Snoop Dogg’s favorite strain, and 2 more essential takes from our interview

Snoop Dogg, in addition to being America’s favorite stoner and unofficial mascot for the concept of being blazed, is no slouch in the kitchen. Tha Doggfather has a well-known friendship with culinary maven Martha Stewart and a handful of published cookbooks, and he’s just added his famous name to one more. http://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/snoop-doggs-favorite-strain?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all-122425

New Year, New Strains: 2025’s Most Popular Cannabis for Every Resolution

New Year’s resolutions often come with big intentions—better sleep, less anxiety, more creativity, or just branching out from your usual go-to strain. If cannabis is part of how you manage your wellness, you’re probably curious about what’s worth trying in 2025. Here’s the thing: no strain can guarantee specific effects. But knowing what’s trending, what …

New kiosks in weed dispensaries will hook you up with medical marijuana cards in 30 mins

An online service that helps people seeking medical marijuana is launching kiosks in dispensaries to help patients connect with licensed doctors. Although marijuana has been decriminalized in California and Nevada, dispensaries are still not licensed to actually sell recreational cannabis until 2018. This means that you will still need to have a medical marijuana card in order …

Tourists Already Toke in Uruguay, Now the Country Might Finally Let Them Buy

Uruguay is once again weighing the possibility of allowing tourists and non-residents over 18 who visit the South American nation to buy legal cannabis even if they aren’t citizens. The executive director of IRCCA (the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis), Martín Rodríguez, confirmed that the agency is analyzing this option to strengthen the country’s legal …

Cannabis Use in Seniors Linked to Stronger Cognition and Less Binge Drinking

Two new peer-reviewed studies are inviting people to rethink how cannabis interacts with aging, health and everyday behavior. One study reports that older adults with a history of cannabis use perform better on several cognitive tests than non-users. Another finds that adults who live close to licensed cannabis retailers are less likely to engage in …

Where Can I Buy Weed In Chicago

Chicago’s cannabis scene has exploded since Illinois legalized recreational marijuana in 2020, transforming the city into a Midwest cannabis destination with over 250 licensed dispensaries statewide. The Windy City offers everything from celebrity-backed boutiques like Cookies to historic firsts like Dispensary 33, plus groundbreaking social equity shops championing diversity in the industry. Whether you’re a …

Los Angeles Embraces Cannabis Culture with New Initiatives

Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, is not just about Hollywood glitz and glamour. The city’s embrace of cannabis culture represents a significant shift in societal norms and policies, particularly following the legalization of recreational marijuana in California in 2016. With an ever-evolving legal landscape and a burgeoning market, Los Angeles has rolled …

Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Co. Plans 100 Branded Stores in 18 Months: ‘We Don’t Need To Be an MSO’

But there’s still room for a cultural fight. On one side: a retail landscape dominated by multistate operators (MSOs) that carve out protected territories and lean on regulatory power instead of brand building. On the other side: a legacy cannabis brand trying to stitch together a national network of independent dispensaries without becoming the thing …

Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open In ‘Next Couple Of Weeks,’ Governor Says, Touting Cannabis As Opioid Alternative

Kentucky’s governor says the state is “very, very close” to launching its medical marijuana program, which he expects to happen “within the next couple of weeks”—a move he says will help thousands of patients find an alternative to opioids for pain management. During a press briefing on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) was asked by …

Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market

After months of hearings and study, the legislature’s Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales is poised to roll out a final proposal Tuesday that would launch a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia — potentially ending five years of economic and legal uncertainty since the commonwealth legalized possession and cultivation in …

Cannabis Smoking Linked to Significantly Reduced Alcohol Intake

Researchers affiliated with Brown University’s School of Public Health assessed whether cannabis use influenced subjects’ desire for alcohol. Study participants had a history of alcohol and cannabis use. Subjects randomly inhaled herbal cannabis containing either 7.2 percent THC, 3.1 percent THC, or 0.3 percent THC (placebo). Researchers then assessed how much alcohol participants consumed over the following …

Your Weed Might Not Be As Strong as the Label Says, Scientists Find

Nearly half of the cannabis flower products sold in Colorado carry potency labels that do not match what is actually in the package, with many suggesting higher THC levels than testing later confirmed. By comparison, cannabis concentrates such as oils and waxes generally reflected their true contents, with 96% found to be labeled correctly. http://scitechdaily.com/your-weed-might-not-be-as-strong-as-the-label-says-scientists-find/

Older Adults With History of Cannabis Use Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance

Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a cohort of more than 67,000 adults (mean age: 67 years old). Compared to non-users, participants with a history of cannabis use “performed better across …

Cannabis in Costa Rica: Culture, Laws, Tourism & the Green Future

Cannabis in Costa Rica has a culture that runs deeper than most people realize. Long before legalization, farmers, surfers, healers and backpackers quietly cultivated, consumed and valued the plant. Today the country stands at a turning point. What used to be hidden is becoming visible. From eco-lodges to wellness retreats, from hemp farms to medical …

Cutting through the weeds of Wisconsin’s cannabis contradictions

Wisconsin may be famous — or infamous — for its alcohol consumption, but when it comes to another popular intoxicant, it stands with a minority of just nine other states that ban marijuana. That’s particularly an issue in northwest Wisconsin, where a trip to a legal dispensary in Michigan or Minnesota is just a short drive across …

The 10 Best Blue Dream Smoking Experiences in 2025

What makes this strain different in 2025 is that more people are using the official genetic registry at Blue Dream to make sure the effects they’re enjoying are the real deal — not a random Blue Dream “inspired” phenotype. The verified Blueberry × Haze lineage has become a cultural staple, and this year’s stories prove it. Across Reddit threads, smoke sessions, festivals, gaming nights, and …

Traveling with weed? New expert guidance could prevent trouble

The holiday travel season is officially underway. Millions of people are setting out in planes, trains, and automobiles—and many of them are cannabis consumers. If you’re of the green persuasion, it’s essential to pay attention to the rules of the road concerning weed and travel. Given recent changes to plant policy, the nonprofit Americans for …

The Complete Guide to Cannabis, Culture, and Conscious Travel Across Latin America

Latin America is entering a new era of travel, one shaped by plant-based wellness, cultural authenticity, and a growing acceptance of cannabis across the region. As laws evolve and younger generations reclaim traditional herbal knowledge, destinations from Costa Rica to Colombia and Uruguay are becoming global examples of what intentional cannabis travel can look like. …

‘California sober’: marijuana may help you drink less, study finds

It turns out that going “California sober” may actually help you stay away from alcohol, according to new research published in the the American Journal of Psychiatry. A team of Brown University researchers conducted a study in which participants were given marijuana joints to smoke and then sent out to a controlled “bar lab”, in which they …

List of Weed Shops in Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs has established itself as one of Southern California’s most cannabis-friendly destinations. This desert oasis of about 45,600 residents hosts an impressive concentration of licensed dispensaries, creating a competitive market where quality and service define success. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting from out of town, you’ll find diverse options throughout the city’s cannabis corridor. …

What to add to your spliff instead of tobacco

A spliff of perfectly cured cannabis flower mixed with some tobacco can feel great, but comes at the cost of being hooked on nicotine. If you like to roll your own spliffs but don’t want to smoke tobacco there is no shortage of nicotine-free alternatives to mix.  http://cannigma.com/delivery/spliff-alternatives-to-tobacco/?utm_source=cannigma.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=cozy-season-cannabis-edition&_bhlid=14415a001c01d530a30bd64a11eda11c4e894f8f

Canada Poised for Cannabis Tourism Success, But Regulations Needed

A lack of regulations for consuming cannabis in social spaces in Canada is hurting opportunities for cannabis tourism, as well as the country’s position as a global leader when it comes to legalization, says U of G economic geographer Dr. Susan Dupej. “Canada is slow to emerge as a vital sector of the broader cannabis tourism industry …

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

For updates, news, event info and special offers