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The C4 Cannabinomics Collaborative: Q&A with Dr. Zacariah Hildenbrand

Dr. Zacariah Hildenbrand, chief scientific officer and partner at C4 Laboratories, is currently researching some of the lesser-known molecules in cannabis, and he’s on to something. His research focuses on discovering new molecules, determining their therapeutic effects and expanding our understanding of the constituents of cannabis. Dr. Zacariah Hildenbrand, chief scientific officer and partner at […]

Leafly List: The Best Cannabis Dispensaries in Arizona, November 2016

THE LEAFLY LIST: ARIZONA November 2016 The Leafly List ranks the top dispensaries and retail stores in each of the major North American cannabis markets every month. This region-specific version is designed to provide helpful, community-based information for cannabis consumers looking for the most relevant dispensaries in Arizona. It highlights the most talked-about locations in the […]

State Officials Could Slow Legalization in Maine and Massachusetts

After voters in Massachusetts and Maine said yes last week to legalizing cannabis for adult use, advocates are now turning their attention to those states’ respective governors to gauge how smoothly implementation might go. Both Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Maine Gov. Paul LePage spoke out strongly against legalization this election season. Now they’ll have a hand […]

High-CBD products are gaining traction in pot shops and reaching beyond typical consumers, new report shows

Published: Nov 15, 2016, 6:11 pm • Updated: Nov 15, 2016, 6:19 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff High-CBD products are a small segment of Washington’s marijuana market, but sales of the typically medicinal-focused products are growing — especially among non-traditional customers, according to new data from cannabis intelligence firm Headset provided exclusively to […]

FL: Estero Considers Temporary Marijuana Dispensary Ban

Lee County, Fla. – A Southwest Florida city may delay medical marijuana distribution within city limits. Wednesday, the village of Estero will consider passing a measure banning marijuana dispensaries for a year, which they say is enough time to create regulations. Commissioners in Charlotte County have also put in place a similar regulation. Meanwhile, the […]

How The UK's Drug Laws Have Created An Underground Medical Marijuana Scene

The UK’s underground medical marijuana scene, where dealers give away tens of thousands of pounds worth of cannabis in order to offer relief to those in physical pain, has been exposed in a new documentary. Millions of people across can gain access to medical marijuana to treat the pain of chronic and fatal diseases. Despite […]

Veterans Meet To Demand Passage Of An All-Inclusive Medical Marijuana Policy In Texas

Romana Harding told her story of attempted suicide to her fellow veterans gathered at the Texas Capitol Veterans Monument on Veterans Day in Austin. A survivor of sexual abuse while serving in the U.S. Navy, Harding said she was tired of the enduring shame she felt. The prescription pain pills weren’t helping, so she put […]

Brain Tumor Vanishes In 'Miracle Baby' After Family Chooses Cannabinoid Oil

There is nothing quite so horrendous and heartbreaking as a baby with a malignant brain tumor, especially for parents and family. But at the same time, there is little as joyous and uplifting as seeing those tumors go away – and without the costly “assistance” of the corporate medical industry. Recently, the father of an […]

MA: Southwick Select Board Does Not Support Medical Marijuana Facility In Town

Southwick – The Select Board opted Monday night not to support location of a medical marijuana distribution facility here. The three member board instead voted to proceed with creation of local zoning regulations that will govern the location of facilities for both medical and recreational marijuana. Health Wise Foundation Inc. proposed location of a medical […]

AL: Honors Town Hall Focuses On Marijuana Legalization

The semester’s third Honors College Town Hall meeting opened budding dialogue on the nation’s most hotly contested plant. The Town Hall featured a panel of three – including two UA students and Patricia Todd, District 54’s House Representative for the state of Alabama – discussing marijuana legalization and how it can affect communities. Olympia Karageorgiou, […]

Medical Marijuana Advocates Push For Change In Texas

Hewitt – Local marijuana reform advocates are urging lawmakers to consider changing Texas’ restrictions on the drug during the upcoming 2017 legislative session. The push comes just days after voters in eight states passed marijuana law changes, bringing the total number of states where medical marijuana is legal to 28. Karen Reeves, who lives in […]

CA: Kern County – Recreational Vs. Medical Marijuana

Bakersfield, Calif. With last week’s passage of Proposition 64, the recreational use of marijuana is now legal in California. Today, Kern County Supervisors will take up the issues that now arise between recreational and medical marijuana law. They will be looking at amending the county ordinance to address land use regulations, as well as looking […]

Oakland, Macomb Counties Among Few To Get Grants For Medical Marijuana Enforcement

Detroit – Michigan sheriffs are paying for overtime and buying vests, guns, Tasers and vehicles with a little-known pot of state money that was set aside for medical marijuana enforcement. They’re also leaving a lot of cash on the table, as only 18 of 83 counties this year applied for a slice of the $3 […]

MI: Marijuana Conference To Be Held In Lansing

Lansing – Recent changes in state medical marijuana laws will be the subject of a conference next month aimed at shedding light on a growing industry. An event called the Capital Conference will be held Dec. 4 at the Radisson Hotel. Speakers are expected to include Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, retired Detroit TV news […]

Move Over Amphetamines – Cannabis Shown To Successfully Treat ADHD

When a parent learns their son or daughter is smoking pot, it can be the end of the world for them, especially if they’re teetotalers. First, there are the tears, followed by anger and disappointment, followed by punitive measures such as taking a cell phone away, putting the kid on lock down, and understandably, making […]

MA: Medical Marijuana Shop Opens In Newtonville

Four years later, Newton’s first medical marijuana dispensary is open for business. Garden Remedies began accepting patients Tuesday in Newtonville – the ninth dispensary to come online in Massachusetts since voters legalized medical marijuana in 2012. “We’ve all been working very hard to make medical marijuana safely and legally available for patients in Newton,” Dr. […]

FL: Medical Marijuana Industry Will Be Worth More Than $1.5B By 2020, Researchers Say

The medical marijuana industry promises to be very lucrative for the state of Florida. Researchers say the state’s medical marijuana industry will be worth more than $1.5 billion by 2020. The projection comes from New Frontier Data in partnership with Arcview Market Research and was reported in bizjournals.com. Amendment 2 allows medical use of marijuana […]

India: Mumbai Youth Meet To Take Cannabis Debate One Step Further

Barely a week after four more states in the United States voted to legalise the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, a similar trend is being witnessed in India too, with forces coming together to discuss the medical benefits of the plant. On November 19, the Bombay Hemp Company (BOHECO), along with the Council of […]

MA: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Approved In Springfield

Springfield, MA – A new development agreement offers the possibility for additional medical marijuana sites in Springfield. This decision comes four years after medical marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts and just a week after recreational marijuana was legalized. The Springfield City Council hosted a community agreement on Monday. The agreement will allow the Chicopee-based dispensary, […]

Denver to Become First US City to Allow Cannabis in Bars, Yoga Studios

DENVER (AP) — Denver has approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing people to use marijuana in bars, restaurants and other public spaces, such as art galleries or yoga studios. The catch: those places would have to seek neighbors’ approval first, and patrons wouldn’t be allowed to smoke inside. Denver voters approved Proposition 300 as eight other […]

Data Dive: Legalization No Longer a Partisan Issue, 2016 Election Data Show

The returns from last week’s election didn’t just represent a triumph for cannabis legalization advocates. Data from the Nov. 8 vote also revealed a political paradigm shift. This is the year that the issue of legalization broke free from traditional conservative–liberal boundaries. Over the course of about ten hours on election night, a surprising trend […]

Cannabis Strains: What are the Differences?

Did You Know a Version of ‘La Cucaracha’ References Marijuana?

Many of us are familiar with the popular Spanish folk song (also referred to as a corrido) “La Cucaracha.” The song has been performed by numerous musical talents over the years, including greats like Louis Armstrong, Bill Haley & His Comets, Liberace, Cuco Sanchez, and Los Machucambos, to name a few. It even inspired the […]

Which States are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis Next?

Editor’s note: A lot has changed since we made our initial legalization predictions in December 2016 (which are listed at the bottom of this article). Be sure to check out Leafly’s final cannabis legalization results from the 2016 election, with live coverage from the Leafly News staff. RELATED STORY Final Election Predictions: Which States Will Legalize […]

Marijuana's Impact on Alcohol Motivation and Consumption

Verified December 2016 by Brown University Sponsor: Collaborator: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Information provided by (Responsible Party): Jane Metrik, Brown University ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02983773 First received: November 15, 2016 Last updated: December 5, 2016 Last verified: December 2016 This laboratory study will employ a repeated measures experimental design to examine the […]

You Can Now Apply to Grow Medical Marijuana in Australia

We’ve been so wrapped up with election coverage in the US the past few weeks, we almost forgot to share the great news happening around the world! Medical cannabis providers may now apply to grow medical marijuana in Australia. Australia opened up the cultivation of medical marijuana on October 30 by voting after passing new […]

Access to Legal Marijuana Reduces Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses

Well it’s definitely not a new story…but synthetic marijuana is at it again. For years, substances like K2 and other synthetic marijuana varieties have caused extreme physical ailments and potential death. This time the drug is hitting the homeless population in Saint Louis, MO, according to reports last week. Over 40 people were treated for […]

Canada Has Their First Billion Dollar Cannabis Company

Medical marijuana producer Canopy Growth Corp. has become the first Canadian company in the sector valued at more than $1 billion after strong quarterly results sent the stock on a tear. The company was trading hands at $11.16 per share when stock markets closed in Toronto on Monday. That values the company at almost $1.3 […]

Next up for Denver: Marijuana Cafes

Denver is making green history yet again. The city’s voters appear to have legalized the social use of marijuana in permitted private establishments, according to election results released Monday evening. Supporters of Initiative 300 led 53 percent to 47 percent as of 6 p.m. ― a margin of 17,173 votes. State election officials noted that results […]

Compound suggests chronic pain treatment without opioid or medical marijuana side effects

Indiana University neuroscientist Andrea Hohmann took the stage at a press conference Nov. 14 in San Diego to discuss research conducted at IU that has found evidence that the brain’s cannabis receptors may be used to treat chronic pain without the side effects associated with opioid-based pain relievers or medical marijuana. The study was discussed […]

Denver Passes Social Cannabis Consumption Ordinance

As we all know by now, the election last week was a big win for legal weed. With all of the states in the U.S. passing their medical or recreational ballot measures except for one, it is clear that this movement is going in a forward direction. One particular ballot initiative that I feel is very […]

Despite Obstacles, Italian Cannabis Supporters Optimistic on Legalization

“Everything is possible, even to believe in the existence of a better world,” sings Vasco Rossi, a popular Italian rock musician who, along with Mafia expert Roberto Saviano, recently endorsed a plan to legalize cannabis in the country. A rally in Rome closed a nationwide campaign to gather signatures in support of a proposal to […]

Polish Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis Reaches Parlimentary Committee

One result of the European Union’s policy of leaving domestic drug policy to individual member states is that each one chooses its own path to medical cannabis, creating a variety of different regulatory schemes across the continent. In Poland, the Parliament has begun debate on new legislation that would make cannabis available to tens of […]

Australian Study Aims to Unlock the Potential of a Little-Known Cannabinoid

Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that take their name from the cannabis plant. They occur naturally in our bodies (endocannabinoids), in plants (phytocannabinoids), and artificially (synthetic cannabinoids). They have a broad range of effects on not only our brains, but also our liver, muscles, and other parts of the body. Of the 113 active cannabinoids discovered […]

A People’s History of Cannabis Consumption

This article is sponsored by VaporNation – Your Online Vaporizer Superstore. Save 15% off your entire order at VaporNation with coupon code LEAFLY at checkout. Vaporizers, edibles, and biologically engineered cannabis strains are the norm today. But according to scholars, the journey toward the perfection of cannabis consumption has lasted millennia. From bundles of incense and clay […]

Study: Medical Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Cognitive Performance, Reduced Use Of …

Medical cannabis administration is associated with improved cognitive performance and lower levels of prescription drug use, according to longitudinal data published online in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. Investigators from Harvard Medical School, Tufts University, and McLean Hospital evaluated the use of medicinal cannabis on patients’ cognitive performance over a three-month period. Participants in the […]

Uruguay Looks to Lead by Example With First Latin Marijuana Legalization Program

Diego Prandini is bent over in a small, brightly lit room, watering marijuana plants of all shapes and sizes. He crawls into a corner to reach some smaller specimens, labeled with names like “Ushua” and “RGB1,” all of which will be part of the next two-kilogram harvest. “I’ve been at this for seven hours today,” […]

Can You Be Allergic To Marijuana?

(Photo: tinafranklindg/Flickr) Believe it or not, it’s possible to be allergic to marijuana. Marijuana allergies are becoming more common today as increasing numbers of people use it for recreational and medicinal purposes. Indeed, studies show that certain individuals can experience an allergic reaction when exposed to parts of the cannabis plant. But interesting enough, the […]

What is Kief?

(Photo: James Kaliwae/Wikimedia Commons) Learn more about the most concentrated part of the cannabis flower. Whether you’re new to cannabis or even a seasoned smoker, it’s likely you’ve heard of ‘kief’ before. As it turns out, kief is a common name for the sticky, powder-like crystals found on the marijuana flower. This part of the […]

Is Medical Cannabis Right for You?

With four new states now preparing to enact medical cannabis legislation, the United States now has a majority of states with medical cannabis access. For anyone living in Florida, Arkansas, North Dakota or Montana, this access will improve millions of lives by providing new treatments and care. The case for medical cannabis is growing stronger […]

Commercial Cultivation Corner: Part One

VPD – Learn How Expert Cannabis Growers Improve Their Grow Operation With This One Variable Quick intro: VPD is an advanced tool for measuring possible plant stresses. VPD control lets you increase or decrease stress on a plant as needed. In this article we discuss the usefulness and ways to use VPD. What is VPD? […]

Does Donald Trump Support Marijuana Legalization?

As with figuring out his stance on anything, it’s difficult to nail down exactly whether or not Donald Trump supports marijuana legalization. Not only are there a plethora of contradicting statements, but deciphering the context of his statements adds another layer to wade through. With legalization becoming more of a bipartisan issue – especially after eight out […]

FL: Bonita Springs, Estero Discuss Ban Of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana will soon be legal in Florida, but don’t expect to see dispensaries in some parts of Southwest Florida. Several cities and even a whole county are moving to keep them out. Bonita Springs and Estero leaders will talk next week about banning marijuana dispensaries. With 71 percent of voters in Lee County saying […]

PA: How 2 Lehigh Valley Towns Are Making Way For Medical Marijuana

Supervisors from Williams and Hanover townships aren’t rolling out the red carpet for marijuana dispensaries or greenhouses. But if someone wants to open one, they want to be prepared. Williams Township supervisors on Nov. 9 authorized solicitor Jonathan Reiss to draft an ordinance regulating medical marijuana in the township. If they don’t have any law […]

Colorado Veterans Fight For Access To Medical Marijuana To Treat PTSD

Denver – In a state that leads the way in marijuana policy, Colorado veterans do not have access to medical marijuana to treat PTSD. Iraq war veteran Curt Bean, is hoping to change the perception of cannabis as a treatment for PTSD. Bean served in the Army for five years, he spent half that time […]

Advocates For Medicinal Marijuana Look To Texas Next For Legalization

Austin – After four states voted in favor Tuesday of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use and with only two months remaining until Texas lawmakers return to the capitol for the next legislative session, advocates for the drug tell KXAN they medical marijuana could soon be legalized. “The election results on Tuesday were monumental for this […]

FL: Some Treasure Coast Cities, Counties Regulating Medical Marijuana Facilities

Local governments across the Treasure Coast are considering whether and how to regulate medical marijuana now that voters on Tuesday said they want it legal in Florida. Two counties already have laws and one city is expected to approve requirements, but another county and some cities are letting the state have first say. Indian River […]

MO: DPHHS Reviewing Medical Marijuana Program After I-182 Approval

Helena – Initiative 182, approved by Montana voters earlier this week, will loosen restrictions on medical marijuana providers in the state. But the measure also means new responsibilities for the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services. The initiative creates a licensing process for providers – separate from the marijuana registry card – and […]

IN: Lake Councilman Pushes Medical Marijuana Plan

Indiana legislators may not want to tackle the issue of medical marijuana in the Statehouse, but one Lake County Council member is looking to gain the support of his peers for a resolution supporting the practice. Lake County Councilman Jamal Washington, D-Merrillville, said he would like fellow council members to consider a resolution supporting the […]

OH: Oak Harbor Enacts 12-Month Ban On Medical Marijuana

Oak Harbor – Village officials recently approved a 12-month ban on medical marijuana in Oak Harbor. The ban prohibits the cultivation or sale of the substance in the village. The state passed a law Sept. 8 allowing pre-approved patients to inhale marijuana in non-smoking form, such as vapor, for certain chronic health conditions. It would […]

Making and Baking: Attend the Make and Mary Workshop

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about cannabis is that people think that when you consume cannabis you get lazy and don’t’ want to do anything. I would argue that point and think that Make and Mary workshops are proof. The Make and Mary workshops are ticketed events where cannabis consumption is allowed in a […]

Marijuana In Wine Country? Six Questions To Consider

According to 2015 crop reports, the yield per acre in Sonoma County for wine grapes is approximately $8,500 per acre, and the yield per acre for vegetables is $24,000. The estimated yield for cannabis per acre is $8,200,000, or two orders of magnitude greater than wine grapes. They’re the kind of numbers — and potential […]

Shatterday Product Review: Dabado Vaporizer

Vaporizing cannabis concentrates, or dabbing, is definitely one of the newer methods of cannabis consumption and is one that many people may not even be familiar with yet. While this method of consumption is one that many patients need in order to medicate properly, it has not always been received the best, even by those […]

Five immediate concerns for states with new marijuana laws

Published: Nov 11, 2016, 6:25 pm • Updated: Nov 11, 2016, 7:02 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Hey, Arkansas, California, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada and North Dakota, you just adopted some new marijuana laws. So what now? The Cannabist chatted with the state of Colorado’s marijuana czar, Andrew Freedman, and policy expert […]

Drug Policy Alliance Challenges Wisconsin’s “Cocaine Mom” Law

November 11, 2016– By Jolene Forman In the wake of Tuesday’s stunning national election results, advocates must rely on the courts, more than ever, to protect our fundamental liberties. A record $2.4 million in donations flooded the ACLU and similar litigation advocacy organizations within 24 hours of Donald Trump becoming president-elect. While it is true […]

Dolphins Wideout Kenny Stills Supports Medical Marijuana Research

The state of Florida approved the use of medical marijuana this week, and Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills said coupled with an NFLPA study of the drug’s pain-relief possibilities, it’s a good sign for players. Stills told Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post that he thinks marijuana could ultimately prove to be an effective […]

PA: Cannabis Expansion Meets A Newly Strong GOP

Voters in four more states decided this week they want marijuana legalized for sale to adults ages 21 and older, including the first two east of the Mississippi River: Massachusetts and Maine. Pennsylvania, meanwhile, continues to make progress on the rollout of medical cannabis, and is looking for public input this month from potential patients […]

Florida’s Medical Marijuana Amendment – What Happens Next?

Tallahassee, FL – Floridians eager to be able to use medical marijuana to treat debilitating health conditions won big victory at the polls Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean doctors will start writing prescriptions any time soon. Before the first prescriptions are filled, the state of Florida needs to create the rules for how the program […]

Even After Voters’ Approval, Uncertainty Clouds Medical Marijuana In Florida

Tallahassee – Even though Floridians voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to allow medical marijuana, patients are months away from being able to purchase the drug. Before growers can put plants in the ground or dispensaries can open their doors, state health regulators face a July deadline of writing rules to govern an expanded medical marijuana program. And […]

Marijuana Victory Resurrects SC Cannabis Issue

Greenville, SC – Another major victory in the Nov. 8 election – besides that of Donald Trump – came for the legalization of marijuana in several states. Massachusetts, Nevada and California all legalized recreational pot use, while Arkansas, Florida and North Dakota legalized marijuana for medical use. The victory begs the question: Is South Carolina […]

FL: Medical Marijuana Battle Not Over Yet, Opponents Say

Orlando, Fl. – Amendment Two has passed, but opponents say the battle isn’t over. They’re asking lawmakers to put limitations in place and they have concerns about some people using medical marijuana at work. Dr. Jessica Spencer, with Vote No on 2, said people in certain professions shouldn’t be at work while using the drug. […]

TX: Medical Marijuana Is No Laughing Matter For Those Who Need It

Arlington – When we hear about states legalizing medical marijuana, it’s easy to picture situations like this. But for folks like Eric Espinoza, who suffers from spastic cerebral palsy, the need for daily medication is no laughing matter. “You take 1 to3 a day of various things,” Espinoza told NewsFix. “Muscle relaxers, painkillers, anti-inflammatories.” He’s […]

Ireland: A Louth TD Is Pushing For Cannabis To Be Legalised In Certain Situations

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O’Dowd, has called for the legalisation of medical cannabis and welcomed Minister Simon Harris’ commitment to examine this issue in January. “The legalisation of cannabis for medical use is something that has already been legislated for in a number of other jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, 25 US States, Croatia […]

CA: Bloom Room Collective Honors Veterans With Free Weed Today

Today we honor the brave military men and women who put their lives at stake for the freedom of our country. At the very least, our veterans could use a free bag of weed. Which is why San Francisco’s Bloom Room Collective is offering all past and present servicemen and women a free 1/8th of […]

NZ: Pike River Widow Lauds Marijuana In Easing Ongoing Cancer Fight

Pike River widow Anna Osborne will continue to self-medicate with marijuana after being told chemotherapy has failed to rid her of cancer. With next Saturday marking six years since the Pike River Mine explosion – the disaster which claimed Osborne’s husband Milton among 29 miners and contractors – Osborne says active tumours remain and she […]

CA: Weed For Warriors Project Aids Vets

U.S. Army veteran Art Gutierrez served in Iraq from 2006 to 2008. Two years later, he described a period in his life of uncertainty. Prior to readjusting to civilian life, Gutierrez knew where he had to be for 6 a.m. physical training, he knew what his job was and where his home was and that […]

NE: Medical Marijuana Could Be In Play Next Session

Bellevue, Neb. – Tuesday’s election changed marijuana laws in many parts of the country. A ballot count on Thursday resulted in Maine becoming the fourth state to approve recreational pot this year Florida, Arkansas and North Dakota voters approved medicinal marijuana. Montanans voted to ease restrictions on cannabis oil. But here in Nebraska one of […]

Ramon Foster Offers Passionate Defense Of Marijuana As Pain-Killing Alternative

Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Steelers guard Ramon Foster says he needs “higher clearance” to discuss the NFL Players Association’s nascent committee on pain management, which will study, among other things, possible uses for marijuana as an alternative to painkillers. But when it comes to possible amendments to the collectively bargained substance abuse policy’s stance on marijuana […]

Many Questions, Few Answers To Growing Pot In N.D.

Grand Forks, N.D. – North Dakota voters’ approval of medical marijuana makes state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring’s life a little more complicated. “This is a whole new area that makes my chest tighten,” Goehring said when asked if medical marijuana will be grown in North Dakota. Sixty-four percent of state voters on Nov. 8 supported […]

South Florida Cities Push Pause On Expansion Of Medical Marijuana Industry

As polls closed and Florida voters expanded medical marijuana laws, the Boca Raton Council cast its own vote on election night: to delay pot from hitting their area. The city on Tuesday extended a temporary ban on marijuana dispensaries and treatment centers. Boca’s freeze is one of at least a half-dozen across South Florida as […]

Let’s Talk About Self-Care and Medicating in the Trump Era

I’ve spent the last two years experimenting with cannabis as an instrument of self care. Self care, for those unfamiliar, is intentional act of cultivating personal sustainability. Often you’ll hear those in helping professions talk about “putting on your oxygen mask first before assisting others” (in reference to the airline safety presentation) as a metaphor […]

Let’s Talk About Self-Care and Medicating in the Trump Era

Scientists Solve Structure of Receptor that Allows THC to Get You High

An international team of scientists from the United States and China recently made headlines by publishing a paper detailing the crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1). This is a major discovery, as the CB1 is responsible for THC’s euphoric “high” as well as some of its therapeutic applications. Knowing the crystal […]

Scientists Solve Structure of Receptor that Allows THC to Get You High

Bhang Bash in Las Vegas

Many cannabis industry professionals will be flocking to Las Vegas next week for the Marijuana Business Conference and Expo. There will be people there from all sectors of the industry, anywhere from cultivation to marketing to compliance to business development and beyond. On the eve of the first day of the conference, Bhang has teamed up […]

Czech NGO Distributes Thousands of Free Cannabis Seeds Every Year

“Grow your own freedom!” That’s the slogan for a seed giveaway campaign, Seeds for Seniors, put on by Czech NGO Legalizace that’s now in its ninth consecutive year. Starting at the Cannafest fair in Prague on Friday, Nov. 11, thousands of Czech nationals and others will be able to obtain top-quality cannabis seeds for free, […]

State of the Leaf: The Election That Changed America

U.S. News Updates Arizona After a long and grueling campaign, Arizona’s bid to legalize adult-use cannabis lost narrowly on Tuesday, with 52.2 percent of voters casting ballots against Proposition 205. Of the nine marijuana measures on the ballot this year, Arizona was the lone one to fail Tuesday night. Arizona’s result isn’t a complete surprise, […]

Pot Prices: October 2016 THMQ

Market Analysis: The Kind and Mids indices held steady in October, finishing the month within $3 of their September averages. The US Price Index experienced the biggest drop this month, falling $9, while the Schwag Index saw the largest gain, closing October $20 above its previous average. Haze returned to the top five submitted strains […]

Differences in Growing Sativa, Indica and Hybrid Cannabis

A primary joy that comes from growing cannabis yourself is that you get to pick the genetics that interest you. However, not all strains are created equal and depending on the genetics, the plant you want to grow could be a poor choice for your garden. Indicas, sativas, and the many hybrid strains in between […]

New Strains Alert: Pineapple Fields, Purple Pinecone, Fruity Widow, and More

This week’s New Strains Alert is a terpene-rich “Hail to the Chief!” Whomever you voted for and whether or not they won or lost, this list of pungent flowers has a flavor or effect for you. Angel OG is a fruity twist on a classic OG cross, offering deep sedation and a berry undertone. Ultra […]

David Bass of Texas NORML on Cannabis for Veterans

Congress Just Got More Marijuana Friendly

By Tom Angell for Marijuana.com Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access said that the House version of the bill should have a shot of moving next year. “There may me be an opportunity to get a hearing for the successor to the CARERS Act in the House due to the retirement of Rep. Joe Pitts, who […]

My Election Night – Patients, Compassion, and Cannabis

Berkeley Patients Group (BPG) is one of the best medical cannabis dispensaries in the country and officially the oldest, having been established in 1999. On November 8, 2016, BPG continued their legendary charitable work by hosting an Election Night party, which I strongly believe does count as charity for the makeshift group therapy it provided […]

Good Chemistry Nurseries enters Nevada market

PRESS RELEASE “a logical next step for us based on public support” Reno, NV (November 10, 2016) – On the heels of Nevada’s decision to legalize recreational Cannabis use, Good Chemistry Nurseries is bringing its award-winning nursery system and world-class product to Nevada with the launch of a new Reno production facility that will service […]

Saving Sophie Receives Nonprofit Status

A couple of years ago I heard about a group called CannaKids and was intrigued so I went to investigate it. This organization is a collective that helps families of children who are cancer patients gain access to medical cannabis and help guide them along their journey. I then learned that a mother, named Tracy […]

Time to Legalize?

Eight states have now passed laws governing recreational use of marijuana, and marijuana advocates believe it’s only a matter of time until Hawaii does the same. “I think it makes perfect sense because so many people, whether they want to admit it or not, have or do cannabis regularly,” said Paul Klink, of the Honolulu […]

Problems Selling to the Expanding Cannabis Industry

Normally we focus on the compliance issues, however we are trying to launch a new series of products and found something quite interesting. The ancillary cannabis industry has a real lack of professional sales people to market their products to all of the new Cannabis Related Businesses (CRB). As someone who has been involved in […]

Despite Modest Showing at Polls, Australia’s HEMP Party Won’t Give Up

Cannabis has never killed anyone. Unlike illegal drugs that are processed, cut, or synthesized, it is simply a dried herb. What’s the danger, then, of granting amnesty to Australia’s 2 million cannabis consumers while the country moves toward legalization? That’s the thinking, at least, of the bearded, bespectacled president of Australia’s HEMP Party, Michael Balderstone. […]

New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee Set to Vote on Bills to Roll Back New Jersey's Historic Bail Reform Law

Trenton, NJ—On Monday, November 14, the Assembly Judiciary Committee will consider Assembly Bills 3507 (Sponsors: Assemblypersons McKeon (D-Essex, Morris), Burzichelli (D-Salem, Cumberland, Gloucester), Caputo (D-Essex), Johnson (D-Bergen), Oliver (D-Essex, Passaic) and 4098 (Sponsors: Assemblypersons Oliver (D-Essex, Passaic), Caputo (D-Essex) which would roll back New Jersey’s historic bail reform law that was enacted in 2014. The […]

WA: Anacortes Considering Medical Marijuana Cooperative Ban

Anacortes – The city is considering an ordinance that would ban all medical marijuana cooperatives within city limits. The city has had a moratorium on cooperative gardens since Dec. 7, 2015, out of concern for public health and public safety, and to allow time to evaluate the city’s options. In a medical marijuana cooperative, up […]

ND: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Development Not Expected For Another Year

Nearly 64 percent of voters approved medical marijuana in North Dakota on Tuesday, but it will likely be some time before a dispensary opens in the state, proponents say. North Dakota Compassionate Care Act Committee Chairman Rilie Ray Morgan said his group has had a couple of inquiries from possible dispensary operators, but he’s not […]

From Seed To Shelf – Medical Marijuana Usage In Missouri

Springfield, MO – Medical marijuana is now being grown and sold in Missouri – legally. Ashley Markum says her son Ayden has tried at least 10 traditional prescription drugs with no success. “One of them actually took away his ability to eat,” Markum said. “It atrophied his muscles so much that he couldn’t swallow, so […]

Medical Marijuana Is Legal In Florida So Now What?

Supporters of medical marijuana on Wednesday celebrated the landslide victory of Amendment 2 as long-needed relief for Florida’s sickest patients. But it will likely be many months before most of the estimated 450,000 people who qualify for the drug will actually have access to it. And the fight over just how the law will actually […]

North Dakota Passing Medical Pot Even A Surprise To Backers

Bismarck, N.D. – They had tearfully but unsuccessfully pleaded to North Dakota lawmakers about how medical marijuana would help their critically ill children or ease their chronic pain. When they took their case to the deeply conservative and religious state’s voters, they found victory – a surprise even to the backers of the measure. The […]

FL: John Morgan Credits Voter Turnout For Medical Marijuana Approval

Florida voters approved a state constitutional amendment Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana, broadening access to pot beyond the limited therapeutic uses approved by the legislature two years ago. Currently, the law allows non-smoked, low-THC pot for patients with cancer or ailments that cause chronic seizures or severe spasms. The ballot measure formally legalizes medical marijuana, […]

A New Test Of Pot's Potential To Replace Painkillers

Emily Lindley’s stash of marijuana is going to be very, very secure. Lindley, a neurobiologist, is about to begin the first study ever to directly compare cannabis with an opioid painkiller (in this case, oxycodone) for treating people with chronic pain. She got a grant for this research two years ago, but it has taken […]

TN: Medical Cannabis Another Tool To Stem Narcotic Overdoses

The current issue of Tennessee Medicine published by the Tennessee Medical Association describes progress in the fight against the plague of drug overdose deaths in the state. Unfortunately, we are overlooking an important tool. The cost of Suboxone used to treat addicts and the high price of treatment at private pain management clinics remain an […]

MA: Springfield Proposes New Deal For Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Springfield – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has reached a new agreement with a company planning to open a medical marijuana dispensary in East Springfield, removing a prior clause that would have given the business the exclusive license in the city. In allowing more sites, however, the company, Hampden Care Facility Inc. and the Sarno administration […]

AR: State Agencies Push Ahead With Developing Medical Marijuana Rules

With state voters’ approval of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, state agencies are beginning to develop the infrastructure to regulate the drug. A day after passage of Issue 6, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, Gov. Asa Hutchinson told reporters the state now has “to move very thoughtfully and carefully.” “The people voted this in. And […]

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