Ancient civilizations healed with psychedelic plants before it was cool. Today, Indigenous cultures and non-Western communities still do. Finally emerging in the Western world, these transformative rituals are being rebranded as wellness retreats. A longstanding tradition rather than a trend, psychedelic therapy can have a profound impact on perception of self and environment. For centuries, one …

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Step outside in Denver on April 20, and you’ll probably smell something burning in the air.  As the first city to decriminalize cannabis and the capital of the first state to legalize the plant for recreational purposes, Denver will be forever linked to that sweet, sticky stuff. And on the high holiday known as 4/20, …

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Maryland lawmakers have sent a bill to the governor meant to clear up policies around on-site marijuana consumption businesses and lay out the plan for a second cannabis licensing lottery round—while also revising rules to allow license holders sell their cannabis companies to employees ahead of a current five-year waiting period. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/maryland-lawmakers-pass-bill-clarifying-marijuana-consumption-lounge-rules-and-letting-owners-sell-cannabis-companies-to-employees/

A group of THC-infused beverage brands is looking for hundreds of adults to participate in what’s described as an “observational research study” around cannabis-infused drinks, alcohol consumption, mood and quality of life. The team is currently recruiting “up to 2,000 qualified participants,” who would receive a free supply of cannabis-infused beverages. Participants would be expected to …

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Cannabis drinks are becoming the new normal. There was a time when we had to mix tinctures or powders to craft them, but now THC comes canned and ready. When brands found the hemp THC loophole, it was not long until a bounty of cannabis seltzers, alcohol dupes, and other inventive drinks hit the market. I have tried a barrage of these beverages …

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Cannabis legalization has stormed the U.S., with 24 states, three territories, and Washington D.C. making the weed list. Even with this extensive amount of access, smoking in public is still highly illegal in most states. There are some places where weed consumption is allowed outdoors, and others have legalized cannabis lounges. These often highly-regulated smoking rooms are often highly …

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The highest holiday used to be a date when stoner friends intentionally gathered and smoked some weed. Now, 420 is a mass marketing event with mountains of sales and events–even the fast food world gets in on the fun these days. One dispensary is going above and beyond in giving back to its customers this year by …

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As New York’s cannabis industry continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever to bring diverse voices to the table. Legalization is here, but the full promise of a fair and inclusive industry remains a work in progress. That’s why The Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative, in partnership with Cannabis NYC, the NYC Department of …

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