Category: Culture

An Oregon man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for possessing medical marijuana he purchased legally in his home state.  Patrick Beadle, 46, was sentenced to eight years in prison without the possibility of parole in Madison County, Mississippi last week. In March 2017, Beadle was driving through Mississippi when he was pulled […]

Even though cannabis became legal overnight in Canada on October 17, establishing the country’s legal retail industry could take months. In fact, access to retail storefronts is highly uneven across Canada, due to different rules governing cannabis in different provinces. Then, there’s the issue with product availability. So far only flower, plants, seeds, and oils […]

In a move that’s thrown patients and dispensary owners into confusion, Arizona’s attorney general Mark Brnovich posited in court filings that only dried marijuana should be available for medical consumption. The filings suggest that possession of hashish be deemed a crime—an idea that, if enforced, could have dire consequences for those who use oils, extracts, […]

This morning, police reports began surfacing of a coordinated drug bust at a home along Kentucky 229 in southeast Laurel County. Both the Kentucky State Police and the FBI cooperated in the Saturday enforcement action. Information is still forthcoming about who police arrested and their charges, but authorities in Laurel County have arrested one 16-year-old […]

Perhaps this has happened to you: you’ve just finished off a joint. Maybe the edible has just hit. Or perhaps you’ve just put down your bong, or vape pen, or whatever other space-aged weed tech has just the shelves. There’s only one thing on your mind: snack time. You walk (because we don’t condone stoned […]

Canada’s recent marijuana legalization is set to bring a wave of economic benefits. While the country’s government is set to benefit from taxes, and the cannabis industry is sure to grow, the policy has already done wonders for a Girl Guide in Edmonton. SEE ALSO: A cheerleader attempted to swap pot brownies for homecoming votes […]

Younger respondents showed more interest than older people, with 31.8% of those polled between the ages of 18 and 34 saying that they were interested or somewhat interested, while just 24.9% of the 35 to 54 age bracket mirroring their sentiments, and only 22.5% of respondents aged 55 and up were interested. Read more: cannabis.net

On the other hand, cannabis is a much safer alternative for treating inflammatory conditions including arthritis. It has no side effects and can be used in a number of ways similar to copaiba: applied topically, ingested, and smoked, in order to give relief. Read more: cannabis.net

iHeartMedia announced today that they would make a strategic investment deal with High Times Holding Corp. The $5,000,000 advertising deal comes alongside a $10,000,000 investment. Per the terms of the agreement, the iconic cannabis brand will gain access to the iconic radio brand’s inventory, outdoor advertising, mass media expertise, and other associated services. iHeart will […]

Those interested in partaking of European weed can benefit the most from visiting Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy. Recreational use in these countries is still prohibited but social use is clearly much more tolerant in these countries compared to others in the continent. Read more: cannabis.net