popular in the past decade. As more and more states legalize recreational cannabis, more and more people are also learning about cannabinoids such as cannabidiol, better known as CBD. But many people still have misconceptions about what CBD actually is and its legality, particularly the difference between hemp-derived and cannabis-derived products. […]

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hemp raids

Raid Series, Part 1: Why Is Law Enforcement Raiding Hemp-Derived CBD Businesses Throughout The Midwest?

Hemp has gotten incredibly popular in the past decade. As more US states legalize recreational cannabis, more people are learning about therapeutic cannabinoids such as CBD. But many consumers still have misconceptions about what CBD is and its legality, particularly the difference between hemp-derived and cannabis-derived products. In this two-part series, we investigate why hemp […]

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