Los Angeles Resets Marijuana Program To Combat Racial Inequality

The changes will finally address the city’s stagnant social equity programs, but could lead legacy operators into the illicit market. The Los Angeles City Council approved a series of recommendations Tuesday that would...

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Study Says Older Marijuana Users Have Lower BMIs And More Likely To Work Out

A study suggests Americans over the age of 60 show a connection between marijuana use and leading a more active lifestyle. The lazy stoner stereotype is one of the most prevalent ones when it comes to marijuana use. Making...

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Eight Major Myths About CBD Products (and the Truths Behind Them)

CBD products are the phenomenon of the therapeutic product space at the moment. You can barely open a health and wellbeing publication these days without there being at least some mention of CBD oil, CBD extracts and CBD...

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Dark Web Marijuana Sales Soar During Pandemic

The continued global crisis makes it difficult to know how black-market consumer behavior will change in the future. The coronavirus pandemic caused an uptick in doomsday hoarding behavior, with Americans stocking up on toilet...

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Does Chrissy Teigen Smoke Weed?

Model, cookbook author, Twitter clapbacker and all around cool mom Chrissy Teigen is known for her fiery personality. Does she smoke weed? Chrissy Teigen, renowned model turned food icon, is one of the world’s most beloved...

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Remembering Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Intellectual Leader Of The Marijuana Movement

Grinspoon’s book reads as prophetic today, at a time when cannabis reform intersects with the racial injustice and policing issues that currently plague society. The notion that cannabis holds medical benefits worthy of...

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Colorado Gov. Suggests Hypnosis To Get Ohio Gov. To Legalize Marijuana

Gov. Jared Polis meant it as a joke, but Ohio’s Mike DeWine has long maintained he won’t legalize cannabis under any circumstances. If you can’t beat them, might as well hypnotize them. That was the joke Colorado Gov....

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Top Tobacco Substitutes for Rolling Joints

Everyone knows the dangers of smoking tobacco, but are there really any viable tobacco substitutes for rolling joints and blunts? All over the world, millions of cannabis users pack their joints and blunts with weed and...

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Bernie Sanders: If You Want Police Reform, Legalize Marijuana

Sanders described marijuana legalization as a key pillar in police reform during a speech on the Senate floor this week. National leaders and lawmakers have held ongoing conversations around criminal justice reform and racial...

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How Marijuana And CBD Help Create Calm, Healing Walks

The heightened visual and auditory senses that cannabis can provide are just the ticket for many people who experience a daily anxiety buzzkill.  Being locked down or otherwise limited in your movements during this pandemic...

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Leading CBD Brands Still Have Some Inaccurate Dosages, Even If Their Numbers Have Improved

CBD products have always had a labeling issue. A new report shows that the problem remains but that it has improved consistently. Dosage is very important for marijuana products. The accuracy of them allows people to understand...

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Can You Use Cannabis For Your Workout Recovery?

There’s not a lot of research on cannabis use and its impact on athletes. Here’s what some experts have to say on the matter. Rest days are very important for people who work out regularly. The more people physically...

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2 Chainz Pushes Back Against Claims Marijuana Use Raises COVID-19 Risk

2 Chainz was making a tongue-in-cheek joke, but the health concerns around smoking and vaping marijuana remain. Last week, public health officials and experts announced smoking or vaping marijuana carried higher risk of contracting...

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What To Expect When Smoking Weed For The First Time

Your inaugural weed smoking session is largely dependent on your body and mindset. But here’s what you can probably expect your first time. Your first experience with marijuana can be great, but it can also be terrible....

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Study Shows Cannabis Temporarily Relieves PTSD Symptoms

The study suggests that cannabis does reduce symptoms of PTSD acutely, but might not have longer term beneficial effects on the underlying condition. A new study concludes that marijuana temporarily relieves post-traumatic...

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Forget The Munchies: How Marijuana Can Be An Appetite Suppressant

A little-known cannabinoid called THCV can trigger your brain to eat less and avoid greasy, fatty foods. Marijuana’s capability as an appetite stimulant is well-documented. And, no, we’re not talking about the “munchies.”...

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Researchers Say This Is The Optimal Age For Using Marijuana

A new study found this age is ideal for limiting negative impacts on long-term health, educational attainment, and mental wellness. Determining the legal age to allow consumption of various vices is a matter that’s hardly...

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The Role Marijuana Legalization Can Play In Fighting Racial Injustice

Though NORML said marijuana legalization will not solve racial injustice in America, the organization believes it can be “an important part of this emerging discussion.” The National Organization for the Reformation of...

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CBD Can Improve Effectiveness of Antibiotic Medication

A new study found that CBD could act as a “helper compound” with traditional antibiotics to more effectively treat staph infections. Diseases caused by bacteria were the leading cause of death for Americans until antibiotics...

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Do The Dixie Chicks Smoke Weed?

The Chicks have never been ones to shy away from controversy, from criticizing the president to addressing spousal abuse. Do their liberal beliefs extend to weed? We all know at least one song by The Dixie Chicks, no matter...

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What The Year Ahead Looks Like For CBD

Market activity in 2020 will go a long way towards determining whether or not hemp’s profitability can sustain its robust trajectory. To say that 2019 was a boom year for the CBD industry would be a massive understatement,...

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Can Marijuana Help Ease Coronavirus Anxiety?

Cannabis can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression amid the coronavirus pandemic. With a national disruption to routine and a general destabilizing effect on our collective mood, the coronavirus is causing...

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This CEO Says Marijuana Will Be Federally Legal By 2022

“I’ve seen some really large numbers in terms of the amount of cash flow that would come into the government as a result of just a normal excise tax regime.” State lawmakers have proposed marijuana legalization as a...

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Why 7-Eleven Is Waging War Against Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries

“What we’re hearing from 7-Eleven is they consider this a criminal activity and money laundering,” said one dispensary owner. By all accounts, the Oklahoma cannabis industry is a runaway success. Medical marijuana sales...

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3 Weird Vibes Marijuana Paranoia Might Have You Feeling During Virus Lockdown

People have been experiencing varying levels of weed paranoia (presumably) since it was first discovered millions of years ago. A lot of people use marijuana to relax after a long day of, well, riding the couch — we are,...

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AG William Barr Inappropriately Used DOJ Funds To Target Marijuana Industry

According to a Justice Department whistleblower, reefer madness still continues with Attorney General William Barr. Attorney General William Barr said he’d take a “hands-off” approach to marijuana at 2018 Senate confirmation...

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Does Padma Lakshmi Smoke Weed?

Lakshmi uses her celebrity platform to speak up for her political beliefs, even if they might place her in the midst of controversies. Does this include marijuana? Among other things, Padma Lakshmi is an author, model, and...

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Study Finds No Association Between Marijuana And Stroke Risk

While more research is necessary, a new study concludes that there is no association between stroke risk and marijuana use. Google “does marijuana increase risk of stroke,” and you’ll likely become confused. Some research,...

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Netflix Blocks Marijuana Content Due To Government Pressure

According to Netflix, canna-centric titles will be pulled from their services in Singapore due to government restrictions. Netflix has a vast library of content, and is home to some of the best stoner shows and movies ever...

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Study Finds Medical Marijuana Patients Are Happier And Healthier Than Non-Users

Results of a new study found that medical marijuana patients had a better quality of life, less hospital visits, and used fewer medications. A new study finds that patients who use marijuana to treat various medical conditions...

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LGBTQ, Cannabis Industries Shared History Shines In Pride

The cannabis and LGBTQ communities share a history of support, but marijuana companies could step up more with monetary support. The shared history between cannabis and the LGBTQ+ community is long, including the landmark...

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Scientists Confirm Taking Psychedelics At Music Festivals Makes You Happier

Those under the influence of alcohol or opioids did not report the same ‘transformative experiences’ psychedelic users did at music festivals. Psychedelics have an array of therapeutic potential in treating mood and psychiatric...

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New Study Finds Hemp Oil Can Help Treat Chronic Neuropathic Pain

It’s another step towards lessening our dependency on the pharmacological use of opioids and opioid-derivatives. Medical professionals and researchers throughout the U.S. are seeking to steer patients away from opioids...

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