Is marijuana a performance enhancing drug? It may be for Mike Tyson who said that he smoked a fat joint before his recent eight round exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. The 54-year-old boxing legend and current cannabis entrepreneur told the press he smokes weed every day and added, “It’s just who I am!” When …
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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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33 states have legalized medical cannabis, 11 of which have also legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. This November, five states have new medical or recreational cannabis laws on the ballot. Both in the case of one state. Do you live in one of these states?http://www.cnn.com/2020/09/12/business/cannabis-ballot-2020-election/index.html
A new plan by the Maricopa County, Arizona prosecutor will allow anyone arrested for cannabis possession to apply for the medical cannabis program and, if given a card, avoid prosecution. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/this-county-will-let-cannabis-arrestees-get-a-medical-card-to-avoid-jail/
The perfect way to spend a relaxing birthday – with a plateful of weed and a spliff in your mouth – in Jamaica http://dopemagazine.com/madonna-celebrates-birthday-with-cannabis-in-jamaica/
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
A year after Albany’s police chief vowed to examine racial disparities in marijuana arrests, 97% of people arrested or ticketed for pot offenses in the city since then have been Black. This is a city with a Black population of only 30%. Doesn’t this make you mad? http://www.leafly.com/news/politics/black-residents-made-up-97-of-marijuana-arrests-in-new-york-state-capital
Sean Worsley, a disabled, African American veteran who won a Purple Heart for traumatic brain injury and other wounds sustained in Iraq faces 5 years in an Alabama prison for possession of a few grams of cannabis he uses for chronic pain and PTSD. The modest amount of weed in his possession was purchased legally …
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Cannabis as a therapeutic sex tool for non-straight men? Yes! Especially for guys who experience anxiety and shame in the bedroom. So says a recent study in the journal Culture, Health & Sexuality based on interviews with 41 men. Why not for all men? Why not for women too? http://www.insider.com/cannabis-before-sex-helps-men-access-deeper-level-intimacy-study-2020-6
Mike Tyson, one of America’s foremost cannabis advocates, entrepreneurs and pioneers, is at it again. This time on the Caribbean island of Antigua which recently liberalized its cannabis laws. You are probably familiar with Tyson Ranch, the sprawling 407-acre cannabis production, entertainment, and educational complex he is creating in California. Guess what folks? He is …
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Is the NBA getting high on cannabis? On the heels of an announcement from Cresco Labs, the Chicago-based cannabis company, that Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the NBA Players Association was joining its board of directors, the NBA confirmed that it would no longer test players for cannabis or any other recreational drug when the …
Do you live in Los Angeles or the Bay Area? Starting in July, you will be able to get your weed delivered by High Times directly from its own branded dispensaries. No need to leave the house and risk exposure to social distancing scofflaws; just order from your phone. This company is finally beginning to …
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Weed dealers across the country are being broken into, ransacked, and robbed by organized crews under the cover of the George Floyd demonstrations. And, it’s not just dispensaries; but cultivation and distribution warehouses – places with addresses that are not likely to be known to the general public. Couldn’t you have seen this coming? Where …
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CBD oil from orange peel? Yes, you heard right. A company in Japan is making it. And, they developed prototypes using their CBD oil in items such as body lotion, lip balm, make-up remover, and hair care products. That said, please don’t try to spoke orange peel! It would not be pleasant. It also does …
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Have you sold off your cannabis stocks? They have been doing very poorly for some time, but things may be looking up. Cannabis company stocks have skyrocketed in recent days on news that marijuana might help ward off coronavirus. This is according to research showing that certain strains high in CBD can block proteins that create …
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As Memorial Day approaches and the covid-19 quarantine winds down, you may already be thinking about hot summer afternoons in the backyard with family, friends, beer, barbeque and weed. Even, if not in that order. How about some recipes to infuse cannabis into your barbeque sauce, mustard and other condiments? Enjoy! http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/cannabis-infused-condiments-bbq?utm_source=SailThru&utm_medium=email_news&utm_campaign=Newsletter_05202020_Wed
As you already know. perhaps from personal experience, sex and cannabis are a popular combination. This is probably even more so in the age of covid-19 when everyone is spending so much more time together and, by all accounts, smoking a lot more weed. But guess what boys and girls, sex and weed are not …
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Do you know that seniors are among the fastest growing and most enthusiastic consumers of cannabis? Yes, grandma is smoking weed and she is not at all shy about telling you about it. The curious thing is that these are not legacy users who smoked back in the 60’s and 70’s coming back to it …
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The morning after the hoopla of the first night of the NFL draft is a good time to contemplate the degree to which major sports leagues have changed their attitude towards marijuana. A new labor agreement recently signed between the NFL and the players union advances the ball the farthest, leapfrogging changes made by major …
Planning a trip to LA soon? Probably not. But, you may at some time in the future. And as weedy, you may be interested in this overview of the “8 Best Legal Marijuana Tours to Take in LA”. Recreational and medicinal marijuana are both legal in LA and the list seems to offer safe, fun …
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The FTC and FDA have warned Neuro XPF, a company owned by former NFL offensive tackle, Kyle Turley, to stop promoting its medicinal cannabis products as treatments for the novel coronavirus. Turley insists that CBD can prevent and cure coronavirus and has cured his wife’s skin cancer. His website boldly avers that his Neuro XPF …
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Do you know that cannabis businesses are not eligible for assistance under the $2 trillion stimulus package recently passed by congress? They are also barred from Small Business Administration funded loans. That’s because plants containing more than 0.3% THC are classified as a Schedule 1 drug. The upside is that even though coronavirus has shuttered …
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Surveys show that, despite warnings, women are using cannabis during pregnancy to mitigate mood imbalances, stress and nausea, among other things But, is this safe? Does it hurt the baby? Medicine does not seem to have a definitive answer to these questions because proper studies have not been done. And it’s difficult to blame poor …
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Does smoking cannabis put you at higher risk for the coronavirus? The evidence is not yet in but some doctors believe it might. It’s not the cannabis per se; it’s the lung irritation that smoking can cause. As one doctor says: “Smoking doesn’t cause the flu, vaping doesn’t cause the flu. But people who smoke …
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Cannabis insurance claims data are showing that, like most retail enterprises, theft is, by far, the biggest concern for marijuana businesses in the United States. Theft by insiders! This should not be surprising. The product is in high demand, easily stolen and transported off the property in any number of ways and, quickly sold in …
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According to this article from the Sun, dealers in Britain are cashing in big time on the coronavirus pandemic with prices for weed soaring as users sit at home on full pay. Prices for an ounce of weed have spiked by more than 150% in some parts of the country. http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11248871/coronavirus-britain-cannabis-prices-soar/
Isn’t it great to be Mike Tyson? As seen here, the former heavyweight champ is smoking a huge joint in his limo after dinner at Craig’s, a celebrity restaurant in Hollywood. This is a guy who’s revealed that he smokes $40,000 of weed per month at his 40-acre weed. Just a diligent producer sampling his …
California legalized cannabis for adults in 2016. But the city of Beverly Hills remains a cannabis-free zone. It does not allow any cannabis-related businesses within its limits – not even for medical purposes. Now comes an 81-year-old rabbi who’s running for city council for the express purpose of changing this. http://forward.com/news/national/440806/beverly-hills-california-cannabis-rabbi-jewish/
Talk about too much of a good thing! A 32-year old and otherwise healthy guy is experiencing recurrent priapism from smoking weed – some lasting up to 12 hours. Priapism is a prolonged erection not related to sexual activity. Besides being embarrassing and painful, this can also be dangerous. Could there be a natural, weed-based …
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I’d like my burger medium well with tomatoes, lettuce and fries. And, can I also have some CBD with that too. Yes folks, it’s here. Illegal Burger, a fast food company in Colorado is now offering CBD-infused burgers. You cannot yet get a CBD shake to go with the burger but that may be just …
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