http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/60f1992d984571ec96ca741a/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=960&cropY1=236&cropY2=1196 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ Dario Sabaghi's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/06/12/new-yorks-governor-appoints-new-acting-chief-at-cannabis-agency/ New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new appointments for the state’s cannabis regulatory agency following the resignation of former Executive Director Chris Alexander. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_66695304eca6b054c103187f Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:00:26 -0400 2024-06-13T13:40:18-04:00 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new appointments for the state’s cannabis regulatory agency following the resignation of former Executive Director Chris Alexander. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/31/cannabis-tops-alcohol-in-daily-use-for-first-time-ever-study-finds/ Americans are now choosing cannabis over alcohol for daily consumption, marking the first time in history that such a shift has taken place, according to a new study. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_665975a345003d7a4e2ecad5 Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:54 -0400 2024-06-04T02:24:27-04:00 Americans are now choosing cannabis over alcohol for daily consumption, marking the first time in history that such a shift has taken place, according to a new study. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/30/south-africa-legalizes-cannabis-for-personal-use/ South Africa takes a groundbreaking step forward in cannabis reform, legalizing the cultivation and possession of the plant for personal use. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_66581b0d290f5b279778c105 Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:07 -0400 2024-06-04T02:19:20-04:00 South Africa takes a groundbreaking step forward in cannabis reform, legalizing the cultivation and possession of the plant for personal use. Gallo Images via Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices Business /business Law /law standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/29/what-is-thca-and-why-doesnt-dea-consider-it-legal-hemp/ The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has sent a letter to explain why THCA doesn’t meet the definition of legal hemp. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_6656dc2ffe83b94317fd8fd9 Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:15 -0400 2024-06-04T02:16:54-04:00 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has sent a letter to explain why THCA doesn’t meet the definition of legal hemp. Portland Press Herald via Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices Business /business Law /law standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/24/house-committee-approves-farm-bill-amendment-to-ban-delta-8-thc/ An amendment to the new Farm Bill may put an end to the gray market for intoxicating hemp-derived products, such as delta-8 THC, by closing the loophole opened by the ... Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_665070007846720609a22b74 Fri, 24 May 2024 06:51:04 -0400 2024-06-04T01:36:14-04:00 An amendment to the new Farm Bill may put an end to the gray market for intoxicating hemp-derived products, such as delta-8 THC, by closing the loophole opened by the ... The Washington Post via Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/22/dea-publishes-proposed-rules-to-reschedule-marijuana/ The path toward the federal rescheduling of marijuana takes a step forward with the DEA's publication of proposed rules open to comments. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_664da744d425496bd8e602ab Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:26 -0400 2024-06-04T01:29:58-04:00 The path toward the federal rescheduling of marijuana takes a step forward with the DEA's publication of proposed rules open to comments. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/20/most-thais-support-rescheduling-cannabis-as-a-drug-survey-finds/ A survey finds that most Thais support the new government’s decision to reverse cannabis policy and relist it as a controlled substance by the end of this year. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_664b22a32dea8054bf699460 Mon, 20 May 2024 06:24:16 -0400 2024-06-04T01:15:03-04:00 A survey finds that most Thais support the new government’s decision to reverse cannabis policy and relist it as a controlled substance by the end of this year. © 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/15/czech-lower-house-approves-draft-law-regulating-hhc/ The draft law would regulate substances like kratom and HHC, a synthetic cannabinoid with similar effects to THC but milder, alongside other newly identified substances. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_664466f542d9ee7b5d3b07d1 Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:40 -0400 2024-06-04T01:27:50-04:00 The draft law would regulate substances like kratom and HHC, a synthetic cannabinoid with similar effects to THC but milder, alongside other newly identified substances. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices Business /business Law /law standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/05/14/ohio-marijuana-sales-expected-to-start-in-mid-june/ Ohio lawmakers have approved regulations on the sale of adult-use marijuana after a months-long deadlock, with anticipation that sales will start in mid-June. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_664315e66ade2a055d0838fb Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:32 -0400 2024-06-03T08:26:56-04:00 Ohio lawmakers have approved regulations on the sale of adult-use marijuana after a months-long deadlock, with anticipation that sales will start in mid-June. Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/30/swiss-initiative-aims-to-embed-cannabis-legalization-into-constitution/ A group of unknown citizens has launched a popular initiative to include a new article on cannabis legalization in Switzerland’s federal constitution. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_66312f8b01aa50011633a51c Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:58:56 -0400 2024-05-07T00:00:53-04:00 A group of unknown citizens has launched a popular initiative to include a new article on cannabis legalization in Switzerland’s federal constitution. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices Business /business Law /law standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/29/cannabis-company-medmen-goes-bankrupt-with-411-million-in-liabilities/ Multistate cannabis operator MedMen leaves the industry by filing bankruptcy proceedings in Canada with about $411 million in liabilities. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_662fde60c6274371f255e8a2 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:01:35 -0400 2024-05-06T23:53:43-04:00 Multistate cannabis operator MedMen leaves the industry by filing bankruptcy proceedings in Canada with about $411 million in liabilities. Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/24/cannabis-rolling-papers-may-pose-potential-health-risks-from-heavy-metals-study-finds/ The lack of regulation on cannabis rolling papers may expose users to health risks due to the presence of unsafe quantities of heavy metals, according to a new study. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_6628b69937859b7c1259edbc Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:59 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:09-04:00 The lack of regulation on cannabis rolling papers may expose users to health risks due to the presence of unsafe quantities of heavy metals, according to a new study. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/18/cbd-may-be-promising-treatment-for-crack-use-disorder-study-suggests/ A new study found that CBD could be a promising option for treating crack use disorder, showing fewer adverse effects compared to standard pharmaceutical approaches. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_6620e388070b542b2607bf5d Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:00:34 -0400 2024-05-02T05:48:18-04:00 A new study found that CBD could be a promising option for treating crack use disorder, showing fewer adverse effects compared to standard pharmaceutical approaches. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/16/juicyfields-nearly-700-million-cannabis-scam-leads-to-9-arrests/ The investigation into one of the biggest scams in the cannabis industry, estimated to be nearly $700 million, has led to 9 arrests. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_661e1fd2b01312324b2fc837 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-04-17T03:58:03-04:00 The investigation into one of the biggest scams in the cannabis industry, estimated to be nearly $700 million, has led to 9 arrests. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/10/cannabis-may-be-banned-at-germanys-oktoberfest-despite-legalization/ The German federal state of Bavaria is considering the possibility of restricting cannabis use at the famous Oktoberfest following the legalization of cannabis for per... Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_66163bc18e216063a3763cfc Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:03 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:31-04:00 The German federal state of Bavaria is considering the possibility of restricting cannabis use at the famous Oktoberfest following the legalization of cannabis for per... Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/09/new-poll-suggests-whom-cannabis-consumers-will-vote-for-in-the-2024-us-elections/ Among the issues at stake in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, cannabis may be one to take into account. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_6614e74d56a54b139a530ad7 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:27 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:11-04:00 Among the issues at stake in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, cannabis may be one to take into account. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/08/residents-of-denmarks-christiania-enclave-shut-down-pusher-street/ ‘Push Street’ was famous for freely selling cannabis. But now, the residents of Denmark’s Christiania hippie enclave have decided to take back control of it. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_6613968f668371415703a812 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:41 -0400 2024-06-03T08:16:25-04:00 ‘Push Street’ was famous for freely selling cannabis. But now, the residents of Denmark’s Christiania hippie enclave have decided to take back control of it. Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/05/cbd-company-charlottes-web-faces-lawsuit-alleging-invasion-of-privacy-violation/ The legal complaint against Charlotte’s Web accuses the company of violating California law by covertly recording and transcribing website visitors’ private conversati... Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_660fa800045896646105783a Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:00:04 -0400 2024-04-08T04:04:07-04:00 The legal complaint against Charlotte’s Web accuses the company of violating California law by covertly recording and transcribing website visitors’ private conversati... getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/04/02/how-do-cannabis-employee-owned-companies-avoid-tax-burden/ They can borrow funds to buy these shares, and if certain conditions are met, the sale of these shares can be exempt from specific taxation. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_660b91f12e925702c9263898 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:51 -0400 2024-04-03T04:29:06-04:00 They can borrow funds to buy these shares, and if certain conditions are met, the sale of these shares can be exempt from specific taxation. MediaNews Group via Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/03/26/limonene-terpene-reduces-thc-induced-anxiety-study-finds/ A new study has found that the limonene terpene in cannabis reduces anxiety but does not alter other effects of THC. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_660294988a4bad485714422f Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:46 -0400 2024-03-27T04:00:16-04:00 A new study has found that the limonene terpene in cannabis reduces anxiety but does not alter other effects of THC. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/03/22/germanys-federal-council-approves-recreational-cannabis-bill-for-personal-use/ With this approval, the path to the legalization of recreational cannabis for personal use in Germany is clear. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_65fdc4bc1e76fc4c132ec7f3 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:54:14 -0400 2024-03-26T01:48:30-04:00 With this approval, the path to the legalization of recreational cannabis for personal use in Germany is clear. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/03/20/netflix-announces-cannabis-show-set-in-amsterdam/ Netflix has announced a new cannabis show based on a crime drama set in Amsterdam, bringing out the cannabis scene of the Dutch capital. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_65faa4b0144fe96d8935fc0e Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:18 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:04-04:00 Netflix has announced a new cannabis show based on a crime drama set in Amsterdam, bringing out the cannabis scene of the Dutch capital. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/03/19/nearly-72-of-canadas-cannabis-users-buy-from-legal-market-survey-finds/ More Canadians are buying cannabis from the legal market, according to a national survey. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_65f94736338d9a501d558da1 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:12 -0400 2024-03-20T04:08:32-04:00 More Canadians are buying cannabis from the legal market, according to a national survey. AFP via Getty Images Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/03/15/delta-8-thc-is-getting-popular-among-teens-at-school-survey-finds/ The use of Delta-8 THC is becoming significant among high school students, according to a new national survey. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_65f428666a3e885208c21874 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:01:47 -0400 2024-03-18T00:12:22-04:00 The use of Delta-8 THC is becoming significant among high school students, according to a new national survey. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/2024/03/14/cbd-may-help-alleviate-menstrual-related-symptoms-study-finds/ CBD may be an effective solution to help ease menstrual-related symptoms, according to a recently published study. Dario Sabaghi, Contributor Dario Sabaghi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/dariosabaghi/ content_65f2bab32142e94f44a1d708 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:05 -0400 2024-03-18T00:12:25-04:00 CBD may be an effective solution to help ease menstrual-related symptoms, according to a recently published study. getty Vices /vices Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices standard