Israel ups ante on cannabis with plans for exports, decriminalizing
Published: Feb 8, 2017, 7:58 am • Updated: Feb 8, 2017, 8:08 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Israel could be on the verge of expanding its “significantly small” medical marijuana industry in a significant way. In the span of 10 days, the country known for its history and expertise in medical marijuana research […]
How can marijuana policy protect the adolescent brain?
As more states begin to legalize the use of marijuana, more young people may start to believe that it’s safe to experiment with the drug. However, those under 25 are more vulnerable to the effects of drugs than are older adults. New legislation on legal marijuana use should include consideration of age limits and other […]
Contaminated Cannabis May Be Cause of California Medical Marijuana Patients Death
A California man and medical marijuana patient suffering from the side effects of chemotherapy may have died from a batch of contaminated medical marijuana. Authorities familiar with the case say the unidentified man that died was suffering from cancer before the fungal infection took a fatal turn earlier this week. Doctors say the patient’s immune system […]
New Jersey’s Historic Bail Reform Law is Now in Effect and It’s Already Keeping Thousands Out of Jail
February 7, 2017– By Roseanne Scotti In these challenging times, it is important to celebrate our victories in the fields of criminal justice, civil rights and racial justice. So I want to share the great news about the first full month of New Jersey’s historic bail reform law implementation. In 2014, with your help, the […]
Israel Moves to Allow Export of Medical Marijuana
Israel is known for it’s medical marijuana research and may finally be allowed to export the plant, if some Israeli lawmakers have their way. The Israeli Ministerial Committee on Legalization gave the initial green light for the export of medical marijuana this past Sunday. According to the Reuters report, the official who introduced the legislation, […]
National Wrestling Alliance Supports Use of Medical Marijuana for Pain
The NFL and the the National Wrestling Alliance are at odds on how they approach policies allowing their athletes the use of medical cannabis. American football and wrestling are two of the most intense physical contact sports in the US. Therefore, both have major concerns when it comes to performance and making sure athletes are taken […]
How to Testify – Hawaii State Legislature
You can do this! Testifying can be done quickly, easily and is a great way to support Cannabis patients. How To – Three ways to testify; In person. Keep informed of important hearings as they are scheduled. Typical hearing notices only give 48 hours notice before testimony may or may not be accepted iduring a hearing. […]
Creating a Policy and Procedure Manual for Your Business
Your manager decides to come in to your store alone early on a Sunday morning to catch up on some paperwork. He is approached as he enters the store and forced to empty the safe of all the cash. You find out that a trusted employee has taken home a paraphernalia, clothing, and other items without getting […]
Sapphire Risk Advisory Group Selected as the Security Consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition
Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, with Years of Experience in the Cannabis Industry, has been Selected as the Security Consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition. TAMPA, Fla. – Feb. 7, 2017 – PRLog — Sapphire Risk Advisory Group has been selected as the security consultant for the Florida Cannabis Coalition. Florida is one of the newer […]
Washington State Lawmakers Want a Wall Around Legal Marijuana
Amid concerns that the Trump administration could stymie state-legal cannabis, Washington state lawmakers have quietly introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect the state’s system from federal intervention by barring local officials from cooperating with the feds. It’s yet another sign of uncertainty as legal states wait to see how President Donald Trump and his Justice […]
What are the Best Ways to Mask Cannabis Odor in Your House?
Cannabis, as we’re well aware, is a flower. One of the primary functions of flowers is to create terpenes, odoriferous chemicals designed by nature to attract pollinators and ward off predators. These pungent compounds can be one of the best and worst parts of enjoying cannabis. The rich smell of fresh, sticky bud can be […]
Rhode Island Poll Shows Rising Support for Making Marijuana Legal for Adults
A new poll provides further evidence that an overwhelming majority of Rhode Island voters stand with us in supporting regulating marijuana like alcohol. The survey found that 3 out of 5 Rhode Islanders favor making marijuana legal for adults. It’s encouraging that support continues to steadily rise (in 2015, support was at 57%), but it’s […]
New York Legalization Bills Introduced
Bills to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adults have been introduced in both the New York Senate and the Assembly. The bills — S3040 and A3506 — would allow adults 18 and over to possess up to two ounces of marijuana and cultivate up to six plants. They also set up a regulatory system […]
Cannabis Drug Could Extend Lives of Brain Cancer Patients, Study Finds
UK drugmaker GW Pharmaceuticals announced Tuesday it has achieved positive results in the second phase of a clinical study on Glioma, a cannabinoid-based therapy aimed at treating an aggressive form of brain cancer. The study looked at 21 patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiform, or GBM, and found that participants who were given the drug—a combination […]
Cannabis-Infused Recipes for a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner
If you’ve ever been to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, you know what a headache it can be. Reservations made weeks (sometimes months) in advance, slow service, crowded parking lots – it’s a chore. It’s no surprise that some couples opt to stay home and cook for each other rather than battling the legions of […]
Infused ‘No Bake’ Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
For the perfect romantic dessert, I consulted an expert: LA based Chef Keira Sumimoto of The CannabisPot. She says, “This is a fun and easy recipe to make for or with your lover. A ‘no bake’ dark chocolate raspberry cheesecake, with each piece around five milligrams, is the perfect dessert to celebrate the day of […]
NYC Cannabis Arrests Ticked Up in 2016
Two years ago, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city’s police officers would no longer arrest people who possessed less than 25 grams of cannabis in public. The move, de Blasio declared, “will certainly be good for New Yorkers of color, and particularly young people of color. I think you will see fewer […]
Infused Balsamic-Mushroom Bruschetta Recipe
This easy cannabis appetizer recipe, adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod, combines a holy trinity of qualities: it looks fancy, it’s super-fast, and it’s fuss-free. Enjoy! Start to finish: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups mushrooms, sliced into ¼ inch slices (I like Baby Portabella) 3 teaspoons cannabis-infused olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme […]
Infused Chicken Parmesan and Pasta Recipe
For dinner’s main course, go Italian with a personal family recipe I made for my sweetie the other night: chicken parmesan with pasta, modified to incorporate a small dose of cannabis-infused oil. Start to finish: 3 hours (45 minutes active) Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced ½ cup salt ½ cup sugar 4 cups water […]
Colorado puts new focus on worker safety in cannabis industry
Published: Feb 7, 2017, 1:05 pm • Updated: Feb 7, 2017, 1:19 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff For the first time, Colorado health officials have issued a set of guiding principles for marijuana businesses to address occupational health and hazards. Workers in the cannabis industry, including budtenders, extraction technicians, trimmers and cultivators, are key […]
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Companies Bumped as Finalists for Pot Licenses Fight for Answers
BY BRIAN WHITEASSOCIATED PRESS ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off a list of 15 finalists to be licensed to grow medical marijuana in the state. Green Thumb Industries and Maryland Cultivation and Processing have asked a Baltimore judge to decide […]
Companies Bumped as Finalists for Pot Licenses Fight for Answers
BY BRIAN WHITEASSOCIATED PRESS ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off a list of 15 finalists to be licensed to grow medical marijuana in the state. Green Thumb Industries and Maryland Cultivation and Processing have asked a Baltimore judge to decide […]
Characterization of Postoperative Pain in Shoulder Arthroscopy and Knee Arthroscopy and Assessment of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale for Persistent Pot-Surgical Pain
2.1Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the chronology of postoperative pain in patients undergoing shoulder, knee, ankle arthroscopy. Further, within this population the predictive validity of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale will be assessed for persistent post surgical pain. 2.2 Research Design: This is a prospective descriptive correlational design looking […]
Marijuana Mints For Microdosing
As the marijuana industry explodes into untapped markets, the race is on to deliver increasingly potent new products. But some companies are focused on perfecting the chill pill: a microdose of marijuana in a humble mint. Weed-infused mints are nothing especially new in the world of edibles: MED•a•mints, marketed as “the original cannabis mints,” have been around since 2010, offering vanilla or chai flavors — and 10mg […]
From Farming to Regulations, Colorado Shares Its Pot Knowledge With Several States
North Carolina wants to know if marijuana could one day replace tobacco as a cash crop. Louisiana is wondering how cannabis holds up in high humidity. And Washington state has questions about water supplies for weed. Colorado agriculture officials this week briefed officials from about a dozen states – some that have legalized cannabis, others that […]
5 Practices for Assessing Your Employment Screening
By Paul Gerber Before making a hiring decision, most organizations seek more information on the candidate’s criminal history, credit worthiness, and general background. Employee background checks have become a must-have, as they have a definite impact on the success of recruiting efforts. This information is not only helpful in assessing workplace risks and liabilities, but […]
Kassandra Frederique, Drug Policy Alliance's Black History Month Series Visionary, Talks Owning Our Narratives
February 6, 2017– By Kirsten West Savali The Visionary: Kassandra Frederique Crack babies, welfare queens, superpredators, thugs. That’s what they call us; those are the lies they tell about us. The war on drugs—a war on the most vulnerable and targeted black and brown communities in the United States of America—shapes black history just as […]
Former Industry Officials in Minnesota Face Felony Charges for Illegal Shipment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors in Minnesota filed felony charges Monday against two former officials from one of the state’s licensed medical marijuana manufacturers for allegedly shipping cannabis oil to a subsidiary facility in New York. Minnesota and New York have both legalized medical marijuana programs, and parent company Vireo Health cultivates and sells the […]
Vermont House Judiciary Hearings on Marijuana Bill to Begin This Week
The Vermont House Judiciary Committee will begin holding hearings this week on H. 170, a bill that would legalize possession and limited home cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and older. This bill is sponsored by the committee’s chairman, vice-chair, and ranking Republican, and its prospects appear to be bright: Vermont Public Radio reported on […]
Another One Bites the Dust, Nadelmann Steps Down From Drug Policy Alliance
Following the example of his long-time peer and fellow activist and advocate Allen St.Pierre, Ethan Nadelmann announced last week that he is ending a 23-year career of fighting the good fight to move on to his next great adventure. In an internal e-mail (see below), Nadelmann thanked his team at DPA and hinted at a future […]
New Mexico Bill to Legalize Marijuana Passes House Committee
A New Mexico Bill to Legalize Marijuana passed the House Committee moving the issue forward in a state that shares its borders with Arizona and Colorado, both states that have successful marijuana policies. As many of our readers know, 8 states have legalized marijuana. During the 2016 election in November, the people of California, Maine, Massachusetts, […]
Canna-Opportunites Abound at the CannaGrow Expo in Reno
With the new year upon us, all cannabis industry professionals are wondering which events to attend and what will bring the most value to their companies and ambitions. The upcoming CannaGrow Expo in Reno, Nevada this spring, March 25-26, 2017. is sure to be on that list as it will offer fantastic opportunities for everyone in […]
Oregon Dispensary Adventures: 29 miles over 4 days
A couple weeks ago, on 1/25/17, after Flo had her appointment at the VA Hospital up on Marquam Hill in Portland, she drove to Hillsboro while I walked down the hill toward town to start my dispensary adventures. My first stop was at Zion Cannabis. The budtenders were super helpful (Flo is right, I really need […]
Florida Already Undermining Amendment 2, Patient Advocates Say
More than 70 percent of Florida voters passed Amendment 2, the state’s medical marijuana constitutional amendment, last November. But now lawmakers and Florida Department of Health officials are trying to warp the law even before they implement it. The language in Amendment 2 was clear. It empowered the Department of Health to register and regulate […]
New Strains Alert: Wonder Kid, Mud Bite, Tranquil Elephantizer, and More
With Punxsutawney Phil declaring six more weeks of winter, there is no better time to hunker down indoors with a relaxing indica-dominant strain. As luck would have it, this week’s New Strains Alert is packed to the brim with indica dominance: Mud Bite, from our pals to the North, is an Alaskan bred strain steeped […]
S 02, Ep. 42: She wants more women in weed; He's a traveling pro budtender
Published: Feb 3, 2017, 5:34 pm • Updated: Feb 3, 2017, 5:34 pm Featured guests: Women Grow CEO Leah Heise and Top Shelf Budtending founder Andrew Mieure. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Watch this episode LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • How a new member of Women Grow became the organization’s CEO in two […]
10 Cannabis Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2017
If you’ve noticed a drop in the amount of cannabis-related content on your Instagram feed, it’s probably not just your imagination. The iconic social media site has recently shut down a number of cannabis based accounts in the past few years – even those produced in countries like Canada, where medical cannabis is federally legal. […]
You Can Now Buy and Sell ‘WEED’ on Toronto’s Stock Exchange
In Toronto, Bay Street is Wall Street and now you can buy weed on Bay Street—well, sort of. Actually make that “WEED.” Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corp., switched to the new four-letter stock ticker on the Toronto Stock Exchange: WEED. So clever. As our hard-earned weed legalization efforts here in the U.S. feel like they’re suddenly […]
The Future of the Cannabis Extract Industry: The Art of Extraction with Roxy Striar
Weekly Legislative Roundup, 2/3/2017
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political DirectorFebruary 3, 2017 Welcome to this week’s edition of the legislative roundup! With over 800 bills being filed in state legislatures and at the federal level, marijuana policy is moving fast. A big thanks to the over 3,000 people who have emailed their elected officials through our action alerts in […]
Infused Cannabis Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday
With people preparing for the Super Bowl, the biggest NFL game of the year, also one of the best day for munchies, we are excited to share some amazing ideas for cannabis infused recipes from Chef Smith of Tribe Society. Enjoy! Tribe Society Super Bowl Menu by Chef Seth We used this cannabutter for most of these dishes […]
Many Excited as Willie Nelson’s New Cannabis Brand Hits the Vegas Market
With burning joints raised high, about 200 marijuana industry employees and representatives celebrated the arrival of country music legend and marijuana advocate Willie Nelson on Tuesday in downtown Las Vegas, commemorating the debut of Nelson’s brand of cannabis products in the Las Vegas Valley. “We’ve been working on this for over a year because they […]
Marijuana Sales Expected to Rise for Super Bowl Weekend
The Super Bowl isn’t just for beer drinkers, marijuana consumption also jumps for the big game. According to the Nielsen Company, nine out of 10 people watch the super bowl at someone’s home making it easy to smoke pot recreationally while watching football. Joel Minton, Chief Executive Officer of Baker, a cannabis customer platform, found that casual […]
Charitable cannabis companies find giving back isn’t as easy as you’d think
Published: Feb 3, 2017, 6:59 am • Updated: Feb 3, 2017, 7:02 am By Joe Vaccarelli, The Denver Post Tim Cullen ran into an unexpected obstacle recently when he decided it was time his cannabis business should start donating money to nonprofit organizations. “I have been shocked at how few places will take our money,” said […]
Better Solution Than a Border Wall? End Drug Prohibition
February 2, 2017– By Armando Gudiño What does a multi-billion dollar mistake look like? He looks like a 70 year-old demagogue politician who occupies the White House. And it appears we will have a big-ass wall to remind us of it. If President Donald Trump follows through with his promise to build a ridiculous wall […]
Alaska Rejects Plan to Allow On-Site Consumption at Cannabis Stores
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Marijuana regulators in Alaska on Thursday narrowly rejected a proposal that would have made the state the first in the nation to allow cannabis consumers to use the products that they buy at the retail stores selling it. In a 3-2 vote, the Alaska Marijuana Control board decided not to allow it — […]
In Congress: Virginia Republican Wants to De-Schedule CBD
Republican lawmakers in Congress are starting to come out of the woodwork and draft up new bills on cannabis. Last Friday, while most of the nation was focused on President Trump’s controversial immigration order, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia) quietly introduced two new bills on cannabis reform—including one that would de-schedule CBD entirely. The bills are […]
Tommy Chong, Ryan Adams, other marijuana advocates react as Jeff Sessions nomination advances
By Brooke Edwards Staggs for the Cannifornian “The confirmation of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General would be a five-alarm threat to the more than 2 million medical cannabis patients and 44 state medical cannabis programs across the country. Sessions is an outspoken opponent of medical cannabis — and based off his testimony before the Senate, […]
Recreational Sales Allowed in San Diego’s Medical Shops
The San Diego City Council met on Tuesday this week to review proposed regulations that would alter the current cannabis business landscape in the City. One of the main issues discussed was whether the currently operating medical cannabis dispensaries would be able to sell recreational cannabis. Terrie Best is the Chapter Chair in San Diego for Americans for […]
Tokeativity: Cannabis Events for Women
After creating relationships and community with the women I worked with in the Moms for Yes on Measure 91 group and the Portland Women Grow chapter, it became obvious to me that there was a need for women to be able to engage in community building and social cannabis consumption together. Well, that need has been answered in […]
New Jersey’s Cannabis Industry Is Growing: Where Does It Grow from Here?
On September 14, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law Assembly Bill No. 457, expanding the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (NJCUMMA) by adding post-traumatic stress disorder to the discrete list of statutorily defined illnesses qualifying for treatment with medicinal marijuana. In addition, as of July 5, 2016, the New Jersey […]
Neurobiologist illuminates the underexplored potential of cannabis to address opioid addiction
A number of animal studies and a small human pilot study have revealed that cannabinoids, extracts of cannabis legally sold as medical marijuana, could reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms in heroin users. In light of the opioid epidemic in the United States, this is a neglected area of research that quickly needs attention, argues […]
San Diego Pot Businesses Dodge Bullet, For Now
The legal marijuana industry in San Diego, California avoided a complete ban on the commercial cultivation, processing, distribution, and testing of cannabis products this week, with a unanimous vote of the city council to direct city staff to study the issues further and report back within nine months. An amendment to the land use laws for […]
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Utah Committee Unanimously Passes Medical Cannabis Research Measure
A Utah legislative committee has given approval to legislation that would allow research on medical cannabis without federal approval. Utah’s House Health and Human Services committee unanimously passed House Bill 130 “This is the first step in what I think is the right policy direction for this state,” says State Represenative Brad Daw (R), the bill’s […]
So-called 'synthetic marijuana' linked to serious health problems
Synthetic marijuana compounds are marketed as safe, legal alternatives to marijuana that cannot be detected by standard drug testing, but these substances differ chemically from marijuana; are linked to dangerous side effects, including seizures, psychosis, dependence, and death; and are not safe substitutes, say University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) scientists in a Review […]
New Jersey Bail Reform Advocates Applaud Success of Bail Reform Implementation
Trenton — In response to the Administrative Office of the Court’s release of statistics about the first month of bail reform implementation, advocates who supported bail reform legislation in 2014 (and who will sit on the legislatively created Pretrial Services Program Review Commission), applaud the successful implementation of the program. “We commend the courts’ and […]
Senate Judiciary Votes to Advance “Nightmare” Jeff Sessions as Attorney General
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the nomination of Jeff Sessions for Attorney General of the United States. The vote was 11 to 9, with no Democrats supporting the nominee. The nomination will now go to the Senate floor for a full and final vote. “Jeff Sessions is a disaster for drug policy […]
2 dispensaries are first in Hawaii with approval to grow pot
HONOLULU (AP) – The Hawaii state Department of Health says it’s giving one Oahu and one Maui dispensary approval to acquire and grow marijuana for medical purposes. Maui Grown Therapies and Aloha Green Holdings won permissions on Wednesday. They are the first of the state’s eight licensed dispensaries to receive state approval for cultivation. The […]
What Does Gorsuch Think About Cannabis? Not Much.
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump told Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to “go nuclear” if political gridlock holds up the confirmation of his Supreme Court pick, Neil Gorsuch. But despite big words from some on the left, most political observers think it’s unlikely the nuclear option will be necessary. Gorsuch, a 49-year-old 10th US […]
Atlanta vs. New England: Who Wins the Big Game Based on Cannabis Factors?
One of the biggest sporting spectacles in the world, this year’s “Big Game” between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots is gearing up to be a dandy. The battle between the two powerhouse NFL teams begins this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET in Houston, and here at Leafly we’re aiming to to predict […]
What is ‘Kush’ Cannabis?
Cannabis can be classified in many different ways. Typically, this resinous flower is categorized as sativa, hybrid, or indica, based on anticipated effects and/or the morphology of the plant. But cannabis can be further categorized through a vernacular defined by the popular culture, such as Kush, Haze, and Purple. These terms refer to types of […]
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Budtender
Hiring staff for your marijuana company can be tricky. There are many factors at play here – knowledgeability, experience, and training are all crucial details, but there is more to consider than just the obvious. In order to find the best employees, reduce your turnover rate, and protect your livelihood, consider the following before hiring […]
Senate Judiciary Advances the Nomination of Marijuana Prohibitionist Jeff Sessions to be the Attorney General
by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director February 1, 2017 Unfortunately, but not unexpectedly, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the confirmation of Jeff Sessions to be the next US Attorney General on a party line vote of 11 to 9. There a numerous groups in the criminal justice advocacy space, ranging from the NAACP to the […]
Adult-Use Bills Introduced in Hawaii
Big changes could be made in Hawaii this session as two adult-use bills have been introduced in both legislative houses, according to a Honolulu Civil Beat report. However, they will likely face opposition from Democratic Gov. David Ige who wants to hold off on any Cannabis-related legislation until the state’s medical marijuana program is off […]
Colorado’s Marijuana Health Trends in the Right Direction but With Caution
Marijuana-related emergency room visits dropped, accidental poisonings are down and recreational marijuana failed to bring a much-feared spike in adolescent pot use. The results were detailed Tuesday in the latest report by the Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee – a group of epidemiologists, toxicologists, psychiatrists, physicians and public health officials studying health-related marijuana trends […]
Organa Brands Brings Convenience and Innovation to the Cannabis Oil Market
PRESS RELEASE New Bakked Dabaratus is the Best Tool for Dabbing DENVER (Feb. 1, 2017) Organa Brands, the global leader in cannabis oil manufacturing and distribution, has launched the Bakked Dabaratus, a clickable, all-in-one dabbing tool. The device is pre-filled with Bakked’s award winning cannabis oil distillate and supplies a precisely metered dose for both […]
Cannabis 2017 Cultivation Conference Announces Étienne Fontán as Keynote Speaker
PRESS RELEASE Valley View, OH – Cannabis Business Times magazine is pleased to announce that Étienne Fontán, vice president and co-owner of Berkeley Patients Group (BPG), will be the keynote speaker at Cannabis 2017 Cultivation Conference. Fontán will share his unique perspective on the industry he has been involved in for more than 20 years […]
Cannabis 2017 Cultivation Conference Announces Étienne Fontán as Keynote Speaker
PRESS RELEASE Valley View, OH – Cannabis Business Times magazine is pleased to announce that Étienne Fontán, vice president and co-owner of Berkeley Patients Group (BPG), will be the keynote speaker at Cannabis 2017 Cultivation Conference. Fontán will share his unique perspective on the industry he has been involved in for more than 20 years […]
The Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Stoner Sweetie
The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Stoner Sweetie With only 2 weeks until Valentine’s Day, many of us are looking for the perfect gifts to make our stoner sweeties swoon. There are so many great products on the market for cannabis consumption and it seems more accessories come out every day. These are my hand […]
Adult-Use Bills Introduced in Hawai’i
Big changes could be made in Hawaii the 2017 session as two adult-use bills have been introduced in both legislative houses, according to a Honolulu Civil Beat report. However, they will likely face opposition from Democratic Gov. David Ige who wants to hold off on any cannabis-related legislation until the state’s medical marijuana program is […]
Groundbreaking Drug Policy Bills Reintroduced in Maryland
As deaths from drug overdoses increase nationwide, Maryland Delegate Dan Morhaim, M.D. – also a practicing physician in emergency and internal medicine for more than 30 years – has introduced three bills to transform drug policy in the state. This groundbreaking legislative package, with multiple co-sponsors from across Maryland, would reduce the harms associated with […]
Hawaii Gives Green Light to Medical Marijuana Cultivators
Hawaii gave the go-ahead to growers to begin their cultivation processes when the new tracking system, BioTrackTHC, goes live on February 1st. So, dispensaries that have met the state’s compliance guidelines can begin growing marijuana on the 1st. There is no set date for products to be available for purchase at dispensaries yet, according to […]
Lawmakers have doubts that the system to license marijuana sales in California will be in place by deadline
By Patrick McGreevy for The Los Angeles Times “I don’t necessarily think it’s a catastrophe if it’s not done exactly on Jan. 1, obviously we want to get it done. If it takes an extra three or four months, that would be fine. I think it’s more important to get right than to do it […]
The 10 Most Beautiful Cannabis Dispensaries in America
An elite group of extraordinary storefronts across the nation serve as beacons of cutting-edge design, uncommonly elegant décor, and one-of-a-kind aesthetics. They can be found from north to south and coast to coast, in just as many small towns as in the biggest cities, demonstrating just how far we’ve come in a few short years […]
The Great Fear: Trump’s Real Ability To Wreck Colorado’s Economy
By now—just 10 calendar days into his first term—it’s well demonstrated that President Donald Trump will do whatever he wants whenever he wants—decorum, science and even basic Constitutional procedure be damned. This has Colorado on its very best behavior and doing whatever it can not to wind up on Trump’s or soon-to-be Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s […]
Scotts Miracle-Gro reports success in hydroponics sector, no plans to slow down
Published: Jan 31, 2017, 1:11 pm • Updated: Jan 31, 2017, 1:12 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Scotts Miracle-Gro’s wade into the waters of the emerging cannabis industry via hydroponics already has accounted for a “big jolt” in overall sales. And the lawn-and-garden giant isn’t changing course after the results of the 2016 […]
Maine Legalization Takes Effect
A voter-approved initiative to end marijuana prohibition in Maine officially took effect Monday, making it legal for adults 21 and older to possess and grow limited amounts of marijuana. Under Question 1, which voters approved in November and Gov. Paul LePage certified on December 31, adults 21 years of age and older can legally possess up […]
What is CBD Hemp Oil?
Hemp-based CBD extracts provide a legal alternative for patients seeking the benefits of cannabidiol. CBD hemp oil is a unique type of cannabis extract that is rich in cannabidiol (CBD). The term ‘hemp oil’ refers to the fact that these products are made using industrial-grade hemp instead of marijuana. While hemp and marijuana are similar […]
We Must Demand Lawmakers Respect the Will of the Voters
by Erik Altieri, NORML Executive DirectorJanuary 31, 2017 Voters in eight states decided on Election Day to radically amend their longstanding marijuana policies. But many lawmakers in these states still aren’t getting the message. Despite these voter mandates, many lawmakers remain reluctant to move forward with the legal reforms that the public has demanded. In […]
New Hampshire Hearings on Marijuana Bills Wednesday
Two of New Hampshire’s most anticipated marijuana policy reform bills of the year have been scheduled for hearings on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 1. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will consider public testimony on the decriminalization bill, HB 640, beginning at 1 p.m. in the House chamber. The public hearing on HB […]
Step aside, old school latte. Cannabis coffee is so 2017
Published: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am • Updated: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am By Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian It may complicate your plans to use java as a wake-up device, but there’s a new product on the horizon for fans of both cannabis and caffeine: Cold-brewed marijuana-infused coffee. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that […]
Step aside, old school latte. Cannabis coffee is so 2017
Published: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am • Updated: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am By Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian It may complicate your plans to use java as a wake-up device, but there’s a new product on the horizon for fans of both cannabis and caffeine: Cold-brewed marijuana-infused coffee. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that […]
Step aside, old school latte. Cannabis coffee is so 2017
Published: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am • Updated: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am By Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian It may complicate your plans to use java as a wake-up device, but there’s a new product on the horizon for fans of both cannabis and caffeine: Cold-brewed marijuana-infused coffee. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that […]
Step aside, old school latte. Cannabis coffee is so 2017
Published: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am • Updated: Jan 31, 2017, 9:18 am By Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian It may complicate your plans to use java as a wake-up device, but there’s a new product on the horizon for fans of both cannabis and caffeine: Cold-brewed marijuana-infused coffee. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that […]
Rise and Growth of Direct Traffic on Your Cannabis Website
Direct traffic is supposedly when someone comes through to your website and they’ve typed in your website directly into their browser and have therefore come directly to your website. Direct traffic really is traffic where the analytics package has no idea where they have come from. That can be a number of different places and […]
Merchant Services in the Cannabis Industry
By Matt Walstatter When people ask me what it’s like to run a cannabis business, I often tell them that it’s a lot like running with ankle weights. We do all of the same things as any other business, but everything is a little bit more difficult. We still pay bills, but many of us […]
National Academy of Sciences Issues New Report on the Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research
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Why this communications veteran left the music industry to work in legal cannabis
Published: Jan 31, 2017, 6:11 am • Updated: Jan 31, 2017, 6:11 am By The Cannabist Staff After years of promoting records, Jim Walsh is pitching on behalf of pot businesses. Walsh, a media relations consultant in the marijuana industry, stops by The Cannabist Show to talk about the transition with Ricardo Baca, The Cannabist’s […]
The Fundamental Right to Use Cannabis
By Andrew C. DeWeese and Kevin J. Jacoby The legal cannabis industry’s reaction to President-elect Trump’s nomination of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General has been mixed. While some believe that Trump will balk at the loss of jobs, departure from traditional conservative notions of federalism, and expenditure of political capital a Sessions-led crackdown on cannabis […]
NFL Players Look to Amend Marijuana Policies
In the last few years, not only have we seen public opinion increase for the legalization of cannabis but also in the area for cannabis as medicine One area that has been of interest to the public has been the use of medical cannabis for sports related injuries and conditions, particularly in the NFL. This […]
How To Kill Spider Mites On Your Marijuana Plants
Spider mites are perhaps the most damaging invaders to hit your marijuana plants. Considered arachnids rather than insects, spider mites have eight legs and no antennae. They are minutely and extremely hard to see with the naked eye. Spider mites typically make their homes on the underside of leaves and will spin a silky web as […]
Montel Williams to Receive Lifetime Achievment Award
Cannabis Community to Honor Emmy Award-winning TV Personality For Medical Cannabis Advocacy LOS ANGELES — Women Abuv Ground (WAG) is excited to announce that Emmy Award-winning TV personality Montel Williams will receive its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award for using his celebrity to bring awareness to medical cannabis for treatment of chronic illnesses. Williams will receive his award […]
California Looks to Build $7 Billion Legal Cannabis Economy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The future of California’s legal marijuana industry is being shaped in a warren of cubicles tucked inside a retired basketball arena, where a garden of paper cannabis leaves sprouts on file cabinets and a burlap sack advertising “USA Home Grown” dangles from a wall. Here, in the outskirts of Sacramento, a […]
Medical Marijuana in 28 States: Impact on Cancer Community
By Matt Mauney for Asbestos.com “I think that the fears that this country had at the beginning of these laws proved to be unfounded,” Steph Sherer, founder and executive director of Americans For Safe Access (ASA), the nation’s leading medical marijuana advocacy group, told Asbestos.com. The fight to legalize medical marijuana in the U.S. took […]
Interest in medical cannabis program grows
By Ken Quintanilla for KUAM News “This week Public Health announced that prior to receiving an actual permit to operate, all applicants for cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and laboratory services must first begin the process of certification from the Patient Focused Certification, a service offered by Americans for Safe Access.” Interest is high for the medical […]
Understanding Medical vs. Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensaries
It’s quite possible that cannabis recently became medicinally or recreationally legal in your state, which means that cannabis will be (or already is) sold in storefronts near you. But before you jump for joy and head towards the nearest cannabis shop, make sure you know the difference between a medical dispensary and a recreational, adult-use […]
Cannabis Legalization Takes Hold in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) —€” It was a green Monday in Maine. The first tangible results of state voters’ decision to legalize cannabis were felt as possession and home growth of marijuana became legal. Voters narrowly passed the ballot question in November, and the waiting period between the vote and legalization has expired. Contentious aspects linger, including […]