Overindulged in some edibles? Took too hefty of a dab? One too many hits from the bong? We’ve all been there. While it can be scary to feel so high, we promise, it will fade. What’s most important to remember is that highs can vary in strength and length, but consumers will always, and we mean always, …
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
The study of 42 runners, published Dec. 26 in the journal Sports Medicine, comes almost exactly 10 years after Colorado became the first state to commence legal sales of recreational marijuana, at a time when cannabis-users increasingly report mixing it with workouts. “The bottom-line finding is that cannabis before exercise seems to increase positive mood and enjoyment during …
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I doobie? Weed wedding in Chicago the latest sign of spread of cannabis events
CHICAGO — At a recent wedding reception in Chicago, guests gathered to toast the newlyweds at the bar. Glasses were lined up in front of them, but no alcohol was poured. Instead, marijuana vapor was pumped into the upside-down glasses, which were then lifted and inhaled in unison. “A lot of people were surprised,” bride …
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Marijuana Tourism: Where Is Medical and Recreational Weed Legal in the US?
As marijuana users get ready to honor the unofficial April 20 celebration of all things weed, many travelers are still unclear about where medical and recreational use of the controlled substance is permitted. From a federal level, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, which claims marijuana has a high …
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Is Recreational Marijuana Legal in Mexico? What Travelers Need to Know About Mexico’s Weed Laws
Whether it’s during the April 20 holiday or to have a little extra fun during a vacation to Mexico, more and more travelers are asking about the legality of purchasing and using recreational marijuana when south of the border. As with most aspects of law and enforcement in Mexico, the answer is complicated. http://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/is-recreational-marijuana-legal-in-mexico-what-travelers-need-to-know-about-weed-laws-in-mexico
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 …
420 travel: San Francisco’s ranking for weed-friendly rentals
U.S. cities that blazed the marijuana legalization trail now have a high concentration of 420-friendly vacation rentals, a new study shows. Why it matters: Cannabis-cations are one piece of the growing multibillion-dollar weed economy. By the numbers: Out of the 50 largest U.S. cities in states where recreational marijuana use is legal, San Francisco ranks 26th when it comes to …
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4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts. This year’s edition provides an occasion for activists to reflect on how far their movement has come, with recreational pot now allowed …
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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide
Cannabis has a long history as an aid to increase sexual pleasure. It’s used as an aphrodisiac in tantric sex rituals arose in seventh century India, while early Europeans held the belief that the plant promoted happy marriages, according to the book, Cannabis and Culture, edited by Vera Rubin. Cannabis was included in the US Pharmacopeia …
Where is it legal to smoke weed in public?
Cannabis legalization is sweeping the nation, but every state has its own laws and regulations–especially when it comes to smoking weed in public. In fact, most states with recreational cannabis laws bar public consumption. So where can you smoke weed in public? \The majority of legal states ban any consumption in public places, relegating consumption to …
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New Study Finds Cannabis Use is Surging Among Older Americans
A newly released study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal finds cannabis consumption increased by 75% among older Americans in the past four years. Specifically, researchers from New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine find cannabis use among those aged 65+ grew from 2.4% to 4.2% between 2015-2018. http://theemeraldmagazine.com/new-study-finds-cannabis-use-is-surging-among-older-americans/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=New%20editor%20February%2023%202023&utm_medium=email
Presidents’ Day: (In)hale to the Chiefs
Being the leader of the free world is a tough job. Perhaps that’s why we know that at least a handful of former US presidents have consumed cannabis. Be it before, after, or during their White House tenures, there does indeed exist a track record of commanders-in-chief partaking or otherwise advocating for aspects of cannabis …
First Las Vegas Cannabis Lounge Opens for Business
The first cannabis consumption lounge in Las Vegas opened for business last week, seven years after Nevada voters approved cannabis legalization, according to a KLAS report. Smoke and Mirrors, which is located in the Thrive Cannabis Marketplace near the Las Vegas Strip, is the first of 19 conditionally approved lounges to open in the state. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/first-las-vegas-cannabis-lounge-opens-for-business/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=first_consumption_lounge_opens_in_vegas_germany_legalizes_adult_use_cannabis_and_more&utm_term=2024-02-26
Beer Sales Flatten Thanks To Marijuana
Observations gave an indication in California, but now Canada has the data. Legal marijuana is taking some of the foam and market share from beer. But beer lovers, don’t panic yet, it is still the #3 most popular drink in the world behind water and tea. IT has been the king of hot days, after work hangouts …
Germany legalises possession of cannabis for personal use
Germany’s parliament has passed a law allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of cannabis, making it the latest in a small group of countries and jurisdictions to legalise the drug, at least in part. The law passed by the chancellor, Olaf Scholz’s ruling three-party coalition, legalises cultivating up to three …
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Cannabis can spark romance all year long
Edibles can take a romantic evening to an entirely new level when done right. Cannabis, a plant containing hundreds of compounds including THC, fosters a more profound sense of intimacy between partners. And, as some studies suggest, cannabis can even help improve sex, especially for women. It’s why many couples are leaning into cannabis, not only as …
Growing Ganja in Jamaica
Ganja in Jamaica is more than just the cannabis plant; it’s a culture, a way of life, and an expression of people from varying cultural backgrounds who ended up on the Caribbean Island via the plantation model. The British monarchy was responsible for the cultural clash that saw enslaved Africans and indentured laborers co-mingling and …
What If You No Longer Find Joy in Smoking Weed? – Understanding the Seasons in One’s Life
As human beings, we are constantly evolving and growing, our perspectives and preferences shifting like the seasons. What we once adored with a burning passion can become a source of cringe-worthy embarrassment just a few years down the line. The “man bun” or “top knot” hairstyle that seemed so effortlessly cool in our 20s might …
Hitting a Vegas weed lounge? Here’s what to do after
Las Vegas made headlines recently with the opening of Sin City’s second cannabis lounge, Smoke & Mirrors, and the first operating under Las Vegas city regulations. Nuwu opened the Sky High Lounge tasting room years ago under the authority of the Paiute tribe, now lounges are spreading throughout Vegas. However, gambling is federally regulated, so any cannabis-specific offerings …
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Weed weddings make way for weed divorce parties this 4/20
Las Vegas is known as a vacation locale where people explore their vices—that’s how it got the nickname Sin City. Late-night gambling, clubbing into the wee hours of the morning, and even drive-through quickie weddings have long been fodder for a weekend in Vegas. In the last few years, cannabis has been swirled into that …
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The First Comprehensive US Cannabis Travel Guidebook Points Readers to the Country’s Best Weed Experiences
In 2012, Colorado and Washington voters legalized recreational cannabis sales, with the first dispensaries opening in 2014. A lot has changed in the decade since. More than half of people in the United States now live in a state that allows legal recreational cannabis, while 74 percent live in a state that has legalized either …
The Top US Cities for Marijuana Tourism
The trend of U.S. states legalizing recreational marijuana use is lifting tourism to new heights in 2024 and travelers have never had more choices when it comes to picking the perfect place for a cannabis-centric vacation. The team at Upgraded Points recently analyzed data from home-sharing platform Airbnb and weed-friendly lodging site Bud and Breakfast to …
Munchies Mystery Solved: Cannabis Lights Up Brain’s Hunger Circuit
While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University. The discovery, detailed in the journal
SCIENCE & HEALTHYoung Americans Are Five Times More Likely To Smoke Marijuana Than Cigarettes, Gallup Poll Shows
Significantly more Americans now say they smoke marijuana than cigarettes—with young people being more than five times more likely to consume cannabis than tobacco, according to new Gallup polling data. Overall, 17 percent of Americans say they smoke cannabis, compared to 12 percent who reported smoking any cigarettes in the past week. The difference is …
What is hash and how do you make it?
Hashish or just hash, is a potent cannabis concentrate made by extracting the resin from cannabis plants and working and pressing it into solid form. It can take the form of spheres (like Nepalese temple ball hash), bricks or “cakes” like the hash made in North Africa and the Levant, and dark, sticky fingers or …
Conscious Consumption: 100+ Black-Owned Cannabis Businesses to Support Right Now
According to Marijuana Business Daily, approximately 81% of cannabis business owners or founders are white. Only 4% are Black-owned. Why do state programs continue to favor white, wealthy entrepreneurs, while those who have long favored cannabis’ healing powers continue to be arrested at extremely disproportionate rates? The War on Drugs has left deep wounds in the cannabis …
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Blunt vs. Joint: Everything you Need to Know
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 …
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Las Vegas weed visitor’s guide 2024
In a few months, the self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world will make the case for itself as the weed capital of the world. Las Vegas’ seven-year-old legal cannabis program is a fine-tuned machine, but there’s one final shot in the arm coming this spring: nice places to smoke it. Sin City is home to …
Indica vs Sativa: Unlocking the Antiquated Mystery
In dispensaries all across the United States, cannabis products labeled “sativa” and “indica” line the shelves. However, our dependence on phrases like indica, sativa, and hybrid to classify cannabis is a disservice to customers. In cannabis culture, people expect an energizing, uplifting high from a “sativa” strain of cannabis. On the other hand, they expect a more relaxing, body high …
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10 Reasons Why NYC is the Weed Tourism Capital of the World
In recent years, New York City has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as a thriving hub for cannabis enthusiasts from around the world. With the groundbreaking legalization of recreational Cannabis, the Big Apple has quickly ascended to the pinnacle of cannabis tourism. In this article, we will delve deep into the top 10 compelling reasons …
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