In 2012, Colorado and Washington voters legalized recreational cannabis sales, with the first dispensaries opening in 2014. A lot has changed in the decade since. More than half of people in the United States now live in a state that allows legal recreational cannabis, while 74 percent live in a state that has legalized either …
The Top US Cities for Marijuana Tourism
The trend of U.S. states legalizing recreational marijuana use is lifting tourism to new heights in 2024 and travelers have never had more choices when it comes to picking the perfect place for a cannabis-centric vacation. The team at Upgraded Points recently analyzed data from home-sharing platform Airbnb and weed-friendly lodging site Bud and Breakfast to …
Munchies Mystery Solved: Cannabis Lights Up Brain’s Hunger Circuit
While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University. The discovery, detailed in the journal
SCIENCE & HEALTHYoung Americans Are Five Times More Likely To Smoke Marijuana Than Cigarettes, Gallup Poll Shows
Significantly more Americans now say they smoke marijuana than cigarettes—with young people being more than five times more likely to consume cannabis than tobacco, according to new Gallup polling data. Overall, 17 percent of Americans say they smoke cannabis, compared to 12 percent who reported smoking any cigarettes in the past week. The difference is …
What is hash and how do you make it?
Hashish or just hash, is a potent cannabis concentrate made by extracting the resin from cannabis plants and working and pressing it into solid form. It can take the form of spheres (like Nepalese temple ball hash), bricks or “cakes” like the hash made in North Africa and the Levant, and dark, sticky fingers or …
Conscious Consumption: 100+ Black-Owned Cannabis Businesses to Support Right Now
According to Marijuana Business Daily, approximately 81% of cannabis business owners or founders are white. Only 4% are Black-owned. Why do state programs continue to favor white, wealthy entrepreneurs, while those who have long favored cannabis’ healing powers continue to be arrested at extremely disproportionate rates? The War on Drugs has left deep wounds in the cannabis …
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Blunt vs. Joint: Everything you Need to Know
For many stoners, there is one age-old debate that rivals that of the chicken and the egg. What is the difference between a blunt and a joint? In the end, when the cannabis has turned to ash and the munchies have begun, it might not even matter. But whether one prefers a blunt or a …
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Las Vegas weed visitor’s guide 2024
In a few months, the self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world will make the case for itself as the weed capital of the world. Las Vegas’ seven-year-old legal cannabis program is a fine-tuned machine, but there’s one final shot in the arm coming this spring: nice places to smoke it. Sin City is home to …
Indica vs Sativa: Unlocking the Antiquated Mystery
In dispensaries all across the United States, cannabis products labeled “sativa” and “indica” line the shelves. However, our dependence on phrases like indica, sativa, and hybrid to classify cannabis is a disservice to customers. In cannabis culture, people expect an energizing, uplifting high from a “sativa” strain of cannabis. On the other hand, they expect a more relaxing, body high …
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10 Reasons Why NYC is the Weed Tourism Capital of the World
In recent years, New York City has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as a thriving hub for cannabis enthusiasts from around the world. With the groundbreaking legalization of recreational Cannabis, the Big Apple has quickly ascended to the pinnacle of cannabis tourism. In this article, we will delve deep into the top 10 compelling reasons …
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