Drug policy in Portugal has always taken innovative approaches. In 2001, Portugal became the first nation to decriminalize personal drug usage, which transformed global discussions about addiction-related public health. Two decades after its trailblazing drug decriminalization, the country now leads another critical healthcare industry by adopting medical cannabis legislation. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-04-21/why-portugal-could-be-europes-medical-cannabis-capital/97076
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West Hollywood Brings High Spirits and Cannabis Culture in Celebration of 4/20
Easter Sunday collided with 4/20 in West Hollywood this year, turning the city into a pastel-colored celebration of both resurrection and relaxation. With cannabis culture now firmly rooted in the city, local dispensaries and lounges leaned into the overlap, offering everything from egg hunts (or in this case, nug hunts), edibles, swag bags, and special discounts in …
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New Study Finds Medical Cannabis Has Potential to Treat Cancer
A recent meta-analysis published last week in Frontiers of Oncology found that medical cannabis has the potential to help treat symptoms of cancer. The study, which pulled from prior cannabis research, was the largest-ever analysis to investigate the interplay of cannabis and cancer, and researchers found a “significant majority” of the relevant studies fell predominantly in favor …
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North Carolina Lawmakers File Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
A group of North Carolina lawmakers this week introduced legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the state, online news source Marijuana Moment reported on Friday. The measure, House Bill 1011, was filed on Tuesday with primary sponsorship from Democratic Reps. Aisha Dew, Pricey Harrison and Zack Hawkins. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2025/04/18/north-carolina-lawmakers-file-medical-marijuana-legalization-bill/
Spark it up — Long Beach moves forward with cannabis sales and consumption at certain events
The Long Beach City Council moved forward Tuesday to allow cannabis special events within the city, with the hopes to increase revenue and further stamp Long Beach as a tourist destination. This will allow certain events such as music festivals and fairs to have cannabis retail vendors onsite selling their product, and will permit people to …
Thinking Outside the Bowl: Four Fascinating Ways to Consume Cannabis
Anyone who considers themselves a frequent user of cannabis knows the basics by now: bowls, bongs, blunts, edibles, and joints. These are some of the most common forms of cannabis consumption. But what if we like to shake it up every once in a while? This list features some of the more fascinating methods of …
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Elon Musk And The Potential Future Of Legal Cannabis
Elon Musk joined as an early investor of the car company Tesla in 2004, later becoming CEO and product architect in 2008. Taking the technology, he pushed the company and grew the brand and the following. Using the expanded platform, he has become a global player and now has joined the current administration. But what about Elon Musk and the potential …
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Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
New York is always buzzing with excitement, but it gets a little extra special on April 20th. With legalization in full swing and a vibrant community that loves to celebrate the culture, NYC is one of the best places to be on 4/20. From massive park meetups and hazy comedy nights to yacht parties and …
In the weeds: Where marijuana is legal and for what use
On 4/20, you might find yourself in more conversation about types of cannabis (marijuana or hemp) and cannabinoids (THC, CBD, for example). Why it matters: It’s not just the plant, itself: Wrapping your head around cannabis terminology, uses and legal status can be dizzying. State of play: Hemp was federally legalized in 2018, and marijuana is legal for medical use in …
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Tourists Visiting Yankee Stadium or the Bronx Botanical Garden Are Smoking Silly Nice
Welcome to the Bronx, where tradition and energy run deep. Whether you’re headed to the New York Botanical Gardento explore 250 acres of natural beauty, or catching a day game at Yankee Stadium, the Bronx offers a truly unique NYC experience. But there’s one more experience tourists are locking in while they’re uptown—high-quality legal weed, and that’s …
