Load Up on Your Favorite Strains Because ‘Planet Earth II’ Finally Debuts in the U.S.
It’s an indisputable fact that, regardless of our differences, all cannabis consumers collectively and universally love the following things: There’s nothing quite like packing a bowl of your favorite strain, kicking your feet up onto the coffee table, cocooning yourself in your softest blanket, and cuing up a gorgeous high-definition nature program that blows your […]
Choosing Fertilizer for your Marijuana Plants
Choosing Fertilizer For Your Marijuana Plants Sometimes new marijuana growers will focus a lot on aspects such as soil, strain, and lighting setups, but equally important to the success of their plants is the type of fertilizer they decide to use. Every grower wants their plants to be healthy and productive, and choosing the right […]
Spoon Pipe by Marley Natural – Product Spotlight
Cannabis, Drug Policy Reform Advocates Commend Congressional Members on Formation of Congressional Cannabis Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 16, 2017— Joint statement below from The National Organization For the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the Drug Policy Alliance, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Americans for Safe Access, Marijuana Policy Project, the National Cannabis Industry Association, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, and Clergy for a New Drug Policy. […]
SF honors Peron for medical cannabis work
By Sari Staver for The Bay Area Reporter “Dennis is one of my heroes, he has been a guiding light in the medical marijuana movement and many of us have counted on him to lead the way.” – Brent Saupe, who worked with Dennis Peron as an ASA volunteer More than 100 friends of Dennis […]
Federal Marijuana Policy – “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act”
An Epic Bill Introduction by Congressman Rohrabacher from California for the newly introduced “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act” (also see 2015 version) Visit Mr. Rohrabacher’s website for more links and articles to Cannabis legislation. From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office FEDERAL MARIJUANA POLICY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker’s announced […]
Press Resource: Everything You Need to Know about “Spice”, “Bath Salts”, Fentanyl, “Molly” and More
In recent years, there has been increasing media attention on drugs like “Spice”, “K2”, “bath salts”, “flakka”, fentanyl, “molly”, and others. Unfortunately, much of the coverage – even by some of the most well-meaning journalists – contains misinformation or inaccurate or misleading terminology. It is often difficult to find reputable sources for information on newer […]
White Faces, Black Lives
February 16, 2017– By Dionna King In October, the New York office of the Drug Policy Alliance and the Office of Academic Engagement hosted an influential conference, entitled White Faces, Black Lives: Race and Reparative Justice in the Era of A “Gentler War on Drugs.” Scholars and advocates – some of the most prominent thought […]
4 Things Reporters Get Terribly Wrong About “New” Drugs
February 16, 2017– By Stefanie Jones and Sara Qureshi In recent years, there has been increasing media attention on drugs known as “K2”, “bath salts”, fentanyl, “molly”, and others. Unfortunately, much of the coverage – even by some of the most well-meaning journalists – contains misinformation and inaccurate or misleading terminology. This all serves to […]
Colorado Warms to Cannabis Clubs
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is on the brink of becoming the first state with licensed cannabis clubs. But the details of how these clubs will operate are as hazy as the underground clubs operating already. Denver officials are working on regulations to open a one-year pilot of bring-your-own marijuana clubs, while state lawmakers are expected to […]
2017’s Hottest Cannabis Technology Innovations
There simply isn’t a better way to get your finger on the pulse of what’s hot in innovation than to get out and go see what’s going on at the trade shows. With cannabis trade shows, expos, and conferences beginning to circulate in the new year, the latest products and innovations are revealed to consumers […]
Cannabis Now Has Its Own Congressional Caucus
Amid widespread uncertainty about how the Trump administration will handle state-legal cannabis, a group of federal lawmakers on Thursday announced the formation of a Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The bipartisan group hopes to validate the nation’s burgeoning cannabis industry and encourage a more harmonious relationship between states and the federal government. With dozens of issue-specific caucuses […]
S 02, Ep. 44: Cannabist Show: He innovated live resin; He created the Duby social network
Published: Feb 16, 2017, 3:26 pm • Updated: Feb 16, 2017, 3:26 pm Featured guests: Cannabis concentrates innovator Kind Bill and Alec Rochford, CEO of Duby. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • An industry where experience hurts you: navigating the legal weed world with remnants of the black market […]
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in Kansas
A proposal to make Kansas the 29th medical marijuana state has been introduced by Senator David Haley (D-Kansas City), and it’s supported by local advocacy group Bleeding Kansas. SB 155, the Kansas Safe Access Act, would allow seriously ill Kansas residents with certain qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. Sixty-eight percent […]
Minnesota Lawmaker Introduces Marijuana Regulation Bill
Minnesota House Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Jon Applebaum (DFL-Minnetonka) has filed a bill to end cannabis prohibition and regulate marijuana like alcohol for adults ages 21 and up. If passed, bill HF927 would go into effect on January 1, 2018. It would allow adults to possess and purchase up to an ounce of marijuana, and […]
Trump: Cartel Drugs are ‘Cheaper Than Candy Bars’
In a confusing and rambling press conference this afternoon, President Trump used the introduction of Alexander Acosta, his latest nominee for Labor Secretary, to double down on his determination to stop the flow of cartel drugs across the US–Mexico border. “We’ve ordered the Department of Homeland Security and Justice to coordinate on a plan to […]
Snider Family Business Looks to Build Medical Marijuana Facility in Pennsylvania
A 125,000-square-foot facility for growing medical marijuana would be built in the Far Northeast under a proposal detailed Wednesday by a company founded by two children and a grandson of Ed Snider, the late founder of the Flyers. Representatives of Snider Health made a presentation to the Parkwood Civic Association to explain the state’s new […]
Want to Learn How to Make Distillate?
Did you ever want to find out how you can take that leap of faith into one of the biggest growing industries in the United States? Are you are trying to invest the the “Green Rush?” Look no further than Elevated Research Solutions based in Colorado. If you can sit in a classroom for about […]
A Congressional Cannabis Caucus Is Born
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director February 16, 2017 With public support for reforming marijuana laws at an all time high, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Jared Polis (D-CO), and Don Young (R-AK) have formed the first-ever Congressional Cannabis Caucus to promote sensible cannabis policy reform and to ease the tension between federal […]
Hawaii Approves 3 Dispensaries to Begin Cultivating Medical Marijuana
Aloha Green Holdings, Inc. has sewn its first seeds. The approval was given to this dispensary and two others to begin cultivating medical marijuana. By early summer, patients should be able to visit Aloha Green Holdings to purchase their medicine. The Hawaii Department of Health approved three dispensaries to acquire seeds to begin cultivating, according to West […]
Colorado Harvest Company’s Operation TransparenC Will Combat Black Market Cannabis
DENVER, Feb. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Colorado Department of Agriculture has, once again, validated the purity of Colorado Harvest Company cannabis for the second consecutive year, by awarding perfect scores on hundreds of samples of cannabis taken between Nov. 2016 and Jan. 2017. To celebrate, Colorado Harvest Company is launching Operation TransparenC SM, […]
Other Roots: Wanda James, the first black dispensary owner in Colorado, talks marijuana motivation
Published: Feb 16, 2017, 9:10 am • Updated: Feb 16, 2017, 4:02 pm By Joanne Ostrow, The Cannabist Staff Editor’s note: In our Other Roots series, we share the stories of the underrepresented individuals in and around the marijuana movement — women, ethnic minorities and others whose voices aren’t as prevalent in the conversation surrounding […]
Other Roots: Wanda James, the first black dispensary owner in Colorado, talks marijuana motivation
Published: Feb 16, 2017, 9:10 am • Updated: Feb 16, 2017, 4:02 pm By Joanne Ostrow, The Cannabist Staff Editor’s note: In our Other Roots series, we share the stories of the underrepresented individuals in and around the marijuana movement — women, ethnic minorities and others whose voices aren’t as prevalent in the conversation surrounding […]
Vermont Police Major Claims Governor Opposed to Non-Commercial Legalization
A Vermont state police major claimed to be speaking on behalf of Governor Phil Scott’s administration while testifying in opposition to H. 170, a bill that would eliminate penalties for adults’ possession of two ounces or less of marijuana and two mature plants. An administration official later backed the major’s statement. This would appear to […]
Colorado Eyeing Pot-Clubs to Keep Smoke off the Streets
DENVER — At risk of raising the ire of the White House, Colorado is on the brink of becoming the first state with licensed pot clubs. But the details of how these clubs will operate are as hazy as the underground clubs operating already. Denver officials are working on regulations to open a one-year pilot […]
Nightclub & Bar Show in Vegas to feature panel on cannabis
Published: Feb 16, 2017, 7:14 am • Updated: Feb 16, 2017, 9:49 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Cannabis will get some time in the Vegas spotlight next month. “Monetizing Cannabis” will be a featured panel discussion at the 2017 Nightclub & Bar Show, running March 27-29 in Las Vegas. “There’s cannabis tourism, but […]
Advocates Push for a 2017 Texas Medical Marijuana Bill in Austin
Advocates push for a 2017 Texas medical marijuana bill during a Constituent Advocacy Day that brought a few hundred cannabis supporters to the state capitol, in Austin. The effort to galvanize support for cannabis in the southern state was organized by a coalition of groups including chapters of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana […]
Study: Medical Marijuana Patients Reduce Their Use of Opioids
Paul Armentano | February 16, 2017 VICTORIA, BC — Patients with legal access to medical cannabis reduce their use of opioids, benzodiazepines, and other prescription drugs, according to data published online ahead of print in The International Journal of Drug Policy. Researchers at the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia assessed the […]
Colorado warms to pot clubs, despite federal uncertainty
By KRISTEN WYATTAssociated Press DENVER (AP) – At risk of raising the ire of the White House, Colorado is on the brink of becoming the first state with licensed pot clubs. But the details of how these clubs will operate are as hazy as the underground clubs operating already. Denver officials are working on regulations […]
How to Cultivate Loyal Facebook Fans for your Cannabis Business
By Celeste Miranda Without a community, all you have is a space on the Internet. The days are no longer when you do a post to a blog and get 150 comments. Communities are no longer as visible or close, having given way too many social platforms in existence. Conversations that were in blogs have […]
U.S. House Approves Measure Aimed at Expanding Drug Testing of People Who File for Unemployment Assistance
The U.S. House approved a measure today (H.J. Res 42) that would roll back an Obama Administration regulation limiting the ability of states to drug test people who file for unemployment insurance. Today’s vote is the latest in a string of efforts by Republican leadership to use congressional authority granted under a federal law known […]
The Nearest Dispensaries to the Airports in Legal States
Ever since Colorado and Washington state first implemented legalization of recreational cannabis, searches for “What’s the closest dispensary to the airport?” in legal states have skyrocketed. We’re here to answer that question. RELATED STORY The 10 Most Beautiful Cannabis Dispensaries in America Whether you’re a curious tourist just touching down in a state with legal […]
The ‘Respect State Marijuana Laws Act’ Reintroduced In Congress
NORML | February 16, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC — United States Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), along with six other Republicans and six Democrats, has reintroduced bipartisan legislation, ‘The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act,’ to prevent the federal government from criminally prosecuting individuals and/or businesses who are engaging in state-sanctioned activities specific to the possession, use, production, and […]
Leafly Investigation: California Has a Dirty Cannabis Problem
There’s no hard data available, but a survey of industry insiders contacted for this article suggests that fewer than half of California dispensaries and delivery services lab test the marijuana they sell. The actual figure could be even lower. After all, testing isn’t currently required under state law. In 2015, lawmakers passed a measure to […]
US: OPED: LSD To Cure Depression?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n067/a08.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 13 Feb 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Richard Friedman LSD TO CURE DEPRESSION? Psychedelics, the fabled enlightenment drugs of the ’60s, are making a comeback – this time as medical treatment. A recent study claimed that psilocybin, a mushroom-derived hallucinogenic, relieves anxiety […]
State of the Leaf: Peruvian President Wants to Legalize MMJ
U.S. News Updates National Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) has introduced a resolution that would acknowledge the devastating effects the war on drugs has had on the black community and determine which private corporations benefited from the nation’s mass incarceration crisis. House Resolution 1055 is aimed at remedying some of the those historical harms. Black Americans […]
Guam Health Officials to Begin Licensing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Paul Armentano | February 16, 2017 MANGILAO, GUAM — Health Department officials in Guam are accepting applications from those seeking to become licensed medical cannabis cultivators or providers. Voters in the US territory decided in the 2014 general election to establish regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of medicinal cannabis to qualified patients. Lawmakers […]
7 Gluten-Free Infused Edibles Actually Worth Eating
The pot brownie might be the quintessential classic cannabis-infused edible, but it’s no good if you can’t eat gluten. That doesn’t mean you have to go hungry—or sober. The growth of commercial cannabis is making a wider array of edibles available for patients and consumers. Whether you have celiac disease (like my mom and me) […]
Colorado Governor Talks Cannabis Challenges in California Capitol
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper told California state senators Tuesday to set standards for edible marijuana goods and driving under the influence of cannabis as soon as possible to avoid repeating mistakes his state made when it legalized recreational cannabis. The senators heard from Hickenlooper as the Legislature prepares to regulate sales […]
States on Path to Cannabis Legalization can find insight from Colorado’s Industry for Best Practices in Regulation and Child Safety
PRESS RELEASE Cannabis Business Alliance Statement: DENVER (February 15, 2017) — In response to Gov. Hickenlooper’s recent visit to speak with California legislators in Sacramento, Calif., in advance of legalization of adult-use cannabis, The Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) has released a statement. The advocate for cannabis business owners is calling on states like California and […]
Former NBA Player Stephen Jackson Used Marijuana While Playing
Former NBA player Stephen Jackson used marijuana before hitting the court throughout his career, and at least one of his coaches was well aware. The admission came during an appearance on the I Am Rapaport podcast. “We’re in Utah and the drug test people are around, you know, to get our last drug test, so […]
Stylish Art and Corkscrew Glass Blunts: The Best Cannabis Products for February 2017
Welcome to Leafly’s cannabis products roundup for the month of February, where we take a look at a few of the many different products that are making a splash in the industry. This month’s offerings include a one-of-a-kind stash jar, gorgeous artwork, vape kits, and more. Take a look and plan your purchase! Want to […]
Updated: Hearing Scheduled in Committee on Judiciary and Labor – SB 174 and SB 305 Relating to Cannabis
Updated 2/22/17 The committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure (SB 174) be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, K. Rhoads, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, L. Thielen. If the measure/bill becomes law it would amend the definition of […]
California cannabis businesses prepare to promote themselves in recreational era
Published: Feb 15, 2017, 11:07 am • Updated: Feb 16, 2017, 9:03 am By Zaron Burnett III, Civilized In November, Californians overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana. One caveat of the new law was that the state would have a year to implement regulations and oversight. State officials will require some time to figure out […]
DEA Removes Marijuana Propaganda From Website
By Mike Adams for Merry Jane Agency now admits weed doesn’t cause cancer or psychosis. Although the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has all but refused to consider the cannabis plant as having any medicinal application within the confines of the Controlled Substances Act, the nation’s leading drug sniffing hounds recently eliminated some misinformation about […]
Microdosing Weed: From Medical-Use Only to a Lifestyle Supplement
Cannabis is going from medical-use only to a lifestyle supplement as more states go recreational. In both pioneering states like Colorado, and new adult-use states like California, there’s a new trend emerging: Microdosing Weed. Products like Root of it All‘s cannabis-infused essential oils, and low-dose Kiva Confections are prime examples of companies making cannabis-infused products […]
Israeli Marijuana Activists Took to the Street to Demand Legalization
Earlier this month,thousands of Israeli marijuana activists took to the street to demand legalization chanting,“the people demand legal cannabis.” The support for legalization is mirrored within parts of the Israeli government. The homeland to the ‘Father’ of cannabis science, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, Israel may be ready to turn a new leaf. An official review panel with […]
Product Review: Sensi Chews Amoré Medicated Chocolate
I met some folks from Sensi at a Women Grow event in LA and was instantly curious. An aphrodisiac chocolate chew? Would it make me feel aroused, or just less stressed? Would it increase sensation or reduce inhibitions? Here’s the lowdown. Amoré Medicated Chocolate at a Glance Manufacturer: Sensi Chew Product: Amoré – Aphrodisiac Medicated […]
Trump and Sessions Seem Focused on Cartels, Not Cannabis
President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions have yet to directly address the issue of cannabis legalization and the state-federal schism, which has led to all kinds of rumors flying about. One rumor, floated on a cannabis blog recently, held that Press Secretary Sean Spicer told a reporter named “Rebecka Brian” that the Trump administration […]
Our Top Canna-Crushes of 2017
As we celebrate this Valentine’s Day, it’s once again time to fan ourselves and send a little love to our favorite canna-cuties. These men and women are swoon-worthy advocates who have proven time and again that they’re willing to take a stand for cannabis, no matter the consequences. This year’s batch of canna-crushes are more than just easy […]
Dispensary Touring: Another Benefit to Retirement in Portland
Last year, 2016, after attending the 420 smoke out on Mt. Tabor, I walked off the mountain and wandered over to a 420 event at Service Studio PDX on Glisan to which I had purchased the VIP ticket. The event was presented by the Oregon’s Cannabis Concierge, and I made a point of meeting the […]
In Pueblo: Scholarships for All, Thanks to Cannabis Taxes
Three months after Pueblo County voters rejected an initiative that would have banned most local cannabis industry operations, county officials announced that cannabis tax revenue will make $425,000 in scholarships available to local college students. There’s enough money in the scholarship fund to offer a scholarship to every graduating high school senior in the southern Colorado […]
BAS Research Aims to Perfect the Business of Medicinal Cannabis
Thanks to the city of Berkeley, California’s first licensed medicinal marijuana research facility, BAS Research, opened last summer. With now over four million dollars invested, they have gone to great lengths to welcome cannabis clients seeking testing, formulaic research, and high-grade oil for their products. The one-stop shop also packages and labels, providing a business, […]
NORML Forms Multi-State Workplace Drug Testing Coalition
by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach CoordinatorFebruary 14, 2017 The fact that 190 million Americans now live in states where marijuana has been legalized to some degree is raising a number of questions and issues about how to integrate the American workforce and marijuana consumers rights in regards to drug testing. With medical marijuana is legal […]
California Cannabis Business Expo brings Endless Opportunities for Canna-preneurs
The 3rd Annual Spring California Cannabis Business Expo (CCBE), produced by MJIC Media and sponsored by the Marijuana Investor Summit, will be held March 5-7 in San Diego. This event has been recognized as a leading forum in one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. With Southern California covering nearly 60% of California’s […]
Universal Quartz Hybrid Kit by MiniNail – Product Spotlight
California’s Hottest Properties: Here’s Where You Can Grow Marijuana
California’s (desirable) urban areas are hopelessly gentrified, all the oceanfront property is long gone—sold to billionaires or protected (in theory, at least, from billionaires)—and President Donald Trump hasn’t quite yet undone all the post-recession financial reform to launch another mortgage-backed real estate “boom.” So where’s a flipper going to flip now? Forget good school districts or […]
DEA Removes Erroneous Marijuana Distortions from Website
By Monterey Bud for Marijuana.com “The federal government now admits that cannabis is not a gateway drug, and doesn’t cause long-term brain damage, or psychosis. While the fight to end stigma around cannabis is far from over, this is a big first step.” – Steph Sherer Finally bowing before the altar of public pressure and […]
After Months of Public and Legal Pressure, DEA Removes Marijuana Misinformation from Website
By Anthony Martinelli for The Joint Blog After months of public pressure, and a legal request by the nonprofit medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access, the DEA has removed factually inaccurate information about marijuana from their website. As part of the legal request, Americans for Safe Access argued that there was over 25 […]
N-Acetylcysteine for Youth Cannabis Use Disorder
Verified February 2017 by Medical University of South Carolina Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Kevin Gray, Medical University of South Carolina ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03055377 First received: February 14, 2017 Last updated: February 15, 2017 Last verified: February 2017 This is a 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial of N-acetylcysteine for cannabis use disorder (CUD) in youth […]
Men’s Warehouse Founder Shares the Importance of Cannabis Throughout His Life
George Zimmer has a penchant for speaking his mind. The 68-year-old serial entrepreneur was fired from Men’s Wearhouse, the company he founded 40 years earlier, in 2013 over differences with the company’s board. “You know, one of the very small reasons — and I say small — would be that I tended to be kind […]
State briefs for February 14
Oahu medical marijuana shop plants first seeds HONOLULU (AP) — One of Oahu’s state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries started growing Hawaii’s first legal cannabis plants and anticipates sales to patients can begin in early summer. The state Department of Health approved Aloha Green Holdings Inc. and two other dispensaries to start acquiring and cultivating seeds, clones […]
Ch-Ch-Ch-CH-Changes
By Matt Walstatter One of the things we’re most proud of at Pure Green, my dispensary in Portland, Oregon, is our employee retention. When we celebrated our third anniversary last month, we still had four out of six original employees. But a few days later, we said goodbye to Travis, our inventory manager, who moved […]
Package of Overdose Prevention Bills Clear the New Mexico State Senate
Santa Fe – A package of overdose prevention bills (Senate Bill 47 and Senate Bill 16) passed the New Mexico State Senate with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle. They passed the Senate by 33-0 and 24-16 respectively. The bills now head to the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Senator […]
DEA Drops Inaccurate Cannabis Claims From Website
In a remarkable about-face, the US Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday removed inaccurate information about the purported dangers of cannabis from the agency’s website. The change came after the nonprofit advocacy group Americans for Safe Access filed a legal petition calling for the DEA to remove the incorrect claims. Filed on Dec. 5, the petition […]
State Seizes CBD From Alaska Dispensaries
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Alaska Journal of Commerce, and is reprinted with permission. Several retailers have confirmed that Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office enforcement seized thousands of dollars worth of imported cannabidiol oils on Feb. 9. Until they know what it is, officials said, Alaska retailers shouldn’t be selling it. The […]
Cannabis Legislation 2017: We’re Tracking All Legalization Bills
Most state legislatures reconvene in early January, and by February they’re in full swing, moving some bills forward and killing others in committee. This year 27 state legislatures are considering bills pertaining to cannabis in some form. (Well, okay: 26. Mississippi had two medical marijuana bills, but they’re already dead.) Some states are pushing full […]
Great for Some, Lousy for Others: Weed Prices Dropping
We all know the weed industry is on fire. Why then are wholesale pot prices bottoming out? Big business is getting the blame for growing more marijuana than the market demands and for pushing out smaller businesses that can’t keep up. In the past year, according to CannaSaver.com CEO Brian Shapiro, wholesale weed prices fell […]
Deals of the Week for February 13, 2017: Bong Condoms, Humidity Packs, and Dab Rigs
1. Oil Slick Bong Condom from Aqualab Technologies This is exactly what you think it is, a condom for your bong. Let’s face it, nobody wants to get sick from sharing their glassware with an under-the-weather friend. Even worse, sharing with strangers is something you face when using glass in public, such as at a […]
Court Sides With Students in Iowa State NORML T-Shirt Case
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In a case that free speech advocates are calling a victory for college students everywhere regardless of their political views, a federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Iowa State University cannot prevent a marijuana law reform advocacy group from distributing a T-shirt with the Iowa State University mascot on […]
Oahu medical marijuana shop plants first seeds
HONOLULU (AP) — One of Oahu’s state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries has started growing Hawaii’s first legal cannabis plants and anticipates sales to patients can begin in early summer. The Department of Health approved Aloha Green Holdings Inc. and two other dispensaries to start acquiring and cultivating seeds, clones and plants, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/2lCBpob ) […]
Cannabidiol (CBD): Medical Uses, Effects and Safety
CBD may treat a wide range of medical conditions and can be taken with minimal side effects. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in cannabis that has significant medical properties but does not get users high. Recently, CBD has become a topic of interest for patients and researchers alike, who are keen on learning more […]
Muad-Dib Concentrate Box by Magic-Flight – Product Spotlight
Spread the Love with These Shareable Canna-Friendly Valentines
This Valentine’s Day, bring some lighthearted (and free!) fun back to a holiday rife with prix fixe menus, flower shop brawls, and chocolates filled with mystery goo. Whether you’re single or spoken for, your cannabis-friendly friends and paramours alike will enjoy these six punny valentine designs. Share them on social media or download a PDF version […]
Oregon Begins Marijuana Home Deliveries
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon is rolling out another first in the recreational marijuana industry: Customers may now order pot from licensed retailers and have it delivered to their homes. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission had granted delivery permits to 117 retailers across Oregon, including 13 in Portland, last year but postponed their permission until last […]
A Massachusetts Senator Ignored a Question on Whether Marijuana Could Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic
A Massachusetts Senator ignored a question on whether marijuana could help fight the opioid epidemic. The new head of Health and Human Services (HHS), Tom Price, just ignored Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (MA) letter addressing the future of medical marijuana prior to his swearing in on Friday. Price “chose not to respond to a U.S. senator’s written […]
Could Jeff Sessions Marijuana Policies Bring the Sea Change that Legalization Needs?
Could Jeff Sessions Marijuana Policies Bring the Sea Change that Legalization Needs? Under the Obama administration, the marijuana industry has grown to a billion dollar industry in states like Colorado due to the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment. The amendment kept federal authorities out of stasete-legal businesess. The measure is up for renewal in Congress, and some cannabis industry insiders […]
Minnesota Marijuana Bills Introduced to Legalize the Plant for Adults 21 and Up
Two Minnesota Marijuana bills introduced to legalize for adults 21 and over may give voters a chance to bring recreational marijuana to their state. Last week, two lawmakers brought their ideas to the table on how to get the ball rolling on adult-use. One of the options is being brought up for discussion by Rep. […]
Trump on Marijuana: If Anyone Can Convince GOP on Legalization, It’s the President
Trump on Marijuana: If Anyone Can Convince GOP on Legalization, it’s the President. In an opinion piece published by the Los Angeles Times, the self-described writer and capitalist Mark Stefanos lays out the reasons why legalization would behoove President Donald Trump. Basically, it makes great business sense. “For the same reasons Trump believes we should […]
Growing own cannabis a quicker way to pain free
I am a 78 year old retired law enforcement administrator of limited physical mobility (can’t drive; use walker to walk) and limited financial ability ($1,311 monthly). I am struggling with a number of medical conditions, including chronic lymphoid leukemia, insomnia, PTSD, chronic pain and peripheral neuropathy, degenerative lumbar disease, loss of appetite, major recurrent depression […]
Getting to Know Revolution Cannabis
By Hunter Wilson About Dusty and Revolution Excerpt: In this Grow Operation Overview, we interview Dustin Shroyer, COO of Revolution Enterprises. Dustin has been a legal cannabis grower in Colorado since 2006. He has worked as a dispensary owner, lead grower, and consultant in the cannabis industry. I started off as a wholesaler grower in […]
Cannabis expo strives to educate people about medical marijuana
Related Coverage The second annual Hawaii Cannabis Expo is wrapping up this weekend at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall as vendors from across the state gathered to promote the state’s growing medical marijuana industry. With the third medical marijuana dispensary getting the go-ahead to start growing its product recently, expo organizers say they want to educate people […]
In the Time of Trump, Can Congress Take the Lead on Marijuana Policy?
Phillip Smith | February 13, 2017 While the marijuana community — consumers, industry, and advocates alike — eyes with trepidation the reign of avowed anti-pot Republican Jeff Sessions at the Justice Department, the Trump executive branch isn’t the only game in town when it comes to making marijuana policy. Congress is back in session, and […]
Pop Music and Cannabis: A Romance That Began in the 1930s
Aside from a brief mention in a Drake song, you probably won’t hear any obvious cannabis lyrics at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony. Songs like Afroman’s “Because I Got High” and Willie Nelson’s “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die” are now beloved classics, but they tend not to garner the hardware come awards season. On a […]
So We Have Attorney General Sessions – Whats Next For Marijuana?
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 11, 2017 Photo by Gage Skidmore Despite historic opposition, members of the United States Senate voted 52 to 47 last week to approve the nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for US Attorney General. NORML thanks the tens of thousands of you who responded to our action alerts opposing this […]
CAN BREATHE in COPD Trial
Verified February 2017 by McGill University Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Dennis Jensen, Ph.D., McGill University ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03060993 First received: February 11, 2017 Last updated: February 18, 2017 Last verified: February 2017 A growing body of physiological evidence now exists to support a potential role for inhaled cannabis in the medical management of […]
Hawaii cannabis expo gets underway as lawmakers continue medical marijuana push
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The 2nd Annual Hawaii Cannabis Expo kicked off at the Blaisdell Center on Friday. The three-day event aims to educate the public on potential benefits offered by the cannabis plant, while providing attendees with information on how to safely access it in Hawaii as a registered patient. This comes as lawmakers push for several bills […]
First Look at a State’s Quality Assurance Medical Marijuana Testing Lab
A look at one of three of the state’s quality assurance labs that will test marijuana for medical use. Steep Hill Hawaii will test marijuana for dispensaries across the islands. Chemists will use machines to test for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, and mold. This comes as the state health department approved three of the eight […]
Trump's Vague, Failed Rhetoric Has Potential to Unleash New Harm
February 10, 2017– By Michelle Wright Yesterday’s executive orders are yet another example of President Trump’s fear mongering; using falsehoods, misinformation and coded rhetoric to push through his extreme and intolerant agenda. The Drug Policy Alliance’s work to end the war on drugs connects the dots on these kinds of attacks on civil and human […]
The Pioneer: Wanda James, the 1st Black Woman to Own a Marijuana Dispensary, Gets Real
February 10, 2017– By Kirsten West Savali Drug policy is race policy. To honor drug-policy reformers on the front lines, this Black History Month, the Drug Policy Alliance, in partnership with The Root, is bringing you the stories of four phenomenal people who have been instrumental in shaping conversations around drug policy and its lethal […]
Florida Officials Clash With Voters Over Medical Cannabis Rules
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Three months after Florida voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on medical marijuana, state health officials and prospective patients are at odds over proposed rules that would spell out who could get cannabis. State officials have recommended restrictions on what type of patients can qualify for medical marijuana, and where they […]
Weekly Legislative Roundup, 2/10/2017
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 10, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the legislative roundup! One thing is clear so far this year, elected officials see the writing on the wall when it comes to marijuana in America. This week, the number of bills filed throughout the country pertaining to various marijuana related […]
Plan for (and Enjoy) the Ultimate Wake and Bake with These Tips
Lazy Sunday mornings set aside to indulge in the timeless act of a much anticipated ‘wake and bake’ have been a staple in cannabis culture almost as long as consuming the plant itself. Sleeping in late, rolling up a relaxing strain, diving into a rich (possibly infused) breakfast with nothing planned for the day ahead […]
Cannabis Isn’t Making You Lazy, Your Bad Habits Are
If you consume cannabis for non-medicinal purposes, at some point you may have gone through that phase of “Man, I’ve gotta cut this shit out and get my life together.” Or even if you haven’t been compelled to quit altogether, you’ve definitely felt like you need to cut back tremendously. This usually comes after an […]
Washington is Overtaking Colorado in Cannabis Sales
The Colorado Department of Revenue just released its end of the year cannabis sales data for 2016. (Actually the state only releases its tax revenue data. We did the math to figure out total sales.) After adding December’s total, the annual sales figure for the Rocky Mountain State came in at $1,269,822,379.31. Washington state recorded $1,109,088,781.00 in […]
New Strains Alert: Brainwreck, DJ Andy Williams, Dirty Widow, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is a gathering of good herbs made by and for good folks. Andy Williams was a sensational DJ and snowboarder, and we’re glad to list his strain to help immortalize the good energy and good vibes he shared. Also, we have two Trainwreck crosses for fans seeking the exhilarating rush […]
Colorado Pot Sales Hit $1.3 Billion, Taxes to Pay for ‘Game-Changing’ Program
Colorado is doing something constructive with the millions in marijuana revenue it’s raking in annually. The Department of Human Services and Governor John Hickenlooper have requested an annual allocation of more than $6 million from the state’s marijuana-tax cash fund for a new program that would offer help to chronic drug users instead of criminalizing […]
The bong is dead. Long live the bong.
Published: Feb 10, 2017, 1:56 pm • Updated: Feb 10, 2017, 1:56 pm By Bruce Kennedy, The Cannabist Staff Though its history goes back centuries, the trusty water pipe is at a crossroads, as marijuana legalization changes how pot enthusiasts consume their cannabis. Several parts of the world lay claim to the invention of the […]
Third Hawaii medical marijuana dispensary ready to grow
Published: Feb 10, 2017, 1:32 pm • Updated: Feb 10, 2017, 1:33 pm By The Associated Press HONOLULU — Hawaii has given the green light to a third dispensary to begin acquiring and growing marijuana. Oahu-based Manoa Botanicals got the state Department of Health’s permission on Thursday. Aloha Green Holdings Inc. of Oahu and Maui […]
Attend 2017 CannaCon Business Convention in Seattle
Attend 2017 CannaCon Business Convention in Seattle! As this everchanging cannabis industry grows from a reported 57 billion dollars in 2016, With conventions in Denver, Alaska, California, Jamaica, and Boston in 2017 CannaCon is continuing to grow across America and around the world.From politicians to celebrities and innovators, we have created a diverse, educational, and enriching […]