Surprisingly, many of the countries that today have the strictest drug policies also hide a history where those same substances were of great cultural significance. For example, Japan once boasted a thriving hemp industry; today, cannabis use carries serious legal and moral penalties. Weed users face a confusing and dangerous political landscape, as well as a deep …
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As I gaze out my window at the morning light filtering through the leaves of my garden, I can’t help but reflect on the peculiar state of cannabis “legalization” across America. Here’s a hard truth many advocates don’t want to face: if you can’t grow your own cannabis at home, it’s not actually legalization. What you have …
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A unique clinical trial conducted by researchers at the New York University together with the Johns Hopkins University around a decade ago, involved administering psilocybin to clergymen in various religions. The participants included a Catholic priest, five rabbis, a Muslim leader, and a Protestant minister. The results were just published last month by Kathryn Post of Religion News Service, …
Reggae has always been more than just music. It has been a form of expression rooted in resistance, identity and belief. Central to this message is cannabis, or ganja, which holds deep spiritual significance in the Rastafari tradition and often features in reggae lyrics, rituals and imagery. Beyond its religious roots, weed became a symbol of …
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Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workers felt about their jobs in 10 …
It sounds like something you’d hear from a sommelier. It’s also how Dr. Jason Iannuccilli talks about cannabis. Iannuccilli’s new software, based on a patent-pending algorithm he developed over seven years, uses a cannabis strain’s aromatic compounds — known as its terpene profile — to match it to a consumer’s desired activity or effect. Iannuccilli said the days …
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The Hon. Robert Nesta Marley O.M. departed from this worldly realm on 11th May 1981. He was reportedly en route to Jamaica but lost his 8-month battle with cancer at age 36 while in Miami. Pieces from various stages of Bob Marley’s Life in Jamaica can be found around the island — from former homes …
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Los Angeles isn’t just keeping up with the cannabis movement—it’s setting the pace for the nation. From sleek dispensaries on Sunset Boulevard to open-air festivals celebrating all things green, cannabis has found a new home in LA’s mainstream. The city’s creative spirit and progressive outlook have sparked innovative businesses, wellness experiences, and public events that make cannabis …
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Mothers are increasingly leading cannabis reform efforts in the United States. Across the country, mothers have pushed forward laws — even in conservative states — allowing for the use of THC or CBD for children with severe epilepsy and other illnesses. https://cannabisnow.com/mothers-and-marijuana/
Look at Cookies. Berner didn’t just create a brand or a dispensary; he built a cultural empire. That signature blue logo has become iconic, synonymous with street culture and quality cannabis. Similarly, Stiiizy has tapped into the heart of skate and streetwear culture, giving a voice to a generation that values individuality, creativity and rebellion. Viola, founded by Al …
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