Cannabis is often touted as a miracle drug. Its most zealous proponents claim it’s an all-healing plant with the capacity to treat — and perhaps even cure — a variety of health conditions, from aches and pains right down to the Big Sick. But the truth of the matter is,Continue Reading
The Las Vegas City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday to create a new business license and land-use regulations for marijuana social-use venues, a move that could open new business opportunities for entrepreneurs and increase revenue for licensed cannabis retailers. In the program’s first 12 months, only existing owners of marijuana retailContinue Reading
Colorado legislators OK’d a measure that will usher in new cannabis market opportunities by permitting home delivery, and edged closer to providing final approval for on-site marijuana consumption – two measures that could boost MJ sales. The Senate approved the delivery bill by a 20-14 vote Wednesday, then passed theContinue Reading
In an open letter ahead of an international policy summit, the 329 organizations also question the UN drug office’s ability to change its own outdated perspective. The post 329 Groups Call on UN to Adopt Harm-Reduction Drug Policy appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 329 Groups Call onContinue Reading
Edibles, despite the fact that they deliver a potent and often long-lasting stone, are a main entry point to cannabis for many newcomers who might be more adverse to smoking or vaporizing. For comedian, television personality and best-selling author Chelsea Handler, cannabis edibles were a way to promote a healthyContinue Reading
Southeast Asia has traditionally been the part of the world with the harshest cannabis laws. But over the past year, activist efforts have started to pay off, spurred by outrage over particularly egregious injustices. Some countries in the region are taking steps to open legal space for medical use. Myanmar,Continue Reading
The U.S. Justice Department said an Oregon woman who works for a marijuana staffing agency can’t use bankruptcy protection because of her firm’s cannabis ties. The Wall Street Journal reported the department’s decision is part of the DOJ’s larger policy to impose the federal marijuana ban on individuals whose incomeContinue Reading
Michigan’s medical cannabis dispensaries may get a bump in sales from a newly launched state system that allows patients to register online and then use their approval emails to immediately purchase cannabis. The system, which went live on Wednesday, will let patients get MMJ “as quickly as possible,” broadcaster WXYZContinue Reading
What does the label “stoner” mean to you? The post Should Stoner Culture Be Preserved? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Should Stoner Culture Be Preserved?Continue Reading
The Nevada Assembly unanimously passed a bill to make public the names of marijuana company owners. KNPR reported the bill will return to the state Senate, which will need to approve an amendment before it can head to the desk of Gov. Steve Sisolak, who is expected to sign itContinue Reading
