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  • New Police K-9’s in Michigan Won’t be Trained to Detect Marijuana

    Apr 1, 2019, 3:44 pm By Nick Lindsey
    As more and more states legalize marijuana, police departments are supposed to adapt and change the way they operate. And one of the key changes may have to do with drug-sniffing dogs. Specifically, police departments are increasingly having to figure out what…
  • Israel Partially Decriminalized Cannabis

    Apr 1, 2019, 3:25 pm By Adam Drury
    A decision dating back to March 2017 to partially decriminalize cannabis finally went into effect at midnight on Monday, April 1. The plan eliminates most criminal penalties for public cannabis possession and consumption. It also completely decriminalizes use…
  • New Graphic Novel Dives into the History Behind Cannabis Prohibition

    Apr 1, 2019, 12:59 pm By Lissett Fun
    Sometimes, the best way to tell history is through art. And cannabis is a cultural icon that necessitates the use of witty cartoons and graphics. “Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America” is a graphic novel that debuts April 2 by acclaimed…
  • Matthew McConaughey Shared Fake Edibles and People Acted High

    Mar 29, 2019, 1:05 pm By Nick Lindsey
    The saying “mind over matter” very often proves to be true. And last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Matthew McConaughey proved it in a particularly funny way. As part of his guest appearance on the show—which he made alongside Snoop Dogg—McConaughey went…
  • Cannabis Company Files Patent to Print Cannabinoids and Terpenes

    Mar 29, 2019, 12:53 pm By Adam Drury
    On Friday, Canadian cannabis titan Canopy Growth Corp filed a patent that would give the company the sole right to print cannabinoids and terpenes. But the company isn’t developing some high-tech, 3D printer to make weed. In its U.S. Patent Office filing,…
  • Over 34,000 Medical Marijuana Patients Info Leaked in Data Breach

    Mar 28, 2019, 5:34 pm By Adam Drury
    Canadian health and law enforcement officials are dealing with a massive data breach that exposed the private information of roughly 34,000 medical cannabis patients between December and January. The breach allowed unauthorized access to the electronic medical…
  • DEA Seeking Contractor to Burn 1000 Pounds of Weed Per Hour

    Mar 28, 2019, 5:14 pm By Nick Lindsey
    Ever wonder what happens to contraband seized by cops, DEA, and other law enforcement? Turns out they burn a lot of it. And all that burning can be a tough job. That’s why the DEA is reportedly looking for contractors who can burn through huge amounts of…
  • Grad Students Designed a Machine that Extracts Cannabis Oil at Home

    Mar 27, 2019, 5:40 pm By Natan Ponieman
    Five grad students from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina designed a machine that can extract medicinal oil at home. The product, still in its prototype stages, will allow lay people to retrieve high-quality cannabis oil with minimum effort and at…
  • Walgreens Will be Offering CBD in Over 1,500 Stores

    Mar 27, 2019, 5:27 pm By Adam Drury
    Hoping to piggyback off of the enthusiasm generated earlier this month by its largest competitor, Walgreens Pharmacy announced Wednesday its plans to sell CBD products in nine states. Soon, customers at about 1,500 stores will be able to purchase hemp…
  • Study Links Prenatal Cannabis Consumption to Psychosis in Children

    Mar 27, 2019, 11:28 am By Lissett Fun
    Pregnant cannabis lovers may want to take pause before hitting the herb. A new study out Wednesday has drawn a link between smoking during pregnancy and psychosis in their pre-teen children. Don’t fret yet, however; the study forms no causal conclusions and…
  • Seth Rogan is Launching a Cannabis Company

    Mar 27, 2019, 10:42 am By Nick Lindsey
    While there is no shortage of celebrities who love weed, Seth Rogen stands out as one of the biggest cannabis-loving stars. And now, he’s taking his love for marijuana into the business world. The comedian and actor has teamed up with fellow actor Evan…
  • Atlanta Police Won’t be Asked About Past Pot Consumption Anymore

    Mar 26, 2019, 11:35 am By Natan Ponieman
    Having smoked weed in the past will no longer be a deterrent for joining the Atlanta Police Force. The checkbox asking if applicants have consumed cannabis within the past two years will be removed from the police department’s application sheet. The…
  • New Study Shows Cancer Patients Prefer High THC Cannabis

    Mar 26, 2019, 11:25 am By Lisett Fun
    It’s a known fact: Cannabis can help soothe illness. A new study out Tuesday finally sheds some light on the different types of buds people of varying illnesses seek. The team from New York University’s School of Health discovered that patients with cancer…
  • Western Washington University Protestors Surprise Dosed by Pot Pasta

    Mar 20, 2019, 9:00 am By Natan Ponieman
    On March 8th, women’s day 2019, a group of students from the Western Washington University gathered up to rally against the University’s food contractor. In the midst of the protest, some students had to be taken to a health center after eating a pasta…
  • Alaska Officially the First State to Allow On-Site Consumption

    Mar 13, 2019, 6:31 pm By Adam Drury
    Soon, Alaskans will be able to do something recreational cannabis consumers across the country have been clamoring for: smoke up in the weed shop. On Tuesday, Alaska Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer signed off on new rules allowing customers to consume cannabis in retail…
  • NJ Governor and Legislative Leaders Back Recreational Marijuana Bill

    Mar 12, 2019, 8:46 pm By Adam Drury
    Once New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy took office in 2018, it was only a matter of time before the state legalized recreational marijuana. And now, just a little over a year into his first term, Gov. Murphy and legislative leaders are announcing that they have…
  • Over 60 Party Guests Zip Tied and Arrested for an Ounce of Marijuana

    Mar 11, 2019, 7:27 pm By Nick Lindsey
    Anyone paying attention to the horror show that is mass incarceration in the U.S. is familiar with the numerous problems with the war on drugs. And for anyone who doubts that the war on drugs, including cannabis prohibition, causes far more harm than anything…
  • NY Governor Backtracks Saying Including Legalization in State Budget is Unlikely

    Mar 11, 2019, 6:43 pm By Adam Drury
    After surviving primary challenges from candidates much more progressive on the issue of marijuana, like Cynthia Nixon, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo began his third term with a plan to legalize weed in the first 100 days of 2019. On Monday, however, Gov. Cuomo…
  • Police Search Stage 4 Cancer Patients Hospital Room for Marijuana

    Mar 8, 2019, 10:06 pm By Nick Lindsey
    A video uploaded to YouTube recently shows what appears to be cops in Missouri harassing a late-stage pancreatic cancer patient in his hospital room. In the video, the cops claim they’re looking for marijuana. After six minutes of searching, however, they…
  • David Irving Retires NFL by Smoking a Joint on Instagram

    Mar 8, 2019, 6:55 pm By Adam Drury
    As a defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 2015 to 2018, David Irving has given—and taken—plenty of hits. But Thursday night, Irving took the last hit he’ll ever take for the NFL. Live on Instagram, Irving announced his retirement from the league…

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