Flower and Freedom, which describes itself as a “wellness website” is looking to pay up to 5 people $1,500 each to smoke weed for an entire month and, they will even provide the cannabis. The company is searching for testers to form a new team of “cannabis effects specialists.” But don’t get too excited; if we know …
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The percentage of U.S. adults who say they have tried marijuana has ticked up to 49%, the highest Gallup has measured to date. More than 50 years ago, just 4% said they had tried the drug, but that percentage surpassed 20% in 1977, 30% in 1985 and 40% in 2015. A much smaller proportion of …
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The long-standing, negative stereotypes about cannabis consumers have contributed to a decades-long stigma that lingers to this date, even as legalization spreads across the world and while birthing one of the fastest-growing industries of our time. But a new study shows that cannabis consumers are successful, motivated and health conscious. Now, will y’all stop? http://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2021/08/11/study-shows-cannabis-consumers-are-successful-motivated-health-conscious-snoop-dogg-weighs-in/
The new trend for marijuana products is clear labels, lab-tested ingredients, standardized dosing and modern branding that takes its design cues from traditional consumer brands – with labels in many cases, similar to beauty and hair care products. Why, you ask? They are targeting women. And Gen Z women, in particular. http://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/future-cannabis-female-gen-z-women-are-fastest-growing-consumers-n1274253
Can you buy weed online legally? Yes, you can, but it depends on the law in your state. Marijuana is still illegal federally and can’t be shipped across state lines. What about cannabinoids like delta 8 THC? These are legal federally and, in most states, and can be shipped to you so long as it’s …
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Women are among the fastest-growing groups of new cannabis users according to a recent study which found that women cannabis users make up 59% of new users and tend to be younger and heavier consumers than men. You go girls!
Enjoying marijuana with friends can involve a wealth of social customs and etiquette whether in a large party or informal smoke session. New rules emerged during the pandemic and these social norms will continue to evolve as legalization expands and the stigma associated with marijuana diminishes. As such, avid weedsters may welcome this new book …
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Father’s Day is just a little over a week away. Are you still looking for the perfect gift for good ol’ dad? Not the kind of dad for whom a necktie or wallet would be appropriate. A stoner dad! Or maybe a dad who is using CBD for whatever. Here are a few gift suggestion …
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A recent federal report showed zero signs of increased teenage cannabis use due to cannabis legalization policies. This finding directly contradicts one of the most enduring arguments for cannabis prohibition: that legalization will lead to increased cannabis use among young people. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/federal-report-finds-no-increase-in-teen-cannabis-use-after-legalization/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=feds_admit_legalization_doesnt_increase_teen_use_social_equity_applicant_sues_los_angeles_and_more&utm_term=2021-06-03
Medical cannabis users are more likely to cut back on cigarettes – according to a recent study by US and Canadian researchers/ http://merryjane.com/news/medical-cannabis-users-are-more-likely-to-cut-back-on-cigarettes-study-finds
The legalization of marijuana has been gaining steam in recent years as state after state approved adult use in some form. And although the year is already 5 months old, pundits believe that as many as 10 additional states could legislate recreational or medical marijuana before year’s end – with the prospect of generating hundreds …
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Weed is now legal in New York. There will, of course, be smoking lounges and tons of new dispensaries now that people can have up to three ounces on their person. But what other changes and new developments can a weed lover expect? How will legalization change the culture? Here are some ideas from TimeOut. …
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A new ad campaign from Monogram, Jay-Z’s weed brand, is highlighting the absurdity and hypocrisy of cannabis laws in the U.S. Consider the fact that weed is illegal in states where sex with a farm animal is not! http://www.fastcompany.com/90610156/weed-is-still-illegal-in-states-where-sex-with-farm-animals-isnt
More workers are testing positive for marijuana according to the Wall Street Journal. Why is this even news? http://www.wsj.com/articles/positive-marijuana-tests-are-up-among-u-s-workers-11622023202
Recreational weed is now legal in New York and New Jersey. And experts predict that the market for marijuana in the this densely populated region will exceed $6 billion in 5 years. That is huge! But guess what folks? There is a problem with the supply. There ain’t enough of it around for the increasingly …
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More and more Americans are smoking weed. In fact, 25% say they have consumed cannabis in some form in the past twelve months – a whopping increase since 2018 when just 16% of U.S. adults said they did. What’s more, 23% of users say they tried cannabis for the first time over the past year. …
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Need a place at home or the office to hide your stash? You’ll love Forti Goods. It’s a new company that is developing furniture exclusively for cannabis enthusiasts. They have a new line of armoires, dressers, nightstands and coffee tables — all outfitted with custom inserts and lockable drawers for your stash. http://www.forbes.com/sites/katieshapiro/2021/03/01/hide-your-stash-in-high-style-with-this-new-cannabis-furniture-line/?sh=c7f0eea1f510
Several celebrities have launched their own brand of cannabis products in recent years. While some, like Snoop Dogg and Wille Nelson were no surprise, others, like Martha Stewart, were probably a shocker for many. It is not clear if these celebrities are bringing new people to cannabis, but they are almost certainly helping to reduce …
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Cannabis deliveries increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic. Like food delivery, this is obviously a service that millions of people want and are willing to pay for. The prospects are so good that even Uber is itching to get into the business. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/uber-ceo-confirms-interest-in-cannabis-delivery/
The State Bar of South Dakota ethics committee says that attorneys in the state may not provide legal services to cannabis industry clients. This guidance comes after voters approved both medical and adult-use cannabis legalization in the state in November. The opinion cites the South Dakota Bar Rules of Professional Conduct which directs lawyers not to “counsel …
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It is already a very happy new year for thousands of people in Illinois with cannabis related criminal records. Governor, J.B. Pritzker has issued close to 10,000 pardons for low-level cannabis convictions and the Illinois State Police has expunged nearly half a million non-felony cannabis-related arrest records. Way to go guv! http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-expunges-nearly-half-a-million-cannabis-arrest-records-4-years-ahead-of-schedule/2405818/
Cannabis tourism, like all forms of travel is in limbo on account of COVID-19. However, as more and more countries legalize weed, there is a building consensus that we are on the cusp of an explosion of people travelling far and wide for cannabis experiences. But not all the countries that have legalized marijuana produce …
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Election day added about 16 million people to the list of places that permit adults to use marijuana. These new people join about 93 million others who live in states that already have legalized weed – meaning that about 1 in 3 Americans now live in states where marijuana is legal for anyone 21 and …
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Is weed legal in Jamaica? Inquiring minds want to know. You’ll find answers to this question plus a profile of one of the newer resorts on our portal as well as an attractive ganja vacation deal – all in our September newsletter. And yes, Madonna’s photo is not false advertising; she was photographed smoking weed …
The Caribbean is becoming greener and greener! It is now Barbados’ turn, following Jamaica, Trinidad &Tobago, Haiti, the US Virgin Islands and other island governments. Anyone busted smoking weed on Barbados will soon be able to walk away with only a fine, instead of being sent to prison. And the offense will not show up on …
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Hedoweedo? This is a new high-end, on-site medical dispensary in Jamaica’s famous (infamous?), clothing-optional resort. Hedonism II. Yes, you can puff in the nude by the pool while also sucking on a Red Stripe. Ready to book your reservation? By the way, You don’t even have to be a guest at the resort to patronize …
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There are a lot of old people lighting up! Roughly 1 in 20 older Americans reported using marijuana within the previous month in a survey of behavior between 2016 and 2018 among people aged 55 and older. Usage was more common among men at approximately 6.7% compared to women at 3.5%. Don’t you think this …
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Urban legend has long held that weed and sex are a magical combination. Now we know that women who consume cannabis on a frequent basis report better orgasms and higher levels of arousal, among other things – this according to a new study of more than 400 women. Isn’t this also great news for guys?http://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/study-women-who-use-marijuana-regularly-have-better-sex/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=study-women-who-use-marijuana-regularly-have-better-sex?utm_medium=Feed&utm_source=Syndication
More and more weed tourists are thinking about venturing out into one or more of the expanding list of cannabis friendly foreign destinations. But you can still get into very serious trouble in weed-friendly countries if you don’t follow their rules, are careless or just do dumb things. Here are a few handy, common sense …
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The cannabis business continues to get stranger by the day. Just when you thought you’d heard about every possible kind of cannabis related business idea imaginable, Mike Tyson (a man well known to embrace strange) comes along with the idea of PRINTING cannabis beverages. “PRINTING” is not a typo. But what does this mean? How …
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