Competition to Rename Gorilla Glue #4 Will Send Winner to Coachella!

If you haven’t been keeping up with the saga, the drama over the strain named Gorilla Glue has culminated in a loss for the cannabis industry. As Herb reported, “Gorilla Glue isn’t the first strain to be sued for its name. But it’s one of the first strain to lose.” Continue reading Competition to Rename Gorilla Glue #4 Will Send Winner to Coachella!

California’s Legal Recreational Cannabis Laws Take Effect January 1st!

Legalized Weed Now Available in California

California’s Proposition 64 takes effect January 1st, allowing for recreational cannabis to be grown, sold, and consumed throughout the state. Continue reading California’s Legal Recreational Cannabis Laws Take Effect January 1st!

Nevada’s Running Out of Legal Weed…Already

A week after Nevada’s legalized marijuana sales began, the state is already facing a shortage of cannabis for adult use.

Measures are now being taken to address what the governor has endorsed as “a state of emergency,” allowing for more marijuana businesses to close the gap in demand.

“Based on reports of adult-use marijuana sales already far exceeding the industry’s expectations at the state’s 47 licensed retail marijuana stores, and the reality that many stores are running out of inventory, the Department must address the lack of distributors immediately. Some establishments report the need for delivery within the next several days,” said department Spokeswoman Stephanie Klapstein.

Find out what steps are being taken to address the shortage here.

Can Cannabis Help You See Better in the Dark?

Could weed give you superhuman vision?

Probably not, but a recent study involving tadpoles has scientists thinking that cannabis could actually work to improve vision. Continue reading Can Cannabis Help You See Better in the Dark?

Getting Baked: Does Holding in a Hit Make You Higher?

We’ve all been tempted to hold in a marijuana hit for as long as possible, in an effort to get Cheech and Chong-level high on a Saturday night. But does holding in a hit for longer really make your body and mind higher than you otherwise would? It turns out the answer may be no. Continue reading Getting Baked: Does Holding in a Hit Make You Higher?

Colorado’s Legal Weed Generates Nearly $200 Million

2016 was a record year for cannabis in Colorado; to the tune of almost $200 million. The Colorado Department of Revenue’s announced that legal business sold $1.3 billion in regulated marijuana in 2016, generating nearly $200 million in state tax revenue.  Continue reading Colorado’s Legal Weed Generates Nearly $200 Million

New Gym Allows Cannabis When Training

Do you like to toke while you train? There are many opinions on the subject of exercise and cannabis, but enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that there’s a new gym in California that will let smokers light up while they lift. But before you get too excited, the athletic center isn’t exactly a smoking lounge, it’s a place where people can learn about how cannabis affects their workout performance. Continue reading New Gym Allows Cannabis When Training

Adult Marijuana Use Doubled in Ten Years

A recent study shows that the percentage of adults who use marijuana has doubled between 2002 and 2013. The study shows that many more people can be diagnosed with Marijuana Use Disorder. Continue reading Adult Marijuana Use Doubled in Ten Years

First Drive-Thru Pot Shop Opening in Oregon

Gold Beach, Oregon makes history as the first town to become home to a cannabis drive-thru. Those looking to get baked with minimal effort will be able to drive by Green Life Oregon, a recreational cannabis shop on the Oregon coast that allows you to meet with a budtender from the comfort of your car. Continue reading First Drive-Thru Pot Shop Opening in Oregon

Stay Safe on Social Media: Police Busts in Legal Weed States

Yikes! Careful what you post. Police in states where marijuana is recreationally legal (Alaska, Colorado, Washington and Oregon) are turning to social media to bust non-state operations. Sometimes turning to entrapment, a recent article by The High Times shows those living in pot-friendly states may not be living under pot-friendly law enforcement. Continue reading Stay Safe on Social Media: Police Busts in Legal Weed States