Thursday, May 2, 2019

Big Pharma Creates Customers, Not Cures - It's the CEO's #1 Job

Big Pharma is not in business to see sick people get well. They do not want to find the cure for cancer. The mission statement of any hardline CEO is this: to maximize profits for shareholders. Don’t take my word it though. Who am I? Just some dude blogger trying to sell an opinion? Take it from guys like Martin Shkreli, former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals.

Once Upon a Marijuana Story – What Marijuana Anonymous Gets Wrong

Every cannabis testimonial was presented in the exact same format. At first, the kid would talk about how they were introduced to weed. These scenarios vary from testimony to testimony. The marijuana story then would progress to how much they started smoking and associated activities (parties, hanging out with friends, etc)

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Thailand Unveils Their First High-End Medical Marijuana Grow Facility

Cannabis legalization in Thailand is moving full steam ahead, but it isn’t without controversy. Cannabis has always been treated as a narcotic, in a country that has gained notoriety around the world for their harsh drug laws. It took the world by surprise when the National Legislative Assembly last year approved a law which enabled cannabis to be used for medical purposes.

We Need More Research - The Last Cannabis Excuse Exposed

The idea that we “need more research” when it comes to cannabis simply isn’t accurate. We have plenty of research on this plant, especially since we’ve been studying it for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Of course, modern medicine requires certain standards when it comes to research, however, even by modern standards we have enough research available to conclude on the safety of cannabis.

High Life, Sudbury’s Second Cannabis Store, Still Waiting for Its License

Business is, to put it mildly, brisk at the Canna Cabana, Greater Sudbury's retail cannabis store in the South End. Since opening April 20, lineups outside the store at the Four Corners have become the norm, with legal weed buyers facing long waits to make their purchase. It's something Anton Lucic knows well. The owner of the city's second cannabis store – located on Marcus Drive – said Tuesday he's as impatient as anyone to…

This Cannabis Facility in Santa Rosa, California, Is the Coolest Tour You’ll Take All Year

Dennis Hunter spent six and a half years in federal prison for growing cannabis. "I ended up going on the run, looking at a really long sentence," said Hunter. "I was a fugitive for about four and a half years and then they caught me." Today, Hunter is the CEO of CannaCraft, the Santa Rosa, California-based company that makes some of the most popular products available for sale at dispensaries across California. There's absoluteXtracts, a…

Ontario Cannabis Distributor Cancels Tender for Same-Day Pot Deliveries

Cancellation notice was posted Friday on the Ontario government's tender portal. Ontario's government-run cannabis distributor has cancelled its tender for couriers to make same-day pot deliveries. The provincial corporation tasked with the online sale and distribution of recreational cannabis posted a cancellation notice on Friday via the Ontario government's tender portal. The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation, which conducts e-commerce as the Ontario Cannabis Store, did not cite a specific reason for why it decided not…

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Massachusetts Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million Post 420

Dan Adams of the Boston Globe gives a great rundown on the state of cannabis in the state of Massachusetts this week in his weekly email.   Now that Massachusetts has actually opened a few dispensaries so that people can actually buy recreational cannabis, they are seeing sales tax come rolling in.

Are You a Cannabis Stan?

A cannabis stan is an ultra-devoted cannabis fan, an extreme cannabis fan if you will, that will not only support and endorse the cannabis plant to the highest degree, but also refuse to talk or discuss any perceived negative aspect of the plant or legalization.  The mantra of a “cannabis stan” includes the following phrases written over and over, and then, if you disagree, written over and over in all capital letters.

Why CBD is a Parent's Best Friend

Parent or not, anyone can tell you that being anxious or stressed out will also lead to trouble sleeping. However, CBD can help you get some shut-eye. CBD itself doesn’t make you go to sleep, but it’s actually the terpenes in the plant that help sedate you in a natural way, oftentimes even far more effectively than over-the-counter sleep aids. When you take CBD in the evenings, it can help you get that much-needed deep slumber to help you recover, giving you more energy to challenge the next day head-on.

Monday, April 29, 2019

The Best Florida Man Weed Stories Ever Recorded

Today, I’d like to look at the best “Florida Man” weed stories. Florida is known for its wackiness at an almost cartoonish level. Some of the Florida Man stories can be quite gruesome. For instance, “Florida man stabs couple and eats dead man’s face” is just one example of how Florida Man can go to the side of the horrific.

How Israel is Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for the Cannabis Market

Seedo isn’t the first nor are they the only ones who have enabled people to grow cannabis easily in containers. There are around a dozen more other manufacturers who are working on similar farming systems around the world, which makes home growing in climate-controlled environments simple, without sacrificing light, water, nutrients, and airflow.

In Florida, You Can Purchase Cannabis Through a Drive-Thru

Louisiana has drive-thru margarita spots, and now Florida has its own drive-thru dispensary. It actually has a few. Curaleaf opened a new drive-thru cannabis dispensary in the United States a few weeks ago, its 23rd dispensary in the state and 43rd in the country. The company currently has the largest number of dispensaries in the United States at 43. The new drive-thru is located northwest of Miami International Airport. The company actually piloted the program…

3 Reasons Aurora Cannabis Is a Better Pot Stock Than Canopy Growth, and 1 Big Reason It Isn’t

No. 2. Runner-up. Second fiddle. All these terms have applied to Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) over the past couple of years. Even as the Canadian marijuana producer made one acquisition after another to fuel growth, it seemed to still always trail behind one other company. That company, of course, is Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC). But Aurora has stepped into the limelight more than ever in 2019. Its stock has outperformed all of its peers --…

Sunday, April 28, 2019

8 Ways To Grind Weed Without A Grinder

After all, grinding your cannabis is a crucial part of the experience, so when you don’t have one with you, it could be a hindrance to actually getting high. Whether you’ve lost it, lent it to a friend and forgot about it (stoner moment!), or are on vacation and left it at home, not having a grinder can make just about anyone lose their cool. 

Weed Drinks Are Set to Dominate the Cannabis Market in Canada

From cannabis beer to margarita-flavoured THC tonics, weed companies are betting big on beverages. As I sit here writing a story about the future of edibles, I’m battling an edible-induced hangover. I can’t really blame anyone but myself. I smoked some weed at home and then to satisfy my accompanying munchies, I ate a medicated brownie because I had no other snacks in the house. At midnight. It was tasty so I ate the whole…

Hamilton’s Second Licensed Cannabis Store Opens for Business

Hamilton’s second licensed cannabis store is open for business. The Hello Cannabis Store, located on Cootes Drive in Dundas, officially opened its doors to customers on Friday morning. Santino Coppolino, who was one of two Hamiltonians selected in the province’s cannabis retail lottery, said he’s excited to work with Hello Cannabis, which has run a medicinal cannabis clinic in Dundas for years. - Read the entire article at Global News.

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Ontario Becomes 1st Province to Demand Pharmacists Complete a Cannabis Education Course

Course details risks, dosage forms and common side effects of the drug. Ontario pharmacists have a little less than a year to get up to speed on weed if they want to practice in the province. The Ontario College of Pharmacists has made cannabis education mandatory in the wake of legalization and in anticipation of legal edibles set to arrive this fall. The regulatory body has told its members they have until March 27, 2020…

Coming out of the Marijuana Closet – Dispelling Stoner Lore

However, for those who are merely afraid of the social stigma, understand that consuming cannabis is about “you” and not everyone else. It’s a personal choice, and while some people might think you’re a “drug addict”, they can go to the seventh circle of hell for all you care. It’s your life, take responsibility for your actions and simply admit that you smoke weed.

PayPal, Bank of America, Ben & Jerry’s, and Big Alcohol: Unlikely Allies of the Cannabis Industry

Tech giant PayPal, multinational investment firm Bank of America, world-famous ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, and even beer and tobacco companies may not seem like the type of companies that would support cannabis legalization, but they’ve come out to say that they are.