DOJ Gives OK to Native American Tribes to Grow MJ

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

How Marijuana Use Differs Around the World

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

Shy Stoners’ Alternative: New Online Head Shop

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

Georgia Opens Up MMJ

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

Are Washington’s Weed Testing Procedures Comprehensive?

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Recreational weed seems like a dream come true in states that have legalized, but some critics in Washington are finding possible inaccuracies in current testing procedures. From mold infestations to inflated THC content, even pesticides have been accused of making it into your bag of bud. Continue reading Are Washington’s Weed Testing Procedures Comprehensive?

Rolling Hemp Hills in Tennessee’s Future?

Tennessee, a state which recently wrote a bill allowing the tentative growth and cultivation of hemp, has received at least 53 applications so far from farmers who want to cash in on the green rush. This sure-to be hot new commodity is different than traditional marijuana; hemp does not produce active THC to get you high. Instead, hemp’s uses range from industrial to medicinal, hemp can create clothing and rope and you name it! Continue reading Rolling Hemp Hills in Tennessee’s Future?

Marijuana and Pet Safety: Are You Prepared?

We love legalization, but some of our household pets may not enjoy it so much. While edibles and other awesome ways of ingesting marijuana become increasingly easy in states that have legalized bud, it’s also becoming simpler for dogs and cats to get their paws on the green. It’s important you’re aware of these dangers if you plan on lighting up or whipping together a batch of pot brownies so you can keep your furry friends safe. Here are some tips to be aware of. Continue reading Marijuana and Pet Safety: Are You Prepared?

Michigan Rep Considers Writing Legal Weed Bill

Colorado’s success with legalized recreational marijuana is inspiring other states to follow suit and propose bills that would not only decriminalize marijuana possession, but allow the controlled growth and sale of the plant. Continue reading Michigan Rep Considers Writing Legal Weed Bill

Snoop Dogg Visits Renton, WA Weed Store

Rap/rasta legend Snoog Dogg/Lion recently visited a legal pot establishment in Washington! Over 420 weekend, he was one of the first visitors to new store, Emerald Haze. Snoop used the opportunity not as a party, but as a way to show the public that legal weed is not the demon many make it out to be. Continue reading Snoop Dogg Visits Renton, WA Weed Store

Bi-Partisan Support for MJ in Italy

The road to blazing just got another cobblestone laid down, this time in the country of Italy. Both political parties surprised everyone by supporting the idea of marijuana legalization in a country that has previously had a tumultuous stance on bud. More than 60 politicians backed a law that proposed legalization of weed nationwide. Continue reading Bi-Partisan Support for MJ in Italy