Still think stoners just want munchies and to lay around all day? New research from a Canadian study shows just the opposite: weed smokers are actually thinner than their non-smoking peers. The new study published in Obesity Magazine shows cannabis use is linked to lower rates of obesity and being overweight. Continue reading Smoking Weed Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk
A panel in California, led by Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, is dedicated to ironing out the logistics of putting a successful bill on the ballot in November or 2016. There is a lot to consider as California examines what is working in states that have already legalized recreational marijuana such as Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, and Washington DC. Continue reading California Preparing for Marijuana Legalization
One of recreational marijuana’s major barriers to convincing the public that weed smokers are no longer the dopey, burnt-out caricatures as they have been labeled the past, but that many functional and successful adults use marijuana to enhance their life, treat a variety of illnesses and blow off steam after working hard. Continue reading Recreational Marijuana Normalized Through New Stock Photos
Just like the current “open container” law for alcohol, Washington has enacted a similar policy for marijuana. Pretty much common sense rules like:
Continue reading Washington’s New “Open Container” Law for Marijuana
A decision by the Department of Justice in December, 2014 allows Native American tribes to grow and sell marijuana on their land. Allowing Native Americans to regulate marijuana is another large populous allowed to participate in legal marijuana. Tribes themselves have mixed feelings about the announcement by the DOJ. Continue reading DOJ Gives OK to Native American Tribes to Grow MJ
A love of weed defies all boundaries, whether it state, county or country. While people around the world are smoking, they seem to be enjoying the plant much differently. Continue reading How Marijuana Use Differs Around the World
Surely you’ve noticed that smoke shops and head shops are everywhere. However, these stores are frequently ill-stocked, high-priced and many tenders are not knowledgeable about their products. “Fifty years ago, head shops began dotting the country and, through the decades, became a common part of the American landscape,” says Ryan Ward, a former employee of eBay and founder of Weedshop.com (www.weedshop.com), an online store offering various smoke products. Continue reading Shy Stoners’ Alternative: New Online Head Shop
Following the rules of I-502 are some of the most important things to consider when setting up a recreational pot shop. In addition to appreciating the joys of legal weed, businesses also have a responsibility to keep children safe and make sure they check IDs every time they make a sale. Unfortunately, it recently came to light that several pot shops in Washington failed when tested by sting operations. Continue reading Rec. Pot Shops Fail Stings by Law Enforcement
Growing plants can take many shapes and forms. Those of us who want to rest assured that our plants are as happy as can be at all times need to be monitoring important environmental indicators of plant health. Light, temperature, humidity, dew point, barometric pressure, pH, and soil moisture are all measurements advanced growers need to take to ensure the healthiest, highest yielding, brightest plants. Continue reading Advanced Monitoring for Plant Growth
Certain patients in Georgia can now legally use marijuana.
“On April 16th, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law HB 1 the Haleigh’s Hope Act” which allows “qualified patients to legally possess up to 20 fluid ounces of low-THC cannabis oils with their doctors’ recommendations” –Marijuana Policy Project Continue reading Georgia Opens Up MMJ
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