California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 23 announced 10 pardons, including at least two on cannabis-related charges. Some of the charges are decades old, and one charge dates back to 1973. The list of pardons includes some of the ways people have changed their lives since their convictions. The governor has identified some of the […] Original post here: California Gov. Gavin Newsom pardons 10, some cannabis convictions

Despite the failure of a recreational marijuana legalization measure that won majority voters support in last month’s midterm elections, activists in South Dakota are already planning a new bid to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2024. The group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws has reportedly taken the first official step to launch a new 2024 […] Original post here: South Dakota activists plan new law to legalize cannabis

New study shows pot may help reduce liver damage caused by excessive alcohol The holidays are a time of getting together and celebrating with loved ones. It often involves alcohol. Drinking alcohol for several days is common in many families and groups during the last weeks of December, along with enjoying delicious food. It’s just […] Original post here: Why cannabis is your best friend for a dry January

Google released an announcement this month detailing an update to its “Dangerous Products and Services, and Healthcare & Drugs.” As of January 20, 2023, cannabis advertising will be legal, but currently only in California, Colorado, and Puerto Rico. This update specifically affects U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products containing CBD or topical hemp-derived CBD […] Original post here: Google is updating the policy to allow certified hemp and CBD products

Recreational marijuana was legalized in New York in March 2021. In early 2023, the state finally opened its first legal recreational pharmacy, a topic that has left many residents baffled. On December 29th (at 4:20 p.m.) the first legal recreational dispensary opened its doors, offering New Yorkers their first legal weed experience. Here’s what consumers […] Original post here: NY's premier marijuana dispensary is now open - here's what you need to know before you shop

We always joke that time flies in the cannabis industry. A year of cannabis is equivalent to five years in any other industry. It also feels like, unlike more mature industries, the cannabis industry has had its fair share of scandals. So the Green Market Report took a look at the past 12 months and […] Original post here: The top 5 cannabis scandals of 2022

We’ve officially made it through the hellscape that is 2022. To be honest, this was one of my most difficult years to date, but also one of my most transformative. I have achieved more this year than many other years, even though it feels like I didn’t.   Within the cannabis world, there have been […] Original post here: The Top Cannabis Stories of 2022 According to Reddit

December was a wild one. From scouring the streets of Bangkok for the heat, to the premiere of Dank Tank’s Harvest Ball, to a whole host of Christmas celebrations, I’m exhausted. I usually try to use the back half of December to recover and prepare for the year ahead, but it never really works. This […] Original post here: Jon's Ice Cold Cop List #32: Thai Emeralds

Spark it up, New York—legal weed officially hits the Empire State today! 🍃 Link in Bio for a guide to the new legal market 🍃 Original post here: Spark it up, New York—legal weed officially hits the Empire State today! 🍃 Link in Bio for a guide to the new legal mar...

The final Leafly Buzz of 2022 serves up 12 hot strains lighting up December 🐝 🐝 See what all the buzz is about @ the Link in Bio Original post here: The final Leafly Buzz of 2022 serves up 12 hot strains lighting up December 🐝 🐝 See what all the buzz is about @ the L...

The holidays are a time when people are in the mood to share gifts with loved ones and relatives, and cannabis is emerging as a shared gift among many. A few years ago, many would have thought it absurd to consider cannabis a Christmas present. However, with the new wave of acceptance of cannabis in […] Original post here: Your crazy nephew got you pre-rolls and jelly beans for Christmas

Connecticut’s adult-use law was packed with provisions to ensure a fair industry, and now the state’s Social Equity Council has a new chair. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced Dec. 27 that he had appointed Paul O. Robertson, Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), to chair the state’s Social Justice […] Original post here: The governor of Connecticut elects the chair of the Social Justice Council

Von John Schroyer Die letzten 12 Monate waren viele Dinge für die Cannabisindustrie, aber ereignislos ist keines. Seit Dezember 2021 hat die US-Cannabisindustrie eine Fülle von Höhen und Tiefen erlebt, und auf dem Weg ins nächste Jahr ist sie sowohl auf weiteres Wachstum als auch auf schmerzhafte Schrumpfungen eingestellt, waren sich mehrere Branchenexperten einig. Aber […] Original post here: Was gut gelaufen ist, was schief gelaufen ist und was seitwärts gelaufen ist: 2022 in Cannabis

As the Biden administration probes state planning for marijuana, a bipartisan group of congressmen is urging the president to openly support full legalization. Recently, Marijuana Moment received a letter intended to be addressed to President Joe Biden and key Cabinet officials. Congressmen said in the letter that while they welcome the rescheduling policy, the administration […] Original post here: Marijuana rescheduling – The holy grail of the cannabis industry gets a bipartisan push on President Biden

Love, nostalgia, and overall good vibes—weed enthusiasts can't get enough of Jealousy. See what else people are saying about the all-star star strain. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Link in Bio Original post here: Love, nostalgia, and overall good vibes—weed enthusiasts can't get enough of Jealousy. See what else people are saying a...

NORML recently announced that more than 4,300 scientific research papers were published on cannabis in 2022, according to a PubMed.gov keyword search. An estimated 4,200 publications were published in 2021; more than 30,000 research papers have been published in the last 12 years; and in total there are approximately 42,500 scientific papers researching cannabis. While […] Original post here: Cannabis researchers published 4,300 scientific papers in 2022

Everyone has probably felt the sudden, painful muscle contraction at a particular moment in their lives. Such contractions, or cramps, are not harmful to your health. However, they may be highly discomforting, especially if they reoccur pretty often. The causes of cramps are diverse, ranging from athletic exercise to periodic pain associated with menstruation in […] Original post here: Yes, Weed Helps With Cramps — Here Are The Best Strains For Relief

Alex Norman followed his instincts, and the lyrics of New York rap legends, to find success in various fields. In 28 grams of game, Leafly breaks down his legacy-to-legal cannabis journey for those hoping to take a similar path. You might not know the name Alex Norman, yet. But if you’ve smoked weed in New […] Original post here: 28 grams of game: Budega NYC’s Alex Norman

In December, Peru’s President Pedro Castillo tried to shut down Congress to prevent its members from impeaching him. His orders were not followed, and hours later he was arrested on charges of rebellion and conspiracy. Awaiting his trial, Castillo is believed to be being held in a police jail in Lima — the same police […] Original post here: The Life and Drug Dealings of Vladimiro Montesinos: Peru's Shadiest Drug Dealer

Minnesota accidentally legalized edibles. Science proved weed puts cows in a mellow mooood. And so much more. 🏆 🏆 Link in Bio for the wildest weed news stories of 2022 Original post here: Minnesota accidentally legalized edibles. Science proved weed puts cows in a mellow mooood. And so much more. 🏆 🏆 Link...

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) last week announced the creation of a grant program to help small businesses with the costs associated with starting a business in the state’s regulated cannabis industry. The new initiative, known as the Cannabis Equity Grant Program, will distribute up to $10 million in grants, with the majority […] Original post here: New Jersey Announces New Cannabis Social Equity Funding Program

It doesn’t matter how well you grow weed if it’s improperly dried or cured. Poor healing can result in inferior bud that is hard on the throat, unpleasant to smoke, and may even contain potentially harmful contaminants like mold. Having the right equipment to finish your weed in the right way is essential for better […] Original post here: The 6 Best Weed Curing Jars of 2023

In December, brands typically opt to activate during Miami’s hugely popular Art Basel week. But the hottest weed buzzing on the streets right now, Gumbo Brands, and chart-topping hip-hop artist Moneybagg Yo waited for the dust to settle to announce their partnership for Bagg’s new Gumbo strain Celebrate Shot Off Gumbo. In a more intimate […] Original post here: Moneybagg Yo, Gumbo shut down Miami for the launch of "Shot Off."

Another year is coming to an end and it’s time to reflect on what we did well and what we can improve. Many people make resolutions at this time of year, while others choose to simply fix the past and slowly form new habits. If you’re a regular cannabis user, you might have some new […] Original post here: 5 Habits Marijuana Users Should Be Developing in 2023

The weed glut has become pervasive in many constitutional states, causing the price of weed to drop drastically. The problem is more pronounced in New York, which has produced about 300,000 pounds of weed this year in anticipation of introducing the recreational market. If weed is stored for too long, the buds will begin to […] Original post here: This means that prices in constitutional states collapse drastically

Over 50% of Texans want to legalize weed The fight to decriminalize marijuana in some Texas cities has reached a new level. According to a recent poll, a majority of voters in Texas support legalizing marijuana. About four out of five people believe cannabis should be legal for recreational or medicinal use. According to the […] Original post here: 55% of Texans want legal weed, so what's the problem?

Detroit officials on Thursday granted nearly three dozen adult-use cannabis retail store licenses, more than four years after Michigan voters approved a measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The licenses were issued after US District Court Judge Bernard Friedman Wednesday morning denied a motion to postpone the issuance of licenses to cannabis retailers. […] Original post here: Detroit issues first licenses for recreational pharmacies

Only, unlike the rest of those shackled in servitude, I’d venture to say that my job probably doesn’t suck nearly as bad. I am a freelance writer, the smut and weed correspondent for various national publications across the country, including this one. There’s no one at the office where I work to hassle me if […] Original post here: Stop Sending Me Weed Through the Mail

Of Lydia Karuki According to a new study published in the journal Kidney Medicine, cannabis use is not linked in any way to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Previously, cannabis use was linked to a variety of harms, including kidney disease. This theory has recommended the use of medicinal cannabis in CKD. However, this new study […] Original post here: Cannabis use associated with—but not causally related to—chronic kidney disease

In several places, recreational marijuana use by those over the age of 21 has been legalized as public opinion of the drug has waned. However, it is important to remember the health effects of frequent use. There are some negative and positive long-term effects that medical and therapy experts have noted. According to Aaron Weiner, […] Original post here: What happens if you smoke weed every day for 20 or 30 years?

At the finale of the Christmas show last year in Eugene, OR, I came out as a skid row Santa, complete with a rubber nose, plastic bag full of beer cans and a pint of peppermint schnapps to get the Christmas spirit going. I also borrowed my wife Faye’s blue egg bucket and labeled it […] Original post here: From the Archives: A Christmas Carol (2000)

The holiday season is here again and what better way to celebrate than with family and friends. Because of this, many Americans travel long distances during the holiday season, and AAA estimates that over 113 million Americans always do so. With cannabis acceptance gradually increasing and more states legalizing adult use of the natural herb, […] Original post here: Technically, you can get arrested for flying with weed, but here's why you won't get tied up and stuffed at the airport

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If you need some last-minute gift ideas, we got you. Link in Bio for a roundup of gifts for your favorite weed lover—even if that's, you know, yourself 👀 Original post here: If you need some last-minute gift ideas, we got you. Link in Bio for a roundup of gifts for your favorite weed lover—eve...

Florida state regulators unveiled new rules for its medical marijuana program this week, a move that could result in a significant increase in the number of licensed businesses there. Local news station FOX13 in Tampa reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services on Monday “launched a process to grant up to 22 […] Original post here: Florida enacts medical cannabis regulations and opens doors for new businesses

There were initially interesting signs on the horizon as it looked like the Marijuana Banking Bill might soon see the light of day. However, recent developments have shown that there is still a long way to go before this can become a reality. Senate reports suggest the bill has been sidelined from a major spending […] Original post here: The marijuana industry is being fished again

This time of year is full of great things like taking a break from work and spending time with family and friends. Still, it’s a very emotional time when tension can feel like it’s about to boil over, making alcohol a tempting option to ease our worries. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, there […] Original post here: Sober for the Holidays? Here are 3 helpful tips

Vermont’s adult cannabis industry started with a bang. According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, cannabis stores in Vermont sold $2.6 million worth of products in October, the first month of legal cannabis sales. “It’s actually pretty much in line with our projections,” Brynn Hare, executive director of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board, told Seven […] Original post here: Vermont sells over $2.6 million worth of adult-use cannabis

From East Coast nostalgia nugs to Leafly Strain of the Year picks, find out which weed strains New Yorkers were looking for throughout 2022, and see which names are riding waves into 2023. New York’s legal stores and growers are coming online fast. And it’s clear the state’s legal market will be a weed tastemaker’s […] Original post here: The 10 most popular cannabis strains in New York (2022)

The holiday season is a time of enjoyment. It’s a time when we’re expected to snuggle up, remember the events of the year, cook comforting and comforting foods, watch tons of movies, and have fun. We need it especially after surviving the past few years. One thing that reliably makes holiday celebrations better is weed. […] Original post here: 5 reasons why you should smoke weed during the holidays

This week, California stores were forced to stop selling flavored vape, e-cigarette and tobacco products, including some Swisher Sweet and Backwoods items. In 2020, California voters approved Prop 31, which bans retailers and vending machines from selling menthol cigarettes, grape backwoods and most Swisher Sweets products statewide. The new law went into effect Wednesday, and […] Original post here: California just banned flavored vapes, swishers, backwoods

There are many negative stereotypes when it comes to weed smokers: lazy, unproductive, easily distracted. And while this is empirically false, there is still some truth to it all. And they’re not necessarily potheads either! The fact is, procrastination is something that everyone deals with at some level. It doesn’t matter if you’re stoned or […] Original post here: How not to be a procrastinating stoner this time of year

There has always been a need for intensive clinical research into ketamine’s medical potential, but obtaining approval for such research has always been a problem. For this reason, the FDA’s recent approval of a study into the use of ketamine infusions for depressive disorders has caught the attention of many. It comes after a number […] Original post here: New Study of Ketamine in Depression Receives FDA Approval, But Not Medical Marijuana

A new report from New Frontier Data examines the need to understand what medical cannabis patients are currently seeking and needing in cannabis medicine. The report, titled “From Doctor to Dispensary: ​​A Complete Picture of Medical Cannabis Consumers,” analyzes data from a recently released consumer survey that included contributions from 1,874 medical cannabis patients. New […] Original post here: New report analyzes consumption habits of cannabis patients

California’s famous cannabis-growing region, the Emerald Triangle, was struck by an earthquake early Tuesday morning, killing two local residents and leaving tens of thousands of people without power. The earthquake, which measured 6.4 on the Richter scale, also injured about a dozen and damaged homes and businesses in the area. The ground began shaking at […] Original post here: Earthquake rocks California's famous Emerald Triangle

The holidays are here. Whether that means entertaining guests at home or traveling to visit family members, it’s a difficult position for anyone who enjoys getting high on a regular basis. While everyone has a different tolerance for that weird smell of weed, it’s nice to be polite when spending time with others, especially when […] Original post here: Here's how to be discreet with your weed when you're home for the holidays

Treffen Sie vier von New Yorks ersten Weed-Ladenbesitzern und erfahren Sie, warum der Staat sie unter 900 Lizenzbewerbern als die Crème de la Crème bezeichnete. Da ist irgendwo ein guter Witz drin – ein Rabbi, ein Koch, ein Psychotherapeut und ein gemeinnütziger Leiter kommen in eine Bar. Oder besser gesagt, eine Apotheke. Eine Apotheke, die […] Original post here: Treffen Sie KeepItA100: New Yorks erste Apothekenbesitzer

Currently, people all over the world are working from home. And yes, that could be a problem, especially if you’ve never really thought about finding a remote job. Freelance developers, marketers, designers, and SMM managers are finding that nothing has changed dramatically for them. However, if you’re not used to working from home and are […] Original post here: The 10 best cannabis strains for working from home

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Dovel & Luner, a boutique law firm, against Cypress Manufacturing Company and Lowell Farms Inc. on behalf of Californians who purchased cannabis products with false THC labels. The allegation in this case is that the defendants manufacture, advertise, sell and distribute cannabis products under the “Lowell Herb […] Original post here: Inflate the THC percentages in your weed to get more sales?

Back in October 2020, the Fleetwood Mac hit “Dreams” rose to number one on iTunes due to a viral TikTok video. A resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Nathan Apodaca (username 420Doggface208) rolled down the street on his longboard, sipping Ocean Spray Cran raspberry juice while singing along to the Fleetwood Mac hit. Apodaca’s rise to […] Original post here: Doggface, known for viral TikTok starring Cranberry Juice and Fleetwood Mac, arrested for pot