In 2022 and the first half of 2023, Canada went through a whopping 611.7 million grams (yeah, that’s 1.3 million pounds) of cannabis dried bud, but not in a fun way. All of the marijuana in question was tossed out by licensed producers as the result of a disparity between how much is grown and how much …
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Picture this, Leafly nation: you’ve touched down in New York City, with a packed itinerary of seeing sights, perusing shops, and grabbing the best eats in Lower Manhattan. But you have no weed, no gear, and nowhere to smoke it in style. What if I told you there was a place you could get all three, …
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Are you in search of a remarkable Valentine’s Day gift that will leave a lasting impression on the cannabis enthusiast in your life? Whether you’re spoiling your partner, treating your friends, or embracing a moment of self-indulgence—which is highly encouraged—our Valentine’s Day gift guide features distinctive weed-themed gifts that exude elegance, surprise, and even cutting-edge …
As we conclude this journey through unique and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for the stoner girl in your life, it’s clear that the key to a perfect present lies in understanding and embracing her passions. From stylish apparel to aromatic candles, customizable rolling trays, each item is an opportunity to celebrate her unique personality and …
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Life is short—so smoke the best weed in human history. Shoot, help vote for the next best weed in human history. More cannabis competitions are coming coast to coast, and even across oceans, in 2024. High Times results come in hot this month, and entries are already open for multiple East Coast competitions. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/ultimate-weed-contest-calendar-2024
Recently, my partner and I celebrated our anniversary the way we spend most of our days, with our cats and cannabis. If I am being completely honest with myself, there haven’t been more than a handful of days in our nine-year relationship where one of us wasn’t high. This hasn’t bothered me in the past, …
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — In a desert valley along the Rio Grande in New Mexico, the city of Sunland Park has generally offered few amenities for its roughly 17,000 residents. No large grocery store. Few shops. Little to offer those uninterested in the racetrack casino or a hike to the gigantic cross of Cristo Del …
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In recent years, the landscape of tourism has undergone a profound transformation, with a new contender entering the scene—the cannabis industry. As legalization sweeps across regions, the intersection of tourism and cannabis has given rise to a unique niche, attracting enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. This unconventional fusion opens the door to a world of …
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While four states took giant leaps on the cannabis legalization front in 2023—including Delaware, Kentucky, Minnesota and Ohio—a host of others have unfinished business lingering for 2024. Here at Cannabis Business Times, we’ve once again consulted with our crystal ball to determine the possibility of changing fortunes for 11 states on our legalization radar. This list …
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Where is weed legal in Europe? The majority of European countries have legalized medical marijuana in recent years, although access remains inconsistent across the continent. A growing number of countries have decriminalized possession of small amounts of cannabis, transforming marijuana laws in Europe so that criminal penalties are largely a thing of the past. However, …
Cannabis and magic mushrooms are a pair with a long lasting connection. Commonly taken together, and possessing some similar qualities, these two seem like a natural pairing. But what are the impacts from combining these two substances, and why is the combination so popular? http://cannigma.com/plant/difference-between-magic-mushrooms-and-cannabis/?utm_source=All%20Active%20Profiles&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2017.1.24%20%2801HMBB4PV89ABC6KW56J07D2V8%29
Antibiotics are some of the most common medications, typically used to treat bacterial infections – so many wonder whether it is safe to continue using cannabis while taking a course of antibiotics. While research is extremely limited on the topic, there are no reports of problems mixing these two medications. Still some, but not all, …
Endogenous cannabinoids are made from specific dietary fats and regulate metabolism. Plant cannabinoids like THC are fat-soluble molecules and THC accumulates in adipose (fat) tissue. This suggests that the amount of body fat you have, and the rate at which you burn it off, could affect how quickly THC gets released from fats stores into the …
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In a comprehensive review, a group of scientists have brought forth intriguing insights into the potential role of cannabinoids in the battle against COVID-19. The study, titled “Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System in Early SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Long COVID-19,” was authored Cassidy Scott, Stefan Hall, Juan Zhou, and Christian Lehmann. It was published in the …
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They are incredibly disablitating, migraines occurs most often among people aged 20 – 50 years, and are 3 times more common with women. Roughly 10% of the population will get one. Around 95% of the population will get a headache. The most common headaches include tension-type headaches (must frequent), cluster headaches, and persistent headaches (NDPH). This doesn’t include alcohol and …
One of the unique features of cannabis is that it’s available in so many different formulations. There have never been more ways to use cannabis, and edibles represent an increasingly popular delivery method. Edibles are often considered a convenient, discreet, and effective way of accessing the therapeutic or intoxicating effects of cannabis, without exposure to …
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Everyone has a favorite album they like to pair with cannabis, a movie they really love to watch when high, or that special secluded spot in town where the view, the breeze, and the simple tranquility of it all can make it the perfect place to smoke a joint. But along with music and movies, …
Despite being touted as a wonder drug, CBD doesn’t work for everyone, and many clinicians are now leaning into other cannabinoids. There’s some speculation that CBDA may work well topically, but since there is so little known, how do we find out for sure? Indeed, more clinical research is needed as most of what we know …
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Long before you were prescribed medical marijuana or made that first trip to the dispensary, you probably knew cannabis in its most iconic form — rolled up in a joint, or a marijuana cigarette. While there is a wide range of methods for smoking marijuana today and all types of cannabis smoking accessories, there’s something to be said for …
Amongst the densely rich landscape of cannabis culture, the blunt, an enduring symbol of cannabis, has entranced and enveloped many smokers young and old. The weighted delivery of rolling a blunt and lighting it up. The camaraderie of passing it around. The deep high accented by the buzz of tobacco. The many songs to play …
If you’ve tried cannabis — particularly a variety with high levels of THC — you’ve probably experienced one of its most notorious side effects: “the munchies.” You may have an irresistible urge to snack on something delicious. And once you open that bag of chips, you might find it tastes way better than it did before …
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Cannabis is known for relaxing, chilling, and making life more pleasurable – in the right amounts. Data results indicated both men and women perceived cannabis use increased their sexual functioning and satisfaction, particularly increased desire and orgasm intensity. The modern medical community recognizes the importance of libido as one of the key indicators of general health and quality …
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Cannabis cultivators the world over know the obsessive, purgatorial feeling of waiting for their plants to mature to discern sex—female, male or hermaphrodite. A male plant, while essential for reproduction, can also run rampant across a garden and devastate an entire crop of flowering female plants—intended for consumption—by inadvertently pollinating them and causing hermaphroditism. If culled …
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New York’s two-and-a-half-year-old legal cannabis program is like a fueled-up rocket just steaming on the launch pad, waiting for ignition. The state’s regulators have nearly run out of ways to fumble the ball, and stores are finally opening on a near-daily basis. The New York City metro area has about 2 million weed smokers, but up …
Twenty-four hours before interviewing Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen about his new Ben’s Best Blnz (B3) cannabis brand, the chances of it happening seemed grim. Cohen had just been arrested by Homeland Security in Washington, DC, while protesting the detainment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and no one in his press office seemed to …
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A recent analysis by TD Cowen’s analyst, Vivien Azer, sheds light on a shift in consumer behavior, highlighting the competition between legal cannabis and alcohol sales. Over the past five years, alcohol sales in states where cannabis is legal have lagged behind by 100-150 basis points, according to Azer. http://theartofmaryjanemedia.com/the-end-of-big-alcohol-is-coming/
In an expansion of last year’s sweeping federal pardons for cannabis possession, President Joe Biden (D) on Friday issued additional pardons for thousands of individuals convicted of simple cannabis use and possession on federal lands and in Washington D.C., the Associated Press reports. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/president-biden-issues-additional-cannabis-pardons/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=biden_issues_new_cannabis_pardons_researchers_published_thousands_of_cannabis_studies_over_past_decade_and_more&utm_term=2023-12-26
Have you ever wondered why unlicensed cannabis dispensaries call transactions ‘donations?’ Or why your purchase may come with a ‘gift?’ Well, there’s actually a pretty simple explanation. By the dispenser calling it a donation, or saying they’re gifting cannabis, they’re able to circumvent the law. Unlicensed dispensaries do this because they believe they’re not technically …
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For decades, marijuana was known as an illegal drug and a subculture of its own, far from the mainstream. In recent years though, scientists have found more and more evidence of its therapeutic potential. Cannabis has become a trusted, daily medication for millions of people across the world, treating conditions ranging from anxiety to arthritis to the nausea caused by chemotherapy, …
Religiosity is an important predictor of cannabis use, according to the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and the Department of Sociology at Florida State University. Jonathan Merritt, a well known Christian author on religion, culture and politics, wrote an article for the New York Times on Christianity and cannabis. Merritt, who grew up …
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