Cannabis is personal. That’s something we’ve learned through years of analyzing consumer data at Jointly. Traditionally, the industry has been male-dominated, from executive leadership to product development, but when we look at how men and women experience products, a nuanced and revealing picture is painted. http://mgmagazine.com/business/retail-merchandise/the-satisfaction-gap-women-and-men-experience-cannabis-differently/

Whether you call it cannabis, weed, marijuana or something else entirely, it’s popular in Portland. Recreational cannabis use and possession by people 21 and older was legalized in the state of Oregon in July 2015, and the cannabis scene is flourishing. But while Measure 91 made having and consuming cannabis legal in Oregon, there are still laws …

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“There’s not a safe place for people to consume cannabis socially in public. And so, by allowing for these, hopefully, they’ll be a way that they can come into a location that can educate them on safe cannabis use,” said Bryce Berryessa with the Treehouse and The Hook Outlet Dispensaries. http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/santa-cruz-county-moves-to-legalize-cannabis-cafes/ar-AA1y8ADL

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

The legal cannabis industry in New York has opened the door for a variety of brands, but a clear divide is emerging between corporate-backed operations and small-batch producers. While big companies focus on mass production, small brands like Silly Nice have built a following by prioritizing quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity. http://stupiddope.com/2025/03/silly-nice-vs-big-corporate-weed-why-small-batch-cannabis-is-taking-over-new-york/

In North Oakland, there is a community that meets every third Friday of the month called the T’Oakland Senior Canna Club, where food and drinks and cannabis are donated and served pot-luck style. Live music, soft-tissue massages and dabs — weed concentrates — are available for those who care to imbibe. Seniors, and anyone else who …

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Las Vegas, a city known for pushing boundaries, remains curiously hesitant when it comes to legal cannabis access on the Strip. Despite Nevada’s legalization of recreational marijuana, strict federal regulations keep casinos from getting involved—forcing tourists to turn to illicit markets instead of regulated dispensaries. But could that soon change? Assemblymember Max Carter II is preparing …

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The year 2025 is well underway, and let’s be real: there’s a million and one cannabis brands to choose from on the market. And while we all have our own preferences, the celeb weed keeps coming and some of it is tight. Celeb weed does numbers. A 2023 study by the Headset data company shows celebrity-owned …

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Let’s be honest, more sex could probably help solve many of the world’s problems. Which is funny, because the same is often said for weed. But exactly which of the 10,000-plus cultivars out there are the best weed strains for sex? So for world peace—you should know Leafly has the most solid signals on what …

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Who needs new weed shops? We do. Miami gets its first medical dispensary, New Mexico welcomes a massive cannabis superstore, and a Detroit rapper brings legal weed to 8 Mile. Here are the new dispensary openings across America this month. http://www.leafly.com/news/industry/new-weed-shops-near-me

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, …

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Leafly has plenty of perfect strains for getting things going in the bedroom. But a hot-button question remains: exactly what ‘things’?  For instance, a couples shower, or a Netflix date? This February, Leafly Nation wades into the topic to get your ideas flowing: What’s the best stoned love activity? (Sex is going to win, right?) Vote …

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On a crisp winter morning last month, Sgt. Erin McAtee watched as members of his team with the California Department of Cannabis Control executed a search warrant at a home in Fairfield, halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco. They broke open the door of what looked on the outside like any other upscale suburban house …

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In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced new emergency regulations which were aimed at protecting young children from the effects caused from tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (1). The regulations now in effect, ban retail sales of products containing detectable of THC. For example, these could be dietary products, hemp food, or bevarages (1). The California Department …

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DoorDash announced it will now deliver products containing THC and CBD right to your door. In markets where hemp-derived products are available, customers will see the CBD/THC tab in the DoorDash app, according to a press release. “With the growing demand for hemp-derived THC and CBD products, we’re excited to expand access to a wide selection of …

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Bipartisan Colorado lawmakers have filed a bill that would allow a form of psilocybin to be prescribed as a medication if the federal government authorizes its use. Similar to legislation that Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed into law in 2022 regarding the medical dispensing and use of MDMA, the newly introduced bill from Reps. Anthony Hartsook …

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At this point in the cannabis world, there are strains named after everything. There are phenotypes named after fruits, desserts, flowers, celebrities, and sometimes a combination of both–like the Cherry Burger strain. Plants like this one are often the product of hybridization. It goes like this: a meat strain and a fruit strain fall in …

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Silly Nice, a Harlem-based Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand, is rapidly becoming a standout name in New York’s competitive cannabis market. Known for offering high-quality, potent, and flavorful products, Silly Nice has gained a loyal following of cannabis enthusiasts throughout the state. Among their impressive lineup, 1G Bubble Hash has emerged as one of the …

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Gig economy delivery service DoorDash announced on Thursday that it would begin offering home delivery of cannabis products containing CBD and THC, the compound primarily associated with the classic marijuana “high.” The company will offer delivery of hemp-derived products including cannabis gummies, beverages and more, online cannabis news source Marijuana Moment reported on Thursday. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2025/01/10/doordash-launches-cannabis-home-delivery/