9 questions about marijuana legalization you were too embarrassed to ask
Just 10 years ago, no state in the US had legalized marijuana for recreational purposes. Today, marijuana is legal for recreational purposes in 11 states and…
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Medical Cannabis Coming to Mexico, Maybe Decriminalization Too
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Claudia Gracia pushes her daughter Paulina in a wheelchair through the aisles of an exposition center in search of the…
The Best New Cannabis Strains to Grow in 2019
As spring rains yield to summer sun, tens of thousands of hobbyists are starting an annual cannabis garden. With 33 medical states and 10…
Pop Culture Says CBD Cures Everything—Here’s What Scientists Say
Jonathan Duce entered Dion’s, his neighborhood liquor store in Waltham, Massachusetts, walked past the wine and six-packs and headed straight for the gummy worms….
18 Careers In Cannabis That You Can Have Now
Cannabis is having an explosive moment in nearly every aspect of the industry (except for possession-related incarcerations). The good news is that there is…
You can grow hemp in Kansas. But this CBD store owner might go to jail for selling it
Annie Martin could have lit up a joint on the courthouse steps in Lawrence and faced a $1 fine as her sole penalty under…
The Best Cannabis Strains for Introverts
As personality types vary, so too do the cannabis strains that best suit them. It’s no surprise, then, that introverts and extroverts may enjoy…
Florida could be next US state to make cannabis legal
Officials in Florida are gearing up to make recreational cannabis legal in the Sunshine State, an expert has told The Leaf Desk. Despite historic…
10 Marijuana Stocks That Could See 100% Gains
The past several months haven’t been particularly kind to cannabis stocks, as the hope (and hype) of the long-term potential collides with short-term reality….
Study on cannabis chemical as a treatment for pancreatic cancer may have ‘major impact,’ Harvard researcher says
Pancreatic cancer makes up just 3 percent of all cancers in America. But with a one-year survival rate of just 20 percent (and five-year survival rate of less…
Florida Is the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market
Despite ongoing efforts by the Florida Legislature to thwart the will of the people, Florida likely has the fastest- growing medical marijuana program in the…
Arizona Iced Tea Is Pivoting to Weed and That’s Just the Beginning
Arizona Iced Tea, as Eater once noted, has “always been cool.” The company produces the tallboy of iced teas, almost always for 99 cents a pop, the…
Nearly 4 Tons of Marijuana Found Hidden in Jalapeño Peppers Seized in San Diego
Border Patrol agents on Thursday discovered nearly four tons of marijuana hidden in a shipment of jalapeño peppers traveling from Mexico to the US,…
The Limits on THC and CBD Levels for Cannabis Strains
For decades, growers have used selective breeding to create strains with ever-higher levels of THC. Some have done the same to produce low-THC, high-CBD profiles….
Your Transdermal Cannabis Patch Can Make For Effective Medicine
In the past few years, dedicated scientists have spent countless hours sticking tiny adhesive discs containing cannabidiol (CBD) and THC onto the skin of small rodents and then…
Female Icons: Modern Women in Weed Recreate History
Iconic women became legends by daring to be themselves, no matter the status quo. Today, the torch has been passed. Women in weed conjure courage and…
Bake Like a Boss With California’s Best Legal Infused Oils, Butters, and Ghee
Plenty of people want to try cannabis, but they don’t want to put anything into their lungs, so they turn to edibles. Problem is,…
Here’s Where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis
With dozens of declared candidates ready to take on President Trump in Nov. 2020, America’s aspiring chief executives are scrambling for ways to catch…
Canadian pot company Cronos gets foothold in US by buying popular CBD beauty brand Lord Jones
Canadian pot company Cronos said Friday it is buying access to the CBD market in the U.S. by acquiring Redwood Holding Group, the firm behind…
New Law in Colorado Allows Doctors to Recommend Cannabis Over Opioids
Starting on Friday, doctors in Colorado will be able to legally recommend medical cannabis for patients who might otherwise get prescribed opioids. That’s thanks…
How to Vape Concentrates and Save Money in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program
Distillate & CO2 OilOne of the most popular products in Florida’s Medical Marijuana program is distillate or C02 concentrate. Each dispensary may call it…
The Real Difference Between Smoking and Eating Marijuana
A decade ago, I finished my first year of grad school in Los Angeles, and my boyfriend and I went on a short getaway…
Are We Turning CBD Into Snake Oil?
B12 deficiency nearly caused my death in 2015; did you have any idea that’s something to worry about? Like me four years ago, you…
Billionaire Entrepreneur Launches Cryptocurrency Bank for Cannabis, Hemp Exchange
The cannabis industry and cryptocurrency have both generated considerable interest in recent years. Now, the two worlds are converging. The Greek billionaire Alkiviades David…
7 Factors That Affect Your Cannabis High
Ask a dozen smokers what their favorite strain is, and you may receive a dozen different answers. Some prefer their high to be mellow,…
Cannabis Consumers Reduce Use of Pills, Booze
A new report by Gannett, the publisher of USA Today and dozens of other publications, has found that cannabis use by new consumers correlates…
Weed’s Most Potent Pain-Killing Compounds May Not Be THC or CBD
Flavonoids are an often-overlooked part of cannabis, and two weed-specific flavonoids may soon become mass-produced to make pain-killing medications. When discussing cannabis and medical…
14 Things Every Woman Should Know By The Time She Turns 40
A year ago, AARP launched a free weekly digital newsletter called “The Girlfriend,” aimed at what we see as an often-overlooked demographic — Gen X women….
Regalized Cannabis: With Luxury Marijuana Products Aimed At Women, Beboe Is Riding High In The New Green Economy
On the fifth floor of Barneys in Beverly Hills, past the racks of plaid $390 Burberry slides and spiky $1,995 Christian Louboutin sneakers, sits…
Industry Regulators Get Tough with the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry is continuing to expand throughout the United States as increasingly more states, and jurisdictions legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Massachusetts…
6 Marijuana Strains for Day & Night to Support Women’s Health
The saying “men are from Mars and women are from Venus” may have started as a lighthearted comment to highlight the differences between temperaments…
How Legal Marijuana Is Helping the Black Market
When the new marijuana shop opened up just down the street from his own marijuana shop, Greg Meguerian, owner of The Reefinery in Los…
Study Finds ‘Recreational’ Cannabis Consumers Using It Medically
A study published today in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs found that many customers at Colorado’s adult-use cannabis stores use the product not just for fun,…
The ‘Costco of cannabis’ raises $2.8 million for a membership weed delivery service
Weed may be legal in California, but the black market is still the top spot for buyers looking for bud on a budget. Flower…
Characteristics of a Reputable Cannabis Dispensary
Brick-and-mortar dispensaries have evolved considerably since the early days of Dutch coffeeshops and private patient collectives in California. Nowadays, storefronts exist across many cities…
5 Essential Cannabis Trends You Can’t Afford to Miss
Figuring out where the cannabis industry is heading next is no easy task. The industry is filled with a seemingly daily deluge of noise…
Coca-Cola Is ‘In Talks’ to Make Marijuana-Infused Drinks
It seems that, soon enough, Coke really will be “it.” The Atlanta-based beverage giant revealed that it’s in “serious talks” with Canadian marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis to develop cannabis-infused drinks as…
Why Congress should pass the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019
At first glance, it may seem like a strange partnership—one of the most vocal critics of the ever-advancing tide of cannabis legalization and one…
Tips for Using CBD to Enhance Your Cannabis High
When it comes to choosing between a high-THC or a high-CBD cannabis product, it really comes down to your personal needs and preferences. For some,…
The Many Types of Solventless Cannabis Extracts
The world of cannabis extracts is expanding rapidly with no intention of slowing down. In most legal markets, concentrate sales are increasing steadily as they continue…
Researchers Think They Know Why Weed Makes Some People Happy And Others Paranoid
With marijuana now medically legal in 33 states and recreationally legal in 11 states (plus D.C.), the concept of smoking, vaping, or eating it is fair game in…
Aurora Cannabis Wins 2 Year Contract to Supply Cannabis to Italy, ACB Stock Downgraded by Bank of America
Do you want the details on the good news or the bad news first? Ok, here is the good news. Aurora Cannabis (TSX: ACB) (NYSE:…
Curaleaf CEO expects more U.S acquisitions, shares surge on a US$875M deal
Curaleaf shares listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) surged 19.20 percent to $10.12 at 2:18 p.m. ET. The combined company would hold 131…
Most wholesale cultivators competing on marijuana quality
Many wholesale cannabis growers choose to compete on quality, even while market forces favor growers who can reliably supply low-cost cannabis. Nearly half of…
Smoking Marijuana Linked to Better Sperm Counts in Surprising Study
Men who smoke marijuana may have higher sperm counts than those who have never used the drug, a surprising new study suggests. The findings are “not…
THC vs. CBD: Which Marijuana Compound Is More Beneficial?
The marijuana compound CBD, or cannabinol, is surging in popularity in the wellness community, for its alleged health benefits, without the high normally associated with…
20 Medical Benefits of Marijuana You Probably Never Knew
Before I begin, let me take you to 2737 BC. It has been described that during that period, the first direct reference was found…
The Christian Case for Marijuana
I grew up in an evangelical Christian minister’s home during America’s “Just Say No” era, which means I spent most of my life believing…
What Are Dabs and How Are They Made?
Dabs are concentrated doses of cannabis that are made by extracting THC and other cannabinoids using a solvent like butane or carbon dioxide, resulting in sticky…
What’s the Difference Between Cannabis Types?
When browsing cannabis strains or purchasing cannabis at a shop, you may notice strains are commonly broken up into two distinct groups: indica and sativa. Most consumers have…
What Is Cannabis and What Is a Cannabis Strain?
Cannabis is a fascinating plant genus best known for its mind-altering and medicinal properties. Its use and cultivation date back as far as written language itself…