FIRST LEGAL MARIJUANA STORES HAVE OFFICIALLY OPENED IN MASSACHUSETTS
Since marijuana was re-introduced (ever so slowly) into the culture of the United States, you may have noticed that several states have been taking a stronger stand in favor of the drug than others, particularly states along the Pacific and East Coasts. Besides huge pot powerhouses like California and Colorado, however, Massachusetts has recently ascended […]
COMPARING AND CONTRASTING DRUG USE IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE
When to comes to solving numerous problems around the world, countries adopt similar or drastically different measures to combat these anomalies in our society, and the battle against drug addiction is certainly no exception. For example, although the United States has yet to legalize marijuana nationwide and at the federal level, Canada has fully legalized […]
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST ANNOUNCES THAT MARIJUANA WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON CAMPUS
Being the first state on the East Coast to allow the setup of recreational dispensaries, Massachusetts definitely serves as a significant player in the pro-cannabis community. (Let’s not forget that it’s taken almost two years for the little state to open up dispensaries to begin with.) Needless to say, alongside its cousins Maine and Vermont, […]
WALKING DEAD STAR NORMAN REEDUS RAISES MONEY FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS USING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
When it comes to the fight to cure pediatric cancer, you can guarantee the world would unite in an effort to stop this vile illness and protect innocent victims. Who better to lead a part of that fight than a gun-wielding biker who kills brain-eating zombies? Recently, Norman Reedus, best known for his role as […]
OHIO HEALTHCARE NETWORKS PROHIBIT DOCTORS FROM PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
When you take a good, long look at the marijuana debate in our country, you may begin to notice that Ohio is smack in the middle of a firestorm. While medical-grade cannabis was officially legalized in September 2016, the Buckeye State has still faced a number of delays and confrontations as it has attempted to […]
CHICAGO-VANCOUVER COMPANY BUYS BIGGEST MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTOR IN LAS VEGAS
If you have been keeping up with marijuana news over the past couple of months, you are probably aware of what a great impact Nevada has left on the growing cannabis industry. In fact, according to one group, the Sagebrush State brought in approximately $1 billion in its first year of sales (pretty impressive, when […]
HOW THE ISLAND NATION OF VANUATU HOPES TO USE CANNABIS TO TREAT DIABETES
When it comes to the global effort to legalize marijuana, countries like Australia, Canada, Spain, and the United States might come to mind, but did you know that a tiny island nation recently joined the fight? Nestled off the east coast of Australia, the Island Nation of Vanuatu legalized medical-grade cannabis and has already initiated […]
MARIJUANA LOUNGES WILL OPEN ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP IN 2019
After being elected to the Clark County Commission early in November, Tick Segerblom (Nevada legislator and legislation leader) has made a swift transition from state to local government and intends to bring about major changes for marijuana legalization in the Silver State. Last week, Segerblom led a seven-member team (in San Francisco, CA), including five […]
MICHELLE OBAMA TALKS ABOUT SMOKING MARIJUANA IN HER UPCOMING BOOK
With all the craziness that has taken place with marijuana in our country, you will probably not be surprised that marijuana discussions have been taking place in the White House. Approximately ten years after her husband released his memoirs Dreams of My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance, former first lady Michelle Obama has […]
THREE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA SMUGGLING IN BOSTON AIRPORT
Over the past couple of years, Massachusetts has made a name for itself in the continuously developing marijuana industry, mostly thanks to the acceptance of the little green plant along the East Coast. However, in spire of the Bay State’s recent success and the popularity of the herb overall, problems are still bound to arise […]