New York Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession Starting Aug. 27
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor signed a bill Monday that softens penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis and allows for the expungement of some past convictions. After Aug. 27 it’ll be a $50 ticket for under one ounce, or $200 for one to two ounces, statewide. The legislation signed into law by Gov. […]
USA Today Report: Cannabis Consumers Reduce Use of Pills, Booze
A new report by Gannett, the publisher of USA Today and dozens of other publications, has found that cannabis use by new consumers correlates with a reduction in their use of painkillers and alcohol. The study, conducted the company’s digital marketing arm, LOCALiQ, combined survey responses with mobile data to paint a picture of cannabis […]
Tips for Using CBD to Enhance Your Cannabis High
When it comes to choosing between a high-THC or a high-CBD cannabis product, it really comes down to your personal needs and preferences. For some, CBD is the preferred cannabinoid; it doesn’t get you high, and it offers certain medicinal benefits like relief of anxiety and inflammation. Others prefer THC, which comes with its own […]
That Alarming CBD Liver Damage Study Is Bunk–And the Media Should Know Better
It’s 2019 and we still live in a world where one small study, on mice, with a highly questionable methodology, published in a marginal journal, with major flaws, leads to a clickbait media panic. Recently, you may have seen a Forbes article headlined “Marijuana Study Finds CBD Can Cause Liver Damage” that reported on a […]
A Visual Guide to Taking the Perfect Dab
Dabbing is an effective way to consume cannabis and also a great ritual. Similar to cooking a great meal or mixing a refreshing cocktail, the process of preparing and executing the perfect dab can be meditative and provide a moment to decompress. Like a baseball player stepping up to the plate, as dabbing becomes more […]
Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis
In a first-of-its-kind hearing, a key congressional committee met Wednesday morning to discuss how to finally put an end to federal cannabis prohibition. Titled “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform,” it was the latest indication of just how far Congress has come on cannabis reform after decades of intransigence. Wednesday’s […]
