California is the world’s biggest, most influential cannabis market, and the adult-use industry is just gathering momentum. The ink is barely dry on the state’s final regulations, and the next 12 to 18 months could pick the winners and losers for a generation. If you want to be part of that action, or understand what’s […]
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 in North America and abroad, taking the cannabis retail experience to the mainstream consumer. When you first step through the door of a dispensary, you should have a good idea of […]
Bisexual women smoke a lot of weed. Three times more than other communities, with 38% of bisexual women reporting using cannabis compared to just 20% of lesbians and 5% of straight women. Researchers who have studied the subject, from Canada to the United States and Australia, agree on the fact that bi-women smoke the most. But […]
Cancer and severe pain led Michigan’s list of qualifying conditions when the state legalized medical marijuana in 2008. More than a decade later, cancer and severe pain patients should have easy access to medical cannabis products—but that’s not the case. ‘Dogs have easier access to medical cannabis than cancer patients.’ Adam, Michigan dispensary owner In […]
As Canada works towards next year’s launch of an adult-use cannabis market, there are still some key regulatory issues to hammer out. One of which is how the country should handle its existing medical marijuana program. A pair of pharmacology researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, want to see officials separate medical and […]
If you (or someone you love) just got diagnosed with cancer, that’s obviously very frightening. My heart goes out to you in every way. Now here’s the good news: cannabis can help, and this guide will explain how. Jump to: The cannabis plant contains a number of compounds with research-backed benefits for cancer patients. The […]
This week, New York City’s flourishing CBD market hit a colossal roadblock. On Tuesday, the city’s Department of Health put out a dire warning to any restaurant, bar, or café that offers food or beverages containing CBD: Get rid of CBD or, beginning July 1, face a fine of up to $650. According to the […]
Legalization has hit a historic tipping point in Congress this year, says Neal Levine, a longtime political operative and head of the Cannabis Trade Federation, which is deploying a record number of lobbyists on Capitol Hill for the issue in 2019. Levine’s been in the legalization game since 2002, and he said voter support can […]
New Hampshire lawmakers considering whether to legalize the adult use of cannabis heard Tuesday from supporters arguing such a move is long overdue, while opponents urged them to resist pressure from surrounding states. Ten states have legalized recreational marijuana, including the three bordering New Hampshire. New York, New Jersey and others are considering it this […]
It’s that time of year! The sun-grown cannabis harvested in 2018 is coming to shops near you after drying and curing through the end of the year. Here are highlights from some trusted Oregon farms—new flavors, strains, and experiences, all created under the age-old sun using tried-and-true farming methodologies. Rogue Blue Cheese by Roganja (Matt Stangel […]
