How to Become a Budtender
The budtender is the hand that feeds. While it’s considered an entry-level position (the median salary for a budtender in the United States was $32,000 per…
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10 Best Places to Meet Other Stoners
Indoors Places to Meet Other Stoners Video Game Stoners Anyone who plays video games knows that each game has its own community, language, etiquette,…
Medical marijuana vs. opioid abuse: New study questions the connection
In the US, federal law has severely restricted our ability to study any potential medical properties of cannabis. But, given some limited studies and…
People May Have Used Weed 2,500 Years Ago to ‘Communicate With the Dead’
A new study of archaeological artefacts found in Central Asia has revealed that the first uses of cannabis by humans were in all likelihood…
‘This is farming as we’ve never done before.’ Illinois hemp farmers face risks with the first planting of the newly legal crop
Thousands of young hemp plants dance in the breeze as fans blow through a loft on Trent Lawrence’s organic produce farm. And once a…
420-Friendly Hotels: 29 Joints Catering to the Cannabis Crowd
With the rising popularity of “cannabis tourism” in the nine states and the District of Columbia where recreational marijuana has been legalized, it’s important…
Seven Ways Wine Will Change in 2019
The wine world can change faster than you’d think. Upended by turbulent politics, 2018 was beset with trade wars, ongoing Brexit instability, and more climate-change-driven chaotic weather events. All this made some wine regions winners, others losers, while investors scored big time: Fine vino outperformed stocks and bonds, according to Liv-Ex.
Marijuana use among baby boomers rose tenfold over a decade as seniors seek out pot for medical treatment
Marijuana use among seniors in the U.S. rose tenfold over a decade as more baby boomers use it to treat a range of ailments,…
What does Medical Marijuana cost in Florida?
What does Medical Cannabis cost in Florida? There are several options for purchasing Medical Cannabis for patients in Florida. The table below covers basic information such as product types, deals, and…
5 things you CAN’T do with CBD
Time and time again, we have seen countless claims about what Cannabidiol can essentially do for human illness and physical ailments. While it’s true that CBD…
Colorado passes $1 billion in marijuana state revenue
Colorado has now generated more than $1 billion in total state revenue from the legal marijuana industry, another milestone for the state that legalized…
Why did the drive to make pot legal fail?
Among the big-ticket items that did not pass in Connecticut’s 2019 legislative session were tolls and legal cannabis. While tolls will likely be debated…
The High Cost of Being a Medical Marijuana Patient
Every year, Robin Crawley has to shell out $150 to renew her certification to remain a legal medical marijuana patient in Maine. That’s on…
Florida health agency challenges ruling on medical marijuana dispensaries
TALLAHASSEE — As lawmakers weigh changes to the state’s medical-marijuana laws, the Florida Department of Health has appealed a circuit judge’s ruling that struck…
Joint Venture: Weed is lonely biz in the U.P., and Kroger gets into CBD products
If you’re looking to become an expert in cannabis — both the chemistry and business sides of the business — the Upper Peninsula is the place…
Women Cannabis Entrepreneurs Unite: We Are Better Together
The media is flooded every day with stories about the role of women in the cannabis industry. While it’s true that this new industry…
How to Overcome 5 Big Dispensary Problems
Dispensaries are still experiencing growing pains while the cannabis industry finds its footing on the state and federal level. These problems are fairly universal to all…
Colorado Lawmakers Clear Path for Cannabis Cafes, Pot Delivery
New laws in Colorado will allow state residents to order pot delivered to their house and give businesses the chance to apply for a…
Zimbabwe government approves the country’s first cannabis farm
Zimbabwe‘s government has approved plans for the country’s first cannabis farm and production plant. The project will reportedly begin at the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services’…
Teen pot smoking raises the risk of depression in adulthood, study finds
Teen use of marijuana may raise the risk of major depression and suicidal thoughts later in life, a new study suggests. Researchers found that…
Most cannabis sold on streets contains fecal matter, study finds
The vast majority of cannabis sold on the streets of Madrid contains dangerous levels of fecal matter and is unfit for human consumption, according to a new study….
CBD in cannabis could reduce psychosis risk from high strength skunk, study shows
Cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical derived from the cannabis plant, can counteract the effects of high strength “skunk” strains and may help to reduce the risk…
New marijuana laws in 2019 could help black and Latino drug dealers go legal
Fourth-generation Oakland native Tucky Blunt grew up around weed. His grandmother used it. So did his parents and his friends. Blunt (yes, that’s his…
Best 5 CBD Oil Infused Wines
Wines are consumed for recreational purposes majorly but if consumed in moderate quantity (one to two glasses a day) they also provide health benefits….
Thousands flock to first High Times Cannabis Cup in Michigan since recreational marijuana legalized
The line of attendees to get into the Auto City Speedway in Vienna Township wounds its way down a long dirt driveway and along…
Mental Health and Cannabis: Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are all too common in the world. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million American adults, or 18.1…
Cannabis and Cats: What to Do if Your Cat Eats Marijuana
Cat owners have known for a long time that catnip to our feline friends is like, well…catnip. Your cat may roll around in, lick,…
The Best Cannabis Strains for Adventure and Exploration
Have you ever stood on top of a mountain? If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you have, and with boots strapped around cold feet. Many…
Multi-billion Dollar Cannabis Deal Indicates That Federal Legalization Is on Its Way
This new weed deal might indicate federal legalization is closer than we think. On April 18, 2019, Canada-based Canopy Growth, the largest cannabis company…
Congressional Funding Bill Protects Cannabis Banking And Lets DC Legalize Marijuana Sales
Federal officials would be blocked from punishing banks for working with marijuana businesses under an annual spending bill released by congressional Democratic leaders on…
Is Marijuana as Safe as We Think?
A few years ago, the National Academy of Medicine convened a panel of sixteen leading medical experts to analyze the scientific literature on cannabis. The report they…
Researchers Gave People Synthetic Pot. Here’s What Happened.
Synthetic marijuana, made from chemicals sprayed onto plant material, can have a range of effects and is thought to be more dangerous than natural marijuana. The…
10 Best Weed Pipes On The Market
When it comes to hand-held weed accessories, pipes are the classic choice. Here are some of the best weed pipes currently on the market….
Top 5 Countries That Produce The Best Weed
Whether you are a daily consumer who is high all day, or you are the type who smokes before bedtime (or in bed..). or…
Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State!
In a dramatic, come-from-behind upset over the state of New York, the massive Midwest state of Illinois finished work on a bill to legalize…
Seniors Say That Marijuana Positively Impacts Their Quality Of Life
Seniors who report having consumed cannabis within the past year say that it improves their overall quality of life, according to survey data published in the…
States can’t block legal hemp shipments within their borders, USDA says
The US Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that hemp can be transported across state lines — even though states that haven’t enacted laws allowing…
As CBD Oils Become More Popular, The FDA Considers Whether To Set New Rules
The Food and Drug Administration is holding its first public hearing on CBD, the cannabis extract that has quickly grown into a billion-dollar industry. Today’s hearing will help officials determine how to regulate CBD products.
Husbands and Wives Who Smoke Weed Together Don’t Experience the Same High
Higher estrogen levels may mean higher women, new research warns. Females may get higher from smoking weed than males, according to a new series of animal…
LED Or HPS? Which Grow Light Is More Ideal For You?
The question of LED vs HPS and which is “more ideal” has been around since the LED grow light hit the market place. While…
This is What Cannabis Does For Women’s Health
Cannabis liberation gives us a greater understanding of its effects on the human condition, and so far the prognosis is fantastic. In addition to…
More women using marijuana during pregnancy and breastfeeding, despite warnings and unknowns
When women who are pregnant or breastfeeding use marijuana, does it harm their children? Despite decades of research, experts say the answer is as…
The Future of Weed Is High-End Wine Pairings
Please forgive me. My notes from the dinner in Denver are a little sloppy. I had met up with a group of Coloradans in…
CBD Microdosing
We know that CBD can be used to treat conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, and nausea. But there can be too much of…
‘Gold Rush’: Cannabidiol Industry Booms Amid Uncertain Regulation
Shea Castleberry works in a time capsule of sorts. He walks through the aisles of the Family Video store he manages in Murray, Ky.,…
TSA Updates Policy To Address Flying With Medical Marijuana
Now clear to fly the friendly skies: hemp-derived CBD, and FDA-approved medicine containing CBD. The Transportation Security Administration has updated its guidance regarding medical…
Smoking weed: When is someone too high to drive?
Doctors struggle to define when marijuana impairs judgment. It used to be the stuff of stoner comedies and “Just Say No” campaigns. Today, marijuana…
The CBD boom is way ahead of the science
A few months back, a new storefront appeared in my small Oregon town. Its shelves were packed with tinctures, jars of salve, coffee beans,…
How Hotels Are Adapting to Cannabis Legalization
In most legal cannabis states, consumption is allowed only in private residences. Cannabis enthusiasts are prohibited by local laws from consuming in public—as well…
CBD oil may help limit cravings and anxiety in heroin users, study finds
The results of the study are published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. “To address the critical need for new treatment options for the millions…
How To: Choose Water Pipe vs. Dry Pipe
Smokers new and old tend to muse (and argue) about the age-old question: What’s better, dry pipes or water pipes? For many, it’s a…