Cara Wietstock

Bellingham

Senior Content Producer at Green State

Articles

Federal report reveals forgotten cannabis consumer

5 days ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

Cannabis industry professionals want to understand which products, marketing strategies, and branding will beckon target demographics to their products. A recent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) data brief entitled Differences in Past Year Modes of Marijuana Use among People Aged 12 or older shows a group that may be woefully underserved.
"Alarming" cannabis report sounds safety sirens | GreenState

5 days ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

The cannabis industry is one of expected growth in some states, and imminent contraction in others. People who sign on to work in the space experience the excitement of a new industry while riding a rollercoaster of unknowns. The federal illegality of the plant leaves space for nerves. A recently released University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Labor Center report indicates more to be concerned about.
THC found in popular mainstream candies

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

Almost every American can relate to the experience of walking into a cool convenience store and grabbing their favorite Haribo gummy snacks. For a few in the Netherlands, that candy treat turned into a wild ride. So far, three bags of Happy Cola F!ZZ candies, similar to those found in the United States, have contained THC.
This state’s weed ban may fail before it starts | GreenState

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

A good night’s rest is essential. Those who have trouble sleeping will attest that waking up exhausted only snowballs into a day of lethargy or worse, over-caffeination. Some have turned to cannabis for restful slumber, and as the industry pinpoints what products might work, one cannabinoid has reigned supreme. Cannabinol (CBN) is a minor cannabinoid that occurs in small amounts in the cannabis plant, and many believe it helps kick in those coveted sleep-inducing effects.
This city is giving residents cash thanks to weed

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

Cannabis reform is often passed with promises of new tax revenue to put into the city. Every state has raked in boatloads of tax revenue poured into various causes like addiction services and schools. One place in New Mexico has granted the most straightforward way yet. Albuquerque is cutting checks to its residents, focusing first on those who live in vulnerable communities.
How to enjoy weed at the ball park with out getting made | GreenState

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

It is the season for hot dogs, ball games–and weed? That last part is not really on the menu since every ballpark bans smoking cannabis. Portland Pickles fans have been enjoying Cycling Frog hemp beverages for a year. Wrigley Field also announced a partnership with Mynd hemp drinks in 2023. Those who do not live in these locations will have to settle for finding ways to get high that stick within stadium rules.
Smelling like weed gets you fined in this country

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

The scent of cannabis has raised contention around the world. If a person does not use a personal filter, smoking and vaping weed emit a smell. Working at a production facility will have most going home reeking of pot. A cannabis farm will likely emit an aroma to the surrounding area late in flowering. Connoisseurs may love it, but not everyone is a fan.
Alarming study points to needed change for Veterans

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

American military Veterans account for six percent of the population. As of 2023, almost 80 percent of those Veterans served during wartime, according to Pew Research. This kind of service can evoke severe post-traumatic stress disorder. About 23 percent of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have severe PTSD. This condition can create nightmares, flashbacks, and distress.
Music, food, and weed center stage in Mich. this summer

2 weeks ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

With summer comes block parties and festivals. This year is no different, especially in Michigan, where some beloved events are set to include a cannabis lounge. JARS Cannabis and We Are Culture Creators (WACC) have curated weed-friendly lounges at the Movement Festival this weekend and the upcoming Royal Oak Taco Fest. JARS Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis operator with a chain of dispensaries across Michigan, Arizona, and Colorado.
Never leave the weed dispensary disappointed again

2 weeks ago | greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock

There was a time when a medical patient would rue the day they had to travel to a different state. This meant they would exit the imaginary lines where their medicine was legal into unknown territory. These patients often had to choose to go without their medication to visit a new state, or attempt to smuggle it in and possibly risk being arrested.