Microdosing is often associated with psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin, but it’s also an increasingly popular method of consuming cannabis. With microdosing cannabis becoming more mainstream, we talked to Danyal Swan, Digital Content Manager, about what microdosing is, its benefits, a...
We all want to be polite and avoid faux pas in social situations–cannabis consumption is no exception. And if you’re new to cannabis, you may not be familiar with the “unwritten rules” of cannabis culture. To help those in recreational states get up to speed, we’ve c...
Despite the fact that cannabis is now legal in most states, hazy misconceptions have lingered long after the War on Drugs. Part of this confusion stems from the social stigma of ‘just say no,’ and the fact that scientists were unable to conduct adequate research on cannabis during its...
Although the cannabis industry continues to flourish, the number of women working in leadership positions has been in steep decline over the course of the pandemic. In 2021, MJBizDaily reported that woman-identifying executive representation had dropped to 22 percent; down from 36.8% in 2019, and...
Although cannabis is now legal for medical or recreational use in most U.S. states, a significant number of Americans remain incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses—many of whom are people of color. At Verano, we believe that the ‘War on Drugs’ and its dangerous, “just ...
To no one’s surprise, we’re big fans of herbal medicine here at Verano, and that includes adaptogens. Active ingredients found naturally in certain plants and mushrooms, adaptogens can help your body maintain homeostasis in the presence of excess stress, anxiety, illness, and fatigue....
Despite everything we know about the therapeutic efficacy of cannabis—along with vehement approval from a growing number of Americans and state legislations—it is still mislabeled as a dangerous Schedule 1 substance at the federal level. Thousands of Americans still lack access to the...
Evaluating a Nug All nugs are made up of the same parts: The cola, bracts, trichomes, sugar leaves, fan leaves, and pistils. But how do you know if your nug is a good one? So glad you asked. Marina Mikkelsen, our VP of National Cultivation, gave us a crash course on what to look for…
At Verano, we believe that cannabis can and should be better, and that starts with DE&I (diversity, equity, inclusion)—in our facilities, the communities we serve, and the cannabis industry at large. Because even though the legal cannabis business continues to blaze forward, creating in...