Being a mom means having to come up with a pretty big toolbox full of problem-solving skills, coping mechanisms, and self-care strategies. Everyone’s toolbox looks different, but for a growing number of moms cannabis takes up a slot. Since its legalization in many parts of the country, more and more moms are integrating marijuana into their self-care regimen, saying it helps … [Read more...] about Celebrity Moms Who Use Cannabis
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Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state’s lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. A breaking point came when he released a much cheaper product to the market, and increased sales by five times, … [Read more...] about Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
5 Best Marijuana Strains For Pain: Top Medicinal Cannabis Strains
Pain relief is one of the common reasons many people turn to marijuana. It could be in edibles, topical applications, or simply smokable buds. Cannabis is thought to alleviate pain by interacting with the body's endocannabinoid system to block pain signals. When you’re looking for the best weed strain for pain relief, you have to consider its cannabinoid ratio, genetics, and … [Read more...] about 5 Best Marijuana Strains For Pain: Top Medicinal Cannabis Strains
Pennsylvania Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana So Residents Stop Sending Tax Money To Other States
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Tuesday that he recently met with cannabis dispensary owners from Maryland, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. He wanted to ask them how many of their customers at stores near the Pennsylvania border were crossing state lines to buy their products. Their response, he said: over 60 percent. “Pennsylvanians are buying cannabis, but now what’s happening is … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana So Residents Stop Sending Tax Money To Other States
How Will the Cannabis World Look When Marijuana Is Rescheduled?
A few weeks ago, someone at a holiday party asked “Whitt, why doesn’t Budding Trends take on the weighty legal issues of the day and instead resort to cheap pop culture references and puns?” I thought about responding with a quote from “Run Like an Antelope” but then it hit me: Maybe we should give some thought to a more high-minded discussion about the practical implications … [Read more...] about How Will the Cannabis World Look When Marijuana Is Rescheduled?
Digital Disruption: How AI, Blockchain, and Hydroponics Are Changing the Weed Game
The future steps in on a cloud of smoke and a screen full of flashing numbers. Cannabis—the ancient rebel, the great disruptor—is now strapped to the flaming chariot of high-tech sorcery. It’s not just the old-school joints and brownies anymore, folks. No, no—this is a headlong dive into a dystopian mess where AI, blockchain mumbo jumbo, and hydroponic farms are rewriting the … [Read more...] about Digital Disruption: How AI, Blockchain, and Hydroponics Are Changing the Weed Game
Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
Filed by State Representatives Michael Shannon (D) and Anne Hughes (D), the bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary for consideration. The proposal would address multiple facets of cannabis reform, including terminating all investigations and charges related to nonviolent cannabis offenses, shifting law enforcement resources away from cases that proponents of … [Read more...] about Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
Imelda Walavalkar can still remember what people said when she first started selling packs of miniature joints shorter than her pinky finger. The co-founder of the Pure Beauty cannabis brand believed in the idea, but she kept getting a singular reaction from would-be customers: “What the f—k is this?” That was 2018, when the standard legal joint was filled with 1 gram of … [Read more...] about Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
If there’s one thing we can count on in the Trump era—or any era touched by this chaotic orbit—it’s that the man knows how to ride a wave without getting wet. During his presidency, executive orders flew like confetti at a ticker-tape parade—on immigration, trade, social media, even dishwashers. But amid all the bluster, one topic remained conspicuously absent: marijuana. No … [Read more...] about Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
DEA Responds to ‘Out of Time’ Cannabis Rescheduling Claims
That’s a quick summary of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 12-page response to cannabis rescheduling advocates, who filed a Jan. 6 motion for DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John J. Mulrooney to reconsider the DEA’s role as the proponent of a proposed rule to reclassify cannabis in the upcoming hearing process. The hearing is scheduled to resume with expert … [Read more...] about DEA Responds to ‘Out of Time’ Cannabis Rescheduling Claims
