2021 Roundup: Cannabis in New York City, Russian Oligarch Linked to Curaleaf, Pregnancy Outcomes & More
At the end of 2022, New York City made bold strides towards establishing its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary.[0] One year on from the legalization of marijuana for adults aged 21 and above in the state, a launch of what is anticipated to be among the most lucrative cannabis markets in the nation has been facilitated.[0] Legally Rooted, a locally-owned and operated medical marijuana dispensary located on 6th Street, opened its doors on Friday, January 1, 2023 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and became the first dispensary to open in the Queen City.[1]
Vermont Cannabis Regulators are also now investigating the links between Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and multi-state cannabis operator Curaleaf.[2] This inquiry follows a report by Vice that found Abramovich invested $130 million and provided $194 million in loans to US cannabis firms between 2016 and 2018, with Curaleaf as the main beneficiary.[3]
Additionally, researchers have found that using cannabis early in pregnancy is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.[4] This was presented at The Pregnancy Meeting, the annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, held from February 6 to 11 in San Francisco.[5]
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0. “Cannabis News | Cannabis Blog | Herban Creative” herbancreativenj.com, 22 Feb. 2023, https://herbancreativenj.com/cannabis-news
1. “Meridian cannabis dispensary opens | Local News | meridianstar.com” www.meridianstar.com, 22 Feb. 2023, https://www.meridianstar.com/news/local_news/meridian-cannabis-dispensary-opens/article_b8071b52-5ee0-579a-b5fd-424fb4c6de79.html
2. “New Biden exec order touts cannabis actions (Newsletter: February …” www.marijuanamoment.net, 22 Feb. 2023, https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-biden-exec-order-touts-cannabis-actions-newsletter-february-20-2023/
3. “Vermont Cannabis Regulators Investigating Curaleaf's Ties to …” www.ganjapreneur.com, 22 Feb. 2023, https://www.ganjapreneur.com/vermont-cannabis-regulators-investigating-curaleafs-ties-to-russian-oligarch/
4. “The association between cannabis use and sleep complaints in …” www.news-medical.net, 22 Feb. 2023, https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230214/The-association-between-cannabis-use-and-sleep-complaints-in-University-students.aspx
5. “Early Pregnancy Cannabis Exposure Tied to Adverse Pregnancy …” www.channel3000.com, 22 Feb. 2023, https://www.channel3000.com/news/health/early-pregnancy-cannabis-exposure-tied-to-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes/article_529be2a0-82ae-5254-97a7-13cd85f74f2a.html
6. “Canadian Cannabis Sales Surged in December – New Cannabis …” www.newcannabisventures.com, 22 Feb. 2023, https://www.newcannabisventures.com/canadian-cannabis-sales-surged-in-december/
7. “FDA finalizes guidance on cannabis clinical research | RAPS” www.raps.org, 22 Feb. 2023, https://www.raps.org/news-and-articles/news-articles/2023/1/fda-finalizes-guidance-on-cannabis-clinical-resear
