Episode 29

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3rd Dec 2025

The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Feed for December 03, 2025

Cannabis Company Sued for Alleged Gender Discrimination

A group of women are taking legal action against a major cannabis company, alleging they were wrongfully terminated due to their gender. The lawsuit claims the company's "bro culture" and gender bias led to the dismissal of several female employees in favor of male replacements.

The judge has ruled that one of the plaintiffs can proceed with her claims despite the company's argument that she has no ties to California, where the lawsuit was filed. The case is scheduled for trial in two thousand twenty seven, and the women are seeking damages for discrimination, retaliation, and labor code violations. This lawsuit shines a light on the persistent gender imbalance in the rapidly growing cannabis industry, where women continue to face significant barriers to advancement and equal treatment.

D.C. Emerges as East Coast Cannabis Hub

The nation's capital is experiencing a remarkable surge in its medical cannabis market, with patient numbers reaching unprecedented levels. As Virginia finalizes its blueprint for recreational marijuana, D.C. is solidifying its position as a hub for the East Coast's burgeoning cannabis industry.

The District of Columbia set a new record for registered medical cannabis patients, with over 100,000 individuals now accessing the program. The rise in patient numbers coincides with the finalization of Virginia's recreational cannabis framework, which is expected to have a profound impact on the regional market. As the neighboring state moves towards adult-use legalization, industry experts anticipate an influx of new consumers, further bolstering the District's position as a premier destination for cannabis enthusiasts on the East Coast.

Today's science articles are about cannabis and migraine.

Cannabinoids rescue migraine symptoms caused by central CGRP administration in mice, Differential impact of Cannabis abuse on neurological disorders, and Cannabinoids in headache: helpful or harmful?

#CannabisIndustry #GenderDiscrimination #MedicalCannabis #CannabisResearch #Migraine #NeurologicalDisorders #CannabisTreatment

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Daily feed of news and new research findings in cannabis by Alex Terrazas, PhD
The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Journal of News and Reviews in Cannabis Science provides insightful summaries of new publications in cannabis research and covers news from the world of cannabis. The Cannabis Boomer's summaries are not just for baby boomers and older adults, but for all adults with an interest in cannabis and health. The Cannabis Boomer is really Alex Terrazas, PhD, a psychologist and neuroscientist.
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Alex Terrazas, PhD is a psychologist and neuroscientist who hosts The Cannabis Boomer Podcast and The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Feed. Dr. Terrazas earned his PhD from the University of Arizona, where he studied the role of the hippocampus in spatial cognition. He also was an Intramural Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health where he conducted neuroimaging studies in neuropsychiatric disorders. He is currently developing agricultural robotics and 3D generative AI.