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My father busted me smoking cannabis exactly once, on the Fourth of July, 2003. I say “busted” in the sense that I was trying to not draw attention. Though I was a legal adult, this was in New Hampshire in the early 2000s, so nothing marijuana-related was legal. I had always been a nerdy kid (adding to the invisible forcefield that shields white dudes like myself from all suspicion) but had discovered cannabis a few years earlier, I found out I really enjoyed cannabis the summer I turned 17. That year, when my dad found me smoking weed on his porch on…
Coir is widely utilized by numerous cannabis companies worldwide due to its ease of use for fertigation, feeding, and management. The primary horticultural products available are coir fiber, coir pith, and coir chips/chunks. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between these three subproducts and their suitability for cannabis plants: Coir Fiber: Natural fiber sourced from the outer husk of coconuts. Commonly used for making items like rope, brushes, textiles, and coir mats. Limited applications in growing media. Coir Pith: Ideal for growers as it acts as a soil conditioner with moisture retention properties. …
Legal As German cannabis legalization inevitably succeeds, it will provide a major boost to the rest of Europe’s outlook on cannabis reform. Published on July 5, 2024 The history of Europe’s cannabis reform movement will forever be measured by adult-use legalization in Germany. Germany, which implemented the first provisions of its new adult-use cannabis law on April 1 , will never hold the title of being the first to legalize cannabis nationwide on the European continent. However, German legalization is undeniably the most significant cannabis reform victory in Europe’s history, and possibly the world. Adults in Germany can now possess…
Most marijuana consumers say that their cannabis consumption reduces their use of alcohol and many also report substituting it for other substances, including methamphetamine, morphine, and tobacco, according to survey data published in The Harm Reduction Journal. New Zealand researchers assessed responses to an online survey provided by 23,500 participants with a history of cannabis use and other substances. Respondents frequently reported that cannabis led to reductions in their use of other substances — a finding that is consistent with prior research. This substitution effect was most pronounced for alcohol, with 60 percent of subjects acknowledging that “using cannabis led…
Rappers Xzibit and Snoop Dogg have each opened dispensaries in California, aiming to bring the cultural legacy of cannabis into a unique destination for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Each of the two has stood up for the importance of cannabis culture in their lives, moving the industry forward and putting an emphasis on the experience above all. Xzibit’s West Coast Cannabis Club (XWCC) and Snoop Dogg’s SWED (“Smoke Weed Every Day”) are more than just dispensaries, but authentic and significant brands looking to make a difference. Why Xzibit Created XWCC Xzibit’s XWCC is a fusion of West Coast culture, cannabis…
Autumn and harvest, it’s such a special time of year in the Emerald Triangle. Gusty winds blow puffy clouds across crystal blue skies. The winds blow the leaves and pine needles off the tall trees, creating a blanket of rust colored mulch to enrich the soil. It’s an instinctual thing: the cool breezes and shorter days signal the farmer to prepare the barn to receive the fruits of summer’s labor. How ancient is that? Given that cannabis use dates back at least 10,000 years, we can imagine the process has always been pretty much the same. By early September, the farmer…
Contrary to common perception, what we know about cannabis far exceeds what we don’t. Scientists’ focus on cannabis has increased exponentially in recent years, as has our understanding of the plant, its active constituents, their mechanisms of action, and their effects on the user and upon society. In recent years, researchers have published tens of thousands of scientific papers about cannabis and its constituents, according to a keyword search on the National Library of Medicine website. In addition, most U.S. states have real-world experience with regulating cannabis for either medical or adult-use purposes dating back several decades — providing us…
One thing that’s clear is that THCA flower isn’t going anywhere any time soon. In short, THCA flower is raw hemp flower, which is legal, but it’s been cultivated to produce high levels of THCA, which is THC’s raw precursor. Basically, THCA flower and marijuana flower are chemically identical, and it’s just a sort of legal loophole that isn’t looking like it’s going to change in the near future. Now, pure THCA flower is awesome as it is – after all, it’s the same thing as weed – but if you’ve been following the latest in hemp industry trends, then…
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a pair of bills into law expanding patients’ ability to access medical cannabis products. The first bill, SB 357, expands the pool of health care professionals who can recommend medical cannabis to include anyone “who is licensed to prescribe drugs to humans and who possesses an active registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances and who is primarily responsible for the patient’s care related to his or her qualifying medical condition.” The second bill, HB 1278, provides discretion to health care providers to issue medical cannabis recommendations to any…
On April 1, 2024, Germany became the most populated country on earth to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The butterfly effect of Germany’s policy change has since spread to other parts of the European continent, with Slovenia and Czechia serving as the best examples. Earlier this year, during the parliamentary elections in Europe, voters in Slovenia decided on two separate cannabis reform measures. The first asked, “Should the Republic of Slovenia allow the cultivation and processing of cannabis for medical purposes on its territory?” Approximately 66.71% of Slovenian voters answered “yes” to that referendum question. The second question…