The 5 Biggest Things That Happened to Cannabis in 2019

As we reflect on the previous decade, we’re also taking a look at some of the biggest things to happen within the US cannabis industry in 2019.

To many, the cannabis industry has been something to pay close attention to. We’re witnessing the beginning of the end of the War on Drugs, as cannabis is made legal in an increasing number of states and countries. Additionally, the number of medicinal and commercial uses for the plant continues to grow with each year.

However, while the cannabis industry has grown tremendously over the past few years, there have been plenty of ups and downs along the way. As a result, we’ve decided to look at some of the cannabis industry’s biggest milestones in 2019.

So buckle up and sit tight as we bring you our top five events in the cannabis industry for this year.

1. The Vaping Crisis

While cannabis made strides in 2019, it also had its setbacks. One of the major setbacks for the marijuana industry was undoubtedly the vaping crisis which occurred in August.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that to date, more than 2,500 lung illnesses and 54 deaths have…