There’s a new survey that shows CBD Users use less pain pills because of the positive effects of Cannabidiol , also known as CBD. The compound is another component found in the cannabis plant besides Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The most striking …
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Alarming Rates of Toxins Found in California’s Illegal Pot Grows
The use of chemicals in illegal marijuana grows is rampant in states like California. It’s evident in the toxins left behind by the illegal fertilizers, pesticides, and butane. One investigation uncovered thousands of used butane cans used to process concentrated …
Read More »Weed For Vets Now Possible With New Amendment
U.S. veterans may finally have access to medical marijuana thanks to an amendment by the The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday which would allow weed for Vets and a process to obtain medical marijuana recommendations through the Department of …
Read More »NFL is Interested in Studies of Cannabis for Pain to Treat it’s Players
The National Football League wrote a letter to it’s players association outlining steps to work with them to study the potential use of cannabis to help in the treatment of pain for NFL players. Currently, marijuana is completely banned from the …
Read More »Weed Felons are Welcome in Oakland’s Legal Marijuana Industry
In California, the Oakland city council unanimously approved the Equity Permit Program, which ensures a more diverse cannabis industry from the get go, including former weed felons. Approved last month, the new program will reportedly issue 50 percent of all …
Read More »An Elevated Dining Experience in Portland, Oregon
Perhaps you have been to a pop-up dinner series before…but not like this one! Arcane Revelry is a one-of-a-kind. elevated dining experience that made it’s debut in Portland, OR by launching an exclusive cannabis pop-up summer dinner series. These exciting events bring …
Read More »Redhat Ralph Visits 8 Portland Marijuana Shops in 24 Miles
This week includes three days of the 30th Annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival as well as the 2 year anniversary barbeque at Shango Dispensary in Hillsboro. I will also be continuing my Dispensary Tour north and east of the Willamette …
Read More »The U.S. May Deschedule Marijuana with The Marijuana Justice Act
The federal ban of marijuana may finally come to an end thanks to a bill submitted by New Jersey Senator,Corey Booker. The bill would deschedule marijuana with The Marijuana Justice Act, legislation that seeks to end the prohibition of the …
Read More »Justice Within Reach for Kansas Couple Raided for Tomatoes and Tea Leaves
A Kansas couple will finally see their day in court after years of rulings and appeals stemming from a 2012 SWAT-like raid that only turned up some tomato plants and loose leaf tea. Some of the scarring memories for the …
Read More »Legalizing Cannabis for Communities and Racial Justice in New York: StartSmartNY
A new adult-use (recreational) legislative initiative, StartSmartNY, has materialized in the Empire State, with the re-introduction of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) (previously stalled in prior legislative committees). The movement is spearheaded by a coalition comprised of members …
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