Forbes: Everything You Wanted To Know About Cannabis

Cannabis, a scientific term always in italics, refers to the genus of the plant. “Cannabis” refers to marijuana. There is also hemp, a common name for plants of the genus Cannabis which contain only small amounts of THC. While presently eight states allow adult use and 36 states allow cannabis for medical use, the substance is expected to become a $100 billion industry within the decade.

Theory Wellness is an independently owned and operated vertically integrated cannabis brand; the company operates retail, cultivation, and product manufacturing across Massachusetts and Maine, including the cannabis-infused seltzer brand Hi5. “Hi5 is a safer alternative to alcohol for those looking to try something different,” says Thomas Winstanley, Theory’s VP of Marketing.