S02, Ep. 39: Her creative canna-business crosses state lines; He's consulting on Louisiana's MMJ program
Published: Jan 12, 2017, 4:11 pm • Updated: Jan 12, 2017, 4:25 pm By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Colorado Cannabis Tours partner Heidi Keyes and Ean Seeb, Denver Relief Consulting founding partner. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Watch this episode LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • The challenges of expanding a federally illegal […]
CBD Shatter and Grow Planners: The Best Cannabis Products for January 2017
Welcome to Leafly’s cannabis products roundup for the month of January, where we take a look at a few of the many different products that are making a splash in the industry. This batch of recommendations may help you start your new year off right. We’ve got grow planners, hemp wicks, mini vapes, and more […]
National Academies of Sciences Confirms Marijuana’s Benefits, Dispels Myths
The National Academies of Sciences released a report on the health impacts of marijuana Thursday, confirming the existence of medical benefits and dispelling some long-held myths about the substance. The review of more than 10,000 scientific abstracts found, “There is conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabis or cannabinoids are effective” for the treatment of chronic […]
Is the Nevada Athletic Commission About to End Its Cannabis Ban?
On Friday, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) will consider removing cannabis from its banned substance list, though the decision will not be final after the conclusion of the meeting Friday. Cannabis and its metabolites, over a threshold of 150 ng/ml, are currently prohibited under NAC rules in competition. If the Nevada commission were to remove […]
National Academy of Sciences Releases Report on Marijuana Confirming Medical Benefits; Dispelling Myths
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a report on the health impacts of marijuana Thursday, confirming the existence of medical benefits and dispelling some long-held myths about the substance. The review of more than 10,000 scientific abstracts found, “There is conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabis or cannabinoids are effective” […]
Jamaica Native Yaadcore Spins Spiritual Reggae Sounds
The rich DJ culture of Jamaica carries the essence and message of reggae music in the perfect selection of records. A talent and a skill, DJing involves commitment, passion, knowledge, and a spiritual connection to the music and the crowd. Reggae music is Jamaica’s national treasure and popular native DJ Yaadcore has emerged a brilliant […]
The Nuts and Bolts of Getting into the Business of Cannabis
When thinking about the cannabis industry, most people don’t immediately consider the financial side of it. The reality is that the legal marijuana business—medical and recreational—is a major industry in the United States, estimated at over $7.1 billion in total revenue for 2016. The ArcView Group, an investment firm with roots in the cannabis industry, […]
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Cannabis: Non-addictive pathway to pain relief?
OHSU research suggests an avenue for developing treatments for chronic pain that harness the medicinal properties of cannabis while minimizing the threat of addiction. The study, conducted in a rodent model, provides additional rationale for the development of therapeutics using cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain, which afflicts about 30 percent of the U.S. population. […]
National Academy of Sciences: Marijuana is an Effective Medicine
Drug Policy Alliance | January 12, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC — The National Academy of Sciences on Thursday released a groundbreaking report, “The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research.” The report states that there is conclusive evidence that marijuana can be used as a medicine. The report did […]
Survey Shows Two-Thirds of Police Are in Favor of Medical or Recreational Marijuana
A new survey of thousands of police officers from departments around the U.S. suggests that the majority don’t agree with the federal government’s stance on marijuana. Marijuana is still a Schedule I substance under federal law, meaning it’s categorized as one of the most dangerous drugs, with a high potential for abuse and no medicinal […]
Why an Illinois medical marijuana doctor is closing his clinics
Published: Jan 12, 2017, 7:29 am • Updated: Jan 12, 2017, 7:29 am By The Associated Press CARBONDALE, Ill. — A doctor involved in an ongoing battle with the state over his certification of patients in the Illinois medical marijuana program is planning to close his clinics in Marion and Orland Park. Dr. Bodo Schneider […]
Why an Illinois medical marijuana doctor is closing his clinics
Published: Jan 12, 2017, 7:29 am • Updated: Jan 12, 2017, 7:29 am By The Associated Press CARBONDALE, Ill. — A doctor involved in an ongoing battle with the state over his certification of patients in the Illinois medical marijuana program is planning to close his clinics in Marion and Orland Park. Dr. Bodo Schneider […]
NORML Responds to National Academy of Sciences’ Marijuana Report
NORML | January 12, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC — The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a comprehensive report Thursday acknowledging that “conclusive or substantial evidence” exists for cannabis’ efficacy in patients suffering from chronic pain, and sharply criticized longstanding federal regulatory barriers to marijuana research – in particular “the classification of cannabis as […]
New Mexico Bill Would Expand Medical Marijuana Program
NORML | January 12, 2017 Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 8, to amend the state’s medical cannabis program in a manner that would better serve patients’ needs. Specifically, the measure would amend patient possession limits so that qualified persons may possess up to five ounces of herbal cannabis per month, and it would mandate the […]
Pruning Marijuana Plants
Pruning marijuana plants is a valuable practice for generating a much higher yield. When done correctly, it can make all the difference in the world for marijuana growers. The key here, of course, is “when done correctly.” That is because pruning can be a difficult task, and the risks can be rather high, especially if […]
#Simon2Zion: Rest and Recovery [Part 3]
I honestly struggle with rest and recovery. However, I’m learning how valuable they really are to my fitness goals. Before hiring my coach Dana Katz, I had the faintest idea how to structure a training schedule…let alone how to accommodate rest and recovery days. I would end up waiting until my body would become so […]
Rhode Island Cannabis Proponents Kick Off Legalization Campaign
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The legalization of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts is causing some Rhode Island lawmakers to try to catch up to their neighbor and possibly race ahead. Rhode Island’s legal cannabis proponents kicked off their campaign Wednesday to pass state legislation they hope can take effect before marijuana shops open across the border. Massachusetts […]
Colorado marijuana sales top $106M in November
Published: Jan 11, 2017, 6:38 pm • Updated: Jan 12, 2017, 5:31 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Colorado marijuana shops tallied just over $106 million in sales this past November, putting the industry’s 2016 sales totals just shy of $1.2 billion — with returns from the typically bountiful month of December still to […]
Thursday Press Teleconference: Broad Spectrum of Organizations React to Confirmation Hearings for Senator Jeff Sessions as Attorney General
Representatives from a broad spectrum of organizations will offer their reactions to Senator Sessions’ responses during his confirmation hearings this week to questions on criminal justice reform, marijuana reform, civil and human rights and other issues. The spectrum of organizations represented on this call share strong concerns that Jeff Sessions threatens to expand mass criminalization […]
Pressure Mounts for Slovenia to Embrace Medical Cannabis
Pressure to legalize medical cannabis in the small, Central European country of Slovenia has been mounting for some time. It’s beginning to look like 2017 could be a year of change. The country, perched on the edge of the Alps just south of Austria, boasts magnificent mountin peaks, clear lakes and raging rivers, and—for the […]
Analyzing The Emerald Test Results: Cannabis Labs Making Progress
The Emerald Test advisory panel recently convened to review the results from the Fall 2016 round of the semi-annual Inter-Laboratory Comparison and Proficiency Test (ILC/PT), ahead of the third annual Emerald Conference just a few weeks away. After reviewing and analyzing the results, the panel noticed a significant improvement across the board over their Spring […]
US IL: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Proposed For Algonquin
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n024/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 11 Jan 2017Source: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)Copyright: 2017 The Daily Herald CompanyContact: Website: http://www.dailyherald.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/107 MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY PROPOSED FOR ALGONQUIN [photo] A medical marijuana dispensary is proposed for 1154 N. Main St. in Algonquin. Algonquin officials are considering a medical marijuana company’s proposal to open a dispensary in […]
US CA: State Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana Brings No
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n025/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 12 Jan 2017Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2017 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248 STATE LEGALIZATION OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA BRINGS NO IMMEDIATE CHANGE ON DISPENSARIES IN NEWPORT Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis, seen in this file photo, says Prop. 64, which legalized recreational marijuana possession and use for adults […]
US TX: Pew Research Center Poll Finds Two-thirds Of Cops Think
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n026/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 12 Jan 2017Source: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram (TX)Copyright: 2017 Fort Worth Star-TelegramContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/162Author: Christopher Ingraham PEW RESEARCH CENTER POLL FINDS TWO-THIRDS OF COPS THINK MARIJUANA LAWS SHOULD BE RELAXED A Pew Research Center survey of nearly 8,000 police officers finds that more than two-thirds of them say that marijuana […]
US NC: Pew Research Center Poll Finds Two-thirds Of Cops Think
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n026/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 12 Jan 2017Source: Charlotte Observer (NC)Copyright: 2017 The Charlotte ObserverContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78Author: Christopher Ingraham PEW RESEARCH CENTER POLL FINDS TWO-THIRDS OF COPS THINK MARIJUANA LAWS SHOULD BE RELAXED A Pew Research Center survey of nearly 8,000 police officers finds that more than two-thirds of them say that marijuana use […]
US SC: Pew Research Center Poll Finds Two-thirds Of Cops Think
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n025/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 12 Jan 2017Source: State, The (SC)Copyright: 2017 The StateContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/426Author: Christopher Ingraham PEW RESEARCH CENTER POLL FINDS TWO-THIRDS OF COPS THINK MARIJUANA LAWS SHOULD BE RELAXED A Pew Research Center survey of nearly 8,000 police officers finds that more than two-thirds of them say that marijuana use should […]
A Tribute to Franco Loja, the Strain Hunter
You didn’t have to know Franco Loja personally to have liked him or to have felt the waves of his life’s work. When news came last week that Loja had died at the untimely age of 42, the cannabis world responded shock and sadness. He was researching the benefits of CBD for patients with malaria when […]
Two-Thirds of Police Say Cannabis Laws Should Be Relaxed, Survey Says
More than two-thirds of police officers say cannabis consumption should be legal for either medical or adult use, according to a Pew Research Center survey of nearly 8,000 law enforcement officers. The survey, which polled law enforcement nationally, found that 32 percent of police officers feel cannabis should be legal for both adult and medical […]
Fines for Cannabis in Illinois to Vary Widely Across the State
MARSHALL, Ill. (AP) — More communities in Illinois are adopting their own penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana now that the state has eliminated the possibility of jail time. The law passed last year says people caught with 10 grams or less of the drug will be issued citations carrying a fine of $100 […]
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Most Police Want Marijuana Laws Reformed, Poll Finds
TJ Baker | January 11, 2017 In a national poll of police officers conducted on a wide variety of topics, less than one third of those surveyed said marijuana should remain illegal. According to the Behind the Badge survey of nearly 8,000 police officers conducted by the National Police Research Platform (NPRP), 68% of police support legalizing […]
Marijuana Industry Fears If Sessions Is Confirmed, Dispensaries Could Get Shut Down
By Debra Borchardt for Forbes “Many medical cannabis patients and their families supported [Trump’s] candidacy because they believed he would be better on this issue than his opponent. However, the nomination of Jeff Sessions as the next Attorney General of the United States is a tremendous cause for concern to medical cannabis patients and their families.” […]
Bill Filed to Delay Maine’s Marijuana Legalization Law
Scott Gacek | January 11, 2017 AUGUSTA, ME — Bipartisan lawmakers in Maine have filed a bill that would delay most of the implementation of Question 1, which legalized marijuana in Maine, by over a year. The bill, House Bill 88, was introduced Wednesday by state Rep. Louis Luchini (D-Ellsworth) and Senate President Michael Thibodeau (R-Winterport). The […]
Want home delivery of medical marijuana in NYC? You got it!
Published: Jan 11, 2017, 9:35 am • Updated: Jan 11, 2017, 5:14 pm By The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York medical marijuana provider says it will begin home delivery to severely ill patients in the NYC area. Vireo (VEER’-ee-oh) Health of New York said Wednesday that state health officials have given them […]
Former NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre Joins Venture Capital Firm Sensible Alternative Investments
PRESS RELEASE Experienced team anchors cannabis fund with investment in MERRY JANE BOSTON, MA – JAN. 11 – Sensible Alternative Investments (SAI), a venture capital firm focused on institutional investment opportunities in the cannabis industry, has named former NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre as a partner. The cannabis industry is expected to be worth […]
Some California Pot Dispensaries Are Already Selling Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana has been legal in California for two months, and although individuals are allowed to grow up to six plants or possess an ounce of weed, it is not yet legal for businesses to sell recreational pot. Prop. 64, which passed on November 8th, postponed the start date for legal marijuana sales until January […]
More older Americans using cannabis, underscoring need for research
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has reported that cannabis use by persons over age 50 has outpaced recent growth observed across all other age groups. In 2000, about one percent of Americans over 50 had used it within the past year; by 2012, that number had risen to 3.9 percent. Now, […]
Redhat Ralph’s Marijuana Concoction Will Keep You High All Day
This particular weekend has been interesting for folks in PDX. We had a wonderfully short-lived snow storm Saturday morning into the early afternoon, immediately followed by lowering temperatures and freezing rain. The result is a white wonderland over which every and any thing slips and slides. This is the type of weather that makes me […]
What are Terpenes in Marijuana?
While the rise of CBD marked 2015 and the flood of CBD rich and CBD-only products illuminated 2016, this is the year of the terpene (Turr-Peeen), or Terp for short. A term from your organic chemistry textbook; a simplified definition says: Terpenes are easily evaporated fragile scent molecules used by plants, fungi, and other living […]
How to Master Content Marketing in the Cannabis Industry
Content marketing is how we think about marketing. Back in the day it was hit them over the head over and over until they buy from you. It’s different today. The cannabis industry is new and it’s getting smarter. Content has to have value, period. It has to provide engaging and entertaining information, which is […]
Converting from Medical to Recreational in the Retail Cannabis Space
Oregon officially launched its OLCC-regulated recreational cannabis program last fall, and while some Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) licensees are new businesses, many have converted from the medical program. With most states enacting medical programs for years before adult use was legalized, this process of medical licensees becoming recreational licensees will soon repeat as other […]
What is your brand image saying about you?
The fonts and colors used in your marketing play a large part in your overall brand image. I was inspired to write this article after viewing direct mail circulars. I saw that three fast food restaurants were all offering similar deals. Each coupon has a very different feel to it. I found this to be […]
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary Tax Issues Arise
No medical marijuana dispensaries have opened in Hawaii yet, but questions regarding marijuana taxes have swirled around recently. And these tax issues have to be resolved before the dispensaries open. The law, as written, declared that the General Excise Tax (GET) exemption for medicine would not be applicable to medical marijuana. The rate was expected […]
Sen. Jeff Sessions Gives “Wishy Washy” Response to Questions about Marijuana and Federalism at Attorney General Confirmation Hearing Today
Statement from Bill Piper, Senior Director of the Drug Policy Alliance’s Office of National Affairs: “Senator Jeff Sessions’ response to questions about marijuana & federalism during his Attorney General confirmation hearing today was wishy-washy at best. It is clear that he was too afraid to say the ‘reefer madness’ things he said just a year […]
Sustainable Gardening Practices for Growing Cannabis
Growing and maintaining your very own indoor cannabis garden can easily burn a hole through your pocket. Between frequent visits to a hardware store and the local hydroponics shop/garden center, building out and maintaining even a small home grow can be quite expensive. Add on recurring monthly utility expenses and the inevitable costs of growing […]
Legal or not, marijuana can increase the risk of developing alcohol use disorders
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) develop with time and in stages. Following the initiation of drinking, some people progress to problem drinking, and then develop a “cluster” of specific problems to comprise an AUD. However, not all stages of AUD development have been studied equally. This report examines high-risk families to understand underlying influences across multiple […]
MJ Freeway Clients to See Most Services Restored This Week
Cannabis software firm MJ Freeway says its retail clients will see primary services restored during the next few days following what the Denver-based company is calling a “targeted” hack of its servers over the weekend. But a full recovery, including the restoration of historical client data, could take weeks. “Clients were operational, the first of […]
US SC: SC Lawmakers Call For Patients To Have Access To Medical
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n022/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jan 2017Source: State, The (SC)Copyright: 2017 The StateContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/426 SC LAWMAKERS CALL FOR PATIENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS S.C. legislators are gearing up for another fight over a bill that would allow the legal use of medical marijuana in the Palmetto State. A half-dozen lawmakers […]
Jeff Sessions’ Stance on Cannabis: Uphold Federal Law
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) for Attorney General back in November. For Sessions to become a member of the cabinet and head of the Department of Justice, the Senate must approve the nomination during a confirmation hearing, taking place today in Washington D.C. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL)Photo: Gage Skidmore, Flickr According to […]
South Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced
While 28 states and Washington, D.C. now have effective medical marijuana laws, South Carolina’s seriously ill patients remain criminals if they use a treatment option that is safer than many prescriptions. Under the proposed law, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) would license and regulate a limited number of qualified medical cannabis cultivation centers, […]
Medical and Legalization Bills Pre-Filed in Kentucky
The Kentucky Legislature reconvened last week for the 2017-18 session, and Sen. Perry Clark has already prefiled two bills that would reform marijuana laws in the Commonwealth. One bill would end Kentucky’s criminalization of adult marijuana consumers, instead taxing and regulating marijuana similarly to alcohol. Another bill would permit seriously ill Kentuckians — both adults and minors […]
Cool and Artistic Bongs with an Expensive Price Tag
If your pockets are itching to spend upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars (or, more realistically, if you want to window shop for some one percenter bling), look no further than these high-end bongs. Each is unique, creative, and has price tags that will make your eyes pop. Some on this list were featured […]
Bill Walton Derails College Football National Championship Coverage to Talk Cannabis
Clemson bested Alabama for the first time since 1905 in a thrilling NCAA college football national championship game, but NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton had something else on his mind during the ESPNU broadcast that was supposed to be covering the title matchup. Inexplicably dressed as Uncle Sam, everyone’s favorite old hippie broadcaster spoke […]
Legalization on the Legislative Agenda for Connecticut
The Connecticut Legislature, which convened on January 4, is expected to consider legislation that would end marijuana prohibition for adult use and replace it with a system that would tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol. Voters in nearby Massachusetts and Maine have voted to legalize marijuana and regulate it like alcohol. While polling shows 63% […]
Texas Legislative Sessions Begins With Efforts to Fix Medical Marijuana Law and Decriminalize Possession
The Texas Legislature convened for the 2017 session today. Rep. Joe Moody reintroduced legislation that would replace Texas’ harsh criminal penalties for marijuana possession with a simple citation. His proposal would eliminate the threat of arrest, jail time, and — most importantly — the lifelong consequences of a criminal conviction. Meanwhile, Sen. Jose Menendez is […]
Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill Coming to South Carolina
Marijuana Policy Project | January 10, 2017 COLUMBIA, SC — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers are introducing comprehensive medical cannabis legislation Tuesday in both chambers of the South Carolina General Assembly. The South Carolina Compassionate Care Act will allow patients suffering from debilitating medical conditions to access medical cannabis if their doctors recommend it. […]
Canadian Cannabis Recalls Raise Questions About Choices in Testing Methods
Cannabis sold between August and December of 2016 is being voluntarily recalled by Organigram, a Canadian cannabis producer, due to the detection of unapproved pesticides, according to a press release. Organigram is a licensed medical cannabis producer in Canada, which received an organic certification back in 2014 by ECOCERT, a third-party organic certification organization based […]
Cannabis Industry Wrestles with Copyrights and Trademarks
In yet another consequence of the disparity between state and federal laws governing legal weed, cannabis companies cannot trademark their products. But, they’re coming up with clever solutions. The Los Angeles Times interviewed several people who are directly dealing with the conundrum of how to protect their trademarks with no help from the federal agency […]
Does Marijuana Kill Brain Cells?
Scientists have long ago debunked the myth that using marijuana kills brain cells. One of the most popular myths about cannabis is that using it can kill brain cells and lead to brain damage. This belief dates back to anti-drug campaigns in the 70s and 80s, which spread the idea that marijuana could permanently damage […]
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We’re Watching the Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearings So You Don’t Have To
When President-elect Donald Trump nominated US Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama to be the next attorney general, the institutional outcry came nearly immediately. The New York Times editorial board called the pick “an insult to justice.” The NAACP declared him unfit to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer. And it wasn’t just civil rights leaders—civil libertarians […]
Lawmaker scrutinized over Maryland medical marijuana ties removed from key panel
Published: Jan 10, 2017, 7:57 am • Updated: Jan 10, 2017, 7:57 am By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post A state lawmaker who came under scrutiny for his ties to a Maryland medical marijuana business while working on legislation shaping the industry has been removed from the health committee that oversees such bills. Del. Dan […]
Scrapping excessive neural connection helps build new connections
Researchers found that neural activity that retracts excessive early innervation in a certain pathway helps make late neural connections in a different pathway. This may provide a self-organizing mechanism of neural connections, and additionally, early excessive innervation may serve as a guide for making late neural connections. The formation and refinement of neural networks is […]
Heliospectra Appoints New CEO
PRESS RELEASE GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN and SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (Marketwired) — 01/09/17 — Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY) (FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled environments horticulture, is pleased to announce that the board of directors have elected Ali Ahmadian as the new CEO of Heliospectra. Mr. Ahmadian joined Heliospectra as […]
Smoking Gun: How Vietnam Soldiers Got Stoned
The year was 1970. The number of United States troops in Vietnam had fallen to around 280,000. This war had people asking questions. What was our purpose in fighting it? Is there even an end-result in sight? The good news is that the U.S was moving out of its combat role during this time, and […]
Advocates Urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to Demand that Sessions Clarify his Position on Legalized Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana
DCMJ will begins line sitting at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday morning: Will Sessions Force Trump to Flip-Flop on his Legalization Position? WASHINGTON – On the eve of confirmation hearings for U.S. Attorney General-nominee Jeff Sessions, legalization advocates called on the Senate Judiciary Committee to press the Alabama senator to state clearly whether he would overturn the will of […]
This Panel Event will Teach You How to get Involved in the Cannabis Business
Cannabis advocates and cannapreneurs will talk about the emerging billion dollar cannabis business at a panel discussion covering the topic “The California Green Rush: How to Get Involved in the Billion Dollar Cannabis Business.” Presented by the networking organizations Women Abuv Ground (WAG) and Men Abuv Ground (MAG), the event takes place at 6 pm […]
Mississippi Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis
Legislation that would legalize the medical use, possession and distribution of cannabis for medical purposes has been filed in Mississippi. State Representative Joel Bomgar (R-Madison) has filed House Bill 179, which would make it so that “qualifying patient who possesses a valid registry identification card” are not “subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty in any […]
California: Victims of Inconsistent Marijuana Laws
by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator January 9, 2017 Now that 29 states have legalized medical marijuana, eight have legalized adult-use, and several others are considering legislation to legalize either adult-use or medical marijuana during the 2017 legislative session, it’s obvious that the end of marijuana prohibition is near. But that doesn’t mean the ongoing conflict […]
California: Victims of Inconsistent Marijuana Laws
by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator January 9, 2017 Now that 29 states have legalized medical marijuana, eight have legalized adult-use, and several others are considering legislation to legalize either adult-use or medical marijuana during the 2017 legislative session, it’s obvious that the end of marijuana prohibition is near. But that doesn’t mean the ongoing conflict […]
Despite Growing Demand, Dutch Health Insurers Dropping Cannabis Coverage
One of the biggest health insurance companies in the Netherlands announced last month that it will stop covering the costs of medical cannabis. The announcement, which comes at a time of increasing use of medical cannabis in the country, has sparked sharp criticism among patients. A spokesperson for the Zilveren Kruis insurance company has said […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Confirmation Hearings on Jeff Sessions for Attorney General This Week
In a statement sent to Senate offices today the Drug Policy Alliance urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Jeff Sessions for Attorney General. The committee is holding confirmation hearings on Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sessions favors hardline drug law enforcement approaches over emphasizing treatment and rehabilitation. He will likely escalate the failed war […]
Cyber attack cited by MJ Freeway after system failure stymies marijuana shops
Published: Jan 9, 2017, 5:11 pm • Updated: Jan 9, 2017, 5:11 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff A “targeted” cyber attack on a marijuana software company triggered an outage that hobbled point-of-sales and inventory systems for dispensaries scattered across the United States. Denver-based MJ Freeway on Sunday morning tweeted it was experiencing an […]
US SC: Child Who Inspired Cannabidiol Law Receives First Doses
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n021/a11.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jan 2017Source: State, The (SC)Copyright: 2017 The StateContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/426Author: Matt Mcnab CHILD WHO INSPIRED CANNABIDIOL LAW RECEIVES FIRST DOSES Mary Louise received her first dose of CBD oil Saturday, about four months after the bill allowing children to receive the oil extracted from marijuana was signed into […]
US MD: Entrepreneurs Announce Plans To Apply To Open A Medical
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n021/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37Author: Lorraine Mirabella ENTREPRENEURS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO APPLY TO OPEN A MEDICAL MARIJUANA GROWING FACILITY IN BALTIMORE [photo] SAFED, ISRAEL — A worker at a cannabis greenhouse at the growing facility of the Tikun Olam company near […]
US MA: Books Detail The How-To's On Cultivating Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n021/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jan 2017Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2017 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Author: Felice Belman BOOKS DETAIL THE HOW-TO’S ON CULTIVATING POT Massachusetts lawmakers have already shown they’re willing to tinker with the marijuana legalization law passed by voters in November. But for now, at least, it’s legal for adults […]
Product Review: Deviant Dabs Wax
Welcome to Leafly’s Product Reviews, where we take a closer look at a cannabis gadget, accessory, or consumable, and give it a test spin. Today we’re trying out Deviant Dabs‘ wax concentrates. Deviant Dabs prides itself on high-quality concentrates and the brand’s wax is my latest obsession, especially now that I have a Firefly 2 […]
Over 85,000 People Sign Petition Calling on DEA to Stop Lying About Medical Cannabis
By Anthony Martinelli for The Weed Blog In less than a month, a Change.org petition calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to stop lying about medical cannabis has received over 85,000 signatures. The petition was started by Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a nonprofit organization working to increase access to medical cannabis across the […]
Soundwaves: Pairing Cannabis with Binaural Beats
I stumbled upon binaural beats a few months back as I was lying awake one midnight trying to force sleep. After tossing and turning for what felt like an eternity, I fired up my laptop in defeat and typed a quick Google search: “fast ways to fall asleep.” I was then directed to a curious phenomenon […]
Former NFLer Eugene Monroe Still Competing, Now on Cannabis’s Team
It did not take long for former NFL first round draft pick and seven year veteran Eugene Monroe to get into the cannabis industry in a big way. The former offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens has partnered with VapeXhale, an award-winning vaporizer company, to develop medical cannabis delivery technologies specifically designed for […]
CALL NOW: NORML Day of Action #JustSayNoToSessions
Senate lawmakers are only days away from deciding whether Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions will become the next Attorney General — the top law enforcement officer in the land. Senator Sessions is a militant opponent of any efforts to reform marijuana policy who once notoriously remarked that the Ku Klux Klan “was okay until I found […]
CALL NOW: NORML Day of Action #JustSayNoToSessions
Senate lawmakers are only days away from deciding whether Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions will become the next Attorney General — the top law enforcement officer in the land. Senator Sessions is a militant opponent of any efforts to reform marijuana policy who once notoriously remarked that the Ku Klux Klan “was okay until I found […]
Lacking Options, Marijuana Home Growers on the Rise in Massachusetts
FOXBOROUGH – At Harvest Moon Hydroponics, a shiny tent in the window holds everything a budding indoor gardener might need. Dangling from the top, a fluorescent light fixture shines down on a collection of young plants. An instrument lying on the floor measures the temperature and humidity. A small fan whirs away in the corner, […]
Norman Reedus Supports CannaKids’ Pediatric Patients
When he’s not out fighting zombies, Norman Reedus, the famous Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead is out showing is support for cannabis treatment access for children. The AMC star even put out a Tweet showing his support: The tweet comes as part of a charity raffle Reedus is participating in for CannaKid’s Pediatric Patients. According to […]
How to Save a Pet’s life with Cannabis? – The Short Answer
Question: How to Save a Pet’s life with Cannabis? Answer: Get a license for yourself, assess the needs of your pet, properly dose, make adjustments and don’t tell anyone. The same laws and regulations that apply to human use, apply to pet use. Possessing Cannabis without a license can land you in jail. So get a license. […]
M4MM Demands Inclusion of Minority Business Owners & Entrepreneurs in New Florida Laws
[Orlando, FL] Minorities for Medical Marijuana(M4MM) hosted its first medical marijuana public policy update meeting last Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Information was shared with membership about the future strategic plan for the organization. Florida’s voters showed their support by overwhelmingly passing Amendment 2 during the November general election. “Consequently, our organization is now focused on […]
Wisconsin: GOP Lawmakers Consider Support for Marijuana Law Reform Legislation
by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator January 8, 2017 GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin have a track record of opposing efforts to reform marijuana laws in the Badger State, but a recent comment from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has some marijuana advocates hopeful for progress during the 2017 legislative session. “If you get a prescription to […]
US MA: Pot Dispensaries Hit By Hack Of Sales System
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n019/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 09 Jan 2017Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2017 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52 POT DISPENSARIES HIT BY HACK OF SALES SYSTEM [photo] MJ Freeway, a Denver company whose tracking software is used by hundreds of marijuana companies to comply with state regulations, said its main servers and backup system each […]
US FL: Aging And Addicted: The Opioid Epidemic Affects Elderly, Too
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n018/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Orlando Sentinel (FL)Copyright: 2017 Orlando SentinelContact: Website: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/325Note: Rarely prints out-of-state LTEs. AGING AND ADDICTED: THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC AFFECTS ELDERLY, TOO [photo] Oxycodone pain pills. It took a lot of convincing for John Evard to go to rehab. Seven days into his stay at the Las […]
US KY: Pot Groups Say Vote On Attorney General Nominee Sen. Jeff
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n019/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 09 Jan 2017Source: Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)Copyright: 2017 Lexington Herald-LeaderContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/240Author: Rob Hotakainen, Hannah Allam POT GROUPS SAY VOTE ON ATTORNEY GENERAL NOMINEE SEN. JEFF SESSIONS IS MAKE OR BREAK MOMENT Backers of marijuana legalization on Monday stepped up their pressure on the U.S. Senate to block the confirmation […]
US MD: A Federal Prosecutor Takes On The Heroin Scourge That Claimed
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n018/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 08 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 A FEDERAL PROSECUTOR TAKES ON THE HEROIN SCOURGE THAT CLAIMED HIS SON [photo] Bruce Brandler is chief federal law enforcement officer for a sprawling judicial district that covers half of Pennsylvania. ( Matt Rourke / Associated […]
How To Make Marijuana Infused Olive Oil
Most stoners prefer to make cannabis butter because it’s quite versatile and it’s easier to make edibles with as compared to always just throwing weed in the pot. However, it seems like most people don’t really know that you can make olive oil infused with cannabis as well. The olive oil is far healthier than […]
How To Make Cannabis Infused Olive Oil
Most stoners prefer to make cannabis butter because it’s quite versatile and it’s easier to make edibles with as compared to always just throwing weed in the pot. However, it seems like most people don’t really know that you can make olive oil infused with cannabis as well. The olive oil is far healthier than […]
70,000 People Demand That The DEA Stop Lying About Medical Marijuana
By Johnny Green for Weed News In a new petition from Americans for Safe Access and Change.org, over 70,000 people and counting, are calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration to stop disseminating false information about medical cannabis immediately and ensure that any future information about medical cannabis treatment reflects medically-accurate and up-to-date facts. The petition, […]
S 02, Ep. 38: Favorite interviews and weed stories of 2016
Published: Jan 6, 2017, 8:12 pm • Updated: Jan 6, 2017, 8:23 pm By The Cannabist Staff Here at Cannabist HQ, we’re taking a look back at the provocative interviews on our talk show and the most memorable stories covered on the site through the turbulent but awesome year that was 2016. The Cannabist Show’s […]
US MA: State’s High Court Looks At Sobriety Tests For Drivers
Massachusetts High Court Looks at Sobriety Tests for Drivers Suspected of Being “High on Pot” In a state that just legalized the recreational use of marijuana, can field sobriety tests used to determine whether drivers are drunk also be administered to demonstrate that a person is too high to operate a motor vehicle? The state […]
US MD: Anne Arundel Community College Launches Class On The Business
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n017/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAUNCHES CLASS ON THE BUSINESS AROUND MARIJUANA Professor Shad Ewart is teaching a course on emerging markets in relation to marijuana legalization and entrepreneurial pursuits at Anne Arundel Community College. Start stoner-friendly […]
US MD: Maryland Lawmakers Take Fresh Run At Legalizing Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n017/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 MARYLAND LAWMAKERS TAKE FRESH RUN AT LEGALIZING MARIJUANA [photo] Del. Curt Anderson ( D – Baltimore City, Dist. 43 ) explains why he thinks Maryland should legalize marijuana. ( Timothy Wheeler/Baltimore Sun ) In a year […]
US MD: State Panel Oks Medical Marijuana Rules
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n017/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/Votes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jan 2017Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2017 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 STATE PANEL OKS MEDICAL MARIJUANA RULES [photo] Maryland’s medical marijuana program cleared a key hurdle Thursday as a state panel approved draft rules to govern the new businesses. ( Erin Cox/Baltimore Sun ) Maryland’s medical marijuana […]