While some public health experts have expressed concerns that the legalization of marijuana could fuel a rise in the use of tobacco products, a new study instead concludes that state-level cannabis reforms are mostly associated with “small, occasionally significant longer-run declines in adult tobacco use.” http://www.marijuanamoment.net/states-that-legalize-marijuana-see-reduced-tobacco-use-study-finds/
These European Countries are Pushing to Legalize Cannabis: The EU’s Stance and Challenges
In recent years, cannabis legalization has gained significant traction globally. While some countries have taken bold steps toward legalization, others remain hesitant to embrace the change. Several European countries are pushing for the legalization of cannabis, despite the European Union’s reservations. This article explores the current status of cannabis legalization in Europe, the reasons behind the push for …
The Ultimate Cannabis-Friendly Travel Guide
Summer is the magical time of year when we embark on the thrilling quest of finding the perfect country to explore. If you’re all about that herbaceous adventure, typical wanderlust lists might not deliver the exhilaration you crave. While 23 US states have opened their arms to the wondrous world of weed, it’s easy to …
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Making Sure Your Marijuana Brownies Aren’t Too Strong
Covid drove people into the kitchen and helped increase cooking and baking skills. Coupled with the mainstreaming of marijuana, more people are curious about making their own edibles. While there are lots of recipes for them, there’s a surprisingly little information out there about the THC process to make sure you don’t over do the …
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Learn more about how to travel with cannabis, tips for transporting cannabis products, and the legalities of doing so…
Cannabis can reduce your travel stress and enhance your experiences on vacations. Even though it has a lot of travel benefits, many people don’t travel with cannabis specifically because they don’t know if they can or how to. Read on to learn more about the benefits of traveling with cannabis, tips for transporting cannabis products, and the legality of …
You Can Now Buy Weed Online in Colorado, A Trend for the Industry?
Colorado Governor Jared Polis passed a ground-breaking law allowing the sale of marijuana products online. After a month of consideration, this landmark decision ushers in a new era for the state’s cannabis business. By embracing e-commerce, Colorado joins other progressive states at the forefront of integrating online platforms into the cannabis industry. This progressive move not …
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First Cannabis-Friendly Hotel Opens in Las Vegas
What is being billed as the “first cannabis-friendly hotel in Las Vegas has opened. The Lexi Las Vegas, located in the former, Artisan Hotel Boutique property has reimagined its guest experience. The hotel opened on June 2 and introduced cannabis-friendly hospitality with a designated floor for “420-friendly” rooms. http://www.travelpulse.com/News/Hotels-and-Resorts/First-Cannabis-Friendly-Hotel-Opens-in-Las-Vegas
7 Cannabis-friendly North American travel destinations
These seven North American cannabis-friendly travel destinations not only offer island getaways, tons of hiking trails, or a city’s worth of fun–they also have legal cannabis. Just be sure to check where it is legal to smoke cannabis in public before lighting up. http://www.greenstate.com/travel/7-cannabis-friendly-north-american-travel-destinations/
‘Am I using too much weed?’ Ask yourself these questions.
How much is too much weed? Experts say if you’re asking yourself whether you’re using too much marijuana, there’s probably a reason. Maybe a friend or family member said something. Or you’re spending more money on weed than you used to. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/interactive/2023/marijuana-cannabis-use-addiction/
A Weed Tourist’s Guide to Las Vegas
There are no consumption lounges in Las Vegas for adults to legally consume outside of their homes, but there are plenty of larger-than-life dispensaries, eccentric 420-friendly accommodations, and convenient legal drive-throughs, making Sin City a must-see hotspot for cannabis tourism. It is home to the world’s two largest cannabis dispensaries, 68 total cannabis stores, over …
A Ganja-themed vacation? No, you’re not high. Cannabis tourism is on the rise
As cannabis grows in popularity – and legality – across the country, many vacationers are looking for a way to combine their wanderlust with their love of herb. And while the logistics of a vacay that’s high on grass and low on stress may seem difficult to pin down, there is one place offering a …
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Marijuana may make sleep worse, especially for regular users, study finds
Use of weed may actually harm sleep, a December 2021 study has found. The research, published in a BMJ journal, revealed adults who use weed 20 or more days during the last month were 64% more likely to sleep less than six hours a night and 76% more likely to sleep longer than nine hours a …
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What is 420? The meaning behind the day and how it started
Had a great time celebrating 4/20 yesterday? Sure you did. Probably still recovering. But, do you know the significance of this annual golbal event? How it started? Where and how it started? Who were the people behind it? Here’s everything you need to know about 4/20 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/420-day-uk-meaning-today-b2323292.html
From Budtender to Dispensary Owner
Tahir Johnson, a third-generation native of Ewing Township, N.J., received a blunt warning from his mother during his coming-of-age years in the late 1990s on the north side of Trenton. “Be careful driving while Black,” his mom, Carolyn Watson Johnson, used to tell him and his brothers. http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/tahir-johnson-simply-pure-black-history/?utm_campaign=Cannabis+Business+Times+Newsletter&utm_source=02%2f23%2f2023+-+&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cannabisbusinesstimes.com%2fNews%2ftahir-johnson-simply-pure-black-history&utm_content=451723&isid=7C979E
Are Online Dispensaries Legit February 6, 2023 by Emerald Media Group 2 Comments online cannabis retail dispensary What to Know when Shopping at a Online Cannabis Dispensary
The online cannabis dispensary retail market has exploded in recent years. With the ease of access and anonymous nature of the internet, there are a lot of questions surrounding the legitimacy of online cannabis dispensaries, and whether or not you should be shopping there. http://theemeraldmagazine.com/online-dispensary-legitimacy/?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=March%2027%202023&utm_medium=email
Where is weed legal around the globe?
There has been immense progress in the legalization of medical cannabis in countries around the world, including some that have legalized or decriminalized the plant for adult recreational use. Nonetheless, navigating the many jurisdictions can be tricky. Rules and regulations surrounding cannabis vary wildly from country to country. And though there are some countries where weed …
3 things to know for your first dispensary visit
Advise from an expert about visiting a dispensary for the first time – an experience that can be overwhelming, especially after hitting the counter. Working in dispensaries over the years he’s seen many types of new consumers walk in, from the grandma with pain to the college student seeking a fun experience as well as …
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7 Best Strains for Sex
For those looking to increase their libido with cannabis, a wide range of genetics can help enhance those intimate moments between you and your partner. Many cannabis enthusiasts will look for strains that help relieve stress and decrease anxiety while making you feel warm, comfortable, and relaxed. http://sensiseeds.com/en/blog/7-best-strains-for-sex/
A weed tourist’s guide to New York City
Want help to elevate your next visit to the Big Apple? Weedmaps compiled a tourist’s guide to weed in New York. You can read about the current laws, find myriad places you can purchase weed and where you can safely consume it, and see what you should do once you’re nice and stoned. http://weedmaps.com/learn/cannabis-and-its-evolution/nyc-weed-tourism
Report: Cannabis Removed from NBA Drug Testing Protocols
Cannabis has been removed from the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) drug testing program under a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), according to a report from The Athletic. The CBA still needs to be ratified by players and team governors before being finalized. Cannabis testing for NBA players has been suspended for the past three seasons …
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How to make cannabis cocktails
Too much of a good thing can sum up many a night spent drinking too much alcohol and smoking too much weed. Research has shown that drinking alcohol and smoking weed (also known as getting “cross-faded”) can increase the body’s absorption of THC, potentially making you more high than you bargained for. In addition, a …
Best weed strains for sex
The singer Billy Joel once said that there’s nothing better than good sex, but even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex. Cannabis consumers often feel that weed helps their sex lives, but with so many options, how can you find the best weed strains for good sex? Often anxiety, stress or depression …
Can Marijuana Lead To Stronger, More Orgasms During Sex? Here’s What This Study Showed
A study recently published in the Journal of Cannabis Research came to an interesting conclusion: that cannabis could potentially be used to treat sexual dysfunctions. In the study, which was an online survey of 811 people, over 70% of respondents reported increased sexual desire and orgasm intensity with marijuana use. And over 40% of the …
How to Pick a Cannabis Strain
There’s no science behind strain names, other than the requirement that they sound cool. While they’re fun to say, they don’t quite describe what you’re about to consume. Out of all the hundreds of strains out there, how the heck are you supposed to choose? Keep reading for a breakdown of the elements that makeup …
How smoking weed impacts exercise and recovery
When people think of cannabis, the first image that comes to mind typically isn’t an athlete or someone working on their exercise goals. But scientific research suggests that maybe it should be, and perhaps it’s time to reexamine our assumptions about the relationship between cannabis and your workout. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/smoking-weed-after-workouts-recovery?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all
Michigan greenhouse giving away $30K weed wedding with ‘budtenders,’ infused cake
The Greenhouse of Walled Lake has partnered with Choice Labs of Jackson to give away the weed-lovers wedding valued at $30,000. The winning couple will be able to tie the knot at the greenhouse grounds, which will be transformed into a wedding wonderland designed with the help of wedding planner Haley Makay. http://www.mlive.com/news/2023/03/michigan-greenhouse-giving-away-30k-weed-wedding-with-budtenders-infused-cake.html
Germany To Introduce Bill To Legalize Cannabis In The Coming Weeks
Germany’s plan to legalize cannabis has received positive feedback from the European Union, according to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who announced that a bill for the legalization of cannabis would be introduced in the coming weeks. Germany is moving forward with its plan to legalize cannabis for recreational use, aiming to become the first European country …
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5 tricks for smoking weed without papers or a pipe
Marijuana can be a diversion full of rituals, but when your usual tools are out of commission or missing in action, it’s time to get creative. And while necessity may be the mother of invention, “I’m out of papers” or “my pipe broke” can inspire even the most ham-fisted cannabis fan to tap into their …
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Dabbing: The Latest Method of Cannabis Consumption
The word “dabbing” has a couple of meanings. The first that comes to mind is the dance move originated by NFL player Cam Newton who would “dab” to celebrate his touchdowns. But, dabbing also involves the act of smoking cannabis concentrates. It is one of the latest, and most popular methods of ingesting cannabis oil. More specifically, it …
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CAN YOU TRAVEL WITH CANNABIS IN THE UNITED STATES?
Can you travel with cannabis in the United States of America? While states like Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington may have legalized it, cannabis is still federally prohibited. So cannabis may be legal in some states. …
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