Experts at Washington State University (WSU) are closer to understanding why smoking pot causes growing appetites. In a recent study shared at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, WSU researchers found out how cannabis triggered hunger hormones in …
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Researchers are looking for volunteers to smoke weed and ‘drive’
An upcoming scientific study is looking for people to get stoned while behind the wheel, albeit not on any actual roads. Researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) are conducting a study to judge how long users are …
Read More »Kevin Smith asks fans to crowd-fund his pot comedy series ‘Hollyweed’
(via Wikimedia Commons) The fate of Kevin Smith’s cannabis-themed sitcom “Hollyweed” will rely on fans willing to spend a few bucks to see more. The filmmaker has partnered with Rivit TV to premiere the pilot episode on their website, where …
Read More »Medical marijuana associated with reduced opioid prescriptions, study finds
New research suggests further evidence that cannabis use is linked to a reduction in opioid use. In a study recently published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, researchers from UC San Diego and Weill Cornell Medical College found that …
Read More »‘Broad City’ supports Cynthia Nixon by giving away a signed bong
The pot-loving stars from “Broad City” are supporting New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon with the help of a signed bong. Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, creators of the hit television show, are raffling off an autographed glass bong as …
Read More »The world’s most expensive gold-wrapped joint will cost you $24K
(via Stone Road Farms) For those seeking extreme extravagance, look no further than this massive joint wrapped completely in gold. According to SFGate, the Los Angeles-based luxury cannabis brand Stone Road Farms created this monstrous cannabis cigarette by using 1.5 …
Read More »Lagunitas creates THC-infused weed seltzer water
Recreational marijuana can soon be enjoyed as a fizzy carbonated beverage. California’s Lagunitas Brewing Company has plans to release a non-alcoholic, marijuana-infused seltzer water called Hi-Fi Hops this summer. According to Beer Street Journal, the sparkling water is flavored with …
Read More »Snoop Dogg and Patrick Stewart invest millions in British marijuana company
Snoop Dogg and Patrick Stewart are now business partners in the European cannabis industry. Snoop Dogg’s venture capital firm Casa Verde has made a $10 million investment in the UK medical cannabis research firm Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT), reports Green …
Read More »U.S. Senate passes farm bill that legalizes industrial hemp
A new bill that would allow farmers to grow hemp for commercial purposes now has approval of the Senate. The Senate passed the Farm Bill on Thursday with an 86-11 vote, the AP reports. The legislation focusing on agriculture and …
Read More »This weekend is perfect for trying California’s recreational marijuana for the first time
Medical marijuana dispensary The Green Cross of San Fransicso. (By David Downs) Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis consumer or have never tried purchasing pot legally, this is likely the best weekend to take advantage of California’s recreational marijuana market. Dispensaries …
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