A new report from a federal agency examines the various modes of marijuana consumption preferred by Americans, finding that while smoking remains the most common method overall, it’s also far more popular among male consumers than female ones. Meanwhile, women are more likely to consume cannabis edibles, beverages and topicals than men are. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/men-are-more-likely-than-women-to-smoke-marijuana-while-females-prefer-cannabis-edibles-drinks-and-lotions-federal-study-shows/
Category Archives: Consumption
Delivered Inc.: A dispensary at your doorstep
In a cannabis market only beginning to recognize the potential of home delivery, Delivered Inc. is already setting the standard. Founded by Ruben Seyde, Eddy Twal, and Tut Liu, Delivered Inc.—based in Worcester, Massachusetts—launched in July 2023, becoming the fifth licensed home delivery operator in the state. http://www.leafly.com/news/industry/delivered-inc-a-dispensary-at-your-doorstep
Does Cannabis Lower Sperm Quality? New Study Reveals a Surprise Result
With cannabis now legal in much of the US, the focus is shifting from the ethics of using the drug to the health implications. New research suggests smoking cannabis doesn’t lower sperm quality, challenging the results of some previous studies. Semen samples from 921 men were analyzed as part of the study, which was led by …
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How to travel with cannabis this Memorial Day weekend 2025
The long weekend of Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate—servicemen, the coming of summer, time spent with our favorite people. Whether you’re throwing a party, taking a trip, or heading to a more rustic setting for some R&R, cannabis pairs perfectly with all of them. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/how-to-travel-with-cannabis-this-memorial-day-weekend-2025?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all
Tribal cannabis dispensaries to open across Minnesota with White Earth Nation tribal-state compact
The state of Minnesota and White Earth have finalized a cannabis compact agreement. The almost 90-page document lays out the terms and conditions under which the tribe may regulate and operate cannabis businesses outside tribal lands. The news came in a short announcement from Gov. Tim Walz’s office on Tuesday. http://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/20/cannabis-dispensaries-now-allowed-off-tribal-lands-in-minnesota
Product Picks for this Memorial Day Weekend
Travelers, hosts, grill-masters, chillers of all stripes! We’ve got a fresh batch of product picks for you, hand-trimmed for the holiday weekend ahead. Spend this Memorial Day Weekend in style and comfort with our favorite weed essentials of the moment. We’ve pulled the best strains to smoke, unforgettable edibles to sip, snack, or make yourself …
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What weed shouldn’t smell like
People compare particular strains to a variety of scents: lemon, pine, cloves, wood, skunk, and even diesel. There are many things cannabis can smell like, but do any of them indicate a whiff of trouble? Here are the most common olfactory clues that something’s wrong with your cannabis: http://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/what-cannabis-should-not-smell-like?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all
Cost of weed products in NY drops as legal marijuana industry booms
The price of marijuana products in the Empire State is dropping as the legal weed industry booms, spurring more competition while more outlets open. Concentrates and vapes are each down 15% over the last year, while edibles and flowered cannabis decreased by 14% and 5%, respectively, according to an analysis by the state Office of Cannabis …
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Cannabis Consumption is Booming: Why Everyone from 21 to 85 is Finding Their Perfect Fit
Across America, cannabis consumption is reaching unprecedented levels. From twenty-somethings seeking out the perfect edible experience to eighty-five-year-olds asking for the strongest product available on dispensary shelves, the range of cannabis consumers has never been broader—or more fascinating. http://stupiddope.com/2025/04/cannabis-consumption-is-booming-why-everyone-from-21-to-85-is-finding-their-perfect-fit/
The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2024
Blue Dream is the back-to-back champion as the most popular cannabis cultivar in California. With Northern California roots, this cross between Blueberry and Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for producing a balanced high of cerebral stimulation and full-body relaxation that 37% of people say helps relieve stress, according to Leafly. http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/top-stories/news/15710860/the-top-10-bestselling-flower-strains-in-california-in-2024
How Much Does an Ounce of Weed Cost Right Now? – What Should You Be Paying for an Ounce of Cannabis?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cannabis legalization and commercialization, one question persists among consumers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike: How much should an ounce of weed cost? As the U.S. cannabis market surges past $35 billion in annual sales and more states embrace legalization, the answer is more nuanced than ever—shaped by a complex interplay of economics, …
Why Ohio marijuana remains more expensive than Michigan
Ohioans are paying less for marijuana than when recreational sales began but prices remain much higher than Michigan. When recreational sales launched in August 2024, the average price of flower was $9.40 per gram. Now, it costs about $6.30, according to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. That’s progress, but not enough to keep Buckeye State consumers …
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OPINION: Cannabis lounges are a bust (so far)
Four years after the government officially allowed consumption lounges to become part of Nevada’s emerging cannabis market, it looks as if the dream of creating a “new Amsterdam” in the Mojave is still far from becoming reality. Of course, let’s be honest: Considering the way government has handicapped the industry, such a dream was always …
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More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). http://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/apr/18/benefits-risk-cannabis-older-adults
Iowa House Passes Bill To Legalize Medical Use Of Psilocybin
The Iowa House passed legislation Monday to legalize the use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms,” for psychiatric treatment through a state program. House File 978, passed 84–6, would establish a Psilocybin Production Establishment Licensing Board within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), operating in a similar fashion to the existing …
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Best 420-Friendly Campgrounds in Michigan
The great outdoors will be even better with the scent of cannabis in the air! Fill your ordinary Michigan camping trip with high times at these 420-friendly campgrounds outside of Detroit. Cannabis campers visiting Detroit can find campgrounds that allow cannabis within a few hours of the city. These campgrounds offer unique experiences for luxurious …
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The 3 Best Cities For a Marijuana Weekend
Spring is in the air and the travel itch is strong, looking for something different? Something elevated, fun, and a bit chill? While 24 states have fully recreational marijuana, some places are better than others. Yes, New York City and Los Angeles have weed, but there are some places just better for a weekend getaway. …
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Spark it up — Long Beach moves forward with cannabis sales and consumption at certain events
The Long Beach City Council moved forward Tuesday to allow cannabis special events within the city, with the hopes to increase revenue and further stamp Long Beach as a tourist destination. This will allow certain events such as music festivals and fairs to have cannabis retail vendors onsite selling their product, and will permit people to …
Thinking Outside the Bowl: Four Fascinating Ways to Consume Cannabis
Anyone who considers themselves a frequent user of cannabis knows the basics by now: bowls, bongs, blunts, edibles, and joints. These are some of the most common forms of cannabis consumption. But what if we like to shake it up every once in a while? This list features some of the more fascinating methods of …
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Tourists Visiting Yankee Stadium or the Bronx Botanical Garden Are Smoking Silly Nice
Welcome to the Bronx, where tradition and energy run deep. Whether you’re headed to the New York Botanical Gardento explore 250 acres of natural beauty, or catching a day game at Yankee Stadium, the Bronx offers a truly unique NYC experience. But there’s one more experience tourists are locking in while they’re uptown—high-quality legal weed, and that’s …
Bushwick’s Creative Crowd Is Smoking Silly Nice—Tourists Are Catching On
Bushwick is loud, colorful, unpredictable—and now it’s a place where tourists can find top-shelf, legal weed that actually delivers. Between street art tours, DJ sets in warehouses, and vegan pizza at midnight, tourists want something that matches Bushwick’s energy. That’s why more and more visitors are walking into NYC dispensaries and asking for Silly Nice—a Harlem-born, Black- and …
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Easter and 4/20 together: How Houston is celebrating the cannabis-centered holiday this year
Just because marijuana isn’t legal in Texas, that doesn’t mean Houston doesn’t know how to live up the day nationally understood for the celebration of it — and this year, that day falls right on Easter. On 4/20, a handful of Houston bars, restaurants and stores are offering cannabis-centered deals and events for Houstonians to enjoy what …
10 Cool Cannabis Products to Elevate Your 4/20
What began as a grassroots moment, 4/20, has grown into a global ganga celebration filled with product drops, elevated experiences and a whole lot of green goodness. From premium gadgets and infused cocktails to sustainable apparel and nostalgic party games, these 10 products will deliver a 4/20 celebration that hits just right. http://cannabisnow.com/10-cool-cannabis-products-to-elevate-your-4-20/
The 420 Holiday: Who’s It Actually For?
Cannabis’ journey toward legalization in the US is helpful in understanding the shift taking place around the 420 holiday. Although legal marijuana in the US owes an unpayable debt to San Francisco—to the struggles and the activists living in the city, those affected by AIDS and the counterculture warriors who laid the groundwork for the …
The Real 420 Is Dead
There was a time not so long ago when 420 was a legitimately secret code — not entirely top secret, but still “secret-ish” in the way that widespread inside jokes could be before the internet effectively revealed most of these half secrets. But when 420 was still semi-concealed from the mainstream consciousness, even those who knew …
Scott Schmidt on West Hollywood’s 4/20: A Responsible Cannabis Celebration
Scott Schmidt is executive director of Emerald Village West Hollywood, an organization founded in 2021 to champion the city’s cannabis businesses and promote it as the world’s cannabis capital. With a 3-day 4/20 weekend event ahead, Schmidt shares how West Hollywood blends celebration with responsibility. Q: Tell us about the 420 week events coming up this weekend—the …
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More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). http://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/apr/18/benefits-risk-cannabis-older-adults
Where is marijuana legal in the US? Here’s which states have legalized weed as 4/20 approaches
The unofficial marijuana holiday is less than a week away and in more than half of the U.S., the purchase and consumption of the psychoactive drug is legal. Though more and more states have begun to legalize in recent years, marijuana wasn’t always regulated in the United States. When European settlers arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries, many …
How Cannabis Tourism Is Changing the Way We Travel
The travel industry is greening – literally. As global attitudes toward cannabis continue to shift, a new kind of tourism is taking root: one that blends the plant’s therapeutic and recreational properties with a thirst for exploration, culture, and connection. From the mountains of South Africa to the valleys of California, cannabis tourism is transforming …
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Enjoy 4/20 in every corner of SF
San Francisco contains multitudes. Each neighborhood is a cultural pocket of unique energy. These individual vibes are built off the people and places in each ‘hood, from one corner of Ingleside to the bright lights of Broadway Street. Tourists often miss out on some of the best parts of San Francisco for those can’t-miss spots like …
