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6 Etsy Shops with Must-Have Cannabis Designs

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Trying to find the best cannabis-related products and accessories online (and for a reasonable price) can be quite the task, especially when you’re searching for shops and designers in the cannabis space that make both creative and quality 420-friendly products. Whether you’re looking for special smoking accessories like grinders and pipes, some hemp-infused cosmetics, or […]

Growing Organic Cannabis at Home

  There are currently 15 states with medical cannabis home grow provisions and three states (D.C. included) where adults are allowed by state law to cultivate at home recreationally, with some of these states carrying heavier qualifications than others. This list continues to grow as more cannabis enthusiasts gain access and can try finally try […]

How To Make Marijuana Fettuccini Alfredo

Who doesn’t love a giant bowl of Fettuccini Alfredo? The creaminess, the al dente noodles, the strong Italian cheese. Perfection in a bowl! The only thing that could make it any better is if you could get stoned from it too. Luckily, I have a reliable stoner friend with some serious chef skills to boot.

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CANADIAN ONLINE PHARMACY You can use just about an substance you can think of meant for inhalation! . Reply Howie November 28, 2011 For …

US HI: OPED: It’s Time To Fully Exploit Hemp Production

Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 17 Jul 2016 – On July 7, Gov. David Ige signed into law what might prove to be the most important piece of economic legislation in the past 50 years. Hawaii now enjoys the best hemp law in the nation. We who have been active in bringing back hemp to agriculture believe that […]

US PA: Sen. Daylin Leach Paves Way for Medical Marijuana in

The Times Herald, 17 Jul 2016 – UPPER MERION – Passage of legislation that legalized medical marijuana in Pennsylvania marked the end of seven long, hard years of negotiation. Now that Gov. Tom Wolf has signed the measure into law, the push is on to explain the ramifications, including possible business opportunities tied to the […]

US OK: Medical Marijuana Petition Drive Underway

The Oklahoman, 17 Jul 2016 – Tents flapped in the northwest Oklahoma City wind as Michael Beck and another man arrived in a pickup, ready to sign a petition seeking a state vote to legalize medical marijuana. Beck, 25, said he has never used marijuana, but he has a niece who can benefit from it […]

US FL: First Florida Medical Marijuana Ready

Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jul 2016 – TALLAHASSEE (AP) – Florida’s first legal harvest of marijuana is stored in multiple vacuum-packed, 441-gram bags in a freezer on the outskirts of Tallahassee. Each is the result of months of careful growing, monitoring, coaxing, and finally cultivating, scores of plants in a hidden farm overseen by horticulturalists and […]

US MD: Pot-law Sponsor Could Profit

Washington Post, 17 Jul 2016 – MD. Delegate Did Not Disclose His Connection to Dispensary Applicant The state lawmaker who led the effort to legalize medical marijuana in Maryland is part of a company trying to sell and profit off the drug – a position he never disclosed as he pushed bills and regulations to […]

US: Column: MJ Saves Medicare Money

Anderson Valley Advertiser, 13 Jul 2016 – Researchers at the University of Georgia have published a study in the July issue of Health Affairs showing that Medicare’s prescription drug benefit program saves money in states that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Authors Ashley Bradford and Dr. David Bradford – daughter and father, BTW – […]

US MA: Life And Loss On Methadone Mile

Boston Globe, 17 Jul 2016 – Last night’s needles line the sidewalks at dawn along the blighted blocks where Massachusetts Avenue and Southampton Street meet. People emerge from shelters and halfway houses and trudge toward the methadone clinics that lend this place its ugly nickname. An open-air drug market is in full swing on the […]

Cannabis for Chronic Pain Relief During Sex: An In-Depth Look

In my previous article about sex, chronic pain, and cannabis, I focused on methods of incorporating cannabis into one’s sex life to maximize pain relieving benefits. This time, I wanted to chat with folks who are actually living with chronic pain to hear about their experiences with cannabis during sex in order to gain some […]

Arkansas Will Be Voting On Medical Marijuana This November

This week, the Secretary of State’s office confirmed that the measure, Arkansans for Compassionate Care, had submitted enough signatures from voters in the state to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The measure would allow for medical cannabis to be produced, tested, and distributed to patients diagnosed by a physician. Qualifications for accessing a

How To Roll A Joint With A Crutch

Since legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis, more and more people are coming into the fold of becoming regular toker. As use becomes more prevalent, I feel the responsibility as a long-time smoker to spread education on cannabis use, so people can safely consume that good-good knowing exactly what to expect. I don’t think

The Two Most Expensive Weed Strains In The World

Generally people are interested in finding a great deal on cannabis from their local dispensary. Others are more hedonistic and prefer the luxury of expensive and extravagant strains, this is a piece for the latter. A typical gram of marijuana costs between $8 to $14, a strain that would be considered expensive would cost closer

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Hawaii pot dispensaries can legally open, but none are ready: HONOLULU — Medical marijuana dispensaries can now legally open in Hawaii, but …

Rules Loosened on Utrecht Cannabis Coffeeshops, Part of Growing Push for Dutch Reform

Life is getting a little bit easier in Utrecht. Forty years of cannabis policy in the Netherlands has led to a paradoxical, almost unworkable situation for coffeeshop operators: They are allowed to sell cannabis under strict conditions, but they cannot grow it or buy it wholesale. What’s more, they can never legally have more than […]

Weak, Narrow CBD Bill Introduced by Anti-Cannabis Senators

A bipartisan medical cannabis proposal was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Friday, but it left many in the cannabis community confused and befuddled. The Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (S.3269) was introduced by four members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, including at least one notoriously anti-cannabis politician, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).  You might remember Grassley […]

US CA: Ricky Ross Faces Sonoma County Judge In Drug Case

The Press Democrat, 16 Jul 2016 – Sonoma County prosecutors said Friday they still have not decided whether to bring charges against Los Angeles drug-trafficker-turned-author “Freeway” Ricky Ross, who was arrested last fall while driving on Highway 101 with $100,000 cash in his car. No future court date was set for Ross, 56, who is […]

US NY: A Street Drug’s Sudden Popularity Tests the Authorities

New York Times, 16 Jul 2016 – The police raids around a gritty Brooklyn intersection were meant to show that city officials were taking charge after 33 people had been stricken by suspected overdoses of K2. But the spectacle, captured by a crush of news media, came up all but empty, without a single packet […]

US MA: Pro-Marijuana Group to Revise Complaint Against Walpole

Boston Globe, 16 Jul 2016 – State campaign finance officials have dismissed a complaint against the police chief of Walpole, but supporters of a ballot question to legalize marijuana now say they will take their case to the state Ethics Commission. The pro-marijuana group, Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, has accused the chief of […]

US MD: Medical Marijuana Acceptance Urged

Baltimore Sun, 14 Jul 2016 – Morhaim Tells Advocates to Be Aggressive in Pressing State’s Health Care Providers A leading architect of the state’s medical marijuana program urged representatives of the fledgling industry Wednesday to pressure health care providers and hospital administrators to remove obstacles to making the drug available to patients.

Leafly List: The Top Cannabis Locations in North America, July 2016

THE LEAFLY LIST July 2016   Every month we update the Leafly List in an effort to answer a question we hear all the time: “Can you recommend a great dispensary near me?” The list is a snapshot of the most talked-about medical cannabis dispensaries and retail locations in 10 major cannabis markets across North […]

Weed is the new microbrew: Why pot and hemp outfits are investing in aesthetics

Published: Jul 15, 2016, 4:55 pm • Updated: Jul 15, 2016, 4:56 pm By The Cannabist Staff The marijuana and hemp industries are growing up, and businesses are starting to spend a lot of money to upgrade the design and aesthetics of their operations. Morris Beegle, a music industry veteran who went onto found the […]

A pesky problem: Why the cannabis industry still can't openly bank

Published: Jul 15, 2016, 4:35 pm • Updated: Jul 15, 2016, 4:35 pm By The Cannabist Staff The burgeoning cannabis industry continues to grow — sales in Colorado are on pace to surpass $1 billion in 2016 and at least a half-dozen states will be voting on marijuana-related initiatives this November. But cash still has […]

‘Nub-Kicking’ Cops No Longer Harassing Southern California Dispensaries

Three police officers who were caught ridiculing an amputee and noshing snacks during a dispensary raid are no longer working for the Santa Ana Police Department. The department won’t say whether officers Brandon Matthew Sontag, Nicole Lynn Quijas, and Jorge Orroyo resigned voluntarily or were fired, but spokesman Cpl. Anthony Bertagna confirmed to the Orange […]

Portland’s Summer Fair Will Offer Free Cannabis Samples, but No Consumption

As the cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, a topic of discussion that will become even more prevalent is what to do with cannabis consumption at public events and festivals. The Oregon Cannabis Association has found a way to host an event where members of the public — who are 21 and older — […]

S 02, Ep. 14: He has hearts for hemp; She covers national cannabis news

Published: Jul 15, 2016, 12:51 pm • Updated: Jul 15, 2016, 12:51 pm By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: NoCo Hemp Expo founder Morris Beegle and Cannabist national policy and business reporter Alicia Wallace. LOTS TO TALK ABOUT •  The definitive guide on which states will be voting on medical or recreational marijuana […]

NORML’s Legislative Round Up July 15th, 2016

by Danielle Keane, NORML Political DirectorJuly 15, 2016 Members of Congress this week heard testimony on the state of marijuana research, and leading members of the US Senate introduced legislation to potentially reclassify CBD. A medical marijuana initiative in Montana qualified for the November ballot and Governors in three states signed marijuana related bills into […]

These Dutch Tips on Responsible Cannabis Use Are Downright Charming

It’s funny how even the most well-meaning of advice can sometimes come off as condescending, patronizing, or even rude. This is especially true when it’s cannabis advice.  So imagine our surprise here at Leafly when a list of helpful, friendly and nonjudgmental advice popped up on Reddit via Amsterdam’s cannabis coffeeshop circuit.  The list, which […]

Se introduce legislación para permitir a los veteranos deportados reingresar a los Estados Unidos

Ayer, el Congresista Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) y otros demócratas de la Cámara, introdujeron el “Acta para la protección y visas de los veteranos”, la cual podría establecer un programa de visas para permitir que ciertos veteranos deportados regresen a los Estados Unidos como residentes permanentes legales. También serían elegibles para los procesos existentes de naturalización […]

8 Cannabis Strains That Will Make You Exclaim “Holy Cow!”

Because every day must be deemed a holiday (however pithy) in this digital world, July 12th was “Cow Appreciation Day,” which sounds udderly ridiculous until you realize what our bovine buddies have contributed to the cannabis moo-vement. In addition to a number of cow-themed strains such as Alpha Cow, Madcow, Purple Cow, and Afghan Cow, […]

Supreme Closes Second Tranche of Private Placement for Aggregate Proceeds of $4.34m and Secures Additional Long Term Supply Agreement

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – July 15, 2016) – Supreme Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company” or “Supreme”) (CSE:SL)(OTC PINK:SPRWF) is pleased to announce it has closed the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Financing“) for proceeds of $723,250 and aggregate proceeds from both tranches of $4,339,130. Upon closing, the company issued 1,808,125 units (each […]

Naturally Splendid Announces 2016 Sales Figures: Already 2,350% Growth Since 2015

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – July 14, 2016) – Naturally Splendid (TSXV:NSP) (OTCQB:NSPDF)(FRANKFURT:50N) (“NSP”) is positioning itself to export healthy foods and value added natural formulations globally. The global functional, allergen-free, organic and other healthy foods market will push through the $1 trillion (EUR770 billion) mark for the first time in 2017, as consumer interest in preventing illness […]

How the marijuana industry is boosting the Colorado economy

Published: Jul 15, 2016, 6:50 am • Updated: Jul 15, 2016, 10:08 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Halfway through 2016, Colorado’s employment growth is meeting expectations and the economy continues to outperform the nation: Employment is growing faster here, housing is hotter and incomes are higher, according to a report released Thursday by […]

Netflix Producing A Dispensary-Based Sitcom Starring Kathy Bates

Netflix announced yesterday that they will be producing a new sitcom starring Oscar-winning actress, Kathy Bates. The show is the brainchild of “Big Bang Theory” creator, Chuck Lorre, and is based around the everyday happenings at a dispensary in Los Angeles. According to reports, Bates character is a long time marijuana advocate who is fulfilling

No Decision On Rescheduling Marijuana Prompts Congressional Action

by Rick Thompson The DEA’s evaluation of marijuana and its place in the Schedule of Controlled Substances Act generated media coverage in 2016, but fizzled out when the organization’s self-proclaimed deadline came and went without a decision at all. What appeared to be a chance at moving cannabis from Schedule 1, reserved for the most

The Entire Medical Cannabis Movement Grew Out of the Deep Love of Two Gay Men

“The entire medical cannabis movement grew out of the deep love of 2 gay men for each other & the world. Pride!” We were hella shocked when Steve DeAngelo sent out that tweet recently. Not because we’re homophobes, dude. Or don’t believe the guy. Afterall the dude’s among the ten most prominent people in pot

Congress Passes Landmark Opioid Bill – the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)

Washington, D.C. – Last night the U.S. Senate voted to send opioid legislation known as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) to President Obama for his signature. The U.S. House voted last week 407-5 to approve CARA. This bipartisan measure co-sponsored and championed by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Congressman Jim […]

Legislation Introduced in the House to Allow Deported Veterans to Re-enter the U.S.

Today, Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and several other House Democrats introduced the “Veteran Visa and Protection Act,” which would establish a visa program allowing certain deported veterans to re-enter the U.S. as lawful permanent residents. They will also be eligible for the existing naturalization process for military service and will regain access to their military […]

Tenerife: Is This Canary Island a Cannabis Travel Destination?

For the third year in a row, I spent my summer vacation on the stunningly beautiful island of Tenerife in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. I keep returning for the island’s natural richness, with amazing beaches, dense forests and spectacular mountains, but also — probably the main reason — because of the island’s thriving cannabis culture. […]

PGT #308 – The Green Trees Blues

Hosted by attorney Michael Komorn from Komorn Law and Chad from Birmingham Compassion   Contributions from Rick Thompson from The Compassion Chronicles-also providing the news, and show producer Jamie Lowell from the Third Coast Dispensary in Ypsilanti   Tonight- How the “Drug War” plays a part in the rash of shooting and killing of black […]

US NY: Surge in Overdoses From a Drug: 130 In Three Days

New York Times, 15 Jul 2016 – Almost as soon as the young man crouching on a trash-strewed street in Brooklyn pulled out a crumpled dollar bill from his pocket and emptied its contents of dried leaves into a wrapper, he had company. A half-dozen disheveled men and women walked swiftly to where the young […]

US NY: OPED: Pros And Cons Of Legalizing Marijuana

The Saratogian, 15 Jul 2016 – The legalization of marijuana is inevitable. The most we can hope for is that people are educated about the potential downsides of the so-called weed. We can hope that pot smoking will not give rise to the kind of alcohol fueled traffic fatalities we see now. Of course, we […]

Washington Wants You to Stop Paying Cannabis Taxes in Cash. Good Luck With That.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board announced several proposed rules on Thursday, and one of them caught us by surprise. In a notice sent to stakeholders this afternoon, the LCB requested public input on a budget proviso requiring electronic payment for marijuana excise tax payments. The proposal raised eyebrows for a number of reasons, […]

This city needs a new $7 million civic center. Marijuana taxes to the rescue?

Published: Jul 14, 2016, 5:55 pm • Updated: Jul 15, 2016, 4:19 pm By John Aguilar, The Denver Post EDGEWATER — This may not be the city that cannabis built, but Colorado’s most famous cash crop could soon be the driving force behind construction of a $7 million, 40,000-square-foot civic center in this tiny community wedged […]

A Guide to Cannabis Allergies and Symptoms

A Growing Need for Information About Cannabis Allergies Nobody likes allergies, right? In fact, everyone I know absolutely despises them. According to the American College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year. Cumulatively, that’s a huge number of people who will experience some sort of allergic reaction […]

Watch This: 14-Year Old Girl Does a Reggae Cover of Adele’s “Hello” and Nails It

  Popular Reggae artist Conkarah uploaded a cover of Adele’s “Hello” to YouTube. This four-minute video featuring Conkarah and his teenage sister Rosie Delmah from the Solomon Islands has generated over 34 million views since last December. “Hello” is the chart-topping Billboard hit single off of Adele’s third studio album 25. The song immediately broke […]

Marley Natural and Harborside Health Center: A Philanthropic Cannabis Partnership

This article is sponsored by Marley Natural, the official Bob Marley cannabis brand, which is crafted with deep respect for Bob’s legacy and belief in the positive potential of the herb to heal and inspire us. Marley Natural offers a premium line of cannabis flower, oil, accessories, and body care products that are all responsibly […]

Mike Pence, Trump’s VP Pick, is Bad News for Cannabis Reform

Today’s report that Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate is bad news for those of us hoping for cannabis policy reform during the next presidency.  First of all, Pence hails from Indiana, where draconian drug laws still reign supreme. Possession of any amount of cannabis in the […]

5 Steps to Avoid Form 8300 Problems with the IRS

Earlier this week, John Schroyer of MJ Biz Daily reported that the Internal Revenue Service is increasingly auditing Colorado cannabis companies, looking for mistakes and violations regarding large cash transactions. The audits focus on Form 8300, which any business, cannabis or not, must file upon receiving a cash payment of more than $10,000.  These reports […]

How Cannabis Investors Can Confirm a Business License

A story out of Oregon this week sent a shiver through many cannabis investors. The Oregonian reported that the state-issued cannabis license that the owner of Portland’s Cannacea dispensary — and her investors — relied on, wasn’t actually issued by the state. The letter, according to The Oregonian, was faked by an employee of Green […]

Laguna Blends Reported Highlights of Clinical Data Provided by CannaCeuticals

In a recent interview with InvestmentPitch.com, Laguna Blends (CSE:LAG; OTCMKTS:LAGBF; FRA:LB6A) discussed highlights of the clinical data provided by CannaCeuticals regarding a new skin care line of products. Watch the full report: Connect with Laguna Blends (CSE:LAG; OTCMKTS:LAGBF; FRA:LB6A) to receive an Investor Presentation. The post Laguna Blends Reported Highlights of Clinical Data Provided by CannaCeuticals appeared […]

FDA Approves First-Ever Liquid Synthetic THC Formulation

WASHINGTON, DC — Regulators at the US Food and Drug Administration for the first time have approved the prescription of a liquid form of dronabinol (synthetic THC), to be marketed under the trade name Syndros. The new drug formula, produced by Insys Therapeutics, is approved for use in patients with AIDS (as an appetite stimulant) and […]

Using a Field Performance Test on an iPad to Evaluate Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis

Primary Outcome Measures: Secondary Outcome Measures: Driving Simulation Measuring Speed Deviation [ Time Frame: participants will be followed for the duration of an 8 hour human laboratory experiment, and the outcome will be measured once before they receive study medication and then for 7 hours thereafter on an every 60 minute basis ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ] Participants will be instructed to […]

Press Release: LEAP Declares Support for Maine Marijuana Legalization Initiative

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Contact: Mikayla Hellwich media@nullleap.cc – 240.461.3066  For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 14, 2016 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST PROHIBITION (LEAP) THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND MAINE MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION, BALLOT QUESTION 1 Criminal Justice Experts Endorse Maine Campaign to Legalize Marijuana to Promote Public Safety Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has announced that Question 1 on Maine’s November ballot will be an initiative to […]

Law Enforcement Group Endorses California’s Proposal for Legalization

CALIFORNIA – The group, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) recently announced their endorsement of California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The initiative will be on the ballot this November under Prop 64, and is set to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana for adults. Additionally, Prop 64 would increase privacy protections for medical marijuana patients who have