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Published quarterly, Cannabis Review Quarterly is the perfect resource to discover all that’s happening within the cannabis industry.

CRQ is a sophisticated, informative publication that will keep you updated about the ever-changing cannabis space in our local communities, the region and the Massachusetts commonwealth.

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Tiera Wright

CRQ Magazine reaches an audience of more than 250,000 adults** through a combination of print

CURRENT: Summer Edition: July 2023

Fall Edition: October 2023

Winter Edition: January 2024

Spring Edition: April 2024

** Sources: Nielsen Scarborough Research Study, Spring 2021; ComScore, Fall 2021

Cannabis Review Quarterly (CRQ) is published by The Republican. Our offices are at 1860 Main Street, Summerfield, MA 01103. All advertising is subject to the terms and conditions of the CRQ rate card, and all advertising submitted is subject to the approval of the Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to cancel an advertising order or reject or edit any advertising copy or images. The Republican Co. shall not be liable for incorrect ad placement. Liability for failure to publish an ad shall not exceed a refund of or credit for the original price of the ad. Liability for an error will not exceed the cost of space for the section the error occupies. Credit will be allowed for the first insertion only. Advertisers should check ads upon publication. The contents of this publication are copyrighted 2023. The Republican Co. All rights reserved. No portion of CRQ may be reproduced in any form without the consent of the Publisher.

Please Consume Responsibly. This product may cause impairment and may be habit forming. For use only by adults 21 years of ag e o r older or persons holding a patient registration card. Keep out of the reach of children. This product has not been analyzed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is limited information on the side effects of using this product, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast feeding may pose potential harms. It is a gai nst the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this pr oduct Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. The impairment effects of edible marijuana may be delayed by two hours or more. In case of accidental ingestion , c ontact poison control hotline

18002221222 or 911. This product may be illegal outside of MA.

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Taking a look at the popular infused seltzer, new flavors and recipes.

30 Cannabis and Culture

Weed & wellness in the Berkshires.

33 Tripping and

42 Fact vs. Myth

Can the smell of cannabis promote natural healing?

Taking

Introduces

Taking

Suggested

Great “travel buddy” suggestions for your summer excursions.

36 How to Become a

The sommelier’s of cannabis.

38 Answers to Your

We asked our cannabis experts what questions and comments they hear the most.

41 Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Do higher “levels” give a “better” high?

Note to readers:

Please consume responsibly. Cannabis and related products may cause impairment and may be habit forming. For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of the reach of children.

Products shown in this magazine have not been analyzed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is limited information on the side effects of using these products, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana used during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product.

KEEP THESE PRODUCTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. The effects of Edibles may be delayed by two hours or more. In case of accidental ingestion, contact poison control hotline 1-800-222-1222 or 9-1-1. This product may be illegal outside of MA.