It’s not common, but it happens: You share some cannabis with friends, everybody’s having a good time, but then somebody gets too high. Way too high. They’re freaking out. What do you do? There are a lot of potential remedies. Some are familiar. Others may surprise you. The main things to remember: Help your friend […]
Six months since Canada legalized cannabis across the country and it would seem that Canadian cannabists are keen to incorporate the leafy greens into their daily routines. More than 70% of American and Canadian cannabis consumers over the age of 21 consume cannabis daily, according to a survey released today by Leafly Canada and Kantar, […]
On 4/20, cannabis consumers across the United States will light one up in celebration of cannabis culture. In 10 states and counting, that celebration is perfectly legal—and increasingly mainstream. But as the annual ritual transitions from grassroots activism to commercialized indulgence, advocates want to remind consumers that the social justice work isn’t over just yet. […]
When British cannabis enthusiast Roger Boyd* decided he wanted to disprove the lazy stoner myth, he set his mind to an incredible feat: cycling for two years, in three continents, 14 countries, and over 19,000 miles. You might imagine Boyd is the type of man to go big, but he will tell you he simply […]
ATLANTA (AP) — Amid a backdrop of Georgia patients and families who have regularly broken the law to obtain low-potency medical marijuana oil, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed legislation that will soon let patients legally buy the drug they’re already allowed to possess. RELATED STORY Atlanta Buyers Club: Inside the CBD Underground in […]
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex network of receptors, molecules, and enzymes that work together to help maintain cellular balance, or homeostasis, within our bodies. This balance allows cells, organs, and systems to function optimally. Humans and vertebrates all have an endocannabinoid system, and it has evolved within us over time. The discovery of […]
The chillest of holidays, 4/20, is nearly upon us. Since 4/20 falls on a Saturday this year, we get an entire weekend to celebrate. And there’s definitely a lot to celebrate. Both Missouri and Utah voted to legalize medical cannabis in the 2018 midterm elections, and Michigan voted to legalize adult use. On top of […]
Has the craze in cannabidiol—or CBD—finally jumped the shark? The latest evidence comes from fast food leviathan Carl’s Jr., which announced Wednesday it will sell hamburgers in Denver, CO, on April 20 featuring CBD in the sauce. That’s right, the 4/20 special sauce at Carl’s Jr. includes CBD! A Carl’s Jr. spokesperson told CNN today […]
It’s not just you: time certainly does fly, and yes, a lot has happened in the six months since cannabis was legalized in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018. From product shortages and store openings (and closings), to refined regulations and programs for recycling packaging, we’ve compiled six of the biggest stories in Canadian cannabis, so […]
‘The Haymaker’ is Leafly Deputy Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture. It’s time to talk about the fact that American doctors have a cannabis problem. And it’s harming their patients. I know because I’m one of them. The latest evidence came yesterday from the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, which […]
