NatureTrak founder Jontae James was 13 years old when his father was arrested for intent to sell cannabis — it was 1994, and the war on drugs was in full effect. Flash forward to current day: James, despite — or perhaps because of — the negative experience with cannabis at such a young age, is […]
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Women And Weed: Here’s Why Female Cannabis Consumers Are In Hiding
As cannabis legalization continues to sweep the United States, it’s become commonplace to find folks being more open and forthcoming about their consumption of this therapeutic plant. After all, in some states, you can walk into a dispensary as easily as a liquor store, and minutes later walk out with a joint to spark up […]
What We Know — And Still Need To Learn — About Cannabis Bioavailability
The bioavailability of any nutrient or medication is dependent on several factors — and cannabis is no different. When it comes to cannabis, the chemical makeup can change from plant to plant within the same crop, so truly consistent bioavailability with flower cannot presently be achieved, although cannabis in the form of extracts allows for […]
From Pillar To Post: Here’s What’s Stalling The Change In Global Cannabis Policy
Whether we choose to believe it or not, the world’s climate is changing and it is our fault. While most acknowledge this inconvenient truth in theory, in practice, the same economic forces that have contributed the greatest to climate change still hold more weight in policymaking than those who are and will continue to bear […]
Smuggler’s Blues: California Airports See Rise In Illegal Movement Of Legal Cannabis
The cannabis gods have been good to California. For decades, the Golden State has been a hub for good-quality weed grown in mass quantities. Apparently, there’s so much marijuana that has been cultivated over the past several years on the West Coast that its residents can’t even come close to consuming the glut of product […]
Illegal Tender: How Black Market Growers Can Survive A Legal Cannabis Market
I was a black-market cannabis grower and seller before the plant was legal anywhere in the United States, and it sure was a lot easier to make a good living doing back then. Prior to legalization, there were a wealth of buyers. Demand outstripped supply, so prices remained high. During the height of the black-market […]
‘Nederwiet’: The Story Of The Biggest Band In Dutch History And Their Cannabis Anthem
The story of the band Doe Maar is rooted in that of another Dutch group called CCC Inc. Joost Belinfante founded CCC Inc. in 1966, and after receiving a small inheritance, he purchased a farm in the countryside in 1969. His bandmates and their girlfriends all moved to the farm and there they formed one […]
Cannabis Prohibition Putting Some Mothers At Risk Of Losing Their Children
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 […]