Bipartisan Vote Carries Medical Marijuana Research Bill to Passage in New Mexico House
Drug Policy Alliance | March 6, 2017 SANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico State House voted 41-26 Saturday afternoon to pass House Bill 155, co-sponsored by Rep. D. Armstrong (D-Albuquerque) and Rep. McCamley (D-Las Cruces) to establish a fund in the state treasury for research related to the production, uses, effects, and efficacy of […]
CANNAbinoids in the Treatment of TICS (CANNA-TICS)
This is a multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group, phase IIIb trial. Patients (≥18 years) with chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome will be recruited. The objective of the trial is to demonstrate that treatment with the cannabis extract nabiximols is superior to placebo in reducing tics and comorbidities in patients with Tourette syndrome and […]
Can Marijuana Help Treat Migraines?
People have used marijuana to treat migraines for hundreds of years, and studies show it is still being used for this purpose today. Scientists have discovered many therapeutic uses for marijuana. Many of them have been verified though studies, but one condition that we don’t fully understand is migraines. There are anecdotal reports of people […]
Where to Find the Best Legal Cannabis Lounges
Cannabis is legal for medical patients in 29 states and all of Canada. It’s legal for all adults in eight of those states and in Washington, DC. But in most of those places, smoking, vaping, dabbing and even eating cannabis are illegal anywhere except private locations with the property owner’s permission. Whether your product is […]
Watch (and Listen to) This: Wiz Khalifa/Curren$y’s How Fly Mix Tape and ‘Commercials’
Aug. 9, 2009 will forever be one of the most important days in American history. Why? Because on that day, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y (The Hot Spitta) gave us one of the best joint (no point intended) mix tapes of all time: How Fly. It’s literally the soundtrack to the beginning of my cannabis career. […]
New Mexico State Senate Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill By Wide, Bi-Partisan Margin
Santa Fe, NM – This afternoon, the New Mexico’s State Senate voted (33-9) to pass Senate Bill 258, sponsored by Senator Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces, reducing penalties for adults who possess small amounts of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The final vote was bi-partisan with eight Republicans voting in support (Baca, Brandt, Ingle, Moores, Neville, Pirtle, […]
Philippines: Leading Duterte Critic, Senator Leila de Lima, Arrested as Brutal Drug War Rages On
Since last summer, a brutal war on drugs has been waged in the Philippines at the behest of President Duterte. More than 7,000 people have been killed, predominantly in poorer neighborhoods. Over one million have turned themselves in to authorities only to languish in inhumane and overcrowded detention facilities. 18,000 children have become orphans, their […]
Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/3/2017
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorMarch 3, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the NORML legislative roundup! At the state level, we have updated or added 23 Action Alerts this week as the total number of pieces of legislation introduced nationwide that pertain to marijuana has now topped 1,400. Federally, the developments just keep […]
Sessions Told Senators He Had No Plans for Cannabis Crackdown
In the weeks leading up to his Feb. 8 confirmation as US attorney general, then-Sen. Jeff Sessions quietly assured some of his Republican colleagues that he had no plans to strictly enforce federal law on cannabis. Instead, he privately told a few select members of Congress, he planned to maintain the stance of the previous administration, […]
Leafly Staff Picks: The Most Mind-Blowing Subreddits to Browse While High
You may have recently read Leafly’s staff picks of which funny subreddits to browse while high. We didn’t want to just stop there, so we went ahead and mined our staff once more to bring you our top mind-blowing subreddits to visit while high. These range from communities posting deep content and artwork to gorgeous […]
New Strains Alert: Alien Dutchess, Katsu Bubba Kush, and More
Happy Friday! This week we are sharing some of Southern California’s finest from Los Angeles Kush and Bert Baccarat, as well as showing some love for the Midwest horticulturist masterminds over at Cresco Labs in Illinois. Some of the hot picks include: Alien Dutchess, a spicy Dutch Treat Haze and Alien OG cross; Scout’s Honor, […]
The Legal International Cannabis Trade Already Exists. We Mapped It.
While the U.S. continues to squabble state-by-state over medical and adult use legalization, over the past year cannabis has quietly grown into a truly international industry. International trade began with the Netherlands and Canada, but is expected to expand rapidly. A number of companies are now moving medical cannabis around the globe for medical purposes […]
Tick Segerblom Wants Cannabis Stores in Las Vegas by Summer
Nevada voters passed adult-use legalization back in November. According to Question 2, the state’s retail market doesn’t have to open until 2018. But state Sen. Tick Segerblom (D-Las Vegas) wants to speed up the process. Earlier this week he introduced measures that would open up the state’s retail market by mid-2017, and allow the licensing […]
Bills to Legalize Medical Cannabis Introduced in South Carolina
Companion bills to legalize medical cannabis introduced in South Carolina. Senator Tom Davis and Representative Peter McCoy held a press conference to formally announce the companions bills that will be filed simultaneously in the state’s House and Senate. If approved into law, the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act would allow those with a recommendation from […]
5 of the Hardest Cannabis Strains to Grow
As you develop your farming craft and become more comfortable in your cannabis garden, you might find yourself looking for a new challenge. One option is to explore strains that are regarded as difficult to grow. If growing for personal use, you may try to conquer strains that are not popular among commercial farms because of […]
Oregon Lawmakers Push to Protect Consumer Info From the Feds
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers worried about a nationwide crackdown on legal marijuana under President Donald Trump’s administration are rushing to protect the personal information of cannabis customers in case federal agents try to seize it. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is taking one of the first direct state actions in response to White House […]
Virginia Republican Intros Legalization Bill. Who Is This Guy?
A bill introduced this week by freshman Congressman Thomas Garrett (R-Virginia) has many cannabis advocates scratching their heads. House Resolution 1227, entitled the “Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017” is nearly identical to the cannabis bill introduced late in 2015 by Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) during his presidential bid. The difference is that Sen. […]
How to Deal With Marijuana Business and the IRS
The Howard Cohn Legal Group works with businesses in the cannabis industry to fortify their Cannabis brand and protect their holdings. Below is a guest post by Abe Cohn, COO of THC Legal Group, on how to deal with marijuana business and the IRS. Cannabis Businesses: How to Make Sure You Don’t Get Audited With […]
Intervening to Prevent Youth Access to Marijuana Phase II
Experimental: Responsible Marijuana Vendor Training The TrainToTend online responsible marijuana vendor training teaches responsible sales practices in five modules: Module 1, The Laws; Module 2, ID Checking; Module 3, Health Effects; Module 4, Customer Service, and Module 5, Rules of the Trade. The training content will be conveyed using online educational activities providing application and […]
Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced in West Virginia
Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced in West Virginia Mar 03, 2017 HB 2677, Medical Cannabis Commission, Mike Pushkin, Patient Freedom Act, Richard Ojeda, SB 386, Tim Armstead, West Virginia, WV Compassionate legislators in the West Virginia House and Senate introduced bills that would create a medical marijuana program in the state. In the House, Delegate Mike […]
The Evolution of an Industry: Cannabis Companies You Should Know, Pt. 2
This is the second installment in a cannabusiness series by financial expert Jeff Siegel. Please find Part 1 HERE. Organic food. It’s not so hard to find these days. From Whole Foods to Wal-Mart, it’s actually quite abundant. Most of my food actually comes from local organic farmers that I’ve known for years and, of course, trust. […]
Oregon lawmakers push to protect pot users' info from US
By KRISTENA HANSENAssociated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon lawmakers worried about a nationwide crackdown on legal marijuana under President Donald Trump’s administration are rushing to protect the personal information of pot customers in case federal agents try to seize it. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is taking one of the first direct state actions […]
Google Appears to Mix Strain Ratings with Movie Reviews for ‘Pineapple Express’ Film
Sly Easter egg for cannabis lovers or an algorithm error? Conducting a Google search for the Seth Rogen-James Franco stoner comedy Pineapple Express returns a movie knowledge graph result that includes the film’s aggregate rating from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and…Leafly? Those of you who are familiar with our strain ratings should know that Leafly did at one […]
Matthew Jones Joins Sapphire Risk Advisory Group as Business Development Manager
PRESS RELEASE Dallas, TX – Monday, February 6, 2017– Sapphire Risk Advisory Group welcomes Matthew Jones to the team of experts. Matthew has been in the retail security and safety field for more than ten years working for The Home Depot, J.C. Penney, CVS Pharmacy, and Kohl’s. Matthew has training from the United States Army, […]
S02 Ep46: She runs Marijuana Industry Group; He's an MMJ patient who kicked opioids
Published: Mar 2, 2017, 3:27 pm • Updated: Mar 2, 2017, 3:27 pm By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Marijuana Industry Group Executive Director Kristi Kelly and Dustin Mahon, Endocanna CEO. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Sean Spicer and Jeff Sessions both speak out against recreational marijuana: Is […]
ASTM International Launches Cannabis Committee
According to a press release published March 1st, ASTM International formed a committee focusing on “creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes.” ASTM, founded in 1898, as the American Section of the International Association for Testing Materials, predates other standards organizations such as IEC (1906), ANSI (1918) and ISO […]
CCBE to define, deploy and adjust best practices for the California Cannabis Industry
Our previous post about the upcoming California Cannabis Business Expo (CCBE) hosted by MJIC next week on March 5-8 in San Diego highlighted reasons for industry professionals to attend and how this event has helped companies in the past. Another big focus of the CCBE, particularly this time around with the recent passage of Proposition 64 in California, […]
Germany’s Medical Marijuana Access Program to Begin in March
NORML | March 2, 2017 BERLIN — Qualifying patients in Germany will likely be able to obtain medical cannabis as early as next month, as a result of legislation recently approved by the German government. Under the new program, regulators will license cannabis cultivation for the purpose of providing it to select patients. Individual patients will […]
Albany Press Conference: Advocates and Legislators Push Crucial Legislation to Seal Past Marijuana Possession Convictions
New York’s marijuana arrest crusade began more than 20 years ago. Since then, police departments across the state have arrested more than 800,000 New Yorkers for low-level marijuana possession offenses. In 2016, more than 22,000 New Yorkers were arrested for possession of small amounts of marijuana – 80% of whom were black or Latino. What’s […]
Advocates Push Crucial Legislation to Seal Past Marijuana Possession Convictions
Albany—Today, advocates and legislators held a press conference in Albany to demand reprieve for the harm that has been caused by arrests for low-level marijuana possession and mobilize for legislative solutions to keep New York families together. New York’s marijuana arrest crusade began more than 20 years ago. Since then, police departments across the state […]
Jeff Sessions Adds to Trump Administration's “Alternative Facts” on Marijuana and Legalization
February 28, 2017– By Tony Newman Attorney General Jeff Sessions became the second member of the Trump administration in less than a week to provide “alternative facts” and backward analysis when it comes to marijuana. Yesterday, in a meeting with reporters, Sessions spoke out against marijuana legalization and implied that it’s leading to more violence. […]
The Liberator: Susan Burton on the War on Drugs, Black Motherhood and Freedom
February 28, 2017– By Kirsten West Savali In 1981, Susan Burton’s 5-year-old son, her baby, ran into the street outside their home in South Los Angeles and was killed when a Los Angeles police officer struck him with his car. And he kept going. “The policeman never even stayed around,” Burton, 64, told The Root. […]
A Simple Research Technique for Cannabis Businesses
If you’re an SEO company or someone who is just really good at SEO, I want to save you some time and let you know you may find this article a little too basic. If you’re a cannabis business who is confused by SEO and looking for some simple advice that works, this article was […]
Global Standards Organization ASTM International Unveils New Cannabis Committee
PRESS RELEASE CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 1, 2017 — Pending approval from its board of directors, ASTM International announced yesterday the launch of a new committee focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes. Yesterday, about 60 industry representatives, associations, and others convened at ASTM International’s global headquarters near […]
Cannabis Is Producing Jobs, Revenue in States Where It’s Legal
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The states that have legalized recreational marijuana — a multibillion-dollar business — don’t want to hear the federal government talk about a crackdown. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says she wants Oregonians left alone to “grow these jobs.” In Oregon alone, that’s roughly 12,500 jobs, said economist Beau Whitney of Portland, adding […]
State of the Leaf: House Republican Wants to Deschedule Cannabis
U.S. News Updates National A bipartisan bill has been introduced by freshman House Rep. Tom Garrett (R-Va.), that would remove marijuana completely from the Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing cannabis under federal law. Garrett, who replaced cannabis prohibitionist US Rep. Robert Hurt in Virginia’s fifth congressional district, campaigned on a promise to make cannabis reform […]
Australian Advocacy Group Joins Push for Reform
Legalization advocates have stepped up pressure on Australian officials to ensure safe, legal access to medical cannabis with the launch of a new grassroots campaign, dubbed Greenlight. The project frames cannabis access as a human-rights issue, presenting compelling stories from patients who use medical cannabis to successfully treat medical conditions such as fibromyalgia and the […]
Leafly Staff Picks: The Funniest Subreddits to Browse While High
Zoning out in front of a favorite TV show (It’s Always Sunny, I’m looking at you) or surfing the web has become a usual occurrence to many after puffing on a bowl or eating a flavorful edible. Around the Leafly office, many of us have taken to the Internet and found a plethora of Reddit’s […]
The History and Emergence of the CBD Cannabis Strains
Cannabidiol (CBD) trails tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as the second-most prevalent cannabinoid found in cannabis, but you wouldn’t necessarily know that walking into your local dispensary and checking out the lab tests for your favorite strains. The emergence of high-CBD cultivars into the marketplace is in its infancy and has only seen a spike in demand within […]
Trump is a buzzkill for pot stocks – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather – KITV Channel 4
By Aaron Smith NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The Trump administration is a drag on marijuana stocks. Pot stocks have been getting killed since last week, when the White House signaled it would get tough on marijuana. The share price for Innovative Industrial Properties, which buys buildings and leases them to growers of medical marijuana, has […]
Marijuana CEO Breaks Barriers with Chamber of Commerce Position
Marijuana has been fighting to make its way into mainstream acceptance since, well, as long as anyone alive can remember. That fight moved one round closer to completion with the election of Jake Salazar, CEO of MMJ America, to the board of directions for the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The appointment is a positive […]
Hawaii Lawmakers Will Likely Decriminalize Marijuana in 2017
Lawmakers in Hawaii are working hard to pass House Bill 107 which would decriminalize the possession of marijuana. It would make Hawaii the 23rd state to do so. Possession would be a civil infraction rather than a criminal offense. Decriminalization of marijuana is seen as a move toward reform of social justice in Hawaii, according […]
Trump Vows to Win War on Drugs, But Doesn’t Mention Marijuana
Trump Vows to Win War on Drugs, But Doesn’t Mention Marijuana by Phillip Smith Phillip Smiths, one of my favorite and most prolific writers on the drug war, latest piece examines last nights Presidential inaugural address to Congress in which Trump vows to win war on drugs, but doesn’t mention marijuana. I encourage all of […]
MPP’s Rob Kampia Responds to White House Comments
MPP Executive Director Rob Kampia just published a new article in Huffington Post in response to recent comments by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer sparked a flurry of media coverage last Thursday, February 23, when he uttered approximately 320 words about federal marijuana enforcement. He did not articulate any new […]
Global standards group wants to guide marijuana industry
Published: Mar 1, 2017, 10:23 am • Updated: Mar 1, 2017, 10:49 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff A 119-year-old international organization that develops voluntary standards for items ranging from children’s toys to commercial spaceflight could soon do the same for cannabis operations. ASTM International on Tuesday launched a volunteer committee on cannabis to […]
Higher Ground: Pot and post-fact
By Larry Gabriel for the Detroit Metro Times Recently, in this era of so-called fake news and alternative facts, the organization Americans for Safe Access (ASA) struck a blow for truth in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s information about marijuana. There is a lot of inaccurate information about marijuana in circulation. For instance, during a recent […]
This Marijuana Dinner Party Is Thriving in Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. — The smooth rhythms of jazz reverberate across a crowded warehouse. Modern art and white string lights decorate plywood walls. Men in suits take long drags from tightly rolled joints in between spoonfuls of royal red shrimp ceviche. This is the future of recreational marijuana in America and it’s beginning in Colorado. Mason […]
Kush Bottles Expands Cannabis Packaging Solutions Offerings to Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Kush Bottles Adds Distribution Partners in Hawaii & Puerto Rico Company Plans to Expand Customer Base Domestically and Internationally in New Medical Cannabis Markets SANTA ANA, Calif., March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB), a provider of packaging, supplies, accessories and branding solutions for the regulated cannabis industry, has added two new […]
ACLU Poll Shows Oregonians Strongly Support Reducing Drug Sentences
A recent ACLU poll shows Oregonians strongly support reducing drug sentences, prompting a task force from the Attorney General’s office to introduce a new bill to remove felony punishments for small-scale drug possession. As momentum picks up across the country to just say #NoMoreDrugWar, this is very encouraging news. Treating addicts like criminals has been an […]
79 Reasons Trump Should Support Legalization
President Trump is scheduled to reveal his administration’s priorities before a joint session of Congress tonight at 9pm EST. The past week has brought a flurry of troubling pronouncements on cannabis legalization from both Press Secretary Sean Spicer and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Trump isn’t expected to address the issue of legalization tonight, but it’s worth being […]
Avoid These 5 Common Cannabis Growing Mistakes
Cannabis plants are known to be resilient. The plant grows successfully all over the globe in an array of climates, leading many to believe that the plant with the nickname “weed” should be a simple crop to grow. Keep in mind, however, that the cannabis consumed today is not like that which grows wild in […]
Raspberry Cough Bar Cookie Recipe
Raspberry Cough is one of my favorite sativa-dominant hybrids that lends a deliciously sweet and fruity tropical floral note to any dessert that you bake it into. The flavor profiles will be even sweeter if you can find a Raspberry Cough strain that was flushed with brown sugar or molasses before harvesting. These Raspberry Cough […]
Federal Legislation Introduced To Exclude Cannabis From The Controlled Substances Act
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director February 28, 2017 Representatives Tom Garrett (R-VA) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress to exclude marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act, thus providing states with the exclusive authority to regulate the plant how best they see fit. The “Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017” […]
AG Sessions Ties Legal Cannabis to Violence, States React
At the Department of Justice on Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions told reporters he believes cannabis use is unhealthy and leads to more violence, according to Politico. “I don’t think America is going to be a better place when people of all ages, and particularly young people, are smoking pot,” Sessions told reporters. “I believe […]
Sessions reviewing possible crackdown on marijuana
By NBCnews for WMGT 41 Mike Liszewski, director of government affairs for the medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access, said the reassurances “provided little comfort.” “Sessions has yet to make such a commitment to respect state medical cannabis laws,”Liszewski said in a statement. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose opposition to legalizing recreational marijuana […]
Maryland marijuana dispensaries learn how to do business
By George Lettis for WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore From the complicated science of cannabis to the practical issues of a business, Americans for Safe Access also trains people to deal with the legal limbo of medical marijuana. FULTON, Md. — Buying marijuana for medicinal purposes only is still months away in Maryland, but the industry is gearing […]
Colorado GOP Senate Leader Downplays Federal Interference Fears
Colorado Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg In response to statements made by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week, Colorado Senate President Pro Tem Jerry Sonnenberg said that he does not think the federal government will crack down the legal marijuana market in states where it is legal for adult consumption. Denver Post reports: “I’m not sure […]
Medical Cannabis Program Update Hawaii Department of Health
“Ensuring Hawaii’s registered patients have access to safe medical marijuana products through an efficient system of responsible, licensed dispensaries.” -Hawaii DOH Inside today’s update the Department of Health states their position on Medical Marijuana Legislative Bills “About 45 medical marijuana bills have been introduced in this legislative session, but Governor David Ige and the Hawaii State […]
Feds Threaten to Shut Down Las Vegas High Times Cannabis Cup
According to Reno Gazette Times, the Feds threaten to shut down Las Vegas High Times Cannabis Cup in a Feb. 16 letter to the Moapa Paiute Tribe. The times reports that U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden, based in Las Vegas, sent a Feb. 16 letter to the Moapa Paiute Tribe reminding the tribe that the transport, possession, use and distribution of […]
CSU-Pueblo’s Cannabis Job Posting
CSU-Pueblo’s Cannabis Job Posting: Colorado State University-Pueblo is looking for some solid candidates to take on the position of Director of their Institute of Cannabis Research. The director would be responsible for coordinating the institute’s programming, communicating to internal and external stakeholders and funders, and helping develop partnerships in the areas of research, sponsorships, and […]
Poll: Republicans Out of Step with Americans When it Comes to Marijuana
Are Republicans out of step with Americans when it comes to marijuana? That is what a new national poll taken by Quinnipiac University finds. According to the data, fifty percent of voters say the plant should be made legal in the U.S. They asked three marijuana-related questions: Would you support or oppose the government enforcing federal laws against marijuana […]
NORML Responds After White House Threatened To Crack Down On Legal Marijuana
The White House threatened to crack down on legal marijuana last Thursday afternoon. WH Press Secretary Sean Spicer suggested that the Trump administration will step up enforcement of federal laws against recreational marijuana. “I do believe that you’ll see greater enforcement,” Spicer said, and added that the exact policy is “a question for the Department of Justice.” When […]
Spicer Incorrectly Links Marijuana to Opioids
Sean Spicer, President Donald Trump’s Press Secretary recently spoke about marijuana at a White House Press briefing, while he praised the plant for helping on some dire situations for medical patients – he not only put cannabis in the cross hairs of a possible federal crackdown, but he also wrongly likened marijuana to opioids. “There’s […]
Seed-to-Sale Scorecard: A Look at 2016 and Beyond
By Rob Meagher Back in late January 2016, CBE published its first Seed-to-Sale state and local government scorecard to take a look at what appeared to have become a three-horse race based on those up-to-date results. We projected that the competition for local and state government traceability systems (seed-to-sale) and point of sale (POS) software would heat up in […]
Alternative Fact: Marijuana Causes Violence
Attorney General Jeff SessionsPhoto by Gage Skidmore Speaking to the press at the Department of Justice this evening, Attorney General Jeff Sessions doubled down on his infamous reefer madness rhetoric. Sessions stating: “We’re seeing real violence around that. Experts are telling me there’s more violence around marijuana than one would think and there’s big money involved.” […]
Four days since The White House threatened marijuana consumers…
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 27, 2017 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer It has been a whirlwind since the White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Thursday indicated that the Trump administration may engage in “greater” efforts to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in jurisdictions that have legalized and regulated its adult use. In […]
Drug Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Emerging Adults in the ER
Verified March 2017 by University of Michigan Sponsor: Collaborator: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Information provided by (Responsible Party): Erin Bonar, University of Michigan ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03079856 First received: February 27, 2017 Last updated: March 8, 2017 Last verified: March 2017 This project will develop a technology-augmented HIV and substance use risk reduction intervention […]
Given the choice, patients will reach for cannabis over prescribed opioids
Chronic pain sufferers and those taking mental health meds would rather turn to cannabis instead of their prescribed opioid medication, according to new research by the University of British Columbia and University of Victoria. “This study is one of the first to track medical cannabis use under the new system of licensed producers, meaning that […]
Compost Teas: Taking Compost to the Next Level
By Hunter Wilson Excerpt In this Growers Spotlight, we interviewed Jason Stirling of SPARC Dispensaries, Scott McBride of Global Garden Supply, and Steve Storch of Vortex Brewers® about compost teas. What are compost teas? As the name suggests, compost teas start with compost, which is an excellent source of nutrition for plants. However, plant nutrients […]
Pediatricians warn against pot use: Not your dad's marijuana
By LINDSEY TANNERAP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) – An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana’s potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use. Many parents use the drug and think it’s OK for their kids, but “we would rather not mess around with the developing brain,” said […]
Doctors warn against teen pot use amid looser marijuana laws
By LINDSEY TANNERAP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) – An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana’s potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use. Many parents use the drug and think it’s OK for their kids, but “we would rather not mess around with the developing brain,” said […]
The 2016 Best Picture Actors and Actresses I’d Most Want to Smoke With
If you were to ask me how often I think about smoking with celebrities, my answer would be “Every goddamn day,” because it’s a fact. I’ve been smoking for a cool eight years now, and up until this point my smoke-with-celebs count remains at zero. Why? Is it because I don’t smoke high-caliber cannabis? Nope. Is […]
How to find High Quality Hash in a Marijuana Dispensary
We certainly enjoy different concentrates and learning all about them at The Weed Blog. We have posted everything from information about how to make dry ice hash to various hash and concentrate reviews like this one of Cotton Candy shatter that was processed here in Oregon. However, this guest post by cannabis connoisseur, Here 4 the Flavor offers his advice […]
US HI: OPED: It's Time To Move On Marijuana Bills
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n082/a04.htmlNewshawk: Herb CouchVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 26 Feb 2017Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)Copyright: 2017 Star AdvertiserContact:http://www.staradvertiser.com/info/Star-Advertiser_Letter_to_the_Editor.htmlWebsite: http://www.staradvertiser.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/5154Author: Michelle TippensPage: E3 It’s time to move on marijuana bills Since 2000, the state of Hawaii has had a medical-use-of-marijuana program to provide patients with chronic illness a safe and effective treatment option. As we progress through 2017 […]
Making Sex More Sensual with Cannabis
If you’re reading this, odds are you’re curious about using cannabis to enhance your lovemaking and make it more sensual. I have ideas. I have techniques. All that aside, the most important thing for you is the answer to the question, “What’s getting in the way of you incorporating sensuality into your lovemaking right now?” […]
Celebrities launch pot brands as California legalizes drug
By PAUL ELIASAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Country singer Willie Nelson, the children of the late reggae icon Bob Marley and comedian Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the growing number of celebrities publicly jumping into the marijuana industry and eyeing the California pot market, which is expected to explode after voters legalized […]
Governor Terry McAuliffe Legalizes Syringe Access Programs in Virginia
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed legislation this week that legalizes syringe access programs in the state. Virginia has been experiencing significant increases in opioid overdose, opioid misuse, injection drug use, and rates of HIV and hepatitis C infection. These concerning trends led Virginia’s health commissioner Dr. Marissa Levine and Governor Terry McAuliffe to declare the […]
New Strains Alert: Big Smooth, 3rd Coast Panama Chunk, Destroyer, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is a love letter to Haze. Shining Silver Haze, Easy Peezy, and Purple Linda are all infused with Haze genetics, giving each strain cerebral qualities that uplift the mood. Intermixed with 3rd Coast Panama Chunk, Destroyer, Big Smooth, and the CBD-rich Fast Eddy, this collection of strains creates a balanced bouquet […]
US: When Pot Eases The Way Through Pregnancy
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n077/a01.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 21 Feb 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Catherine Saint Louis WHEN POT EASES THE WAY THROUGH PREGNANCY The New York Times reported this month that expectant mothers are taking up marijuana in increasing numbers. We asked women who used marijuana during pregnancy […]
US: When Older Age Comes With Daily Doses Of Medical Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n076/a11.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 20 Feb 2017Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2017 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Winnie Hu WHEN OLDER AGE COMES WITH DAILY DOSES OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA Ruth Brunn finally said yes to marijuana. She is 98. She pops a green pill filled with cannabis oil into her mouth with […]
Where Are the Extraterrestrials? A Question that Requires Cannabis
The mood in the Melrose Market was tentative and excited. The atmosphere in the high ceilinged room was underpinned by space-age sounds that radiated from a synthesizer just out of view. Here, at Higher Education, the Who’s Who of the cannabis industry gathered, sitting or standing amongst an enclave of friends and associates, eager to […]
The Swiss Army Knife for Pot Smokers: The Nuggy
NugTools CEO Rob Green Talks 3D Printing, Music and “The Nuggy”An interview with the inventor of “the Swiss Army Knife for Smokers.” Recently, we featured the Nuggy in both our Holiday and Valentine’s Day Gift Guides because we just love this 10-in-1 multi-tool for cannabis smokers. Whether you’re rolling, shredding, dabbing, vaping, scraping or poking, the Nuggy has […]
Gavin Newsom to Trump: ‘Dealers Don’t Card Kids’
Following comments this week by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer that the federal government could take action against adult-use cannabis programs in legal states, officials in those states have condemned the threatened crackdown. Not only could shutting down access to legal, regulated markets end up helping international drug cartels, they say, it could also wreak […]
My Experience at the Cannabis Collaborative Conference in Portland
This past week I attended the 3rd annual Cannabis Collaborative Conference (CCC) at Portland’s Expo Center. The CCC is a gathering of businesses whose primary clients are other business, and includes exhibits and classes. There is no actual cannabis, cannabis extract, or edibles with THC allowed at the Expo Center; this is all about the realities […]
Liquor and Cannabis Enforcement Officers shut down illegal marijuana grow
Liquor and Cannabis Enforcement Officers shut down illegal marijuana grow OLYMPIA – The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), working with Tacoma Police Department officers (TPD) served a search warrant February 23, 2017 on a residence that was growing marijuana without a license. “While adult-use of marijuana is legal in Washington, growing it outside […]
Industry, Lawmakers React Swiftly to Spicer’s Cannabis Comments
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s suggestion this week that the Justice Department could target legal adult-use cannabis programs threw the cannabis world for a loop. Within hours, reactions from industry leaders, legalization advocates, and lawmakers in legal states flooded the internet. While it’s still unclear whether Spicer’s comments constitute a indicate a shift in DOJ […]
Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/24/2017
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 24, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the NORML legislative roundup! The elephant in the room is pretty simple. If you haven’t seen it yet, this week White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer opened the door to a federal crackdown in the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. […]
S 02, Ep. 45: He makes infused soda; He'll help clean your bong
Published: Feb 24, 2017, 2:37 pm • Updated: Feb 24, 2017, 2:37 pm By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Sprig co-founder Michael Lewis and Resolution ResCaps innovator Dakota Wesley. LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Millennials in marijuana. • With a cannabis cocktail, a splash of soda can be enough. • The future of intrastate cannabis […]
Product Review: Magic-Flight Muad-Dib Concentrate Box Kit
Welcome to Leafly’s Product Reviews, where we take a closer look at a cannabis gadget, accessory, or consumable, and give it a test spin. Today we’re trying out the Magic-Flight Muad-Dib Concentrate Box Kit. The Magic-Flight Muad-Dib at a Glance Product type: Portable vaporizer for concentrates Manufacturer: Magic-Flight Price: $129.00 Features: no torch needed, simple […]
Washington State Officials Vow to Fight Any Federal Crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in Washington state, where adult-use cannabis is legal, vow to fight any federal crackdown on the nascent industry after White House spokesman Sean Spicer said they should expect to see stepped-up enforcement of anti-cannabis laws. Bob Ferguson, attorney general in Washington state, which joined Colorado in 2012 as the first states to […]
Nevada to Proceed With July Cannabis Sales Despite White House Warning
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada still plans to launch recreational marijuana sales in July despite warnings this week of a federal crackdown by the administration of President Donald Trump, state officials said Friday. Marijuana possession and sales are illegal under federal law, but Nevada voters decided in November to allow people age 21 or […]
Alaska AG Says Feds Couldn’t Overturn State’s Cannabis Law
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A representative for the Alaska attorney general’s office said a change in how the federal government enforces its own marijuana laws would not affect state cannabis laws. Alaska’s law legalizing adult-use cannabis wouldn’t be overturned, Department of Law spokeswoman Cori Mills said Thursday after White House spokesman Sean Spicer suggested during a press briefing […]
Transcript: Here's everything Sean Spicer said about marijuana
Published: Feb 24, 2017, 12:53 pm • Updated: Feb 24, 2017, 12:53 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Thursday indicated that legal recreational marijuana states could be subject to “greater enforcement” from the U.S. Department of Justice. Below are his remarks. The full transcript for the Feb. 23, […]
Pot Experience No Longer a Prerequisite for Cannabis Jobs
Pot experience is no longer a prerequisite for cannabis jobs. “You have to be a leader already,” advises Kyle Arfsten, Director of Business Development at Vangst, “cannabis companies are looking for proven track records.” Vangst is one of the worlds leading and largest cannabis recruiting agencies. Through direct hire, contract to hire and career fairs, they […]
Cannabis Lobbyists Denounce White House Attack on Recreational Pot
The National Cannabis Industry Association issued a statement denouncing the White House attack on recreational pot in response to Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s comments regarding the Trump Administration’s marijuana policy in the press briefing today: “It would be a mistake for the Department of Justice to overthrow the will of the voters and state governments who have […]
Sean Spicer Wrongly Links Recreational Marijuana With Opioid Crisis
By Debra Borchardt for Forbes We prepared this document to help inform Congress about four important changes in the DEA’s positions on medical cannabis that could have an impact on their policy making decisions this session: cannabis is not a ‘gateway drug’ and it does not cause cognitive decline, psychosis or lung cancer. – Beth […]
Medical Marijuana Legalization Does Not Lead to Crime Increase
Paul Armentano | February 24, 2017 WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND — The enactment of US laws regulating the sale and use of cannabis for medical purposes is not associated with any uptick in the rate of violent crime or property crime, according to data compiled by researchers at the University of Victoria and the Motu Economic […]
White House Indicates Potential Crackdown on Recreational Marijuana
In a press conference today, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer strongly indicated that Jeff Sessions’ Department of Justice (DOJ) will crack down on recreational marijuana programs. When asked about whether the federal government will take action in states that have legalized marijuana, Spicer replied, “I do think you’ll see greater enforcement. The Department of […]
Rec Pot Businesses Could Be In Trouble Under Trump, Says White House Official Sean Spicer
Rec pot businesses could be in trouble under trump, as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters at Thursday’s press briefing that he thinks Americans will see a greater enforcement from the DEA. When asked about President Trump’s stance on the marijuana industry, Spicer said the following: “There’s two distinct issues here: medical marijuana and […]
Is GOP Leadership Out of Touch With Voters on Cannabis?
A new poll released Thursday by Quinnipiac University has revealed some remarkable trends in support for cannabis legalization. One of the most pertinent takeaways, coming the same day that the White House vowed “greater enforcement” against legal states: A majority of voters, both Republican and Democrat, oppose the government interfering with state-legal cannabis operations. A full 71 percent of those surveyed […]