Safe Cannabis Storage Massachusetts regulations regarding the possession of cannabis for private consumption include a requirement for the safety and security of a person’s supply. “An adult who [...]

Can Edibles be Strain Dominant? There have been longstanding discussions regarding the difference in the effects of Sativa and Indica. Many cultivators will speak about the genetics of the family [...]

The Snow Angels Are Back Most people would agree that 2020 has been a year of incredible challenges. Businesses have taken a huge hit and that has had a big impact on nonprofit organizations and [...]

Cannabis and its Possible Benefits with Autism    Niall DiFazio What is cannabis? Cannabis comes from Cannabis sativa which is one of the worlds oldest propagated plants. It all arises from the [...]

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Topical Cannabis Products with Medicinal Benefits The cannabis industry is experiencing steady growth. As a result, people are developing new and improved ways to utilize cannabis for medicinal [...]

Serving Veterans and Our Communities CNA is proud to support Veterans North East Outreach Center (VNEOC) and Mass Fallen Heroes (MFH) as part of our philanthropic mission. We are also aware that the [...]

Potential Benefits of Cannabidiol in Cancer Care   According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and a pilot study at Augusta Medical Center in Georgia, cannabidiol (CBD) is [...]

The Layers of Cannabis RegulationsAs with any topic that is regulated at many levels of government, it is best to first look at the laws closest to home.Many local laws begin with ballot initiatives, [...]

What should you know about CNA Stores’ (marijuana/cannabis) dispensaries before your first visit? First, do not forget your mask! We cannot permit anyone to enter the building without one. Until [...]

Banking Challenges for the Cannabis Industry In our piece about Section 280E of the tax code, we discussed the high cost of starting a cannabis business in MA which must be done without access to [...]

School Supplies for Kids We have all witnessed the concern, worry, and diligent efforts of public officials, educators, and parents regarding the opening of school this fall. During these [...]

TEAM LUNGSTRONG RAISES FUNDS FOR LUNG CANCER RESEARCH IN THE “PAN-MASS CHALLENGED REIMAGINED” The Pan-Mass Challenge is a bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic [...]

Cannabis 101 Origins, Safety, Regulations  Cannabis consumers will receive copies of the following information at the time of their purchases at CNA Stores. We are including it in our blog to assure [...]

Cannabis as an Alternative to Opiates:According to the CDC in the past twenty years there has been over 750,000 deaths from drug overdoses, of these overdoses two thirds involved an opioid. Opiate [...]

Press Release | June 17th 2020 Supporting a Community Food Bank Most people know that CNA Stores is a veteran-owned company that is committed to supporting community-based projects. It is both part [...]

VNOC (Veterans Northeast Outreach Center) In 2007, when the U.S. government introduced new initiatives to address homelessness, the data showed that it was a bigger problem than had been anticipated. [...]

Haverhill Beautification  Exterior: After successfully completing all the preliminary requirements, CNA Stores was approved for a special permit in the city of Haverhill in July 2019. To meet one of [...]

Tammi’s Closet, is here to help According to data from money.com, the average amount a family spends for a prom is $1139.  That can be a real hardship for families. Betty Vitale-Neal, the creator of [...]

When the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) issued regulations regarding the Reasonable Vendor Training Program in July 2019, I was a bit taken aback.  The sudden release of mandatory requirements for [...]