Mother’s Day is upon us, and cannabis brands have gone full throttle in their holiday marketing: Women’s lifestyle publications are pushing mom-centric gift guides; female celebrities are touting the benefits of CBD as a wellness tool; and Kim Kardashian even threw a CBD-themed baby shower. According to Forbes, cannabis sales were higher during Mother’s Day […]
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How Dispensaries Can Become More Accessible For Medical Marijuana Patients
For those wanting to explore the realm of medical marijuana, the process of getting product can often feel incredibly prohibitive. Even before someone can consider a dispensary visit, you first need a medical marijuana card. With the physical card also comes the fees attached to it. This can also involve months of planning, including saving […]
Grey-Area Gardens: How To Successfully Advocate For Home-Growing Legislation
As more states introduce recreational cannabis legislation, more lawmakers are adding provisions related to social justice, including expungement programs, social equity programs and resentencing guidelines. In these lawmaking discussions, legal at-home cultivation remains a must for debate, but it isn’t always brought to the frontline of said discussion when it comes to rewriting the law. […]
New Jersey Lawmakers Cancel Vote On Recreational Cannabis Legalization
The planned vote on recreational marijuana by New Jersey lawmakers was postponed on Monday, as there simply wasn’t enough support from the state Senate. Once he realized he wouldn’t receive the necessary 21 votes in support, Senate President Stephen Sweeney cancelled the vote on the bill spearheaded by Senator Nicholas Scutari. Hours after the vote […]
Stoner’s Book Club: 6 New Pot Publications To Add To Your Library
As it relates to cannabis, the concept of “fake news” predates the 2016 election cycle, with our society having been spoon-fed misinformation about cannabis for the past century. But as advocates and consumers of cannabis, many of us have made it our civic duty to equip ourselves with credible, accurate information about the plant, absorbing […]
Raid Series, Part 2: Why Is Law Enforcement Cracking Down On CBD Businesses In New York?
Hemp has become incredibly popular in the past decade. As more and more states legalize recreational cannabis, more and more people are also learning about cannabinoids such as cannabidiol, better known as CBD. But many people still have misconceptions about what CBD actually is and its legality, particularly the difference between hemp-derived and cannabis-derived products. […]
Raid Series, Part 1: Why Is Law Enforcement Raiding Hemp-Derived CBD Businesses Throughout The Midwest?
Hemp has gotten incredibly popular in the past decade. As more US states legalize recreational cannabis, more people are learning about therapeutic cannabinoids such as CBD. But many consumers still have misconceptions about what CBD is and its legality, particularly the difference between hemp-derived and cannabis-derived products. In this two-part series, we investigate why hemp […]
How To Prepare For Your First Medical Marijuana Care Appointment
Last fall, I signed up for the Medical Marijuana Program in Pennsylvania. I received my card in October and was eager to explore the dispensaries in the surrounding area. However, upon my first visit to a local dispensary, I was immediately overwhelmed. Although I’ve regularly visited states with adult-use recreational cannabis for the past four […]