A Colorado church in the US is challenging traditional norms by providing its members an elevated take on spirituality with cannabis being a part of their sacrament. This has attracted local and international followers, as worshippers are provided with a distinctive space for personal reflection and community connection. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-unusual-sacrament-celebrated-in-this-us-church/fd2it1ei6
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Winter Romance Guide: Pairing Date Nights in Brooklyn with Infused Products
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, now’s the time to think beyond the usual dinner-and-movie routine and plan something truly memorable. Whether it’s a cozy night in or an adventurous day out, why not make it extra special by pairing the experience with some of New York’s finest cannabis products? Below are a few fun and …
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Big new study tracks cannabis replacing alcohol as a daily substance
In the US, regular cannabis use is on a path to replace regular alcohol use among every age group 19 to 65. Just in time for Dry January, a massive, authoritative December 23 study, published in the journal Addiction, found young adults (those under 30) have set aside regular alcohol use in favor of rolling …
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Windy City’s Weed Chef
Born and raised in Chicago, acclaimed chef Manny Mendoza discovered his love for cooking as a young boy watching his mom prepare dinner for the family. Trailing her in the kitchen, Mendoza quickly learned that magic lived in the alchemy of ingredients transforming from one state into another. After years of helping his mother, he …
Cannabis Surges as America’s Preferred Buzz: A Cultural Shift Unfolds
The winds of cultural transformation are sweeping across America as cannabis establishes itself as more than just a passing trend. A recent survey by Bloomberg Intelligence reveals a seismic shift in consumer preferences: 44% of Americans now favor cannabis over alcohol, marking a sharp increase from 33% just last year. This change isn’t just a …
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Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Pot firms rethink strategy as young women lead cannabis use
Young women are consuming more pot than men for the first time in a historic shift in the $30 billion U.S. cannabis industry, prompting companies to revamp products and step up investments. Top cannabis retailers told Reuters they’ve started refocusing shelf space toward products that have proved popular with women, including edibles, tinctures, topicals, and beverages, …
Inside the Jamaican hotel giving guests a Rasta education
Jamaica is often misunderstood. Few travellers realise that beyond the stereotypes, Jamaica has sandy beaches, the 960-foot-tall Dunn’s River waterfall, calypso and reggae beats under fire sunset skies, glassy coral waters and endless hidden mangroves. For such a small island, Jamaica has had a massive influence on the world, socially and historically. Of course, that doesn’t mean …
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11 Weed Shows and Movies on Netflix Worth Watching
Don’t dismiss all weed-themed content as goofy stoner comedies — among Netflix’s catalog are a variety of quality TV shows, films, and documentaries that put marijuana in the spotlight. Whether you’re just after some giggles or looking to learn something new about weed, there’s something out there for everyone. But sometimes, picking your entertainment can feel …
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Perfect Cannabis Pairings for Spooky Movie Nights
Autumn is the perfect time to dive into a collection of films that blend the eerie with the enchanting. Whether it’s one of Tim Burton’s whimsical dark fantasies or the spine-tingling animation of stop-motion classics, pairing these movies with the right cannabis products can elevate the viewing experience to a whole new level. Imagine cozying …
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A Holiday for Weed Fans, Complete With Sponsors
In the culture of cannabis, April 20 is a holiday when those who partake light up in enjoyment and in protest of prohibition. Although the origins of “4/20” are debated — according to popular lore, a group of California high school students in the 1970s met after school at 4:20 p.m. to smoke weed — the …
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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 …
4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts. This year’s edition provides an occasion for activists to reflect on how far their movement has come, with recreational pot now allowed …
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Cannabis & sex: a woman’s guide
Cannabis has a long history as an aid to increase sexual pleasure. It’s used as an aphrodisiac in tantric sex rituals arose in seventh century India, while early Europeans held the belief that the plant promoted happy marriages, according to the book, Cannabis and Culture, edited by Vera Rubin. Cannabis was included in the US Pharmacopeia …
Where is it legal to smoke weed in public?
Cannabis legalization is sweeping the nation, but every state has its own laws and regulations–especially when it comes to smoking weed in public. In fact, most states with recreational cannabis laws bar public consumption. So where can you smoke weed in public? \The majority of legal states ban any consumption in public places, relegating consumption to …
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Presidents’ Day: (In)hale to the Chiefs
Being the leader of the free world is a tough job. Perhaps that’s why we know that at least a handful of former US presidents have consumed cannabis. Be it before, after, or during their White House tenures, there does indeed exist a track record of commanders-in-chief partaking or otherwise advocating for aspects of cannabis …
Cannabis can spark romance all year long
Edibles can take a romantic evening to an entirely new level when done right. Cannabis, a plant containing hundreds of compounds including THC, fosters a more profound sense of intimacy between partners. And, as some studies suggest, cannabis can even help improve sex, especially for women. It’s why many couples are leaning into cannabis, not only as …
What If You No Longer Find Joy in Smoking Weed? – Understanding the Seasons in One’s Life
As human beings, we are constantly evolving and growing, our perspectives and preferences shifting like the seasons. What we once adored with a burning passion can become a source of cringe-worthy embarrassment just a few years down the line. The “man bun” or “top knot” hairstyle that seemed so effortlessly cool in our 20s might …
Weed weddings make way for weed divorce parties this 4/20
Las Vegas is known as a vacation locale where people explore their vices—that’s how it got the nickname Sin City. Late-night gambling, clubbing into the wee hours of the morning, and even drive-through quickie weddings have long been fodder for a weekend in Vegas. In the last few years, cannabis has been swirled into that …
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The End of Big Alcohol Is Coming?
A recent analysis by TD Cowen’s analyst, Vivien Azer, sheds light on a shift in consumer behavior, highlighting the competition between legal cannabis and alcohol sales. Over the past five years, alcohol sales in states where cannabis is legal have lagged behind by 100-150 basis points, according to Azer. http://theartofmaryjanemedia.com/the-end-of-big-alcohol-is-coming/
Religion, Culture and Cannabis
Religiosity is an important predictor of cannabis use, according to the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and the Department of Sociology at Florida State University. Jonathan Merritt, a well known Christian author on religion, culture and politics, wrote an article for the New York Times on Christianity and cannabis. Merritt, who grew up …
Christmas Marijuana (and Mushroom) Decorations to Liven Up the Season
One of the most ubiquitous sites across the US, and in many other parts of the world, this time of year, is a Christmas tree. Some are adorned with tinsel, some will shiny bobbing balls, some with kindergarten noodle art, and some with other knick-knacks collected in life. Some trees have all of these; and …
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How to Make One Gram of Oil Last 8 Lit Days
It’s that time of year again, which is to say, roughly the same time as last year — but never exactly the same time — because it’s Hanukkah… right? Yes! As a genuine Jewish person with access to a lunar calendar, I can assure you that tonight is indeed the first night of the “festival of lights.” http://cannabisnow.com/make-one-gram-oil-last-8-lit-days/
Poll Finds Record 70% Of Americans Support Cannabis Legalization
The results of a new Gallup poll released last week reveal record support for cannabis policy reform in the US, with 70% of American adults surveyed saying that they believe the plant should be legal. The level of support for legalizing cannabis rose from the 68% in favor of ending prohibition recorded over the past …
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Reimagining weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine?
In the past 100 years, cannabis has undergone a dramatic transformation in the public eye, becoming enemy #1. Despite the lack of recorded deaths due to cannabis and the long-reported health benefits, cannabis has been looked down on and systematically targeted. So, what would the world look like if cannabis was never demonized? How would the …
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Women & Weed: A Story as Old as Time
While Bob Dylan’s 1964 release of “The Times They Are A Changin’” became an anthem among frustrated youth, many of whom would go on to call themselves “hippies,” the lyrics ring ever true today. Some six decades later, our society is facing different challenges, different battles. But despite the hard times, progress has been made. …
Americans View Marijuana As Safer Than Alcohol And Cigarettes As Rates Of Cannabis Use Surpass Tobacco Smoking, Gallup Poll Finds
Americans consider marijuana to be less harmful than alcohol, cigarettes, vapes and other tobacco products, according to new data from Gallup. And at the same time, cannabis use has “surpassed cigarette usage in the U.S., while vaping still trails both,” the polling firm says. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/americans-view-marijuana-as-safer-than-alcohol-and-cigarettes-as-rates-of-cannabis-use-surpass-tobacco-smoking-gallup-poll-finds/
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 joint, …
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Why Gen Z Is Putting Down The Beer And Picking Up Marijuana
Gen Z grew up with changing attitudes including a focus on heath, cleaner air, bottled water and a balanced lifestyle. They begin to see marijuana as a staple and not a sin. Around 93% of Gen-Xers agree that cannabis use has many health benefits and can be good for the mind and body. “Gen Z is the …
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Why Rastafari smoke marijuana for sacramental reasons and the faith’s other beliefs
Members of the Rastafari religion and political movement have for decades been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic use of marijuana. But the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda recently became one of the first Caribbean nations to grant Rastafari official sacramental authorization to grow and smoke the herb that they deem sacred. Antigua and Barbuda …
How to Roll a Joint 101: a Guide for all
The art of rolling and smoking a joint has been a popular way to enjoy cannabis for centuries. Records show that the first joint was rolled in Mexico in the 1800s, according to Getting High: Marijuana Through the Ages. In fact, the term “roach” (the end of a smoked joint) originated from the Spanish folk song “La Cucaracha,” …
