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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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, …
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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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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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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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
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 …
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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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 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 …
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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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
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 …
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
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’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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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 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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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