Wasted Weed: Canada’s Disposal of 3.7 Million Pounds of Cannabis Since 2018

[ad_1] In 2022 and the first half of 2023, Canada went through a whopping 611.7 million grams (yeah, that’s 1.3 million pounds) of cannabis dried bud, but not in a fun way. All of the marijuana in question was tossed out by licensed producers as the result of a disparity between how much is grown and how much people use.  They chucked out nearly 44% more than the 425.3 million grams destroyed last year. According…

"Wasted Weed: Canada’s Disposal of 3.7 Million Pounds of Cannabis Since 2018"

Teens Do Not Smoke More Weed Despite Almost 40 States Having Some Form of a Legal Marijuana Program Says US Government

[ad_1] A recent editorial on Cannabis.net titled  “The Kids Will All Be Getting High Turns Out to Be 100% Wrong” went viral as it pointed out that the long held Reefer Madness myth of kids getting stoned all day with the legalization of cannabis across America is not accurate based on government studies and data. In a landscape marked by the dynamic evolution of cannabis policies across the United States, the 2022 Monitoring the Future (MTF)…

"Teens Do Not Smoke More Weed Despite Almost 40 States Having Some Form of a Legal Marijuana Program Says US Government"

So Much More Than Just Smoking Weed- The Top 8 Ways to Consume Cannabis

[ad_1] From smoking flower buds to vaping concentrates and edibles, there’s a wide range of cannabis consumption methods available, all of which have their unique medicinal and recreational benefits. Knowing how to consume cannabis is now an important part of responsible indulgence. Whether you’re just trying out cannabis for the first time or are looking for new ways to get your desired effects, here are eight great options so that you can find the perfect…

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Everyone Should Try Cannabis, Except These 5 People, They Should Stay Away from Weed!

[ad_1] Five People who should NOT smoke weed!   Most people who smoke cannabis will never have a problem with it. They’ll find adequate times to light up, know when to slow down when they’ve had too much, and listen to their bodies—making wise choices.   But, ah, my dear friends, let’s not shy away from the truth—some people just can’t help but mess things up when it comes to weed.    Yes, those individuals…

"Everyone Should Try Cannabis, Except These 5 People, They Should Stay Away from Weed!"

How Did Maine Get Legal Weed Right, While California and Others Struggled?

[ad_1] Colorado has had the most success with legalized cannabis.  They reduced the black market, provided reasonable taxes that made products competitive for the consumer sand the capped income, so people feel they get a “deal”.  Comparatively, California has been the cookie monster of greed – creating havoc in the industry and hurting small businesses and the equity players they say they want to help.  NYC’s failed rollout has paved for the way for over…

"How Did Maine Get Legal Weed Right, While California and Others Struggled?"

Twitter Refines Weed Policy To Allow Packaged Products and More

[ad_1] Twitter is opening the door for advertisers of packaged weed products, the Associated Press reports, with refined changes to the announcement that it will begin allowing THC ads in addition to CBD ads last February.  The new changes will allow packaged cannabis products in ad creative and include updated medical and adult-use cannabis markets. It’s the latest major shift on the platform since being purchased by Elon Musk in April 2022. The grass is getting…

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Why We Need to Stop Bashing Prince Harry For His Use Of Mushrooms, Weed, and Other Drugs

[ad_1] The hottest news in the world today revolve around two controversial people: Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle.   In 2020, the two made headlines by publicly discussing their feuds with the Royal Family and coming out with documentaries as well as interviews detailing their numerous difficulties while there. In March 2020, they migrated to Los Angeles, California.   The headlines and commentary about the pair haven’t stopped, as Prince Harry continues to…

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Study Finds Weed Cases Are Clogging Pennsylvania Courts

[ad_1] Marijuana-related criminal cases are clogging local courts in Pennsylvania and putting an unnecessary burden on scarce law enforcement resources, according to a new study from a justice reform advocacy organization. The Lehigh Valley Justice Institute, a nonpartisan research and advocacy group based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, reviewed 27,826 criminal cases of all kinds prosecuted in Lehigh County and Northampton County between January 2018 and March 2021. The group’s analysis found that “marijuana criminalization slows our…

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Biden Weed Pardon Spurs Reaction From Cannabis Community and Beyond

[ad_1] President Joseph Biden’s historic announcement that he would pardon all federal marijuana possession convictions and direct administration officials to study easing restrictions on the drug sent shockwaves across the country on Thursday, with activists, cannabis industry officials, pundits, and policymakers all weighing in on the issue. Biden announced the move on Thursday, finally taking the first steps on a pledge while running for office to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. “As I often…

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There Are 17,000 Medical Marijuana Patients in the UK and Many of Them Still Use the Illicit Market for Weed?

[ad_1] It is currently estimated that 17,000 people in the UK have received legally prescribed cannabis to treat various ailments, including chronic pain, depression, sleeplessness, and Parkinson’s. But many people continue to use the black market either because they are ignorant of the 2018 legal change or because drugs are inaccessible in their location.   Recently, A Crohn’s disease-afflicted South Wales mother of one described how she had hardly enough energy to care for her…

"There Are 17,000 Medical Marijuana Patients in the UK and Many of Them Still Use the Illicit Market for Weed?"