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  • Is weed legal in New Zealand?

    Oct 10, 2021, 7:55 am By Ben Hartman
    Medical: legal Recreational: illegal New Zealand legalized medical cannabis in 2018 but recreational cannabis is still illegal, following the narrow defeat of a referendum in late 2020 that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in the country.   The…
  • Is weed legal in Greece?

    Oct 10, 2021, 6:45 am By Ben Hartman
    Medical: legal Recreational: illegal In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug.  The…
  • How cannabis affects urinary function

    Oct 9, 2021, 4:49 pm By Kyle Dijon Hill, MD MSCR
    Have you ever laughed so hard you peed your pants? Ever laughed so hard and peed your pants while “high”?  Dealing with unprompted urinary issues can be distressing and embarrassing. Studies demonstrate that cannabis and its cannabinoid constituents have…
  • Is weed legal in the UK?

    Oct 8, 2021, 3:28 am By Ben Hartman
    Medical: legalRecreational: Illegal The United Kingdom legalized medical cannabis in November 2018 but the program is the subject of criticism regarding access to medicine and approval of patients.  The UK government made the decision in 2004 to reclassify…
  • Does weed lower testosterone?

    Oct 7, 2021, 5:24 am By Mary Biles
    There’s a popular narrative going around the anti-cannabis lobby – that increasing legal access to cannabis, medical or otherwise will lead to a male fertility crisis with plummeting testosterone and overly chilled out and rather directionless…
  • What are the marijuana laws in Russia?

    Oct 4, 2021, 4:40 am By Ben Hartman
    Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004)  Is weed legal in Russia? The Russian Federation is far from a marijuana free-for-all, and both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in the country.  In…
  • How to make a delicious cannabis smoothie

    Oct 4, 2021, 4:26 am By Ben Hartman
    Yield: 2 smoothies  Cook/prep time: 5 minutes if the infusion is already made. Can be one hour to several hours if an infusion must be made first. Fresh fruit, ice-cold milk, a cool breeze, and just the right amount of THC sounds like the perfect recipe for a…
  • What is cannabis wax and can you make it?

    Sep 29, 2021, 10:23 am By Ben Hartman
    Crumble, budder, batter, honeycomb – the world of cannabis wax can be confusing to the uninitiated, but it’s a club that anyone can join. These high cannabinoid and terpene concentrates are extracted using a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon blend as the solvent.…
  • What to add to your spliff instead of tobacco

    Sep 29, 2021, 7:16 am By Ben Hartman
    A spliff of perfectly cured cannabis flower mixed with some tobacco can be great, but comes at the cost of being hooked on nicotine. If you like to roll your own spliffs but don’t want to smoke tobacco there is no shortage of nicotine-free alternatives to…
  • 420 friendly hotels in Denver, Colorado

    Sep 29, 2021, 1:03 am By Ben Hartman
    Even in our era of coast-to-coast cannabis legalization, not every place you stay will turn a blind eye (or nose) to cannabis smoke, and a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door might not be enough to allow you to get high in peace. “420-friendly hotels”…
  • Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

    Sep 29, 2021, 12:59 am By Ben Hartman
    Recreational: IllegalMedical: Legal  While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization.  Both possession of cannabis and cultivation is…
  • Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

    Sep 29, 2021, 12:59 am By Ben Hartman
    Recreational: IllegalMedical: Legal  While the country has a limited medical cannabis program in place, the Emerald Isle still lags behind many countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis legalization.  Both possession of cannabis and cultivation is…
  • The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

    Sep 26, 2021, 6:01 am By Ben Hartman
    Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized  For decades, the Netherlands has had the public image of a cannabis paradise on the continent of Europe, and the iconic Amsterdam “coffee shop” is a well-recognized symbol of the country, along with tulips…
  • Does cannabis enhance masturbation?

    Sep 26, 2021, 5:03 am By Elana Frankel
    All too often, the topic of sex centers around bodily gratification, from arousal to climax, and remains focused on physical goals. In reality, sex and masturbation affect the body, mind, and spirit, and the effects of cannabis can enhance all three. However,…
  • Cannabis? Weed? Marijuana? Why what we call it matters

    Sep 22, 2021, 4:45 pm By Elana Goldberg
    Cannabis has more names than any other illicit substance, recreational drug or medicinal plant. Maybe more than all of them put together. Some are botanical (“cannabis sativa”), some steeped in history and discrimination (“marijuana”) and others just…
  • 8 Famous people you didn’t know were cannabis patients

    Sep 21, 2021, 4:39 am By Ben Hartman
    In the world of cannabis, not everyone can be Snoop, Seth Rogen, or Willie Nelson. There are cannabis users, patients, and just everyday fans who may be fans, but don’t make it a big part of their public persona. For these famous medical cannabis patients…
  • 1 in 5 caregivers treat their autistic children with CBD, survey finds

    Sep 21, 2021, 3:23 am By Ben Hartman
    One in five caregivers of children with autism give them CBD as a form of treatment, and 31% started CBD treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from Autism Parenting Magazine. Of the CBD used by the respondents, 76.3% was described…
  • The best weed shows and movies on Netflix

    Sep 20, 2021, 7:12 am By Ben Hartman
    With the right kind of weed and the perfect company, almost any movie can be a weed movie. But while Netflix has always served up an ample supply of movies that go great with a foggy night in, the library of cannabis movies has expanded as of late.  Here are…
  • How to make cannabis cheese

    Sep 20, 2021, 1:33 am By Ben Hartman
    Cannabis cheese is a great way to combine two of life’s true pleasures, and it’s quite easy to make. Arguably, cheese can qualify as self-care – especially if it has a healthy dose of THC.  Why make weed cheese? If you have a joint already rolled on the…
  • What are cannabis coaches and how can they help close the cannabis education gap?

    9:44am By Ben Hartman
    If your first experience with alcohol was a night spent chugging a gallon of rotgut, people would probably understand if you became a teetotaler. But what about with cannabis? In the absence of guidance or know-how, can people get turned off for good? “For…

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