Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis announced on Monday his support for a series of bills aimed at legalizing cannabis for medical and religious purposes and decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of cannabis. Addressing Parliament, Davis endorsed the measures designed to regulate the cultivation, sale, and use of marijuana and related products within the country’s …
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The use of weed to replace alcohol is a growing trend in the United States. In fact, a recent study found — for the first time ever — the daily use of cannabis of any kind among Americans surpassed the daily use of alcohol. In sheer numbers, of course, many more people still drink alcohol on occasion …
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Until a few years ago, Amsterdam’s coffee shops were the go-to destination for worry-free cannabis experiences. Now, fueled by legalization efforts and a growing cultural acceptance of cannabis, other countries and cities have popped up on the weed travel map. So much so that a new, multi-billion dollar niche within the travel industry emerged. But …
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With a wide range of cannabis policies, even between states where recreational use is allowed, it can be legally risky to travel with weed. What’s more, it’s technically illegal to transport weed between states, as federal law has authority when crossing state lines. Similarly, the federal government manages airport security, and agents must report drug …
Cannabis culture is flourishing worldwide as more regions embrace legalization and decriminalization. This global shift is creating new and exciting destinations for cannabis enthusiasts to celebrate and explore. From historic European cities to cutting-edge American states, here are some top spots where you can enjoy cannabis culture at its best. http://www.feast-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle-2/where-to-celebrate-cannabis-in-the-world-44089
As you drive through some of California’s most storied agricultural land, a few hours north of the Bay Area, you’ll zoom past fields full of plants straining under the weight of their almost-ready-to-harvest bounty. After checking into your boutique hotel, you’ll get to sample some of the local flavor and watch the setting sun. The …
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Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore made a groundbreaking decision last week to sign an executive order granting pardons to 175,000 individuals convicted of cannabis-related offenses in the state. The pardons automatically forgive low-level cannabis crimes spanning every misdemeanor cannabis possession charge the Maryland judiciary “can locate in the state’s electronic court records system,” according to a report …
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For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana almost every day has grown greater than the number who drink alcohol almost every day. This change, some 40 years in the making, comes as marijuana use has become more common and legal in nearly half of U.S. states. In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million people …
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When Snoop Dogg took over Death Row Records (DRR) in 2022 and launched Death Row Records Cannabis in January 2023, he vowed to restore the label to its former glory, championing artists, hip-hop, and cannabis culture. Today, that promise is being fulfilled with the introduction of a limited edition collection honoring one of DRR’s most …
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Cannabis users are like snowflakes, no two are the same. Some have been indulging for years, others — not so much. Some use three times a day, others three times a month. While some enjoy ripping bongs, others might prefer something a little more low-key, like a one-hitter. So, are all forms of consumption created equal? …
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Since California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, 40 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis. As for recreational use, 24 states and Washington D.C. decriminalized adult-use marijuana. According to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), the 24 states and territories that support both …
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Ever wonder what makes a perfect puff? As cannabis culture evolves, enthusiasts and experts alike are delving deeper into what truly enhances the smoking experience. For decades, the cannabis industry has primarily focused its research efforts on maximizing crop yields and cannabinoid concentrations. However, a pioneering new study aims to shift that focus towards an …
The House of Representatives this week approved amendments to a major federal spending bill that would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept medical cannabis use by veterans, and expand research efforts into psychedelics, Marijuana Moment reports. The amendments have been attached to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilConVA) Fiscal Year 2024 …
Before last week’s elections, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gave final approval to a bill to decriminalize cannabis, making the nation the first in Africa to legalize cannabis for personal use. President Ramaphosa signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act on May 28, which removed cannabis from the nation’s Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/south-africa-broadly-decriminalizes-cannabis/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=south_africa_legalizes_personal_cannabis_use_canada_has_issued_few_cannabis_pardons_since_legalizing_and_more&utm_term=2024-06-04
It’s easy to find quality cannabis in Jamaica. That said, it’s also easy to be duped into buying subpar weed from one of the many hawkers targeting tourists in resort towns. Yet what connoisseurs and the general cannabis curious public can trust on first sight is a brand that opens the door to tourists and …
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Most adults acknowledge having consumed cannabis and six in ten say that the substance should be legal nationwide, according to survey data provided by YouGov. Fifty-seven percent of respondents said that they had consumed cannabis during their lifetimes. Of those who acknowledged having used marijuana, most described their experiences as “mostly positive.” http://norml.org/blog/2024/05/10/poll-majority-of-americans-have-tried-marijuana-and-say-it-should-be-legal/
Growing, buying and smoking cannabis legally inside a Michigan business was an alien concept during marijuana’s decades of prohibition. But it’s happening today in Kalamazoo, and everyone 21 and older is welcome. A cannabis consumption lounge has opened in Kalamazoo — only the third in Michigan to open. The business is called Only Alien Cannabis Co., which …
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It will soon be illegal to smoke cannabis in Amsterdam’s red light district. The new regulations unveiled in the Dutch capital will come into effect from mid-May. It is hoped the measures will make living in the city more hospitable to residents who have long bemoaned tourists’ anti-social behaviour. As well as banning use of cannabis on the street – …
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Although smoking marijuana is widespread throughout the world, Jamaica has one of the most profoundly rooted cannabis cultures. The Rastafari, a 20th-century movement that reveres marijuana as a sacred plant, originated in Jamaica. They believe that smoking marijuana fosters calm, love, and depths of reflection and medication that can serve as a gateway to the …
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The Biden administration will move Tuesday to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk substance, a person familiar with the plans told CNN, a historic move that acknowledges the medical benefits of the long-criminalized drug and carries broad implications for cannabis-related research and the industry at large. The US Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to recommend that marijuana be rescheduled …
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Krishna follows the Green Rush to Colorado, meeting families who’ve relocated to seek medical pot and starry-eyed ganjapreneurs trying to strike gold in America’s Marijuana Mecca. This episode of Weediquette first aired on VICE TV in 2016. Weed laws in the US have since changed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZrwgCE01Zg
The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at the beginning of the year, there were 440,445 full-time-equivalent jobs in the legal cannabis industry—a 5.4 percent increase from 2023. Annual sales of legal marijuana, recreational and medical, …
U.S. cities that blazed the marijuana legalization trail now have a high concentration of 420-friendly vacation rentals, a new study by Upgraded Points shows. Why it matters: Cannabis-cations are one piece of the growing multi-billion dollar weed economy. The big picture: Unsurprisingly, three Colorado cities — Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs — are among those with the highest concentration of …
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This Saturday will be the “last 4/20 celebration that cannabis will be on Schedule I,” a Democratic congressman predicts, adding that he’s “quite confident” the GOP House will take up a bipartisan cannabis banking bill if lawmakers “break this loose in the Senate.” Rep. Earl Blumenauer, founding co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, spoke to reporters …
Marijuana’s informal 4/20 holiday is picking up steam with recreational pot legal for nearly half of the nation. Why it matters: More changes are rolling out and others are under consideration in states across the country as support for legalizing weed grows. Roughly 9 out of 10 Americans said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use, according to a January Pew Research Center …
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When you light up or down an edible, you may be lowering your risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study comparing recreational cannabis users to nonusers. As marijuana isn’t without its health harms, these findings came as a surprise even to the scientists behind the study. Researchers at the State University of New York …
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Photos of people celebrating 4/20 from across the world. http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2024/04/19/420-marijuana-celebrations-photos-from-the-unofficial-cannabis-holiday/73382159007/
In the culture of cannabis, April 20 is a holiday when those who partake light up in enjoyment and in protest of prohibition. Although the origins of “4/20” are debated — according to popular lore, a group of California high school students in the 1970s met after school at 4:20 p.m. to smoke weed — the …
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Taking medical cannabis for the first time can seem daunting for many people. Adverse reactions can usually be avoided by using the “start low, go slow” approach to dosing. If you do experience psychoactive effects that feel uncomfortable, however, here are some handy pieces of advice. Recreational cannabis users consume the plant because they want to enjoy …
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For many stoners, there is one age-old debate that rivals that of the chicken and the egg. What is the difference between a blunt and a joint? In the end, when the cannabis has turned to ash and the munchies have begun, it might not even matter. But whether one prefers a blunt or a joint, …
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