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Green Rush

... marijuana use, and some (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) have even legalized possession—Gen Ys’ open-minded nature and tremendous spending power are highly influential factors in this shift. From marijuana delivery services to creative cannabis food and beverages, young entrepreneurs are leading the so-called Green Rush that is moving pot away from its patchouli-and-bongwater-soaked reputation and rebranding it as a legitimate, modern lifestyle product that offers benefits complementary to ...

Flair and Balanced

... , and it now carries ads from Hearst.Featuring headlines like “This Ex-Gay Survivor Had an Amazing Courtroom Message for LGBT Teens” and “This is How Bob Marley’s Pot Brand is Trailblazing the Cannabis Industry,” Mic says it reached an audience of 30 million in May, and 70% of readers were under age 35. This past spring, the four-year-old company announced $17 million in new funding, putting its total investment upward of $30 million. The team also hired the former executive editor of NPR News ...

High Society

... products that boast multiple benefits, especially those that contain CBD. Cannabidiol, aka CBD, is a chemical found in the cannabis plant. While it doesn’t have any psychoactive effects, studies have shown that CBD possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-anxiety properties, and that can be used to treat a number of illnesses, including epilepsy, anxiety, and schizophrenia. In the last two years, CBD has seen quite a boom: the chemical can be found in everything from sparkling water to gum to ...

UnWasted Time

... alcohol, which many consider unhealthy and even akin to poison, Ys are rebranding the perception of weed to emphasize its wellness properties (see Green Rush). As the legal cannabis market grows—currently worth $7.2 billion and growing 17 percent year over year—new luxury products and experiences are providing a chic approach for young consumers to enjoy weed that are far from the stereotypes of stoners and hippies of days past. At a focus group in Portland, where recreational ...

Fear Factors

... at all generations that provide catharsis by engaging users in a simple, repetitive activity. CBD With the legalization of marijuana becoming more prevalent in states across the U.S., non-psychoactive CBD is becoming a go-to resource to relieve stress and anxiety. CBD usage nearly doubled in 2018, growing from 2.6% in 2017 to 4.8% in 2018, with cannabis being ordered every eight seconds in 2018. Baby Boomers are the generation most likely to buy CBD, with 8.4% of this cohort doing so, followed ...

The New Age

... place of bug juice, the dining halls are stocked with adult beverages. CANNACAMP Somewhere between a resort and a sleepaway camp, CannaCamp is a cannabis-oriented vacation spot where guests can openly enjoy the herb while doing group activities like hiking, painting, and tie-dyeing. CAMP Also sometimes called Unique Camp, CAMP is a 4-day creative conference where 200 attendees go to a summer camp environment for a curated experience designed to inspire professional success, enhance innovation, and ...

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Seeing Green Data

... TIME TO CELEBRATEDo you plan to celebrate 4/20 this year?Age 18-34 Yes | No | I don't know what 4/20 is CANNABIS PERCEPTIONSWhen it comes to cannabis, do you think each of the following are getting better, worse, or staying the same? Acceptability of cannabis in society | Health/wellness capabilities of cannabis | Safety of cannabis products | Criminal justice reforms around cannabis CANNABIS DISCUSSIONSIn the past year, which of the following have you heard/discussed with a friend and/or ...

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celebrating 420

... alcohol alternatives go mainstreamIn a world where wellness and mindfulness continue to be priorities, younger consumers are leading a shift in social culture. Whether driven by a desire for healthier lifestyles or more meaningful social interactions, they are seeking out alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. From sipping on botanical-infused mocktails to exploring cannabis in drink form, what it means to ‘drink’ socially is being redefined. Let’s explore some brands and bars ...