Rob Gronkowski revealed what life after football will look like for him on Tuesday, as the former Patriots tight end announced that he has partnered with Abacus Health to launch a line of cannabidiol (CBD) products.

CBD is a nonintoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp. Gronkowski, speaking at a press conference in New York City, said that such products have been essential to his recovery from a nine-year NFL Hall of Fame career that ended prematurely this past offseason thanks to a myriad of injuries. Now, he wants to get sports leagues, including the NFL, to lighten up when it comes to penalizing athletes for using CBD products.

“For the first time in more than a decade, I am pain-free,” Gronkowski said, noting that CBD products became a part of his life after he retired following the 2018 season. “And that is a big deal.”

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OAKLAND, CA  – The next evolution of drinking with friends has arrived in the Golden State! Keef Brands, a leading developer, producer and distributor of cannabis-infused beverages, edibles, concentrates and more, has launched its award-winning portfolio of cannabis-infused sodas, Keef Cola, in Northern California. Keef Cola reflects a revolutionary wave of social consumption, as the quality of taste-making sodas are poised to attract savvy cannabis consumers, while the approachable flavors reminiscent of soda fountain staples also welcome the canna-curious to pop the cap and take a sip.

First introduced nearly a decade ago in Boulder, CO, Keef Cola is made with high-quality CO2 cannabis extract and pure cane sugar. Each 12-fluid ounce bottle contains 10 milligrams of THC. Five bold and refreshing flavors will be available at select dispensaries throughout Northern California for responsible adult-use. What sets the product apart is its fast-acting effects and the ability to bring people together and make social connections while enjoying infused beverages. Keef Cola will also launch in Southern California later this summer.

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LAGUNA HILLS, CA, – Medterra CBD, one of the leading global CBD brands, expands sports and fitness capabilities with major investments in the golf industry by partnering with Worldwide Golf Shops, the parent company to Edwin Watts, Roger Dunn, and some of the most well-known and established golf retail stores in the United States. The growing startup has also signed US Open Major Champion Lucas Glover, 4-time PGA tour winner Charley Hoffman, and Morgan Hoffman as part of their sports ambassadorship program. To further expand their expertise, Medterra hired former Nike Director of Sales, Greg Moore, who has 25 years of golf industry experience to serve as their VP of Sales for the Golf Division.

“We are seeing an increase in the use of CBD in golf athletes and our companies share core values around transparency and are second to none in customer service and expertise,” said Al Morris, CEO of Worldwide Golf. “We’re thrilled that Medterra has found a true partner in Worldwide Golf as CBD becomes more popular and we continue to expand into the golf industry,” said Medterra CBD CEO and co-founder Jay Hartenbach.

Major pharmacy chains were the first national retailers to carry CBD and the industry will start to see more golf and sports-related retailers following suit. Worldwide Golf will be rolling out Medterra products nationwide this month to offer consumers CBD solutions such as Medterra’s MedOil CBD Tinctures, Good Morning CBD Soft-Gels, and CBD Rapid Cooling Cream. A key decision in choosing Medterra was the award of the U.S. Hemp Authority Certification Seal, which recognizes outstanding companies that have met the stringent standards laid out by the hemp industry for quality and safety.

The use of CBD for training and recovery is becoming increasingly popular within the golf community and beyond. Medterra is proud to be represented on the PGA Tour by Lucas Glover, Charley Hoffman, and Morgan Hoffman, all of which have seen the benefit of using Medterra’s CBD Rapid Cooling Cream,  MedOil CBD Tinctures, Good Morning Capsules, and Dissolvable Sleep Tablets as part of their daily regimens.

“The use of Medterra’s high-quality CBD products help get my energy up, stay alert and focused round after round. As a Tour Professional, I can trust Medterra’s THC-free products because they are certified by the U.S. Hemp Authority,” said Charley Hoffman. “We’ve seen fantastic results with these athletes using Medterra products and it’s the next big step for us as a company to move into the golf industry supporting such high caliber athletes,” said Hartenbach.

In addition, Medterra will be participating in their ambassador’s philanthropic initiatives such as Morgan Hoffman’s Foundation, which focuses on leading the race to find a cure for muscular dystrophy (MD).

These initiatives are just the beginning of Medterra CBD’s significant investments in the golf space and sports industry overall. Their mission is to inspire, educate, and enable the golf consumer to perform at their highest potential. For more information, please visit MedterraCBD.com.

ABOUT MEDTERRA CBD, LLC

Medterra provides customers with the highest quality, ultra-pure cannabidiol (CBD) products with zero THC. Medterra’s CBD is extracted from industrial hemp grown in accordance with the strict guidelines of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Hemp Pilot Research Program. Each product is third-party tested to ensure consistency and quality. Medterra is proud to legally provide quality CBD products to customers in all 50 states. For Medterra, follow @medterracbd on Instagram and like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MedterraCBD

In 2017, no one knew what CBD oil was. In 2018, folks stumbled saying “cannabidiol” (that’s CBD oil) out loud. In 2019, it’s everywhere, and everyone wants in on it.

In flavors like “cucumber mint refresh” and “watermelon renew,” a new line of CBD-infused waters and teas is hitting major grocery stores in California and Colorado on Monday, each 16-ounce bottle containing 20 milligrams, or trace amounts, of “active hemp extract.”

These beverages by the Oki company are among the first wave of large-production, mainstream products that are taking CBD out of the neighborhood head shop, dispensary or hippie health food store and into mainstream commerce.

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People who are eligible for AARP memberships, teenagers, and even pets, make up the fastest growing demographics of those who are consuming cannabidiol or CBD.

Former New York resident Cory Gleichenhaus, 42, grew tired of the harsh winters, and relocated to Florida for the warmth and palm trees. Last week, he opened a CBD American Shaman store in Delray Beach.  Not surprisingly, many of his customers are senior citizens, who, like him, became full-time snowbirds, à la “Seinfeld migration.”

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A significant amount of data has been generated in recent years showingthat cannabis access is associated with reduced levels of opioid use and abuse. But emerging data also indicates that many patients similarly substitute marijuana for a variety of other substances, including alcohol, tobacco and benzodiazepines.

Last month, a team of researchers from Canada and the United States surveyed over 2,000 federally registered medical cannabis patients with regard to their use of cannabis and other substances. (Medical cannabis access has been legal across Canada for nearly two decades).

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By Javier Hasse • Contributor, Forbes Magazine –

As the cannabis industry grows, people and companies from other trades are rapidly migrating toward it. From Fortune 500 execs to former politicians, and from banks to beer makers, smart money seems to want a piece of the green rush.

However, it is not usual to hear that a cannabis-focused company is venturing outside of the cannabis arena. Yet, this is what CannaRegs, co-founded by Amanda Ostrowitz, former regulator at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is about to do.

As Ostrowitz revealed exclusively today, Regs Technology – or RegsTech for short, the parent company to CannaRegs, which operates a data platform that provides comprehensive cannabis-related legal data, including rules and regulations from municipal, county, state and federal sources, just closed a $2 million funding round. Money will be used to expand the company’s services and features, as well as to take a leap outside the cannabis industry. The raise will be announced later on Tuesday.

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