Drug policy in Portugal has always taken innovative approaches. In 2001, Portugal became the first nation to decriminalize personal drug usage, which transformed global discussions about addiction-related public health. Two decades after its trailblazing drug decriminalization, the country now leads another critical healthcare industry by adopting medical cannabis legislation. http://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-04-21/why-portugal-could-be-europes-medical-cannabis-capital/97076
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West Hollywood Brings High Spirits and Cannabis Culture in Celebration of 4/20
Easter Sunday collided with 4/20 in West Hollywood this year, turning the city into a pastel-colored celebration of both resurrection and relaxation. With cannabis culture now firmly rooted in the city, local dispensaries and lounges leaned into the overlap, offering everything from egg hunts (or in this case, nug hunts), edibles, swag bags, and special discounts in …
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New Study Finds Medical Cannabis Has Potential to Treat Cancer
A recent meta-analysis published last week in Frontiers of Oncology found that medical cannabis has the potential to help treat symptoms of cancer. The study, which pulled from prior cannabis research, was the largest-ever analysis to investigate the interplay of cannabis and cancer, and researchers found a “significant majority” of the relevant studies fell predominantly in favor …
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North Carolina Lawmakers File Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
A group of North Carolina lawmakers this week introduced legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the state, online news source Marijuana Moment reported on Friday. The measure, House Bill 1011, was filed on Tuesday with primary sponsorship from Democratic Reps. Aisha Dew, Pricey Harrison and Zack Hawkins. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2025/04/18/north-carolina-lawmakers-file-medical-marijuana-legalization-bill/
Spark it up — Long Beach moves forward with cannabis sales and consumption at certain events
The Long Beach City Council moved forward Tuesday to allow cannabis special events within the city, with the hopes to increase revenue and further stamp Long Beach as a tourist destination. This will allow certain events such as music festivals and fairs to have cannabis retail vendors onsite selling their product, and will permit people to …
Thinking Outside the Bowl: Four Fascinating Ways to Consume Cannabis
Anyone who considers themselves a frequent user of cannabis knows the basics by now: bowls, bongs, blunts, edibles, and joints. These are some of the most common forms of cannabis consumption. But what if we like to shake it up every once in a while? This list features some of the more fascinating methods of …
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Elon Musk And The Potential Future Of Legal Cannabis
Elon Musk joined as an early investor of the car company Tesla in 2004, later becoming CEO and product architect in 2008. Taking the technology, he pushed the company and grew the brand and the following. Using the expanded platform, he has become a global player and now has joined the current administration. But what about Elon Musk and the potential …
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Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
New York is always buzzing with excitement, but it gets a little extra special on April 20th. With legalization in full swing and a vibrant community that loves to celebrate the culture, NYC is one of the best places to be on 4/20. From massive park meetups and hazy comedy nights to yacht parties and …
In the weeds: Where marijuana is legal and for what use
On 4/20, you might find yourself in more conversation about types of cannabis (marijuana or hemp) and cannabinoids (THC, CBD, for example). Why it matters: It’s not just the plant, itself: Wrapping your head around cannabis terminology, uses and legal status can be dizzying. State of play: Hemp was federally legalized in 2018, and marijuana is legal for medical use in …
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Tourists Visiting Yankee Stadium or the Bronx Botanical Garden Are Smoking Silly Nice
Welcome to the Bronx, where tradition and energy run deep. Whether you’re headed to the New York Botanical Gardento explore 250 acres of natural beauty, or catching a day game at Yankee Stadium, the Bronx offers a truly unique NYC experience. But there’s one more experience tourists are locking in while they’re uptown—high-quality legal weed, and that’s …
The Original 4/20 Festivals Are Fading, but There’s Never Been a Better Time For Cannabis Tourism in the US
In early April, I traveled to Phoenix for a cannabis-focused weekend with the multi-state cannabis brand Trulieve. I’m no stranger to cannabis weekends as someone who lives in Denver and has written about cannabis off and on for nearly a decade. Still, going to Phoenix for cannabis was a new one for me. Arizona legalized …
Global 420 Celebrations: How Cities Celebrate Cannabis Culture and Advocacy
420, the date synonymous with cannabis culture, has become a global movement. Every year, on April 20th, cities and communities worldwide come together to honor the plant, its history, and the ongoing fight for legalization. From public park gatherings to underground smokeouts, 420 events are as diverse as the cultures that celebrate them. Let’s dive …
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Bushwick’s Creative Crowd Is Smoking Silly Nice—Tourists Are Catching On
Bushwick is loud, colorful, unpredictable—and now it’s a place where tourists can find top-shelf, legal weed that actually delivers. Between street art tours, DJ sets in warehouses, and vegan pizza at midnight, tourists want something that matches Bushwick’s energy. That’s why more and more visitors are walking into NYC dispensaries and asking for Silly Nice—a Harlem-born, Black- and …
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Easter and 4/20 together: How Houston is celebrating the cannabis-centered holiday this year
Just because marijuana isn’t legal in Texas, that doesn’t mean Houston doesn’t know how to live up the day nationally understood for the celebration of it — and this year, that day falls right on Easter. On 4/20, a handful of Houston bars, restaurants and stores are offering cannabis-centered deals and events for Houstonians to enjoy what …
10 Cool Cannabis Products to Elevate Your 4/20
What began as a grassroots moment, 4/20, has grown into a global ganga celebration filled with product drops, elevated experiences and a whole lot of green goodness. From premium gadgets and infused cocktails to sustainable apparel and nostalgic party games, these 10 products will deliver a 4/20 celebration that hits just right. http://cannabisnow.com/10-cool-cannabis-products-to-elevate-your-4-20/
The 420 Holiday: Who’s It Actually For?
Cannabis’ journey toward legalization in the US is helpful in understanding the shift taking place around the 420 holiday. Although legal marijuana in the US owes an unpayable debt to San Francisco—to the struggles and the activists living in the city, those affected by AIDS and the counterculture warriors who laid the groundwork for the …
The Real 420 Is Dead
There was a time not so long ago when 420 was a legitimately secret code — not entirely top secret, but still “secret-ish” in the way that widespread inside jokes could be before the internet effectively revealed most of these half secrets. But when 420 was still semi-concealed from the mainstream consciousness, even those who knew …
Scott Schmidt on West Hollywood’s 4/20: A Responsible Cannabis Celebration
Scott Schmidt is executive director of Emerald Village West Hollywood, an organization founded in 2021 to champion the city’s cannabis businesses and promote it as the world’s cannabis capital. With a 3-day 4/20 weekend event ahead, Schmidt shares how West Hollywood blends celebration with responsibility. Q: Tell us about the 420 week events coming up this weekend—the …
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More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). http://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/apr/18/benefits-risk-cannabis-older-adults
Does The TSA Care About Flying With Weed?
Ever since states began legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, there has been the question of whether it can cause a person any trouble to try and smuggle legal weed on a plane. There have been countless reports published on this subject over the past few years, most of which seem to indicate that …
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What TSA Does When They Find Marijuana
When it comes to getting through airport security with marijuana, there is a mixed bag of information. Some supposed toker travel experts say that flying with weed is as easy as stowing small amounts in checked luggage, while others argue it is best to keep the stash discreetly in a carry-on. Here is what TSA …
TSA And Cannabis: What You Need To Know
It seems like every few months there is an entirely new rulebook for marijuana. Where it is legal, how much you can possess, where you can smoke it and where you can bring it vary greatly and change frequently throughout the country. When you purchase cannabis legally in the United States you might think you are …
The 3 Best Cities For a Marijuana Weekend
Spring is in the air and the travel itch is strong, looking for something different? Something elevated, fun, and a bit chill? While 24 states have fully recreational marijuana, some places are better than others. Yes, New York City and Los Angeles have weed, but there are some places just better for a weekend getaway. …
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Where is marijuana legal in the US? Here’s which states have legalized weed as 4/20 approaches
The unofficial marijuana holiday is less than a week away and in more than half of the U.S., the purchase and consumption of the psychoactive drug is legal. Though more and more states have begun to legalize in recent years, marijuana wasn’t always regulated in the United States. When European settlers arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries, many …
How Cannabis Tourism Is Changing the Way We Travel
The travel industry is greening – literally. As global attitudes toward cannabis continue to shift, a new kind of tourism is taking root: one that blends the plant’s therapeutic and recreational properties with a thirst for exploration, culture, and connection. From the mountains of South Africa to the valleys of California, cannabis tourism is transforming …
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Enjoy 4/20 in every corner of SF
San Francisco contains multitudes. Each neighborhood is a cultural pocket of unique energy. These individual vibes are built off the people and places in each ‘hood, from one corner of Ingleside to the bright lights of Broadway Street. Tourists often miss out on some of the best parts of San Francisco for those can’t-miss spots like …
Florida Lawmakers Unanimously Approve Bill To Make Medical Marijuana Cards Free For Military Veterans
A Florida House panel on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would exempt military veterans from state registration fees for medical marijuana cards, allowing them to obtain the certifications for free. The House Health and Human Services Committee advanced the legislation, HB 555 from Rep. Alex Andrade (R), on a vote of 21-0. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/florida-lawmakers-unanimously-approve-bill-to-make-medical-marijuana-cards-free-for-military-veterans/
Bipartisan Pennsylvania Lawmakers Announce New Plan To Legalize Marijuana This Year
Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers are asking their colleagues to join them on a forthcoming bill to legalize marijuana for adult use in the state. In a cosponsorship memo that was circulated on Monday, Reps. Emily Kinkead (D) and Abby Major (R) touted the state’s “robust” medical cannabis program—but pointed out that “all but one of our neighboring …
The Future of Cannabis: AI, Luxury, and the Death of the Dimebag
Sure, people can still smoke a spliff in 2035 (assuming our robot overlords allow it). But why would anyone want to? The future of cannabis consumption makes hitting a bong look as old-school as churning butter. With so many options available, navigating the modern dispensary’s diverse product selection requires a whole new approach. Edibles have gone from …
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Smoke, Sip, Hit, Rip: The Cultural Canvas of Cannabis Consumption
The smell of freshly ground flower, the sticky kiss of resin on the fingertips, the crackling flare of a newly-sparked bowl—for decades, smoking has been the quintessential cannabis experience. From the communal rituals of 1960s hippie circles to the smoke-filled studios of 90s hip-hop legends like Cypress Hill and Method Man, joints and blunts have …
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