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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Fortune 420: How Are Bud-Centric Businesses Faring This Year?
Rapper Petey Pablo stepped up to a makeshift stage outside NuWu Cannabis Marketplace while X Games medalist Torey Pudwill wowed a crowd of more than 200 spectators as he performed one skateboard trick after another on a halfpipe. The festivities for 420 at the tribal cannabis dispensary located less than one mile from Downtown Las […]
In Security: The Ultimate Security Tactics For Cannabis Cultivators And Bud Businesses
If you grow cannabis indoors or at an outdoor grow site, or run any kind of cannabusiness, effective security tactics that protect your livelihood are just as important as having kick-ass cannabis genetics and products. With weed prices dropping due to robust competition and sweeping legalization, buds, cannabis concentrates and cash remain easy targets for […]
The Mary Jane In Spain: Barcelona Cannabis Clubs A Hot Ticket
Traveling can be one of life’s greatest pleasures — a way to take us out of our everyday lives to see and experience different worlds and cultures. Unfortunately for cannabis consumers, traveling often unfortunately means extended time without the company of our favorite therapeutic plant. Whether consumed for medicinal or recreational purposes, vacation is not […]
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 […]