CALIFORNIA CANNABIS FOR DUMMIES - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR TOMORROW

You’ll have to be at least 21 years of age to purchase; it will be illegal to use cannabis in a car; and you can’t light up in places where cigarette smoking is also illegal.

I Microdosed Every 6 Hours for a Month and This is What It Felt Like

I wanted to see if microdosing could also help in these areas as opposed to smoking as much as I could.

The Prohibitionist Of The Year Is…

We're wrapping up 2017 at Civilized by announcing the inaugural winner of the highly un-coveted Prohibitionist of the Year Award. There were a lot of candidates for the dishonour of being the top opponent of cannabis legalization in North America this year, but the clear winner is... Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who spouts anti-cannabis quotes like a talking 'Reefer Madness' doll. Before taking office as Trump's top law enforcer, Sessions gave us many, many memorable…

The Cops and Politicians Joining Canada’s Cannabis Business

As Canada moves towards legalising recreational cannabis, there's a surprising group of entrepreneurs jumping into the market: cops and politicians. In 2015, former Toronto police chief Julian Fantino was "completely opposed" to marijuana legalisation and supported mandatory jail time for minor cannabis offences. Mr Fantino, who was also a Cabinet minister in the former Conservative government, criticised the now governing-Liberals' plan to legalise the drug, saying it would make smoking marijuana "a normal, everyday activity…

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed in California

In 2018, weed will become legal in California. In November of 2016 California voters decided by a 15-point margin that they wanted to make it legal to buy, sell, and consume pot recreationally in their state. And starting on Jan. 1, that law goes into effect. But there are catches, and the new law doesn’t mean all pot-related activities are now suddenly legal. Here’s what you need to know about the changes going into effect…

Make This Cannabis-Infused Cannoli Cream

Cannoli are generally recognized as a delicious dessert. They’re as Sicilian as it gets, which is to say originally Arabic, then adopted and perfected by the melodramatic people of that arid paradise. This confection sailed through South Street Seaport (Pre-Ellis Island) and parked on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, where it continues today with a few extant Italian bakeries. Cannolo, as they’re known in Palermo, Sicily, are deep fried pastry piped full of sweetened cheese…

Manitoba Evaluating More Than 100 Marijuana Retail Proposals, Plans to Pick 4

Manitoba is sifting through more than 100 applications from businesses that want to sell recreational marijuana when it become legal next summer. But the government says it plans to only select up to four companies to operate retail outlets in the province. Blaine Pedersen, Manitoba's minister of growth, enterprise and trade, says the successful applicants will know by February if they will get the green light. He says the government's goal is to achieve a…

Grow Guide for the Urban Toker

CANNABIS CULTURE - It is no surprise that enthusiasts across the country are looking for ways to establish their own grow operation. Good news is, you don't need acres of land or a massive warehouse to grow your own crop. Today we’re going to teach you how to establish your own grow operation in your urban dwelling. There are a variety of options for urban residents who are looking to start their own grow. However,…

Cannabis Roots: Humanity’s Ancient Plant Ally

CANNABIS CULTURE - When most people think of the history of cannabis, they generally flash to the “grass” the hippies of the 1960s smoked, or the “reefers” of the Jazz age. However, the fact is, according to current archeological evidence,humanity’s relationship with cannabis goes back tens of thousands of years before even the first words of man were recorded. The role of cannabis in the ancient world was manifold: with its nutritious seeds, an important…

Benefits and Side Effects of Cannabis Edibles

Food products containing cannabis extract (edibles) have emerged as a popular and lucrative facet of the legalized market for both recreational and medicinal cannabis. When you think of cannabis edibles, the staple image of a sketchy, foil-wrapped pot brownie may be the first thing that comes to mind. But the range of cannabis-infused edible products the nascent marijuana industry has to offer is truly impressive. The variety of products includes consumables like cookies, candy, chocolate…

Pot Policies: Everything You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization

Cannabis curious? Jonesing for your first legal joint? Either way, get ready to roll: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says marijuana will be legal by next summer. Bill C-45, which will legalize cannabis across the country, largely leaves it up to the provinces and territories to determine how marijuana can be sold and used. Below, we take a look at the current state of these pot policies. Some things to consider: - Read the entire article…

Californian Growers and Retailers Brace for Cannabis Competition

When he was a child, John Casali used to listen out for federal helicopters hunting the hippie marijuana growers who had migrated to a remote patch of the northern California coast which became known as the Emerald Triangle. “It was kind of disturbing as a kid,” he says, shielded by huge redwoods that surround the small family farm he still runs in the area. That was not his only brush with the law: as a…

Move Over Pot Brownies: California Prepares for Marijuana in Wine, Trail Mixes, Tacos and Other Edibles

The sauvignon blanc boasts brassy, citrus notes, but with one whiff, it's apparent this is no normal Sonoma County wine. It's infused with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that provides the high. Move over, pot brownies. The world's largest legal recreational marijuana market kicks off Monday in California, and the trendsetting state is set to ignite the cannabis culinary scene. Chefs and investors have been teaming up to offer an eye-boggling array of cannabis-infused…

The Beginner’s Guide to Edibles

You’ve likely heard the “I ate too much of a tasty, chocolatey edible and freaked the eff out” stories, whether from friends, family members, or from New York Times opinion columnist Maureen Dowd’s much-discussed coverage of her Colorado weed-tourist trip. Truth is, as states have been legalizing and then figuring out the business of selling marijuana, proper labeling has been a major issue. While in 2014, Dowd’s caramel-chocolate cannabis-infused candy bar did not provide advice…

Elderly California Couple Arrested With 60 Pounds Of Cannabis While Driving To Vermont

Not just raw pot – they also found several containers of cannabis concentrates. My grandparents were traveling from California to Vermont, acting as Santa’s helpers distributing cannabis for family and friends throughout cities with a stop over in Boston.

Dealing with Dealers – The Good, the Bad the WTF!

Where a hookup typically only sells weed, the dealer has a wider product range. Dealers come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are ‘from the street’ while others are just fuckin weird.

Canada May Legalize Recreational Cannabis Before July 1 Now.

Canadians may have the best Christmas gift of all time: news that legalization will be happening before the expected July 1st deadline, says the Prime Minister.

7 Best Marijuana Stocks That Blazed a Trail In 2017

Marijuana as an investment class began to pick up steam in 2014. Interest in the sector continued to increase with the increased possibility of more and more states legalizing the use of medical marijuana. As of now, 29 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., have legitimized the use of medical marijuana, although the federal government has yet to approve its usage, citing limited clinical trials to prove the drug's medicinal value. Washington, D.C. and eight states…

We Need Legal Spaces for People to Use Marijuana

If you’ve been following the plans for cannabis legalization across Canada, one of the key concerns is not just how it will be sold, but where exactly people will be allowed to consume cannabis. Not in parks, or in the streets, certainly not in restaurants or even in places where there are existing tobacco allowances. In Ontario, the proposed legislation boils down to this: the only place we can consume legal cannabis will be in…

Study Shows Legalization of Marijuana Could Reduce Opioid Deaths

Although certain states in America are making advancements when it comes to both recreational and medical marijuana - and the positive effects the drug can have on people ailing from certain diseases such as Alzheimers, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis - there are plenty of people still opposed to legalisation. Mainly out-of-touch politicians, but that's not for us to comment, right? But one of the most telling statistics for its benefits - and the positive impact…

Jack in the Box Flirts with Marijuana Culture, but Don’t Expect Other Big Names to Follow Just Yet

Jack in the Box is flirting with marijuana culture in its latest venture. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Merry Jane, a weed-focused online publication, to launch the Merry Munchie Meal in celebration of recreational pot becoming legal in California come the new year. The bundle includes a curated selection of what the restaurant says are its "most craveable and snackable" products. Jack in the Box already offers Munchie Meals on its late-night menu.…

Pot for Pets: Could Medical Marijuana Help Your Dog?

Alison Ettel, MBA, has never got high for fun, but she'd like to feed your dog cannabis. Why? Alison is the CEO of TreatWell Health, a Californian firm making medical marijuana products for people - and their canines. Her rivals include Treatibles, which sells a hemp oil "for animals of all kinds", and Pet Releaf, whose hemp dog treats look like fancy vegan snack-food. It may sound mad, but as more US states legalise recreational…

Grandmother Throws Out ‘All Her Pills’ and Says Cannabis is the Key

Ever sat and wondered what the secret to a long and healthy life is? Well wonder no more, because one grandmother reckons that she has the answer… cannabis. Yes, Carol Francey, 70, said she has been smoking weed for five decades and ‘feels as fit as a fiddle’. In fact, she loves the plant so much, she made the decision to throw away all of her medication, and grow cannabis in her garden instead. Carol,…

MedReleaf Signs Agreement to Supply Marijuana to Shoppers Drug Mart

Medical marijuana producer MedReleaf says it has signed an agreement to become a medical cannabis supplier to Shoppers Drug Mart. The company says it will supply Canada's largest pharmacy retailer with MedReleaf branded medical cannabis products, subject to Health Canada approving Shoppers Drug Mart's application to dispense medical marijuana. MedReleaf says it expects that its products will be sold online, as Canadian regulations do not currently allow for the sale of medical cannabis in retail…

Health Canada Nearly Doubles Number of Marijuana Production Licences in Second Half of 2017

A Health Canada spokesperson said that as of Dec. 1, 208 applicants were in the final stages of the approval process. Health Canada has nearly doubled the number of licensed cannabis producers in the country over the past six months and new numbers show hundreds more applicants are in the final stages of approval as the government rushes toward national marijuana legalization by next July. The dramatic surge in approved and aspiring producers comes in…

Charges Pending Against Edmonton Marijuana Dispensaries

An Edmonton man awaiting drug charges says a police raid of his south Edmonton store was “a waste of time.” David Tiefenbach owns The Medi Joint, a cannabis dispensary located on 109 Street, just south of Whyte Avenue. The store sold cannabis products only to patients with prescriptions from a doctor. The practice won’t be legal until Canada legalizes marijuana, next summer. However, in British Columbia, police don’t crack down on people offering the service.…

Justin Trudeau Says Legal Marijuana is Happening Sooner Than We All Think

Or, you know, a bit later. Get that “July 1” deadline-date for marijuana legalization out of your head, because Justin Trudeau wants you to know that timeline is wrong. According to the Prime Minister, cannabis will be legal across the nation of Canada by “next summer.” Trudeau touched upon the topic of marijuana legalization during an interview with TVA. Excerpts of the interview were sent out yesterday, and the full interview is being aired later…

Canadians are Already Spending Almost as Much on Marijuana as Wine

The $6.2 billion in weed Canadians consume a year is about two-thirds the $9.2 billion beer market and close to wine’s $7 billion tally. Canadians consumed as much as $6.2 billion of marijuana in 2015, almost as much as they spent on wine, the federal statistics agency said Monday as it gears up to officially track weed when it becomes legal next year. The agency calculated the value by estimating 4.9 million people consumed 698…

Project Gator at the End of the Day

On Monday morning the Cannabis Culture crew sat in the docket awaiting the outcome of a trial that started nine months earlier. Marc Emery, Jodie Emery, Chris Goodwin, Erin Goodwin and Britney Guerra helped pave the way to Canadian marijuana legalization through dispensaries, courts, jails and demonstrations. As a reward for being first through the green doors of Canadian perception, Cannabis Culture was rewarded with a very special undercover operation, sponsored by the Pot Czars…

Calgary-Based Cannabis Company has Plans for 180,000 sq.-ft. Greenhouse in Lethbridge

A Calgary-based company is set to build a massive greenhouse dedicated to growth, cultivation and production of recreational cannabis in Lethbridge. Fifty First Parallel purchased five acres of land in the Sherring Business and Industrial Park where a 180,000 sq.-ft. greenhouse is to be built in three phases. Sonny Mottahed, the company’s CEO, says choosing Lethbridge to grow pot was an easy decision. “We needed to find a jurisdiction that one, was receptive to the…

Cannabis Culture Owners Plead Guilty, Charges Dropped Against 17 Staff Members

CANNABIS CULTURE - Five owners of Cannabis Culture stores pleaded guilty today to marijuana charges in Ottawa court. In exchange, over 180 charges were dropped against 17 CC staff members, who will walk free. Marc Emery, Jodie Emery, Erin Goodwin, Chris Goodwin and Britney Guerra – known as the CC 5 – all accepted guilt for charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime, after being arrested and charged in Toronto…

Where Does Sask.’s Future Premier Stand on Legal Cannabis, the GTH?

CBC is compiling a list of where each Sask. Party leadership candidate stands on important issues. As the race to fill Brad Wall's shoes as the leader of the Saskatchewan Party, and premier of the province, approaches its final month, CBC is compiling a roundup of where candidates stand on key issues. Here's what the five candidates in the race — one of whom will lead the province after Jan. 27 — think about legalization…

For Some Local Mothers, Medical Cannabis is Key to Their Children’s Survival

Raina Tilghman had her first seizure when she was just weeks old, on the day of her two-month check-up with the family pediatrician. The night before, the little girl had been up for hours with the hiccups, said her mother, Carey, who lives with Raina, her husband, Matt, and their two other children at her parents’ home in Jefferson. Raina’s eyes were wide when she arrived at the doctor’s office, and the physician initially diagnosed…

World Health Organization: CBD Has No Health Risks

The United Nations’ health agency, the World Health Organization, has just given CBD the green light by officially saying that it shouldn’t be internationally controlled.

Bitcoin Offers the Cannabis Industry an Alternative to Banks

The cannabis industry may offer clues to the future of bitcoin. Although medical use marijuana is now legal in more than half the states and recreational use is in some others, the drug is still illegal on the federal level. As a result, most major banks shun the marijuana business. The cannabis industry, projected to grow to $50 billion from $6 billion by 2026, has long been in need of a financial solution. Many in…

Cannabis Shops in Vancouver I Would Send My Mother to

If you’ve ventured into any of Vancouver’s many cannabis stores you’ll know already that standards vary. The ones that have got it right are like a glimpse into the future of cannabis legalization, from the innovative products, educated staff, evening events, classes and more. Below are my go-to recommendations and the cannabis stores I regularly and confidently send my friends and their mothers to, based on atmosphere, location, cleanliness, service, staff knowledge, product variety and…

Cannabis Culture dispensaries: What I did, and why

CANNABIS CULTURE - Cannabis Culture is a 24-year-old name and brand recognized worldwide for many reasons, all related to cannabis advocacy and activism. While my husband Marc Emery was the founder, owner and operator beginning in 1994, I was the owner and operator from late 2009 onward. My involvement in Cannabis Culture officially began in February 2005, when I was hired as the assistant editor of Cannabis Culture Magazine by Marc Emery, who would become…

Soccer Mom Caught With Multimillion Dollar Cannabis Grow - No Charges Filed, No Arrest Made

A San Bernardino mother was taken into custody by authorities after cops discovered a massive unlicensed cannabis grow in her home with more than 24,000 plants.

How To Make Your Own Cannabis Moonrocks

By definition, moon rocks are basically nuggets of weed that have been drenched in hash oil, followed by a generous sprinkling of kief.

Best Marijuana Products of 2017: Top Cannabis Strains, Edibles and More.

Adults in legal marijuana states exercised their rights in 2017 and indulged in a variety of products. Despite a wave of new customers entering the landscape after five states legalized recreational pot in the 2016 election, experts found many old-time cannabis favorites are still the most popular with consumers. “I’m seeing some of the same strains like Blue Dream and Gorilla Glue turn up year after year on [Cannacopia’s] most-searched list,” Mike Weiss, founder and…

Jeff Sessions Accidentally Leaked the Agenda From His Anti-Marijuana Meeting

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is not in the habit of hiding his true feelings about marijuana. In the past, he's said that good people don't use cannabis and said there's absolutely no benefits to the drug. But even for a guy who loves to publicly denounce marijuana, leaking the agenda for his own secret meeting about cannabis is still a little surprising. Last week, Sessions held a behind-closed-doors meeting about drug policy with a handful…

Make Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Gelt for an Adult Game of Dreidel This Hanukkah

Dreidel is the kiddo’s version of gambling, or so I grew up thinking! As history would have it, it came all the way across Europe from Ireland before becoming a Yiddish and then Hebrew favorite. A spinning top with four rules is chill, but playing with a little enhanced chocolate could help you take it to the savage—read: fun—quadrant. Making your own cannabis chocolate coins is much easier than it sounds, and doesn’t require any…

The 3 States Best Positioned to Legalize Marijuana in 2018

Election Day 2016 was a big day for marijuana. Voters in California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada all supported successful legalization initiatives, doubling the number of states to have done so since 2012 and more than quadrupling the percentage of the national population that now lives in legal marijuana states. Marijuana momentum was high, national polling kept seeing support go up and up, and 2017 was expected to see even more states jump on the weed…

Vermont Will Legalize Marijuana Within Weeks, Officials Indicate

Vermont appears poised to become the next state to legalize marijuana. And, according to top elected officials, it is likely to do so within a matter of weeks. Last week, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, a Democrat, said she expects "it likely will pass in early January.” Days earlier, Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, said he is "comfortable" signing a cannabis legalization bill into law in early 2018. And on Thursday, Senate President Pro Tempore Tim…

Overseers of Ohio’s marijuana Industry Defend Farm Selection: ‘Wouldn’t Have Done Anything Any Differently’

Overseers of Ohio's new medical marijuana industry defended how they picked 24 businesses to run the state's marijuana farms, including the hiring of a convicted felon. Ohio paid Trevor C. Bozeman to score the applicants for marijuana farms – a highly competitive process where winners will benefit from the new industry's substantial profits. But Bozeman was convicted in 2005 of possession with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance in Pennsylvania and was sentenced…

Unlock the Endocannabinoid System (What it is, what it does & How you can Benefit)

CANNABIS CULTURE - The ultimate goal of the endocannabinoid system ECS is homeostasis - the maintenance of a constant internal environment. Endocannabinoids are neurotransmitters - chemical messengers that send instructions to cells. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in the regulation of a variety of physiological and cognitive processes, including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, memory, fertility, pre- and postnatal development, immune system function, motivation (especially voluntary exercise and exercise-induced euphoria), body temperature and, of course, mediating…

Marijuana Compound is Harmless and Should Be Available, WHO says

CBD gets approval from expert body A compound derived from marijuana has health benefits and should not be subject to government restrictions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. “Recent evidence from animal and human studies shows that its use could have some therapeutic value for seizures due to epilepsy and related conditions and that it “is not likely to be abused or create dependence as for other cannabinoids,” it added. The decision was not an…

Sweet Irony: Jeff Sessions Gave His Senate Seat to a Pro-Cannabis Democrat

Last night, liberals and progressives throughout America celebrated when Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore in a special election to replace a Senate seat in Alabama.Besides the allegations against Moore of racism and inappropriate relationships with underage women, it was also a victory because it cut the Republicans majority in the senate from three to two. But turns out there's another reason to celebrate Jones' victory: He's an ally of marijuana. Jones came out…

Medical Marijuana For Children with Cancer Broadly Supported by Doctor

An overwhelming majority of health care professionals who care for children with cancer would be willing to help those children get medical marijuana—though less enthusiastically if they happen to be among the providers who are actually eligible to provide it, found a new study. In a survey of pediatric oncology providers published in Pediatrics, 85% of providers who were certified to provide access to medical marijuana would be willing to help children with cancer access…

Hydropothecary Expansion Vaults Gatineau Firm into Medical Marijuana’s Big Leagues

Hydropothecary’s announcement that it will build a giant new greenhouse vaults the Gatineau company into the ranks of Canada’s largest medical cannabis growers. It also means two of the top producers in the emerging industry are located within an hour’s drive of Parliament Hill. Canopy Growth Corp. headquartered in Smiths Falls is the world’s largest medical marijuana company. Its fast-growing empire stretches into seven provinces as well as a handful of countries overseas. But little…

Weed and Wine Tours in California

With recreational use becoming legal in January 2018, visitors to the state can join trips matching cannabis with the more established grape-based legal high of the region. The wine was pale garnet, with notes of smoke and blackberry giving way to a lingering, slightly tart, finish. One sip sent my head spinning. But then this particular vintage was more potent than your usual Californian red. The grenache, from Know Label wines in Arroyo Grande on…

California Cannabis Farm Partners with Florist to Create Wacky Weed Holiday Wreaths

A California cannabis company has hooked up with a Los Angeles florist to create a limited-edition holiday wreath laced with an ounce of marijuana buds. Henry's Original, which produces and sells 'heirloom cannabis,' has partnered with Amy Nicole Floral to make and sell the custom wreaths, which contain the 'craft' cannabis, alongside eucalyptus, evergreen, dried wheat and grasses, moss, berries and pine codes. The 24-inch holiday arrangements are available through the Henry's Original website for…

Is Big Pharma Trying To Make Money From Hops-Derived CBD Products?

We know that hops is the close cousin of cannabis, but does it really contain CBD that’s just as powerful? Or is Isodiol trying to get on the bandwagon with its claims?

Hey, ‘Budtender’: Los Angeles’s Power Brokers of Pot Crank Up the Kook

Sensuality circles! High teas! Expensive vape pens! Who says there’s no intellectual life in this fine city? Carli Jo Bidlingmaier was talking to a group of 20-somethings in a living room in the Bel-Air neighborhood here, weeks before the wildfires. She was explaining that consuming marijuana allows a woman to awaken her “yoni,” a Sanskrit term for vagina favored by Hollywood bohemians. “Everybody stand up!” she shouted. The crowd, all women seated on pillows on…

Uruguay Sells Recreational Marijuana to More than 16,000 People Five Months After LegaliZing Drug

Government has upped THC levels of the drug from 2% to 9%. Five months after legalising recreational marijuana, there are more than 16,000 Uruguayans registered to buy the drug from pharmacies, up from 5,000 users in July. People in Uruguay can also grow plants at home, or become a member of a local Cannabis Club to withdraw up to 40g of marijuana per month. There are 70 membership clubs, according to data from the Institute…

Why Exposure to Cannabis Advertisement Doesn’t Increase Youth Usage

Platforms like Facebook, Google and all the other tech giants don’t allow people to advertise cannabis related content (technically). Similarly, organizations like the FCC also want to limit the exposure of cannabis related ads on television.

Medical Pot Is Our Best Hope to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

"There are direct reasons why [cannabis] could actually help people get off of opioids," says one leading marijuana researcher. Last year, a pharmaceutical company called Insys Therapeutics gave half a million dollars to the campaign to stop marijuana legalization in Arizona. The Phoenix-based company's flagship product is a prescription opioid spray made from fentanyl, an incredibly addictive and deadly drug estimated to be 50 times stronger than heroin. Cannabis, Insys knew, could disrupt the $24…

10 Cannabis Strains For Migraines

Migraines also come with co-occurring disorders and side effects such as vomiting, nausea, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, and insomnia.

How To Write a Great Resume For the Cannabis Industry

If you are looking for a job in the cannabis industry then there are multiple hurdles you will need to overcome.

Longtime Washington State Medical Marijuana Activist Dies

JoAnna McKee, a pioneering medical marijuana activist in Washington state who went to sometimes difficult lengths to obtain the drug for the patients she served, has died at age 74. McKee passed away Nov. 18, said her longtime friend and fellow activist Dale Rogers. He was not certain of the cause. McKee was a fixture at marijuana policy hearings in the Legislature, where she often testified from her wheelchair, sporting a colorful eye patch and…

Nova Scotia, P.E.I. Both Set Legal Age for Marijuana Use at 19

Nova Scotia and P.E.I. both set their legal age for marijuana at 19 on Thursday, but the two East Coast provinces are taking different paths on how weed will be sold. P.E.I. said it will sell marijuana at standalone outlets run separately by its liquor commission, while Nova Scotia said pot will be sold alongside alcohol in its provincial liquor stores. Justice Minister Mark Furey said Thursday Nova Scotia believes selling marijuana through existing liquor…

10 Things You Should Know About Cannabis And Depression

The first time cannabis was documented as a possible treatment for depression was in 1621 in a medical publication called The Anatomy of Melancholy.

Why You Should Take Hemp CBD Oil Daily

But even if you don’t have any illnesses, hemp CBD oil is a perfectly legal substitute that can help keep your endocannabinoid system in check.

Cannabis Culture’s Supreme Court Intervention : Day 2 (Scare Tactics & Smoke Screens)

CANNABIS CULTURE - Ottawa – Canadian Supreme Court Dec. 7th Security was a little tighter today. “Would you turn that belt buckle over please, sir,” asked the man with the gun. It was easy to say, “Yes.”For the first early few in line at the court house doors, they got a seat ring side. The rest sat in front of a video monitor in the main hall. Clearly there is room for the scalping of…

U.S. States Tried Decriminalizing Pot Before. Here’s Why It Didn’t Work

In the past five years, eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana for adults. Today, 68 million people live in areas where marijuana is treated like alcohol or tobacco. The drug is sold in stores, millions of tax dollars are being raised from its sale, and an increasing number of businesspeople are profiting in this lucrative new industry. Long seen as either a hippie accessory or a dangerous gateway drug, legal marijuana is…

The Truth About Cannabis & Kids (Everything You Wanted to Know But Prohibition Made You Afraid to Ask)

CANNABIS CULTURE - “What about the children. Oh, why won’t anyone think about the children?” A common refrain amongst opponents of cannabis legalization. However, opponents of cannabis legalization didn’t bank on the idea that the pro-legalization side would actually start thinking about the children. So now, here we are, talking about cannabis and its potential as pediatric medicine. In fact, cannabis is very much a frontier medicine when it comes to pediatrics, and for very…

Whip Up an Elevated Beurre Blanc | Cannabis Recipe

Champagne, citrus and cannabis add bright notes. This is a modern twist on a simple French classic beurre blanc or white butter sauce. In this variation, we are going to be using some cannabis butter, which not only adds a nice kick, but a subtle flavor as well. While you would normally use white wine for this, we decided to go with some Champagne and a bit of citrus for a slight bite that stands…

Cannabis Culture at the Supreme Court Day 1: Recap

CANNABIS CULTURE - Ottawa, December 6, Canadian Supreme Court – In October 2012, Gerrard Comeau was arrested for transporting liquor from Quebec to New Brunswick. He had 2 cases of 24 bottles of Sleeman’s Light beer; 2 cases of 24 bottles of Miller Genuine Draft beer; 2 cases of 24 bottles of Molson beer; 3 cases of 20 bottles of Budweiser Light beer; 3 cases of 20 bottles of Budweiser beer; 3 cases of 30…

5 Cannabis Products Changing the Way We Think About Marijuana

There’s a renaissance happening in the world of cannabis products, due in large part to the growing trend of legalization across the country. As new markets come online, consumers are demanding new types of products. In markets which are legalizing, the fastest growth demographics are among women and adults over 50. In response to these growing customer segments, cannabis operators are responding with innovative types of products. Largely gone are the days of plastic baggies…

Meet The Herbal Chef, The Man Turning Weed-Infused Food Gourmet

For most people the idea of mixing marijuana and food still centers on either edibles or being high and getting the munchies. But that was before the pre-cannabis boom of recent years that is turning marijuana into a more than six billion dollar business in 2016. Marijuana and all attached with it is becomingly increasingly sophisticated and cultured. That is never more evident than dining on the remarkable melding of cannabis and gourmet food created…

The Extract Evolution of Concentrated Cannabis

The Cannabis industry is at an interesting time in its evolution.  Technology and curiosity keep driving the limits of what is possible and creating a variety of new cannabis extracts.  Hash, Shatter, wax, budder, BHO, cherry oil, distillates, live resin and pressed rosin are just a few examples of cannabis extracts that have distinct differences. Cannabis has been used as a medicine throughout history by almost every culture.  The Chinese documented cannabis as a medicine…

The Science and Benefits of Light Deprivation Cannabis Growing

Professional cultivators use light deprivation because it’s an effective way of controlling the exact flowering time of your plant, resulting in high amounts of potent cannabis.

Former Head of RCMP Drug Squad Now Heads National Marijuana Business

In another sign the legalization of marijuana is spurring a seismic shift in Canadian society, the former head of the RCMP drug squad now runs a pot company. A man who spent years policing the illegal drug trade is part of a new wave of entrepreneurs poised to cash in when pot becomes legal in July. But Derek Ogden, president of National Access Cannabis, doesn’t see his career change as a 180. His policing experience…

7 Biggest Marijuana Innovations From 2017

When you think about industries that are in a state of constant innovation right now, marijuana has to come to mind. With more states legalizing cannabis, the economic potential of the market is growing constantly. And companies are trying to keep up with it by improving the industry, whether at the production or consumption level. Here are the 7 of the biggest marijuana innovations from 2017. 1. LED Lighting Lighting is hugely important for any…

DEA Says Synthetic Cannabis Is Safer Than Whole-Plant Medicine

The DEA notes that FDA-approved products of oral solutions containing dronabinol [THC] have an approved medical use, whereas marijuana does not have an approved medical use and therefore remains in Schedule I, said the agency.

Army Grants More Waivers To Enlist People Who Have Used Cannabis

Even the Army is progressive; three years ago they never granted any waivers. But this year, they granted over 500 waivers, a huge increase from the 191 of 2016. This significant increase is a means for the Army to continue growing their size.

Legalization of Marijuana Unlikely to Kill Canada’s Black Market Right Away

From texting a local dealer to dropping into a neighbourhood dispensary or ordering online, Canada’s black market for recreational marijuana has seen significant changes in recent years and, no doubt, will see more as the country hurtles toward a new world of legalization next summer. What does seem clear, however, is that the illegal market is unlikely to disappear in a puff of smoke come legalization day. “There’s a huge, complex system out there operating…

How to Buy Marijuana Stocks Quickly and Easily With this New Fund

It’s high time individual investors have a diversified fund to quickly and easily invest in the so-called green rush and get a toke of America's fastest-growing industry. The first U.S. exchange-traded fund, ETF, to focus on marijuana stocks is launching Dec. 26 -- days before California legalizes recreational cannabis use on January 1. It’s not actually a new ETF though. Tierra Funds is converting the Tierra XP Latin America Real Estate ETF, trading under the…

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The modern woman deserves the delightful moments provided by marijuana. She carries her weed in a $275 leather stash bag made in Italy that is both elegant and odour-proof. At least, that’s according to Van der Pop, a hip cannabis lifestyle brand that sells luxurious accessories, along with the promise of wellness, fun and sex. “Our aim is to enhance your flower-powered pleasure through a thoughtful and candid exploration of pot, its many magical properties…

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Canabidol™ is recruiting……..

What are you doing in 2018?

 

Here at Canabidol.com we’re getting ready for what could be the final furlong in a marathon we’ve been running for years. The prize? A world in which cannabis is respected for the amazingly beneficial, healthy plant it is.

 

By producing the best quality cannabis extract in the UK we strive daily for change on behalf of the countless people who rely on cannabis for a better life.

 

And now it’s time to take our team of 15 up a notch or two. Do you have what it takes to join the most exciting emerging market in the UK? If you think so, read on…

 

Canabidol™ HQ in Berkshire

 

Canabidol.com is one of the UK’s longest standing online purveyors of top-quality, highly-refined CBD oil,  a cannabis extract prized for its health benefits. But as a company, Canabidol.com is much more than a website. With a stellar reputation for quality; excellent customer service and the vision to take the cannabis industry forward with legitimacy and professionalism, we represent the best of the cannabis market. We put our customers first by providing the products they need at prices they can afford.

 

We are a small team of people united by a passion for what we do. While our position as the leading purveyor of cannabis products, ensures we can reinvest in our facilities for the growing, extraction, testing and development of our products. We are motivated by much more than money. Time and time again, we find the positivity of our customers is the key metric by which we measure our success.

 

As CEO and founder Tom Whettem says, “what makes us different to all the other CBD suppliers, is while they have been investing in sales, we have been investing in our infrastructure. We are not sales-driven, but driven by passion, a passion for getting things right. That starts with our company, our facilities, our staff and most of all our customers. Our commitment to excellence at the highest level, is due to our commitment to them,  the people we actually do this for.”

 

Leading the UK’s cannabis revolution, Canabidol™ is at the cutting edge of the constantly evolving, fast-paced and ground-breaking cannabis market, bringing the benefits of cannabis products to millions of grateful customers.

 

The UK’s largest producer of CBD oil, Canabidol™ combines heartfelt passion with stringent quality control, using the best technology available to ensure every product is a market-beater in every way.

 

Our operation is involved at every step of the production chain, from farm to shop, and our most recent acquisition of agricultural land in Europe is just the start… the next couple of years will see our growing  operations expansion into the UK. Meanwhile, we lead the industry with state-of the art testing facilities and the kind of patient, long-term advocacy that is now yielding tangible change on a governmental level.

 

After establishing ourselves as the yard-stick for UK CBD supply, we are now looking to 2018 as the year that changes everything for the UK cannabis market.

 

Our team of 15 is now looking to expand and we aim to employ a further 10 passionate, driven and dynamic team players.

 

Below are a couple of the job vacancies we have on offer, for more information or details about our other vacancies please email hr@canabidol.com

 

Cannabis Extraction Manager/Analytical Chemist

 

Role and responsibilities

 

Extraction

• Management of extraction facility.
• Maintain strict inventory records of all plant materials, extracted products, chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain material safety data sheets for all chemicals and products.
• Follow and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding product creation and lab safety.

 

Analysis

• Assist the Chief Scientist with ongoing analysis of cannabinoids, terpenes, residual solvents, pesticides and heavy metals using gas and high performance liquid chromatography and other methods.
• Assist the production team with the ongoing manufacture and analysis of the products during production with the goal of achieving optimum results during the production process.
• Research and develop our proprietary testing methods for the analysis of cannabinoids, terpenes, residual solvents, pesticides and heavy metals and R&D with ongoing issues relating to product development and the analysis of products.

 

Physical requirements

• Due to the nature of the extraction process the role can be physical and labour intensive.

 

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in chemistry or equivalent experience is highly desired.
• At least one year’s industry scale expertise working in a production environment such as cannabis, coffee or vegetable extraction techniques.
• Familiarity with extraction methods as well as the purification, separation and isolation of various compounds.
• ‪A working knowledge of distillation techniques.
• Familiarity with separations, isolations and fractionation and knowledge of CO2 and solvent extraction methods would be beneficial.

 

Production Manager

 

Do you have a production leadership background within food, pharma, or speciality chemical industry? Interested in working for an industry leader? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you!

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operational production on site, delivering focused manufacturing management with an emphasis on efficient manufacturing and continuous improvement, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards.

 

The ideal applicant will come from a production management background, with knowledge of HACCP, GMP and H&S standards and should be able to work on their own initiative, be able to motivate, develop and lead the operations team to ensure all production is delivered on time to strict quality standards. You will be the focus of all production on site and will be dealing with the day to day production of our industry leading cannabis supplements.

 

Role and responsibilities

 

• Managing manufacturing production for the encapsulation/bottling/heating/mixing and blending/batch coding and packaging products for various formulated cannabis supplements.
• Maintaining production records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic problem solving of production process and work with the leadership team to further develop our manufacturing procedures, to optimise output, minimize costs and provide a safe working environment.
• Manages safety of department personnel, including employees, contractors and visitors; assures compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Work with our analytical chemist to ensure products conform to the correct levels of purity and are free from contaminants.
• Manage production staff and provide training in the various production methods.

 

Qualifications and skills

 

• At least 3 years’ experience in a production environment and 2 years’ experience of managing a team.
• Engineering background or qualification would be beneficial.

 

Account Manager

 

Role and responsibilities

 

• General support to the Wholesale Manager.
• Processing customer orders.
• Answering customer queries by telephone and email.
• General administrative tasks.
• Invoice reconciliation.
• Basic credit control.
• Liaise with Production and Distribution Centre regarding order lead times etc.
• Keeping CRM up to date.

 

Qualifications and skills

 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of account management with at least 5 GCSEs. We are looking for someone for this office based role who is enthusiastic and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are extremely important and we want an individual who is fully proficient in all Microsoft office applications and has a good understanding of Windows.

 

 

Production Assistant

 

As Production Assistant you will be supporting the manufacture of cannabis supplements, working with the encapsulation/bottling/heating/mixing and blending/batch coding and packaging products for various formulated cannabis supplements. The position will also require the candidate to ensure all manufacturing areas and equipment is kept clean and safe. The role will also involve working with other employees to identify product shortages and follow stock taking procedures.

 

The successful candidate will be working within a team to support the day-to-day operational production on site. The ideal applicant will come from a production background, with relevant knowledge and should be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team to ensure all production is delivered on time to strict quality standards. You will be the focus of all production on site and will be dealing with the day to day production of our industry leading cannabis supplements.

 

Role and responsibilities

 

• Assist in the manufacture of our range of cannabis food supplements working with production line machinery and industrial equipment.
• Completing manufacturing documentation.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of manufacturing equipment and environment.
• Packaging and labelling products.
• Ensuring product is ready for shipment.

 

Qualifications and skills

 

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in food manufacture would be beneficial with any food accreditation you may have.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.

 

 

 

If you think you have the passion, drive and know-how to add to our skill-set, we’d love to hear from you.

 

For more information or details about our other vacancies please email hr@canabidol.com

 

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