Comparing State Approaches to Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Written by Jeffrey Rindskopf of Dope Magazine Recreational cannabis is now legal in four states and the nation’s capital, with more states likely to follow suit this year. Even the federal government is reconsidering the legal status of cannabis, but the status of the recreational market is still in a constant state of flux around the […]
State Lawmakers Quickly Endorse Massachusetts’s Legalization Measure
Massachusetts recently qualified for a recreational ballot measure this November, and the good news was promptly followed by 10 Democratic state law makers throwing their support behind Measure 4. The Democrats endorsing the measure are: Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont), Rep. David Rogers (D-Cambridge), Rep. Marjorie C Decker (D-Cambridge), Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Framingham), Sen. Pat Jehlen […]
Oregon State Fair to Feature Marijuana Plants
Post by ALEX SCHWANTNER A long time staple of the state fair is the displaying and celebration of the local agriculture. Blue ribbons pinned on pumpkins, tomatoes that resemble former presidents, and now, in Oregon, cannabis. This summer Oregonians will welcome a new crop into the state fair in the form of marijuana. “This is […]
Factors associated with having a medical marijuana card among Veterans with recent substance use in VA outpatient treatment.
Psychiatric symptoms, somatic problems, and co-occurring substance use have been associated with medical marijuana consumption among civilian patients with substance use disorders. It is possible that these factors may impact Veterans’ ability to engage in or adhere to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Therefore, we examined whether psychiatric functioning, substance use, and somatic […]
US CA: Kennedy Group Raises Funds To Fight Pot Effort
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n519/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 01 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Patrick McGreevy KENNEDY GROUP RAISES FUNDS TO FIGHT POT EFFORT Coalition Will Use Big Portion of $2 Million to Target California’s Ballot Measure to Legalize Cannabis. SACRAMENTO – Facing well-financed campaigns to legalize recreational pot, a […]
US MA: Editorial: End This Unfair 'Tax' On Medical Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n518/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 31 Jul 2016Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2016 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52 END THIS UNFAIR ‘TAX’ ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA SHOPS Companies that want to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts are being pressured into paying an unnecessarily high price to follow the letter of the law. The licensing process […]
US CA: Man Facing Grow Fines Sues Sutter County
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n519/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 01 Aug 2016Source: Union, The (Grass Valley, CA)Copyright: 2016 The UnionContact: Website: http://www.theunion.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/957Author: Harold Kruger MAN FACING GROW FINES SUES SUTTER COUNTY A bedridden man facing fines of $1,000 per day for allegedly violating a marijuana ordinance is suing Sutter County. Roy Setzer filed his case this week in […]
Many don't want marijuana legalized. They're out-funded 40 to 1.
A growing number of Southern California law enforcement organizations and leaders are voicing objections to a state ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana, saying it would make the state less safe. “I’m vehemently opposed to it,” Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said. “I think that it would be a terrible move for California to […]
Recipe: How to Make a Goodship Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Cheesecake
We (sort of) taught you how to bake a cannabis-infused blueberry cheesecake, but if you’re looking for something more decadent, our friends at The Goodship have a drool-worthy recipe for you. Their chocolate cheesecake incorporates their infused chocolate bars for a delicious dose of baked bliss. Enjoy! As much as you love to simply break […]
Can Too Much Cannabis Numb Your Nethers and Affect Your Sexual Performance?
We received this query from a reader through tips@nullleafly.com. The message has been edited slightly for clarity, and is anonymous to respect the privacy of the reader. “Me and my boyfriend got really high, like the most high we’ve ever been, last weekend. The first night edibles were consumed, 120mgs for each of us. Like […]
What Does Democratic Pledge For Cannabis Law Reform Mean In Michigan?
PHILADELPHIA– On Tuesday the Democratic National Congress (DNC), during their convention in Philadelphia, added a pledge to support cannabis law reform as a national priority. “The Democratic Party now officially supports ending cannabis Prohibition,” Democratic House Representative Jeff Irwin, of Ann Arbor, told TCC. The TNS news service reported that Tom Angell, chairman of Marijuana Majority, said, […]
A 2016 Ballot Guide for Marijuana Users
Written by Kelly Voe from Dope Magazine In November, will you be dropping a dab or a ballot? Hopefully, you’re doing both. Fifty-eight percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana, according to a 2015 Gallup Poll. That means that 2016 could be the year that cannabis leaves the shadows and shines in the spotlight. Twenty states […]
New Poll Says Two-Thirds Of Americans Say Enforcing Marijuana Laws Costs More Than It’s Worth
Sixty-five percent of Americans ages 18 and older believe that “government efforts to enforce marijuana laws cost more than they are worth” and 55 percent of respondents say that it should be legal to consume the herb, according to national polling data compiled by YouGov.com. Those living in the western region of the United States (65 […]
FREE Tickets: Join The Weed Blog @ The 420 Games in Seattle For Free Tomorrow (7/31)
We’re heading up to Seattle tomorrow to race in The 420 Games event. My friend, Jim McAlpine, has done an excellent job of bringing the topic of cannabis use as medicine for athletes to front and center in the cannabis reform movement by promoting The 420 Games to de-stigmatize cannabis. There is not (supposed to be) […]
AK: Vote Delayed On Cannabis Cafe Ban
Fairbanks – The assembly postponed its vote on a ban of marijuana consumption facilities after the regular meeting Thursday ran long – seven hours long. The measure will come up again at the Aug. 11 meeting under unfinished business, according to John Davies, presiding officer of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly. The panel took […]
I Got High and Baked a Cannabis-Infused Blueberry Cheesecake and…
I only screwed up once! July 30th is National Cheesecake Day, because we’ve reached the point of our existence where we need to designate a celebration for every single day of our lives. So cheesecake, that creamy caloric confection that’s loved by Golden Girls, Friends (even in floor form), and ancient Grecians alike, gets its […]
FL: The Neighborhood Medical Marijuana Shop Is About To Become A Welcome Reality
The parking lot was just paved, the walls are being painted, and soon the medical landscape in Tampa Bay will be forever remade. Tucked in an innocuous set of office buildings behind a car dealership on U.S. 19 in Clearwater, the second medical marijuana dispensary in Florida is expected to open in the next few […]
Elvis and Cannabis: Could Marijuana Have Saved the King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Presley was indisputably the King of Rock and Roll and one of the most significant icons in the history of American pop music. He revolutionized the industry with his rockabilly sound and transcended the stage to the screen with his performances in such films as Love Me Tender and Viva Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the […]
Elvis and Cannabis: Could Marijuana Have Saved the King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Presley was indisputably the King of Rock and Roll and one of the most significant icons in the history of American pop music. He revolutionized the industry with his rockabilly sound and transcended the stage to the screen with his performances in such films as Love Me Tender and Viva Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the […]
August 12th, 2016 Event Held in Hilo Cannabinoids: A new hope for pain and symptom management
You are Invited to a Special Evening of Education and Awareness [cannabis_note note_color=”#99CC33″ text_color=”#ffffff”]Friday August 12th 5-7 pm – Hawai’i Innovation Center at Hilo – Downtown 117 Keawe Street[/cannabis_note] Cannabinoids: A new hope for pain and symptom management Dr. David Sine and Don Anderson Pharm.D will share how they have utilized CBD & THC blended […]
Medical Marijuana: A Conversation with Dr. Anil Kumar – Congressional Candidate
Come and join congressional candidate Dr. Kumar for a conversation about the current state of medical marijuana in our country, and what Dr. Kumar will do in Congress to fight for medical marijuana patients everywhere. 26 states have approved medical marijuana, and more are expected to do so. Dr. Kumar, a medical doctor, will be […]
The Cannabis Industry Now Employs Over 100k Workers
The U.S. marijuana industry has quickly become a major job generator in state economies. According to a report released by MJ Biz Daily, cannabis-related companies are now employing an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 workers. The estimates include employment at retailers, wholesale grows, infused products/concentrates companies, testing labs and ancillary firms focused primarily on marijuana. It’s […]
Illinois Becomes 21st State To Decriminalize Marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law Friday that removes criminal penalties for possession of a personal amount of marijuana and replaces them with a civil fine. The new law is effective immediately. SB 2228, introduced by Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago), makes possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana a […]
US OR: Commissioners Get An Earful About Marijuana Grows
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n514/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Mail Tribune, The (Medford, OR)Copyright: 2016 The Mail TribuneContact: Website: http://www.mailtribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/642Note: Only prints LTEs from within it’s circulation area, 200 word count limitAuthor: Shaun Hall, Grants Pass Daily Courier Josephine County COMMISSIONERS GET AN EARFUL ABOUT MARIJUANA GROWS A public hearing Wednesday about a proposed tax […]
US FL: Some Fla. Cities Slow To Welcome Pot Shops
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n515/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Palm Beach Post, The (FL)Copyright: 2016 The Palm Beach PostContact: Website: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/333Author: Dara Kam, News Service of Florida SOME FLA. CITIES SLOW TO WELCOME POT SHOPS Dispensaries Say Local Officials Wary of New Business. As pot shops start to sprout in Florida, cities are struggling with […]
US FL: Next Medical Marijuana Battle Looms
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n514/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Orlando Sentinel (FL)Copyright: 2016 Orlando SentinelContact: Website: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/325Note: Rarely prints out-of-state LTEs.Author: Gray Rohrer NEXT MEDICAL MARIJUANA BATTLE LOOMS TALLAHASSEE – Marijuana was sold legally in Florida for the first time this week since it was outlawed by the federal government in 1937. In a staid […]
US NM: Column: Scared Youths Can Pay Price In War On Drugs
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n515/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)Copyright: 2016 Albuquerque JournalContact: Website: http://www.abqjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/10Author: Diane Dimond Police Departments Are Forcing College Kids to Work As C.I.S in Exchange for Leniency in Their Own Cases SCARED YOUTHS CAN PAY PRICE IN WAR ON DRUGS This is the time of year parents start worrying […]
US OR: Pot Growers To Gather For First Cannabis Fair
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n515/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Buffalo News (NY)Copyright: 2016 The Buffalo NewsContact: http://drugsense.org/url/GXIzebQLWebsite: http://www.buffalonews.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/61 POT GROWERS TO GATHER FOR FIRST CANNABIS FAIR PORTLAND, Ore. – In two weeks, more than 100 of Oregon’s top niche horticulturists will gather to celebrate their craft at a fair considered the first of its kind, […]
US AK: OPED: Questions About Marijuana Businesses Persist, and
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n515/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (AK)Copyright: 2016 Fairbanks Publishing Company, Inc.Contact: Website: http://newsminer.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/764Author: James F. OstlindNote: James F. Ostlind has been a borough resident for 44 years. Heis the founder of Drug-Free Fairbanks. QUESTIONS ABOUT MARIJUANA BUSINESSES PERSIST, AND ANSWERS ARE ELUSIVE Although the initiative to prohibit marijuana […]
US CA: Medical Pot Licensing Begins With a Survey to Growers
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n514/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Author: Guy Kovner MEDICAL POT LICENSING BEGINS WITH A SURVEY TO GROWERS California’s ground-breaking effort to license medical marijuana growers started with an online anonymous survey this week that got more than 1,000 responses from […]
US DC: Editorial: One Reason For Cannabis Caution
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n514/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491 ONE REASON FOR CANNABIS CAUTION Children’s Marijuana-Related Trips to the ER Have Increased in Colorado. WHEN CHILDREN steal cookies from the cookie jar, they usually suffer little more than a scolding. When those cookies contain cannabis, […]
US IL: Rauner Cuts Pot Possession Punishment
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n516/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Chicago Tribune (IL)Copyright: 2016 Chicago Tribune CompanyContact: Website: http://www.chicagotribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/82Author: Monique Garcia RAUNER CUTS POT POSSESSION PUNISHMENT Governor Signs Legislation to Issue Citations Instead of Time in Jail SPRINGFIELD – Getting caught with small amounts of marijuana will result in citations akin to a traffic ticket instead […]
US CA: Secret Marijuana Gardens Target of Eradication Campaign
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n516/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Author: Julie Johnson SECRET MARIJUANA GARDENS TARGET OF ERADICATION CAMPAIGN ON NORTH COAST KELSEYVILLE – This was far from the cocktail-hour networking meetings for cannabis companies, worlds away from sterile laboratories measuring THC levels and […]
Florida Medical Marijuana Dispensary Off To 'Steady Start' Delivering Pot To Patients
Florida’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened up its doors this week in Tallahassee and business is already off to a good start. Trulieve, Florida’s first medical marijuana dispensing organization, officially opened up shop Tuesday and CEO Kim Rivers says so far, so good. “It’s been very exciting,” she told Sunshine State News. “We have had […]
FL: Local Regulations 'Mixed Bag' For Pot Dispensaries
As pot shops start to sprout in Florida, cities are struggling with how – or whether – to regulate the state’s new marijuana industry. Last week, the state’s first medical-marijuana dispensary, operated by Trulieve, opened its doors to customers in Tallahassee. Health officials on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to a second group, Surterra, to start […]
WA: City’s Medical Marijuana Rules Need Updating
Marijuana used for medicine is different from marijuana used for recreational purposes – or, at least, it should be. Yet, the state Legislature approved a law that went into effect July 1 that essentially merges medical marijuana with the recreational industry. To this point, it’s created a mess. This week, the Walla Walla City Council […]
What’s So Special About Humboldt County Cannabis?
Washington apples. Georgia peaches. How about Humboldt County cannabis? Most consumers across the country are familiar with Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, the largest cannabis-producing region in the United States. Since the free-love 1960s, growers there have been cultivating cannabis that ranks among the best in the world. As markets across the country expand, local growers […]
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Reducing Cannabis Penalties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Cannabis possession in small amounts in Illinois will be punishable by fines but not jail time after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Friday that makes the state the third largest to decriminalize minor marijuana offenses. The new law, which takes effect immediately, makes having 10 grams or less of marijuana will […]
FL: Marijuana Dispensary Planned For Pensacola
The first medical marijuana dispensary in the state opened its doors Tuesday in Tallahassee, and the CEO of the dispensing company says a Pensacola location is on the way. Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, said Wednesday that the company has identified a location within Pensacola city limits, received zoning verification, and is in the permitting […]
Toker Tools and Solar-Powered Vaporizers: The Best Cannabis Products of July 2016
Welcome to Leafly’s cannabis products roundup for the month of July, where we take a look at a few of the many different products that are making a splash in the industry. Summer is in full swing, so while you’re soaking up the sun while simultaneously trying to beat the heat, check out this month’s […]
Illinois: Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director July 29, 2016 Republican Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation today amending the state’s marijuana possession penalties. Senate Bill 2228 reduces the penalties for the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor (formerly punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,500 fine) […]
Ohio Medical Marijuana Legislation Protects Employers’ Workplace Rights
By now, you may have heard about the passage of Ohio HB 523, which allows for the use of medical marijuana. The bill incorporated numerous employer-protective provisions to assure employers their drug-free workplace programs, rights under unemployment and workers’ compensation laws, and rights to hire and fire employees are unaffected by the legalization of medical […]
Montel Williams Detained in Germany Over Medical Marijuana
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A spokesman for Montel Williams says the television personality was detained by customs officials at an airport in Germany after inadvertently leaving prescription marijuana powder in his luggage. Jonathan Franks tells The Associated Press that Williams was held for about an hour Friday morning at the airport in Frankfurt while traveling […]
S 02, Ep. 16: He opened a million-dollar pot shop; He helps businesses expand nationally
Published: Jul 29, 2016, 1:20 pm • Updated: Jul 29, 2016, 1:20 pm Featured guests: Scott Thorn, who’s the COO for The Clinic marijuana shop chain that operates in three states; and Strainz CEO Hugh Hempel, whose company manages cannabis brands. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • “Who smokes […]
WA: Anacortes Extends Moratorium On Medical Marijuana Cooperatives
Anacortes – The city of Anacortes extended its moratorium on new medical marijuana cooperatives through next May during its City Council meeting Monday as the city waits for state lawmakers to further develop medical marijuana regulations. The council voted 4-0 to extend the moratorium. In a medical marijuana cooperative, up to four patients can grow […]
Are Dabs Bad for You? Side Effects of Dabbing Cannabis Concentrates
This article is sponsored by The Dab Lab, a California-based online head shop dedicated to bringing you the best dab rigs, pipes, and glass bongs. Whether you are looking for cheap or heady glass, they’ve got you covered! Cannabis concentrates have come under scrutiny over the past few years, mainly due to their rapid increase […]
FL: Tampa Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary Expected To Open In August
Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida’s Department of Health has granted its second dispensing authorization for medical marijuana. On Wednesday the agency notified Surterra Therapeutics that it has been approved for processing and dispensing low-THC cannabis. Surterra is the dispensing partner for the Homestead-based Alpha Foliage, which was granted the license for the Southwest Florida region. Spokeswoman […]
ASA in the News – Americans for Safe Access
ASA in the News – Americans for Safe AccessWake Up Call: CFPB Wrestles With Ban On Forced ArbitrationMorning Docket: 04.29.16Orrick Partners With Pro-Pot Nonprofit GroupProminent Scientific Group to Promote Development of Cannabis Testing StandardsL.A. lawmakers want to bar new pot shops from signing up to pay taxesMedical Marijuana UpdateMarijuana News with Lanny SwerdlowThe Plant That […]
Massachusetts Marijuana Initative Qualifies For November Ballot
Boston, MA: Massachusetts voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to legalize and regulate the adult use and retail sale of cannabis. The Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that initiative proponents,The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, submitted a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for […]
Democrats Agree On A “Reasoned Pathway For Legalization” At DNC
This week at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the Democratic Party approved a platform that would dismantle marijuana prohibition. Calling for “a reasoned pathway for future legalization” the Democrats’ platform endorses the removal of marijuana from the list of Schedule I drugs, a category reserved for substances with a high potential for abuse and […]
Devontre Thomas Faces One Year of Prison in Oregon For A Gram Of Marijuana
Leah Sottile at the Willamette Week, reports that 19yo Devontre Thomas is facing up to 1 year in prison on federal charges for possessing <1gram of cannabis. I wonder if the federal prosecutors know that 1g of marijuana doesn’t register on most scales? In fact, ask any marijuana dealer how much for a gram of […]
5 Reason Stoners Should Embrace Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is a phenomenon, no question. In case you have been living under a rock, on mars, it’s an augmented reality app that makes anyone with a smartphone a potential pokemon master. The goal is to catch them all, and to do so you’ll have to visit plenty of poke-stops throughout your city and […]
State releases hundreds of recalled pot batches after they tested pesticide-free
Published: Jul 29, 2016, 6:51 am • Updated: Jul 29, 2016, 6:51 am By Ricardo Baca, The Cannabist Staff Hundreds of batches of marijuana that months ago tested positive for banned pesticides have been re-tested and released to Colorado pot shops, The Cannabist has learned. The cannabis in question had been on administrative hold since […]
Medical Cannabis in Europe: Supply Shortages and Limited Selection
Medical cannabis patients in the U.S. and Canada enjoy access to hundreds of cannabis strains, from which they can choose the most effective for treating their specific condition. But in Europe, where medical marijuana programs have only recently gained political attention, the selection is extremely limited. In some countries only purified (and often synthesized) THC […]
Medical Cannabis in Europe: Supply Shortages and Limited Selection
Medical cannabis patients in the U.S. and Canada enjoy access to hundreds of cannabis strains, from which they can choose the most effective for treating their specific condition. But in Europe, where medical marijuana programs have only recently gained political attention, the selection is extremely limited. In some countries only purified (and often synthesized) THC […]
Arkansas Extends Deadline for Medical Marijuana Signature Drive
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The group behind one of two efforts to legalize medical cannabis in Arkansas won additional time to circulate petitions Thursday after falling short of the required signatures to put its proposal on the November ballot. Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office told Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana it had verified […]
Would You Break The Law To Save Your Child’s Life?
Mo Barnhart loves her daughter. “I had Dahlia five years ago, so she’s five years old right now and was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was two. So I went from having this dancing, affectionate, happy, playing two year old baby girl to having this dying patient in a hospital bed over night, literally.” […]
US MD: Baltimore Chief: Pot Use Shouldn't Bar Potential
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n511/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 29 Jul 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491Author: Kevin Rector, Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE CHIEF: POT USE SHOULDN’T BAR POTENTIAL OFFICERS Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis wants to relax a hiring policy for police officers in Maryland that disqualifies applicants for past marijuana use, saying […]
US OR: Pot Goes To The Fair
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n511/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 29 Jul 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Rick Anderson POT GOES TO THE FAIR Marijuana Growers Will Compete for Blue Ribbons in Oregon, Another Indicator of Cannabis’ Booming Reputation As Cash Crop SEATTLE – To the list of breakthroughs in an ever-changing world […]
What are Trichomes and Why Do They Exist on Cannabis?
When it comes to cannabis, there is quite a bit more than what meets the naked eye. If you fancy the flower, at some point in time you have probably asked yourself about those tiny little crystals that always seems to cover the leaves and buds of your favorite strains. They tend to be shiny, […]
State of the Leaf: Is Ohio’s MMJ Law Unconstitutional?
U.S. News Updates Alaska The Anchorage Assembly just approved the city’s first legal commercial cannabis growing operation, a significant milestone for the emerging industry. The local license and special-use permit was awarded to Justine Roland, owner of Dream Green Farms in Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood. A second license is under consideration for Arctic Herbery owner […]
Synthetic Cannabinoids: Growing Side Effects Make Now a Great Time to Stay Away
Anyone with even a vague pulse on current events has probably heard of K2, Spice, or another name for synthetic cannabinoids, because they’ve been plaguing news headlines for the last few weeks. In Brooklyn, 33 were sent to hospitals for overdoses. Their behavior ranged from erratic to zombie-like. Further New York coverage, released a few […]
Watch This: Giant Joints and Cannabis Pride at the DNC in Philly
ICYMI, two giant, inflatable 51-foot joints infiltrated the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday. Activists took on the heat and the political fracas to advocate for legalization. The joints will be out in again today for those in Philly who want to show their support at the Cannabis Pride Parade, which begins Thursday at […]
For Ex-NFL Punter Chris Kluwe, Cannabis Was the Safer Choice
Twenty-seven NFL teams begin their annual rookie mini-camps this week. These are the first days in what, for some, will be a short taste of life as a pro. More than 90 percent of all college football players wash out and never get to play in the league. For a few others, it’s the start […]
Firefly 2: The Dynamic Convection Vaporizer Pushing the Industry Forward
This article is sponsored by Firefly, a San Francisco-based technology company that specializes in the research, design, and manufacturing of vaporizer hardware. Not every idea conceptualized by new acquaintances in the aftermath of Burning Man becomes a reality, but the Firefly vaporizer is an exception to the rule. When Firefly co-founders Mark Williams and Sasha […]
Separating Myth From Fact: Drug Policy Alliance Releases New Marijuana Facts Booklet
Today, the Drug Policy Alliance released Marijuana Facts, intended for non-expert audiences seeking answers to some of the most common questions asked about marijuana use, its effects, and the rapidly-shifting legal landscape. The booklet addresses 15 frequently-asked questions about subjects such as driving, mental health, brain development, potency, edibles and concentrates. It touches on marijuana’s […]
Enhancing Medication-based Analgesia in Humans
Experimental: 6 outpatient sessions This is a within-subject study so all session procedures will be identical, however the specific medications provided as part of the double-blinded study medications may change during each session. During each session, which will last up to 8 hours a day and will be conducted on an outpatient basis, participants will […]
Separating Myth From Fact: DPA Releases New Marijuana Facts Booklet
Report Addresses Most Commonly-Asked Questions About Marijuana Use and Its Mfor Historic Votes on Marijuana Law Reform this November The Drug Policy Alliance on Thursday released Marijuana Facts, intended for non-expert audiences seeking answers to some of the most common questions asked about marijuana use, its effects, and the rapidly-shifting legal landscape. The booklet addresses […]
Publix Supermarkets’ Heiress Donates $800k To Florida’s Anti-Medical Marijuana Campaign
The medical marijuana opposition campaign in Florida, No on 2, continues to pick up steam. Yesterday, it was announced that Carol Jenkins Bennett, the heiress of Publix Supermarkets’ fortune, pushed $800,000 into the No on 2 campaign. This is on top of the $1 million Mel Sembler put in. This gives the campaign, which aired […]
Michigan Cities Reject Funding For Drug Task Forces on Medical Marijuana Patients
(Editor’s Note: Rick Thompson was the Public Relations Director for the MACC organization, which is mentioned in this article. ~RT) FERNDALE- On Monday night candidates, activists and residents spoke to the Ferndale City Council and told them that supporting the local Drug Task Force was a bad idea. Surprisingly, the Council listened and voted to […]
Attend the Make & Mary Workshop on Friday in Portland
The Make & Mary Workshops have hosted 2 events in Portland so far and their 3rd is coming up this Friday. The Make & Mary team believes cannabis inspires connection and creativity, and encourages responsible consumption, craftsmanship and conversation by providing a welcoming space where people can be themselves and cultivate a new kind of […]
The Three Best Stoner Tools For Smoking Weed On The Go
Everyone true stoner loves a good toke and adventure. Whether that means wandering around a forest, through the concrete jungle, or even while playing Pokemon Go! It’s always a better time when you bring a little weed with you. Now that marijuana is becoming legalized and generally accepted across the country, the demand for pot […]
FL: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Coming To Bradenton
In his thirty years as a neurologist, Dr. Ronald Aung-Din has written thousands of prescriptions, but on Tuesday he wrote one he’s never written before for medical marijuana. “This is a momentous occasion,” said Aung-Din, “in that medical marijuana has come to Florida. Aung-Din is one of just a few doctors in the state that […]
US CA: Column: Marijuana AIDS Sonoma County Alzheimer's
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n508/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: SF Weekly (CA)Column: Chem TalesCopyright: 2016 Village Voice MediaContact: Website: http://www.sfweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/812Author: Guy Kovner MARIJUANA AIDS SONOMA COUNTY ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS Marijuana can make life better for some of the more than 5 million Americans afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, but despite an encouraging new study, it remains a […]
US CA: Column: Insert Sensationalist Weed-Related Headline Here
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n509/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: North Coast Journal (Arcata, CA)Column: The Week in WeedCopyright: 2016 North Coast JournalContact: Website: http://www.northcoastjournal.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2833Author: Linda Stansberry INSERT SENSATIONALIST WEED-RELATED HEADLINE HERE The longer I work in media, the more tempted I am to write a guide for the general public on how media works. And, […]
US CA: Cloverdale Looking To Impose Marijuana Business Tax
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n509/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Author: Clark Mason CLOVERDALE LOOKING TO IMPOSE MARIJUANA BUSINESS TAX Cloverdale this week took the penultimate step to becoming the first city in Sonoma County to impose a local tax on marijuana-related businesses. With medical […]
US CA: Column: No Dank, No Dosh
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n509/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: Sacramento News & Review (CA)Column: The 420Copyright: 2016 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.Contact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/540Author: Ngaio Bealum NO DANK, NO DOSH I am a 37-year-old mom that suffers from bipolar and major depressive disorder. I am on prescription meds but they don’t always work. Sometimes the only […]
US OR: Column: CBD Pet Treats Are A Thing?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n509/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: Portland Mercury (OR)Column: Ask a Pot LawyerCopyright: 2016 The Portland MercuryContact: Website: http://www.portlandmercury.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1174Author: Vince Sliwoski CBD PET TREATS ARE A THING? Yep, They Are. What’s the deal with cannabidiol ( CBD ) pet treats? Are they really a thing? YES, CBD-INFUSED pet treats are definitely a […]
US NV: Column: Pot Tale Of The Week
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n509/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: Reno News & Review (NV)Column: UpfrontCopyright: 2016, Chico Community Publishing, Inc.Contact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2524Author: Dennis Myers POT TALE OF THE WEEK In a letter to the Reno Gazette-Journal, Genoa prohibitionist Jim Hartman wrote, “Teen and adolescent marijuana use is now 74 percent higher in Colorado than the […]
US HI: Hawaii's Industry Slow To Grow
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n509/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)Copyright: 2016 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: Kristen Consillio HAWAII’S INDUSTRY SLOW TO GROW Many Doctors Are Adopting a Risk-Averse Attitude and Want to Wait Until Dispensaries Are Established Health care providers have been slow to embrace the medical marijuana industry even though July 15 was […]
US: Legal Pot States Save Millions In Medicare
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n509/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: LA Weekly (CA)Copyright: 2016 Village Voice MediaContact: Website: http://www.laweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/228Author: Sophia Kercher LEGAL POT STATES SAVE MILLIONS IN MEDICARE Prescription Drug Rates Drop As More Patients Turn to Cannabis Recent findings show that medical marijuana not only saves state and federal governments millions of dollars on Medicare […]
US AZ: Column: Keeping It Brief
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n508/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 28 Jul 2016Source: Tucson Weekly (AZ)Copyright: 2016 Tucson WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/462Authors: Sarah Parfitt, Dan Kingston KEEPING IT BRIEF From Marijuana Strains to Blows on Big Pharma Best Trains for productivity We often hear about marijuan being great for increasing appetite, sex drive, and helping us sleep better. These things […]
Oregon State Fair Will Be First to Feature Cannabis Plants
You might remember your last trip to the state fair — the fried foods, the sketchy carnival rides, the monster pumpkins on display. At this year’s Oregon State Fair, there will be a new attraction: Oregon-grown cannabis. For the first time ever, prime examples of the Beaver State’s cannabis crop will be on display at […]
Philly Cannabis Activist N.A. Poe is Winning the DNC
N.A. Poe — Philadelphia iconoclast, comedian, media artist, and cannabis activist — has been everywhere in Philadelphia during this week’s Democratic National Convention. On Monday his hands hoisted one of the 51-foot joints that paraded through downtown. When Westboro Baptist Church members showed up to harass LGBT Democrats, Poe and fellow activist Rachel Friedmann mounted […]
How to Grow Cannabis in Your Closet, Part 1: Indoor Garden Set Up
This article is sponsored by Super Closet. Super Closet is the world’s leading manufacturer of automated SuperPonics grow systems and grow boxes. For a plant that’s so widely cultivated and consumed, cannabis can be a tricky to coax into full bloom, especially when growing at home. Myriad factors influence the final product: lighting, temperature, air […]
Watch This: Arnold Schwarzenegger Smokes a Victory Joint
Democratic tongues are wagging this afternoon with the news that Arnold Schwarzenegger, leader of the moderate wing of the Republican Party, will appear at the Democratic National Convention tonight. Arnold’s appearance isn’t what you think. He’s not there to laud Hillary. (The former California Governator endorsed his longtime friend, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, in the […]
A minute of secondhand marijuana smoke may damage blood vessels
Rats’ blood vessels took at least three times longer to recover function after only a minute of breathing secondhand marijuana smoke, compared to recovery after a minute of breathing secondhand tobacco smoke, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. When […]
FL: Patients Say The Wait For Healing Is Not Over
Anneliese Clark’s house doesn’t stand out among her neighbors’ in her suburban neighborhood outside Jacksonville. Down the street and around the cul-de-sac, the two-story dwellings each have a manicured lawn, multiple cars in a long driveway and a shady tree. Inside Clark’s house, the mother of four has two dogs, a lively kitchen and a […]
Tim Kaine Isn’t For Legal Cannabis, But He Wouldn’t Shut It Down
With a prime-time speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention tonight, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine will introduce himself to America for the first time since he was announced last week as Hillary Clinton’s running mate. After much speculation about the more exciting veep candidates — Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Sherrod Brown, Tom Perez — Clinton […]
Watch This: The World’s First Cannabis Commercial is Pretty Much a Portlandia Episode
Things you wouldn’t expect the world’s first cannabis product commercial to contain: an original soundtrack, an adorable keeshond pup, a woman attempting to clean the patio with paper towels, subtle kung fu-inspired sound effects, the phrase “fuck yes,” and a man taking his pants off. Mirth Provisions says the minute-and-a-half commercial for its cannabis-infused Legal […]
Sustainability for the Cannabis Industry: Part I
The cannabis industry is an unusual creature. It is so new and fluid that nothing in its space is yet crystallized. Product types, brand names, generally accepted processes and procedures are all still being invented and tested. Consumer market segments are defining themselves as the progression of legalization advances through the states. Seniors, children, veterans, […]
Education & Experience: Understanding the Operations
I often write about the legal side of and opinions about the cannabis industry. Much of what I write about is culled from anecdotal experiences within either my personal practice or observations in regard to the industry. I recently had a trip to Portland, Oregon to spend time learning and understanding a little bit about […]
5 Mistakes New Marijuana Users Should Avoid
I’m not recommending that everyone should go out and get high, but if you’re already using (and please let it be legal), then you may as well be properly educated. One of these five common marijuana mistakes can ruin the cannabis experience and turn you off permanently. Awareness can help you avoid them. 1. POT […]
For The First Time, More Republicans Now Favor Legalization Than Oppose It
YouGov recently released a new poll that indicates that more Republicans support marijuana legalization than oppose it. Peter Moore, a pollster for YouGov, said in a statement: YouGov’s latest research shows that most Americans still support legalization of marijuana, and that support for legalization has increased slightly, from 52 percent in December 2015 to 55 […]
Leafly Comedy Tour Brings Ron Funches To Portland Tonight For A Night of Laughs
Comedian and actor Ron Funches is headlining the Leafly Comedy Tour in Portland. Be sure to RSVP for this 21+ event in Portland (at the Wonder Ballroom) as you won’t want to miss out on a night of free laughs! The delightfully funny Ron Funches joined Leafly on our Comedy Tour stop in Chicago on 4/20. […]
The Frontlines Of Cannabis Regulations
Written By: Christi Turner for Dope Magazine It’s been over two years since recreational marijuana dispensaries first opened their doors in Colorado, but the regulatory environment around cannabis is still evolving. Dispensaries have been given the responsibility to stay informed of the latest in cannabis regulations, to keep their customers safe and their sales legal-but […]
Los Angeles Poised to Ditch Proposed Cannabis Tax for Homeless Services
Less than two weeks after Los Angeles County supervisors agreed to move forward with a 10 percent tax on cannabis businesses in order to fund homeless services, the proposal’s author wants to shelve the plan. Late last week Supervisor Shiela Kuehl moved to pull the measure from November ballots, explaining that there had been “a […]
Publix Heir Donates $800,000 to Fight Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization
The family that founded the beloved Florida supermarket chain Publix has donated $800,000 to fight the legalization of medicinal cannabis in the Sunshine State. The Miami New Times reports that the Carol Jenkins Barnett Family Trust donated $800,000 in mid-July to Drug Free Florida, the group campaigning to kill Florida’s proposed medical cannabis amendment. Drug […]
US CA: San Francisco Leads Nation in Marijuana Use, Study Says
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n506/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2016Source: Austin American-Statesman (TX)Copyright: 2016 Austin American-StatesmanContact: Website: http://www.statesman.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/32Note: Letters MUST be 150 words or less SAN FRANCISCO LEADS NATION IN MARIJUANA USE, STUDY SAYS Take a bow, San Francisco: The Bay Area is home to the highest concentration of marijuana smokers anywhere in the country, according […]
US CA: Election: Butte County Pot Initiative On The Ballot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n507/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2016Source: Chico Enterprise-Record (CA)Copyright: 2016 Chico Enterprise-RecordContact: Website: http://www.chicoer.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/861Note: Letters from newspaper’s circulation area receive publishing priorityAuthor: Dan Reidel ELECTION: BUTTE COUNTY POT INITIATIVE ON THE BALLOT Oroville – Marijuana is back on the ballot. The Butte County Board of Supervisors sent an initiative by pot proponents […]