Committee Blog: Redefining Sleep Therapy – The Role of Cannabis in Decreasing Dependence on Conventional Sleep Medications

Reviewed by NCIA’s Scientific Advisory Committee Introduction Insomnia affects nearly 30% of adults, leading many to rely on medications like benzodiazepines and sleep aids that can cause dependency and cognitive side effects. With growing interest in natural alternatives, cannabis has emerged as a potential option. Cannabis contains compounds like THC and CBD, that interact with…

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Committee Blog: Cybersecurity and the Risks of Technological Failures in Cannabis

Recently, one of the biggest names in cannabis, Metrc, has come under scrutiny following a lawsuit from a former-employee alleging that the nation’s largest seed-to-sale tracking software provider was actively involved in a conspiracy to allow for “illegal interstate” cannabis sales. The former employee, Marcus Estes, who worked as an executive vice president for a…

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Committee Blog: Banking Guide for Cannabis Industry Veterans

Published by NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) As a veteran of the cannabis industry, you’re already familiar with the regulatory complexities and operational risks that come with running a legal cannabis business. But even as the industry matures and expands—projected to reach $52 billion by 2026—banking remains one of the most persistent and misunderstood…

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Building a Solid Financial Structure for Cannabis Enterprises

The marijuana market has actually experienced extraordinary development in recent times, changing from a mainly illegal market into a legitimate industry with significant economic effect. As even more states legislate cannabis for medicinal and recreational usage, the monetary landscape surrounding cannabis businesses ends up being significantly complicated. Business owners entering this vibrant space face various challenges, including…

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Make Your Voice Heard: Why You Can’t Afford to Miss NCIA’s Annual Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit

It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is in dire need of reform. Businesses are struggling, consolidation is rampant, and communities continue to bear the costs of prohibition. At the same time, partisan gridlock has made progress at the federal level more challenging than ever. The cannabis industry—its business owners, employees, and advocates—feels the weight…

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