Category Archives: marijuana

Legalization of Pot Could Cost Beer Industry 7.1% of Overall Sales

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

For years, sales of domestic light beer—once the undisputed king of American booze—have tanked as imbibers turn to craft brews, wine and spirits. Now an even bigger threat looms: the growing reality of legal, readily available and socially condoned marijuana.

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Alcohol Use Among Teens Continues Decline, But Slower, As Marijuana Use Posts 1st Significant Increase in 7 Years

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol use among teenagers in in the 8th, 10th and 12th grades continued its two-decade long decline this year, the National

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CBrands Goes to Pot, to Produce Cannabis Drinks

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands is paying $245 million to buy a 10% stake in Canopy Growth Corp., becoming the first major wine, beer or

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Thousands of monarch butterflies could be stranded Regular Marijuana Use Linked to More Sex, Stanford Study Finds The jury’s still out on rock ‘n’ roll. But the link between sex and at least one drug, marijuana, has been confirmed. A study … Continue reading →

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WSWA Calls on Marijuana Advocates to Speak Out on Risks of Underage Use and Driving Under Weed’s Influence

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Underage Americans are drinking less than earlier generations but reporting concerning the latest consumption study is showing broader acceptance of marijuana which should raise concerns for both parents and policymakers, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) President and CEO … Continue reading →

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