With That Badu dropping in Cookies and Lemonnade stores across California today (March 8), we got to talk to Ms. Badu about her relationship with cannabis—from getting her first contact high back in the day, to using the plant to help write songs and heal others as a doula—our chat could have gone on and on. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/what-are-you-smoking-erykah-badu
Marijuana legalization takes a giant step backward
RIP ‘TOKELAHOMA’ — On Tuesday, Oklahoma slowed the roll of marijuana legalization across the country, voting down full legalization in a referendum by over 20 points. Since 2018, when voters backed medical marijuana legalization by double-digits, the state has earned the nickname “Tokelahoma,” with roughly 12,000 licensed marijuana businesses and nearly 400,000 patients (in a state with less than four …
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Americans now favor legal cannabis over legal tobacco
More Americans now favor legal cannabis than legal tobacco, surveys show, signaling a sharp societal shift from an era when cigarette-smoking was legal pretty much everywhere and pot-smoking was legal absolutely nowhere. Fifty-seven percent of American adults would support “a policy prohibiting the sale of all tobacco products,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in …
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Why is Cannabis Safer Than Alcohol?
If you are considering indulging, you may be considering whether to have a drink or to enjoy some cannabis. This decision may be made for you if you live somewhere where cannabis is illegal. However, if you have the choice, you may want to reconsider reaching for a bottle of booze. Study after study has …
Amsterdam to outlaw cannabis-smoking in red-light district streets
Smoking cannabis on the street in Amsterdam’s red light district will soon be illegal, the city council has announced, as part of a range of bylaws designed to deter tourist excesses and make life more bearable for despairing local people. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/10/amsterdam-to-outlaw-cannabis-smoking-in-red-light-district-streets
STRIP CLUB WANTS ITS STRIPPERS TO START SERVING AS WEED ‘BUDTENDERS’ IN THE NAME OF ‘CANNABIS TOURISM’
Is America ready for its very first topless weed dispensary strip club? The Bill Gates and Steve Jobs of the topless weed dispensary strip club industry — Nicholas Spanola, 34, and his business partner Julius Sokol, 42 — say they’re ready to reopen the “Whately Ballet” (also known as Castaway Club) where they’re going to revolutionize …
Seattle No. 2 among metros where cannabis is more popular than nicotine
In the Seattle area, the popularity of cannabis products easily exceeds that of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping, according to new data from market-research firm Nielsen. In surveys conducted between March 2021 and January 2022, around 865,000 people age 18 and older in the Seattle market area — about 20% of the adult population — said they …
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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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Is smoking weed bad for your lungs?
Though it may sound counterintuitive to everything we know about smoking cigarettes, inhaling cannabis can actually increase airflow to the lungs. Long-term use, on the other hand, is associated with respiratory complications. When you dive into the medical studies about how cannabis affects your lungs, however, the bottom line is less clear cut, particularly because many …
Cannabis use among seniors is growing and there is no stopping it
Cannabis use among seniors is growing and there is no stopping it. Specifically, with the rise of medical (and recreational) cannabis legalisation comes soaring demand for cannabis-based products among people who fall into the senior age group.n fact, a survey published by Science Daily on October 7, 2020 concluded that of 568 senior respondents, 15% had consumed …
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Can You Sue Your Neighbor Over Smelly Marijuana Plants? – Cannabis Odor as a Public Nuisance Case
Despite her best efforts, Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd found herself battling a constant assault on her beloved home of 30 years. Despite her valiant attempts at cleaning, pleading, and even suing, the attack persisted relentlessly. At times, she felt suffocated, unable to find rest or peace in her meticulously-maintained Cleveland Park colonial during her retirement. The culprit of …
This athlete’s weed side hustle turned into a movement to change L.A.’s cannabis scene
We recently came across this article from way back in 2021 about Chris Ball of Ball Family Farms. Although not recent, we still think it worth featuring because it is such an interesting story and Chris is such a charismatic guy on a mission to do great things. It also highlights the power of hard …
How to read a cannabis product label
All cannabis products sold legally through dispensaries in come with packaging and product labels that let a buyer know what the product is, dosage amounts, quantity, potency and include storage information, expiration dates and warning labels. In some states, cannabis dispensaries are also required to provide detailed laboratory testing results to anyone who asks. Are …
Why You Need to Visit Denver’s International Church of Cannabis
Going to church is probably not what you had in mind when you planned your cannabis-fueled trip to Denver, but it’s an immersive experience you won’t forget! The Denver International Church of Cannabis is considered a religious institution, but its approach to living out its faith is truly unique. Housed in a former Lutheran Church, …
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First cannabis store with a bar and a bakery under the same roof opens in Illinois
OKAY Cannabis, the first store in Illinois to combine marijuana and alcohol sales opened recently in Wheeling, with its owners hoping to make it a place for customers to hang out and relax. It is unlike any other business in the state, hosting licensed cannabis sales under the same roof with West Town Bakery, which …
A cannabis consumer’s dream: Free marijuana for 1 year up for grabs at Michigan dispensary
Skymint, an Ann Arbor-based dispensary, is offering the chance to win free cannabis for a year through a sweepstakes competition that began Monday, Jan. 16, and runs through Monday, Jan. 30. Those interested can fill out an entry form on the dispensary’s website, follow the brand on Instagram or use the code “FREEWEED” on any …
High and dry: What causes cannabis cottonmouth and how do you treat it?
One bad thing about partaking in weed is the unwelcome sensation of feeling like you’ve swallowed a bunch of cotton balls. Cottonmouth, or having a mouth and throat as dry as the Sahara Desert after consuming cannabis, is one of the odder side effects of weed. When it strikes, all bets are off—you may find yourself …
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Las Vegas Hotel Getting Cannabis-Friendly Makeover
A hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and rebranding as it moves toward being the first hotel in Sin City to become a cannabis-friendly property. The Artisan Hotel Boutique, located just minutes from the famed Las Vegas strip, is evolving into The Lexi, a 64-room, cannabis-friendly destination hotel. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/las-vegas-hotel-getting-cannabis-friendly-makeover/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=las_vegas_hotel_getting_cannabis_friendly_makeover_outgoing_pennsylvania_governor_issued_627_cannabis_pardons_and_more&utm_term=2023-01-18
Pot Chef Derek Upton
“Food is a second language to me,” begins Derek Upton when asked about how he got his start. “I’m Portuguese-Italian, so I’ve been cooking my whole life.” The acclaimed Phoenix-based cannabis chef spent the first half of his career as a touring professional drummer before making the leap into the kitchen full-time a decade ago. But …
Heavy Cannabis Users Should Alert Their Doctor Before Surgery, Anesthesiologists Warn
A new medical advisory suggests doctors ask patients about cannabis use prior to undergoing surgical procedures. Surgical patients are now advised to disclose weed-smoking habits to their doctors who warn of potential adverse effects when combined with anesthesia. http://gizmodo.com/cannabis-use-marijuana-surgery-anesthesia-study-1849966607
A dying US cancer patient used cannabis to ease pain. His hospital called the police
Hospital staff in Kansas called the police on a man dying of cancer who was using cannabis products to cope with his symptoms, in an incident that has since sparked outrage and renewed calls to rethink the state’s strict cannabis laws. http://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/28/police-cannabis-citation-dying-cancer-patient-kansas
Ask a Doctor: Is marijuana as bad for me as alcohol?
We have decades of research on the health effects of drinking. But research on cannabis is still evolving and the public health consequences of its commercialized use — in new products and doses — will take years to understand. From a medical standpoint, there is no level of alcohol use that is completely safe, as …
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Can cannabis help your workout?
Nothing beats being in the flow of a kickass workout. Whether your feet are pounding the pavement, your arms pumping while lifting kettlebells, or your glutes firing while swimming across a pool, a great workout session will leave you feeling fantastic. The problem for many, though, is finding the motivation to get started. When the …
New cannabis laws for 2023 kick in across the US
ens of millions of cannabis consumers will enjoy broadening civil rights and access to weed, thanks to a collection of new laws and regulations taking effect this week and beyond in at least 11 US states. Voters, regulators, and lawmakers across the US enacted laws, rules, and executive orders that take effect this week from sea …
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US Virgin Islands Just Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis And Will Expunge Former Crimes
The US Virgin Islands just passed two laws that will legalize adult-use cannabis and automatically expunge minor pot convictions. And immediately after signing these bills into law, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he will also issue a mass pardon to hundreds of people who have been arrested for minor pot possession. http://merryjane.com/news/us-virgin-islands-just-legalized-adult-use-cannabis-and-will-expunge-former-crimes
Study: 1 in 4 adults with chronic pain turning to cannabis
More than a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain have turned to using cannabis to manage their discomfort, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network. http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3802887-study-1-in-4-adults-with-chronic-pain-turning-to-cannabis/
Federal Survey Finds 52.5M Americans Used Cannabis in 2021
n its 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found 52.5 million – or one in five – people aged 12 and older used cannabis over the past year, making it the most used substance considered an illicit drug by the U.S. government. The survey …
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Missouri Now Has The Nation’s Most Liberal Cannabis Laws—Here Are Six Surprising Stats
Recreational marijuana will be available in Missouri starting sometime in “early February.” this year. That’s just three months after legalization. When Colorado and Washington state legalized it a decade ago, it took them nearly two years to get recreational dispensaries up and running. http://kansascitymag.com/news/missouri-now-has-the-nations-most-liberal-cannabis-laws-here-are-six-surprising-stats/
How to make weed infused hot cocoa
Delicious, relaxing, smooth, and sure to put a smile on your face no matter what the weather’s like outside – yes, we’re talking about weed. But the same also applies to hot cocoa, the perfect winter pick-you-up, which you can also serve year round – and with a healthy dose of THC right there in …
No Pipe, No Problem: Four Smoking Devices you can Make at Home
You’re comfy in bed, you’ve got your nugs ground up and ready to go, you’re favorite Netflix show is already loaded on screen—when tragedy strikes—you’re all out of papers. We’ve all been there. Whether you’re trying to blow off some steam after a long day of work, or in the midst of an epic hangover, …
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