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 …
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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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The Wellness Retreat Renaissance Normalizes Psychedelic Therapy
Ancient civilizations healed with psychedelic plants before it was cool. Today, Indigenous cultures and non-Western communities still do. Finally emerging in the Western world, these transformative rituals are being rebranded as wellness retreats. A longstanding tradition rather than a trend, psychedelic therapy can have a profound impact on perception of self and environment. For centuries, one …
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Denver Has a Growing Cannabis Hospitality Scene. It Only Took Thirteen Years.
Step outside in Denver on April 20, and you’ll probably smell something burning in the air. As the first city to decriminalize cannabis and the capital of the first state to legalize the plant for recreational purposes, Denver will be forever linked to that sweet, sticky stuff. And on the high holiday known as 4/20, …
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Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill Clarifying Marijuana Consumption Lounge Rules And Letting Owners Sell Cannabis Companies To Employees
Maryland lawmakers have sent a bill to the governor meant to clear up policies around on-site marijuana consumption businesses and lay out the plan for a second cannabis licensing lottery round—while also revising rules to allow license holders sell their cannabis companies to employees ahead of a current five-year waiting period. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/maryland-lawmakers-pass-bill-clarifying-marijuana-consumption-lounge-rules-and-letting-owners-sell-cannabis-companies-to-employees/
