Seed-to-Sale Scorecard: A Look at 2016 and Beyond
By Rob Meagher Back in late January 2016, CBE published its first Seed-to-Sale state and local government scorecard to take a look at what appeared to have become a three-horse race based on those up-to-date results. We projected that the competition for local and state government traceability systems (seed-to-sale) and point of sale (POS) software would heat up in […]
Alternative Fact: Marijuana Causes Violence
Attorney General Jeff SessionsPhoto by Gage Skidmore Speaking to the press at the Department of Justice this evening, Attorney General Jeff Sessions doubled down on his infamous reefer madness rhetoric. Sessions stating: “We’re seeing real violence around that. Experts are telling me there’s more violence around marijuana than one would think and there’s big money involved.” […]
Four days since The White House threatened marijuana consumers…
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 27, 2017 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer It has been a whirlwind since the White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Thursday indicated that the Trump administration may engage in “greater” efforts to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in jurisdictions that have legalized and regulated its adult use. In […]
Drug Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Emerging Adults in the ER
Verified March 2017 by University of Michigan Sponsor: Collaborator: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Information provided by (Responsible Party): Erin Bonar, University of Michigan ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03079856 First received: February 27, 2017 Last updated: March 8, 2017 Last verified: March 2017 This project will develop a technology-augmented HIV and substance use risk reduction intervention […]
Given the choice, patients will reach for cannabis over prescribed opioids
Chronic pain sufferers and those taking mental health meds would rather turn to cannabis instead of their prescribed opioid medication, according to new research by the University of British Columbia and University of Victoria. “This study is one of the first to track medical cannabis use under the new system of licensed producers, meaning that […]
Compost Teas: Taking Compost to the Next Level
By Hunter Wilson Excerpt In this Growers Spotlight, we interviewed Jason Stirling of SPARC Dispensaries, Scott McBride of Global Garden Supply, and Steve Storch of Vortex Brewers® about compost teas. What are compost teas? As the name suggests, compost teas start with compost, which is an excellent source of nutrition for plants. However, plant nutrients […]
Doctors warn against teen pot use amid looser marijuana laws
By LINDSEY TANNERAP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) – An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana’s potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use. Many parents use the drug and think it’s OK for their kids, but “we would rather not mess around with the developing brain,” said […]
Pediatricians warn against pot use: Not your dad's marijuana
By LINDSEY TANNERAP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) – An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana’s potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use. Many parents use the drug and think it’s OK for their kids, but “we would rather not mess around with the developing brain,” said […]
The 2016 Best Picture Actors and Actresses I’d Most Want to Smoke With
If you were to ask me how often I think about smoking with celebrities, my answer would be “Every goddamn day,” because it’s a fact. I’ve been smoking for a cool eight years now, and up until this point my smoke-with-celebs count remains at zero. Why? Is it because I don’t smoke high-caliber cannabis? Nope. Is […]
How to find High Quality Hash in a Marijuana Dispensary
We certainly enjoy different concentrates and learning all about them at The Weed Blog. We have posted everything from information about how to make dry ice hash to various hash and concentrate reviews like this one of Cotton Candy shatter that was processed here in Oregon. However, this guest post by cannabis connoisseur, Here 4 the Flavor offers his advice […]
US HI: OPED: It's Time To Move On Marijuana Bills
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n082/a04.htmlNewshawk: Herb CouchVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 26 Feb 2017Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)Copyright: 2017 Star AdvertiserContact:http://www.staradvertiser.com/info/Star-Advertiser_Letter_to_the_Editor.htmlWebsite: http://www.staradvertiser.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/5154Author: Michelle TippensPage: E3 It’s time to move on marijuana bills Since 2000, the state of Hawaii has had a medical-use-of-marijuana program to provide patients with chronic illness a safe and effective treatment option. As we progress through 2017 […]
Making Sex More Sensual with Cannabis
If you’re reading this, odds are you’re curious about using cannabis to enhance your lovemaking and make it more sensual. I have ideas. I have techniques. All that aside, the most important thing for you is the answer to the question, “What’s getting in the way of you incorporating sensuality into your lovemaking right now?” […]
Celebrities launch pot brands as California legalizes drug
By PAUL ELIASAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Country singer Willie Nelson, the children of the late reggae icon Bob Marley and comedian Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the growing number of celebrities publicly jumping into the marijuana industry and eyeing the California pot market, which is expected to explode after voters legalized […]
Governor Terry McAuliffe Legalizes Syringe Access Programs in Virginia
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed legislation this week that legalizes syringe access programs in the state. Virginia has been experiencing significant increases in opioid overdose, opioid misuse, injection drug use, and rates of HIV and hepatitis C infection. These concerning trends led Virginia’s health commissioner Dr. Marissa Levine and Governor Terry McAuliffe to declare the […]
New Strains Alert: Big Smooth, 3rd Coast Panama Chunk, Destroyer, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is a love letter to Haze. Shining Silver Haze, Easy Peezy, and Purple Linda are all infused with Haze genetics, giving each strain cerebral qualities that uplift the mood. Intermixed with 3rd Coast Panama Chunk, Destroyer, Big Smooth, and the CBD-rich Fast Eddy, this collection of strains creates a balanced bouquet […]
US: When Older Age Comes With Daily Doses Of Medical Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n076/a11.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 20 Feb 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Winnie Hu WHEN OLDER AGE COMES WITH DAILY DOSES OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA Ruth Brunn finally said yes to marijuana. She is 98. She pops a green pill filled with cannabis oil into her mouth with […]
US: When Pot Eases The Way Through Pregnancy
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n077/a01.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 21 Feb 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Catherine Saint Louis WHEN POT EASES THE WAY THROUGH PREGNANCY The New York Times reported this month that expectant mothers are taking up marijuana in increasing numbers. We asked women who used marijuana during pregnancy […]
Where Are the Extraterrestrials? A Question that Requires Cannabis
The mood in the Melrose Market was tentative and excited. The atmosphere in the high ceilinged room was underpinned by space-age sounds that radiated from a synthesizer just out of view. Here, at Higher Education, the Who’s Who of the cannabis industry gathered, sitting or standing amongst an enclave of friends and associates, eager to […]
The Swiss Army Knife for Pot Smokers: The Nuggy
NugTools CEO Rob Green Talks 3D Printing, Music and “The Nuggy”An interview with the inventor of “the Swiss Army Knife for Smokers.” Recently, we featured the Nuggy in both our Holiday and Valentine’s Day Gift Guides because we just love this 10-in-1 multi-tool for cannabis smokers. Whether you’re rolling, shredding, dabbing, vaping, scraping or poking, the Nuggy has […]
Gavin Newsom to Trump: ‘Dealers Don’t Card Kids’
Following comments this week by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer that the federal government could take action against adult-use cannabis programs in legal states, officials in those states have condemned the threatened crackdown. Not only could shutting down access to legal, regulated markets end up helping international drug cartels, they say, it could also wreak […]
My Experience at the Cannabis Collaborative Conference in Portland
This past week I attended the 3rd annual Cannabis Collaborative Conference (CCC) at Portland’s Expo Center. The CCC is a gathering of businesses whose primary clients are other business, and includes exhibits and classes. There is no actual cannabis, cannabis extract, or edibles with THC allowed at the Expo Center; this is all about the realities […]
Liquor and Cannabis Enforcement Officers shut down illegal marijuana grow
Liquor and Cannabis Enforcement Officers shut down illegal marijuana grow OLYMPIA – The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), working with Tacoma Police Department officers (TPD) served a search warrant February 23, 2017 on a residence that was growing marijuana without a license. “While adult-use of marijuana is legal in Washington, growing it outside […]
Industry, Lawmakers React Swiftly to Spicer’s Cannabis Comments
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s suggestion this week that the Justice Department could target legal adult-use cannabis programs threw the cannabis world for a loop. Within hours, reactions from industry leaders, legalization advocates, and lawmakers in legal states flooded the internet. While it’s still unclear whether Spicer’s comments constitute a indicate a shift in DOJ […]
Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/24/2017
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 24, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the NORML legislative roundup! The elephant in the room is pretty simple. If you haven’t seen it yet, this week White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer opened the door to a federal crackdown in the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. […]
S 02, Ep. 45: He makes infused soda; He'll help clean your bong
Published: Feb 24, 2017, 2:37 pm • Updated: Feb 24, 2017, 2:37 pm By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Sprig co-founder Michael Lewis and Resolution ResCaps innovator Dakota Wesley. LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Millennials in marijuana. • With a cannabis cocktail, a splash of soda can be enough. • The future of intrastate cannabis […]
Product Review: Magic-Flight Muad-Dib Concentrate Box Kit
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 the Magic-Flight Muad-Dib Concentrate Box Kit. The Magic-Flight Muad-Dib at a Glance Product type: Portable vaporizer for concentrates Manufacturer: Magic-Flight Price: $129.00 Features: no torch needed, simple […]
Washington State Officials Vow to Fight Any Federal Crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in Washington state, where adult-use cannabis is legal, vow to fight any federal crackdown on the nascent industry after White House spokesman Sean Spicer said they should expect to see stepped-up enforcement of anti-cannabis laws. Bob Ferguson, attorney general in Washington state, which joined Colorado in 2012 as the first states to […]
Nevada to Proceed With July Cannabis Sales Despite White House Warning
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada still plans to launch recreational marijuana sales in July despite warnings this week of a federal crackdown by the administration of President Donald Trump, state officials said Friday. Marijuana possession and sales are illegal under federal law, but Nevada voters decided in November to allow people age 21 or […]
Alaska AG Says Feds Couldn’t Overturn State’s Cannabis Law
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A representative for the Alaska attorney general’s office said a change in how the federal government enforces its own marijuana laws would not affect state cannabis laws. Alaska’s law legalizing adult-use cannabis wouldn’t be overturned, Department of Law spokeswoman Cori Mills said Thursday after White House spokesman Sean Spicer suggested during a press briefing […]
Transcript: Here's everything Sean Spicer said about marijuana
Published: Feb 24, 2017, 12:53 pm • Updated: Feb 24, 2017, 12:53 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Thursday indicated that legal recreational marijuana states could be subject to “greater enforcement” from the U.S. Department of Justice. Below are his remarks. The full transcript for the Feb. 23, […]
Pot Experience No Longer a Prerequisite for Cannabis Jobs
Pot experience is no longer a prerequisite for cannabis jobs. “You have to be a leader already,” advises Kyle Arfsten, Director of Business Development at Vangst, “cannabis companies are looking for proven track records.” Vangst is one of the worlds leading and largest cannabis recruiting agencies. Through direct hire, contract to hire and career fairs, they […]
Cannabis Lobbyists Denounce White House Attack on Recreational Pot
The National Cannabis Industry Association issued a statement denouncing the White House attack on recreational pot in response to Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s comments regarding the Trump Administration’s marijuana policy in the press briefing today: “It would be a mistake for the Department of Justice to overthrow the will of the voters and state governments who have […]
Sean Spicer Wrongly Links Recreational Marijuana With Opioid Crisis
By Debra Borchardt for Forbes We prepared this document to help inform Congress about four important changes in the DEA’s positions on medical cannabis that could have an impact on their policy making decisions this session: cannabis is not a ‘gateway drug’ and it does not cause cognitive decline, psychosis or lung cancer. – Beth […]
Medical Marijuana Legalization Does Not Lead to Crime Increase
Paul Armentano | February 24, 2017 WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND — The enactment of US laws regulating the sale and use of cannabis for medical purposes is not associated with any uptick in the rate of violent crime or property crime, according to data compiled by researchers at the University of Victoria and the Motu Economic […]
White House Indicates Potential Crackdown on Recreational Marijuana
In a press conference today, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer strongly indicated that Jeff Sessions’ Department of Justice (DOJ) will crack down on recreational marijuana programs. When asked about whether the federal government will take action in states that have legalized marijuana, Spicer replied, “I do think you’ll see greater enforcement. The Department of […]
Rec Pot Businesses Could Be In Trouble Under Trump, Says White House Official Sean Spicer
Rec pot businesses could be in trouble under trump, as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters at Thursday’s press briefing that he thinks Americans will see a greater enforcement from the DEA. When asked about President Trump’s stance on the marijuana industry, Spicer said the following: “There’s two distinct issues here: medical marijuana and […]
Is GOP Leadership Out of Touch With Voters on Cannabis?
A new poll released Thursday by Quinnipiac University has revealed some remarkable trends in support for cannabis legalization. One of the most pertinent takeaways, coming the same day that the White House vowed “greater enforcement” against legal states: A majority of voters, both Republican and Democrat, oppose the government interfering with state-legal cannabis operations. A full 71 percent of those surveyed […]
New Poll Shows Vast Majority Against Federal Interference in State Marijuana Laws as White House Hints at Increased Enforcement
Just hours after a poll showing widespread support for marijuana policy reform and staunch opposition to federal interference in state marijuana laws, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a press conference that while the administration is not opposed to medical marijuana, he expects to see increased enforcement of federal law in states that […]
WH Press Sec. Sean Spicer Hints at Trump Admin. Stance on Cannabis
During a press conference on Thursday, February 23rd, White House press secretary Sean Spicer made a number of comments hinting at the Trump administration’s stance on legal cannabis. He identified a clear distinction that he makes between medical and recreational cannabis laws, while mentioning President Trump’s previous statements on medical cannabis. Roby Brock, a journalist at Arkansas news […]
White House Press Secretary Hints Federal Marijuana Crackdown May Be Forthcoming
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer today said that the Trump administration may engage in “greater” efforts to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in jurisdictions that have legalized and regulated its adult use. In response to a question regarding how the administration intends to address statewide marijuana legalization laws, Spicer indicated that the administration views the […]
Breaking: White House Plans ‘Greater Enforcement’ Against Legal Cannabis
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer sent a jolt through the cannabis world on Thursday, suggesting at a media briefing that the Trump administration could take actions to crack down on state-legal cannabis programs. “I think you’ll see greater enforcement,” Spicer said, according to The Hill. He added that precisely what that means will be […]
Maximizing CBD’s Effects and Benefits: 5 Experts Weigh In
This article is sponsored by Firefly, a San Francisco-based technology company that specializes in the research, design, and manufacturing of vaporizer hardware. Is CBD the magic cannabis molecule, or a misleading fad? There’s certainly a major trend toward CBD-only products on the cannabis market, and a push in some states leery of medical marijuana to legalize […]
Take A Peek Inside This San Diego Marijuana Lab
As the cannabis industry continues to be legalized and regulated, the need for analytic laboratories to test marijuana products is a growing business opportunity. PharmLabs, an accredited analytic laboratory in San Diego, California, has been testing the waters of this emerging market since 2011 and is poised to expand substantially now that Prop. 64—which legalizes personal […]
Polling: Voters Support Marijuana Law Reform By Record Numbers
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director February 23, 2017 Record numbers of voters support regulating the marijuana market and oppose federal efforts to interfere or undermine state laws permitting the plant’s use or sale, according to nationwide polling data released today by Quinnipiac University. Ninety-three percent of voters — including 96 percent of Democrats and […]
The Oscar-Nominated Shorts, Ranked by How Great They Are While High
It’s Oscar season, and chances are you’ve been hearing a lot about La La Land lately. Certainly go see it; just keep in mind that with its 128-minute run time, you could also see an entire separate category of Academy Award-nominated films – the live-action shorts – in exactly the same number of minutes. And […]
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Trump Considers Eliminating the Drug Czar Position
After President Trump’s new budget director was sworn in last week, the White House Office of Management and Budget immediately set to work, proposing the government cut nine popular government programs, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The move took many by surprise, especially following statements by the president decrying international drug cartels […]
Efficacy of a Therapeutic Combination of Dronabinol and PEA for Tourette Syndrome
Verified February 2017 by Yale University Sponsor: Collaborator: Therapix Biosciences Ltd. Information provided by (Responsible Party): Yale University ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03066193 First received: February 23, 2017 Last updated: February 23, 2017 Last verified: February 2017 This is an investigator-initiated proof of concept study with the purpose to examine the safety, tolerability and feasibility of Dronabinol […]
Record Numbers of Voters Support Marijuana Law Reform
NORML | February 23, 2017 HAMDEN, CT — Record numbers of voters support regulating the marijuana market and oppose federal efforts to interfere or undermine state laws permitting the plant’s use or sale, according to nationwide polling data released Thursday by Quinnipiac University. Ninety-three percent of voters — including 96 percent of Democrats and 85 percent […]
How Strong Is Today’s Pot Compared to Back in the Day?
If you’ve ever smoked up with someone who lived through the 1960s, you may have heard them remark that marijuana is much stronger than it used to be. But is that actually true, or just a hippie myth? Here’s the straight dope. How we measure marijuana strength Because it’s too difficult to ask Willie Nelson, we’re forced to measure weed’s potency the only way we […]
What Researcher’s Found in California’s Marijuana
Researchers in Northern California have delivered some unsettling news for marijuana users: It turns out, a sizeable amount of the pot sold in California’s medical marijuana dispensaries test positive for mold and bacteria that could be dangerous for patients with compromised immune systems. Though the study only looked at cannabis sold in Northern California dispensaries, […]
Psychedelics Help Reduce Opioid Addiction, According to New Study
February 21, 2017– By Jag Davies The criminalization of people who use psychedelics is rooted in myths that are the vestiges of colonialism and the drug war – and, one by one, those myths are crumbling down. We’ve learned in recent years that people who use psychedelics are significantly *less* likely to end up developing […]
Australia Loosens Cannabis Import Rules to Speed Patient Access
Australian medical cannabis patients and advocates notched a big win this week as the federal government loosened strings on the country’s cannabis-importation laws. The changes will allow overseas suppliers of medicinal cannabis to import into Australia in bulk, store a surplus, and ship directly to patients as doctors prescribe. Despite progress made in licensing and […]
GW Pharma Responds: ‘Not Creating a Monopoly’
British drug manufacturer GW Pharma and its American subsidiary, Greenwich BioSciences, have responded to Leafly’s report last week about the company’s attempts to move proprietary cannabidiol (CBD) bills through at least two state legislatures. GW/Greenwich says it is not opposing medical marijuana or CBD access. That report noted that the company’s lobbyists were moving in […]
State of the Leaf: South Africa Approves MMJ Production
US News Updates National US Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), a longtime champion of cannabis reform, introduced a House resolution that would amend the Controlled Substances Act to protect state cannabis programs and businesses that comply with state and local laws. House Resolution 975 has already gained 14 co-sponsors so far and has been referred to […]
Ask a Budtender: What Makes for Good Cannabis Packaging?
In any retail industry, the way an item looks on the shelf has everything to do with its sales. With cannabis, the product should not only appeal to consumers aesthetically, it also needs to maintain freshness, flavor, and potency. In legal adult-use states such as here in Washington, it’s taken a good deal of time […]
Cannabis Opposers Call for Boycott of T-Mobile Over Martha Stewart/Snoop Dogg Ad
T-Mobile is getting called out by the organization Parents Opposed to Pot, an emerging group determined to “burst the bubbles of the marijuana industry, marijuana lobbyists and marijuana activists,” for its sly cannabis-alluding advertisement during this year’s Super Bowl. The outrage sparked an online petition whose main priority is to boycott T-Mobile. RELATED STORY Atlanta vs. New […]
Houston is Getting a New Cannabis Decriminalization Policy
A new marijuana policy from Harris County could set the tone for Texas to pass more widespread decriminalization at a state level. Newly elected District Attorney Kim Ogg ran on a campaign platform of reducing penalties for low-level, nonviolent drug offenses, and she is sticking to her word. She announced the new policy during a […]
Marijuana Industry Projected to Create Nearly 300,000 Jobs by 2020
With a majority of states now enjoying legal weed in some form, we try to be optimistic in the hope that the federal government will respect states’ rights. This begs an obvious question: How could the current administration not see the benefits of legal marijuana, one of the fastest growing industries in the country that […]
Spring 2017 Missouri Cannabis Conference in Kansas City
In 2010, I helped co-found the organization Show-Me Cannabis in my home state of Missouri (the show-me state). This came on the heals of our move to Oregon after we experienced a para-military style home invasion for growing a small amount of cannabis in our home in Columbia, Missouri. It was severely traumatic, and made me realize […]
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Moves Forward with Cultivator Licenses
Hawaii medical marijuana moves forward with cultivator licenses as the state just named it’s third cannabis cultivator, Manoa Botanicals. The company got the green light from officials to begin growing the plant in their production center on Oahu. That means the state of Hawaii says they can obtain seeds, and grow clones and marijuana plants – […]
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Laws See Amendments to Original Legislation
While Arkansas remains the first state in the Deep South to approve medical marijuana, obstacles remain as Arkansas medical marijuana laws see amendments to the original legislation being debated. This month, two such medical marijuana-related bills were finally approved. They bring with them amendments to the original version, passed by 53 percent of Arkansas voters. Thursday afternoon […]
I Doobie Doobie Doo: Inside Colorado’s Cannabis Wedding Expo
Colorado celebrated the second annual Cannabis Wedding Expo in style at The Falls Event Center in Littleton. Model bride-to-be’s walked around in cannabis themed accessories – including, of course, a pot bouquet. The event brought together cannabusinesses and new-to cannabis companies. From transport and venues, to jewelry and food – it was a one-stop-shop for […]
Fact Checking the DEA
By Vince Sliwoski for the Portland Mercury Was the DEA forced to remove “alternative facts” about cannabis from its website? YES! IN DECEMBER, the medical marijuana advocacy group, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), formally requested that the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) remove or correct a cluster of misinformation on medical cannabis from its website. Shortly […]
‘Up in Smoke’: How the Original Stoner Comedy Changed History
Back in September 1978, when Up in Smoke enjoyed its original theatrical run, I was 12 years old—far too young to buy an R-rated ticket. Only in the nicest of dreams might I have slid past an usher, crept behind the multiplex door, and taken in the unfathomable: Cheech and Chong smoking weed on the big […]
rTMS Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorders in Psychosis
Verified February 2017 by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Mera Barr, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03069612 First received: February 22, 2017 Last updated: February 27, 2017 Last verified: February 2017 Cannabis use during adolescence represents a significant risk factor for the development of psychosis […]
Implementing Real Science in Cultivation and Extraction
Formed in 2015, Outco is a vertically integrated, licensed producer of medical cannabis in Southern California. Outco manages Outliers Collective, the first licensed dispensary continually operating in San Diego County. They operate the first licensed cultivation on Native American land in Southern California, the first cultivation building permit in Southern California and the first licensed […]
CO Dept. of Revenue Reports $1.3 Billion From Marijuana Industry in 2016
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s announcement that $1.3 billion in regulated marijuana sales took place in calendar year 2016, generating nearly $200 million in state tax revenue. These figures do not include millions of dollars in revenue generated by local taxes on marijuana. The Cannabist reports: To put the state’s third year of regulated recreational […]
Lollipop or edible?
Pot brownies may be a thing of the past as there are new edible marijuana products, or edibles, on the market, including chocolates, candies, and cookies. These products are legally sold in Colorado and Washington, and according to a new study conducted by RTI International, changes to their labels are needed to ensure people know […]
Marijuana Delivery Could Be up Next in Colorado
A bill introduced in the Colorado Senate last week would allow you to get weed delivered to your house. If the measure passes, dispensaries could apply for a delivery endorsement, then have an employee or approved contractor drive recreational or medical cannabis or cannabis products right to your door. The daily purchase limits would still […]
Netherlands Approves Bill to Allow Cultivation of Marijuana
Dutch MPs have narrowly approved a bill that would permit the growing of cannabis, removing a legal grey area that left “coffee shops” able to sell the drug but unable to supply themselves without fear of prosecution. The measure passed on Tuesday would create a regulated cannabis supply chain, with some suppliers permitted to cultivate […]
Report: America’s Marijuana Industry Headed for $24 billion by 2025
The latest gaze into the crystal ball puts the U.S. marijuana industry north of $24 billion by 2025. New Frontier Data, a cannabis market research and analytics firm, gave The Cannabist a first look at its 2017 annual report, which aims to track the long-term potential for the industry. The report acknowledges external factors such […]
QuEChERS 101
Sample preparation experts and analytical chemists are quick to suggest QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe) to cannabis laboratories that are analyzing both flower and edible material for pesticides, mycotoxins and cannabinoid content. Besides having a quirky name, just what makes QuEChERS a good extraction technique for the complicated matrices of cannabis products? […]
Pesticide Analysis in Cannabis and Related Products: Part 3
As mentioned in Part 1, pesticides residue analysis is very challenging especially considering the complexity of cannabis and the variety of flower, concentrates and infused products. In addition, pesticides are tested at low levels typically at parts-per-billion (ppb). For example, the food safety industry often uses 10 ppb as a benchmark limit of quantification. To put that in perspective, current pesticides limits in cannabis range from 10 ppb default (Massachusetts Regulatory […]
Hawaii Might Create Medical Cannabis Sales Tax to Help Fund the Program
To help offset some of the cost of operating the Hawaii medical marijuana program, lawmakers are considering adding a tax to purchases. Hesitance comes from those fearing that it will make the medicine too expensive for patients. Chair of the House Health Committee, State Representative Della Au Belatti, supports the proposed “Use Tax.” Lawmakers have […]
Members of Congress Form Cannabis Caucus
By Aaron G. Biros for the Cannabis Industry Journal Members of Congress last week announced the formation of a ‘Congressional Cannabis Caucus’ in order to organize and affect cannabis policy at the federal level. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Jared Polis (D-CO) and Don Young (R-AK) announced the creation of the caucus on […]
When Retirement Comes With a Daily Dose of Cannabis
By Winnie Hu for The New York Times While there is no shortage of research on marijuana, relatively little of it has focused explicitly on older users even as their numbers grow — and not just in the United States. In Israel, for instance, older people have been treated with medical marijuana for years. And […]
Post-prandial Glucose Response From Phytochemical Rich Potato Products
Verified February 2017 by Purdue University Sponsor: Collaborator: USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center Information provided by (Responsible Party): Richard Mattes, Purdue University ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03066713 First received: February 21, 2017 Last updated: February 23, 2017 Last verified: February 2017 Assess the impact of high antioxidant potato products on postprandial glycemic response and subsequent appetite […]
Medical Marijuana Sees Popularity Increase in Retirement Communities
Ruth Brunn finally said yes to marijuana. She is 98. She pops a green pill filled with cannabis oil into her mouth with a sip of vitamin water. Then Ms. Brunn, who has neuropathy, settles back in her wheelchair and waits for the jabbing pain in her shoulders, arms and hands to ebb. “I don’t […]
Hefty new tax on medical marijuana would help pay for pot program
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Lawmakers are looking to add a new tax on medical marijuana to help cover some the of costs associated with setting up Hawaii’s program, but many are concerned that it will just make pot more expensive for patients. State Rep. Della Au Belatti, chair of the House Health Committee, supports a new […]
Conquering the Hurdles to Operating a Legal Cannabis Business
By Craig Smalley Personally, I feel when legalizing marijuana, states removed the prohibition of cannabis only to create a system with the potential to be riddled with crime and tax fraud. Yet we are required to operate under the rules at present. For instance, those in the cannabis business can attest to the vacuum created […]
What is Marijuana Shatter and Wax?
Shatter and wax are two common types of marijuana concentrates. As legal marijuana becomes more available, many are turning to more potent forms of marijuana as a way of getting high. You may have heard of a type of marijuana called shatter or wax. These products are known as concentrates and are available today in […]
Colorado Is Soon to Have Their First Marijuana Drive-Through
In just a few months, Parachute will be home to Colorado’s first drive-through marijuana shop. Tumbleweed, owned by Green Cross Colorado LLC, has won approval for drive-up sales out of a former carwash, across the street from Tumbleweed’s primary location. While the decision to repeal Parachute’s ban on marijuana establishments in June 2015 stirred months […]
Hackers show no mercy—even for pot dispensaries. Anatomy of a national point-of-sale breach and takedown of 1,000-plus marijuana dispensaries
February 20, 2017 by Michelle Drolet Leave a Comment By Michelle Drolet Back when Apple was the plucky young upstart that dared to be different, the Mac was the machine for creative types and there was a perception that it wasn’t a target for hackers because of its cultural cool factor. You would expect the […]
Online Dispensary Cannabiscare Offers Lab-Tested Cannabis & Guaranteed Delivery Throughout Canada
Online dispensary CannabisCare.ca is setting itself apart in the marketplace as one of Canada’s best online dispensaries, with potency-guaranteed, triple lab-tested cannabis products, delivered quickly and discreetly throughout Canada. In addition to testing their Sativa, Indica, and hybrid cannabis strains, Cannabis Care also tests their extracts and edibles, from cannabis oil and hash to weed […]
LA Prop M Puts Minorities First and Provide a Foundation for Cannabis Businesses
LA Prop M puts minorities first and is a new measure being considered in Los Angeles, California that aims to regulate, tax and enforce medical and recreational marijuana – order that’s much needed to bring order in the quasi-legal Los Angeles dispensaries. The choice turns to the voters with Proposition M on March 7. Voting ‘yes’ […]
OK May Finally OK Medical Marijuana
Oklahoma may finally OK medical marijuana and patients may have access a year or so earlier than expected, if Representative Eric Proctor (D-Tulsa) gets his bill passed before voters get to decide on State Question 788. The big difference is the breadth of ailments covered – critics of the new bill complain that the scope is too […]
Governor Walker Still Thinks Marijuana is a Gateway Drug
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker tells reporters that he would support a CBD oil bill with his signature, but remains opposed to any measure that would bring cannabis into his state. Governor Walker still thinks marijuana is a gateway drug. He was visiting Western Technical College in La Crosse on Thursday, promoting his new budget package when […]
Michigan NORML: Presidents’ Day Letter To Congress From The Front Lines
by NORML February 20, 2017 Read the letter here: MI Federal Legislator Letter 2017 By: Matthew AbelExecutive DirectorMichigan NORML Today, on the occasion of President’s Day, and in the spirit of the President’s heralded as “leaders of the free world”, the Michigan Affiliate of NORML participated in a national campaign to contact our members of Congress by […]
Exclusive: Marley Natural herb collection elevates artistic connection
Published: Feb 20, 2017, 6:20 am • Updated: Feb 20, 2017, 2:24 pm By Katie Shapiro, The Cannabist Staff Herb is the word today here at The Cannabist – not cannabis, marijuana, pot and certainly not weed – as we exclusively unveil Marley Natural’s Neville Garrick-designed Anniversary Herb Collection. The official Bob Marley cannabis brand […]
Marijuana Dabs: The Safety and Dangers of Dabbing
Dabs are a popular way of consuming marijuana concentrates, but are they good or bad for your health? The practice of smoking marijuana concentrates known as “dabs” or “dabbing” has been around since the early 2000s. In recent years, it has seen a significant rise in popularity. Today you can find dabbing equipment at any […]
Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/18/2017
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 18, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the marijuana legislative roundup! So here is a first: their is a Federal Cannabis Caucus! In case you missed it, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Jared Polis(D-CO), and Don Young (R-AK) have formed the Congressional Cannabis Caucus to promote […]
The Scholar: Samuel K. Roberts Jr. on Drug Policy, Radical Recovery and “Capital Flight”
February 17, 2017– By Kirsten West Savali What does it mean to reduce the harm of white supremacy? How can we, as a society, look beyond drug abuse as an illness and reckon with anti-black oppression, punishment and capitalism as the cruelest addictions in this country? In that context, white supremacy is the pusher, but […]
New Strains Alert: Ecto Cooler, Tillamook Strawberry, Lee Roy, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert brings together a heavyweight from Mr. Mack’s Snacks, a crown jewel suitable for a princess, two user submitted strains from a Facebook comment (believe me, we hear you and we are listening), and many more sticky flowers stemming from legal cannabis lands. For fruit fanatics, snap off a piece of […]
Calif. Bill Would Make Underage Sale Violations Sting
As California gears up to open retail cannabis stores next year, one state lawmaker is proposing a stiff penalty for a business caught selling cannabis to underage buyers: the loss of its state license. Assembly Bill 729, introduced this week by Assembly Member Adam Gray (D-Merced), would establish penalties and practices designed to limit access […]
What Budtender Qualities Make You Turn Away From a Shop?
Budtender etiquette can easily make or break a visit for a customer or patient. As a recreational adult consumer, a bad experience with staff often means losing a customer and in an industry where every sale counts, losing a repeat customer means losing a valuable source of revenue. For those who rely on cannabis as […]
The Evolution of an Industry: Cannabis Companies You Should Know
2016 was a great year for the legal cannabis industry. States that legalized recreational cannabis prior to 2017 saw a huge increase in tax revenues, job creation and local economic activity. And this has resulted in a sort of “green rush,” where we’re now seeing dozens of other states begin the process of legalization in some […]
Leafly Exclusive: GW Pharma is Moving CBD Bills on the Down Low
In news that could have profound implications for the legality and availability of cannabidiol (CBD) products, Leafly News has learned that the British pharmaceutical company GW Pharma and its American subsidiary Greenwich BioSciences are quietly moving proprietary CBD bills through at least two U.S. state legislatures, and could have plans for similar bills in other states. […]
House Republicans Vote to Expand Drug Testing
The US House of Representative approved a resolution this week to expand drug testing for people who apply to receive unemployment benefits. House Joint Resolution 42 would repeal a Labor Department rule that limits drug testing to two circumstances. Currently, benefits applicants can be tested if they were terminated from their previous job due to illegal […]
OranguTANG Strain Review: Good Bud Structure With a Citrus Aroma and Perfect for a Pipe
As you know, The Weed Blog loves to do cannabis strain reviews. One of our recent favorites was Blueberry x Northern Lights 5 from Master Gardens here in Oregon. But, we were thrilled to get this review on OranuTANG from a guest writer in California! Guest Post by cannabis connoisseur, Here 4 the Flavor. Check out his […]