Welcome to Rise & Roll, a bi-weekly newsletter that keeps you smart, savvy, and always in the loop on the latest in cannabis.

Here’s what we have on deck for today…

1. Federal study could change cannabis patient standards

2. Toker's Guide launches cannabis review program

3. Which workers are most likely to buy your products?

Federal study could change cannabis patient standards

A $686,376 federal grant to Rutgers Health will reshape how doctors evaluate medical cannabis patients for potential risks.

Current screening methods don't distinguish between recreational and medical use, potentially misidentifying issues in therapeutic users.

This research will establish new medical-specific criteria that could influence future regulations, compliance requirements, and customer care protocols across the industry.

Toker's Guide launches cannabis review program

Cannabis enthusiasts can now turn their expertise into income through Toker's Guide's new reviewer positions across legal states.

The company is hiring full-time, part-time, and contract roles for individuals to evaluate and document cannabis products.

Key qualifications?

• Photography skills

• Writing ability

• Product knowledge

• Must be 21+

For cannabis brands, this development represents the industry's evolution toward standardized consumer feedback channels.

Which workers are most likely to buy your products?

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that food service and hospitality workers top the charts in cannabis consumption, with 20.7% consuming monthly.

That's nearly double the national average of 10.7% across all industries.

The data reveals a clear opportunity: if you're marketing cannabis products, the hospitality industry should be a prime target.

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