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Risk of stoned driver crashes grows as legal marijuana spreads across U.S., according to study

By / October 19, 2018 / 0 Comments

As the push to legalize marijuana gains momentum, so is evidence that more permissive policies on the drug are putting motorists at risk. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found, in a study to be released on Thursday, that traffic accidents are rising in states that have legalized recreational marijuana. That followed stark warnings from […]

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Colorado cracks a billion in annual marijuana sales in record time, generating $200M in tax revenue

By / October 18, 2018 / 0 Comments

Marijuana sales in Colorado have exceeded $1 billion as of August of this year, with tax revenue from those sales coming in at $200 million, according to a report from the Colorado Department of Revenue and its Marijuana Enforcement Division. It’s the earliest point in any of the four years Colorado has had legal recreational […]

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Canadian legalization creates opportunities for Colorado marijuana businesses

By / October 18, 2018 / 0 Comments

Nationwide recreational marijuana legalization makes Canada a fertile landscape for ganjaprenuers. While some Colorado companies are already cashing in on opportunities north of the border, the effect on the local cannabis landscape is expected to be mostly invisible to consumers, industry advocates say. People began lining up in the wee hours of Newfoundland time Wednesday […]

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Two people arrested in Pueblo County after fire at mobile home, investigators suspect hash oil blaze

By / October 17, 2018 / 0 Comments

Two people were arrested Tuesday afternoon in Pueblo County after firefighters and police responded to a fire, which allegedly was sparked by butane hash oil production. The fire broke out in the back of a mobile home in the 100 block of 32 3/4 Lane in the St. Charles Mesa area, according to the sheriff’s […]

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Which States Have Legal Weed and Where Could it Be Legal After the 2018 Midterms?

By hdr_strategos / October 17, 2018 / 0 Comments

Canada became the second and largest country in the world to bolster a national marijuana marketplace after legalizing cannabis possession and use from Wednesday. Canada’s framework for launching legal marijuana sales, including taxing, monitoring and regulating the drug’s distribution and sale, could serve as a reference for the United States if the government were to […]

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Canada now world’s largest legal marijuana marketplace

By / October 17, 2018 / 0 Comments

TORONTO — Ian Power was among the first to buy legal recreational marijuana in Canada but he has no plans to smoke it. He plans to frame it. Canada became the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland. Power was first in line at a store in […]

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Despite increased acceptance, obstacles remain for legalizing recreational marijuana

By hdr_strategos / October 16, 2018 / 0 Comments

A majority of New Mexico voters support legalizing recreational marijuana. And a governor who opposes the idea will leave office at the start of the year, giving hope to some supporters of the idea. But even if New Mexico’s next governor supports the legalization of recreational marijuana, a familiar obstacle would still stand in the […]

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A beginner’s guide to cannabis

By hdr_strategos / October 16, 2018 / 0 Comments

It’s almost here — ready or not! And from the sounds of it, the majority of people and businesses are just not ready. A big part of the reason this general unpreparedness is that for those that don’t normally ingest cannabis, it is an enigma of sorts, which until now has also been illegal in […]

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Marijuana legalization in Canada won’t change NHL — yet

By / October 15, 2018 / 0 Comments

As Riley Cote took and delivered countless punches over more than a decade of junior and pro hockey, he was eager to avoid painkillers. Early on, marijuana was touted to the enforcer as a healing option. “I started noticing some therapeutic benefits,” Cote said. “It helped me sleep, helped with my anxiety and general well-being.” […]

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Terrapin Care Station offers discounted weed for registered voters

By / October 13, 2018 / 0 Comments

Terrapin Care Station is trying a novel approach to encouraging people to register to vote — discounted weed. “No matter where you land on the political spectrum, participation in our nation’s democratic process is more important than ever,” Terrapin Care Station founder and owner Chris Woods stated in a news release. “Passion is already strong […]

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U.S. Senate confirms Jason Dunn as next U.S. Attorney for Colorado

By / October 12, 2018 / 0 Comments

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jason Dunn as the next U.S. attorney for Colorado and Wyoming, putting President Donald Trump’s nominee into the position. The Senate confirmed Dunn with a voice vote on Thursday evening, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s office said. It is unclear when Dunn will be sworn in. Dunn has worked in the […]

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Cannabis Oil vs. CBD Oil: Health Benefits and Legal Considerations

By hdr_strategos / October 11, 2018 / 0 Comments

By Stephanie Garr The topic of cannabis (marijuana) has become far less taboo in recent years, but there are still many misconceptions–and fears–about its use as a medicinal plant. Cannabis is still an illegal product in most countries and can be difficult to obtain. More importantly, it is challenging to study. Still, an increasing amount […]

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