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Alcohol Deaths On the Rise, as Cannabis Slows Alcohol Sales

- January 15, 2020April 25, 2020 0714

There’s been a recent flurry of news stories regarding how establishing a regulated cannabis program impacts the sale and use of alcohol. And there’s also a number of stories about how alcohol abuse is on the rise in some sectors, while on the decline in others. Let’s start with a look

University of Mississippi To Grow Even More Trash “Cannabis” in 2020

- December 2, 2019April 25, 2020 0691

It’s always good news when the only dealer that can supply your Devil’s Kale tells you they are soon going to have even more cannabis to buy. Yes! Except when it’s bad news, because your dealer is the Drug Enforcement Administration. And much like someone with untreated ADHD using a 40

How Bad Is Federally Grown Weed? Let’s Find Out. Elvy Musikka Interview, Part One

- November 11, 2019March 10, 2021 0745

Over the years of writing this column, I’ve gotten to meet and interview a lot of great people. One of my all-time favorite subjects to spend time with is Elvy Musikka, whom I profiled in 2017 for being one of the last remaining Americans approved to receive cannabis from the

Lab Produces Synthetic THC and CBD Acids

- October 2, 2019April 26, 2020 0750

When you smoke, vape, or eat cannabis, you obtain the cannabinoids THC and CBD from any of the thousands of different strains of cannabis plants. Until now, this was really the only way to get those cannabinoids, and trust me, it worked great. But a recent announcement from a man who

Feds Spend $3M To Study CBD and Pain Management

- September 26, 2019April 26, 2020 0622

Last week—right before Washington, DC, turned into a circus—the federal government allocated a total of $3 million in the form of nine research grants, to determine if CBD has effects on pain. NBC reported that the grants were made through National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. A second round of

DEA Hinders Legitimate Cannabis Research

Cannabis Reviews

- September 17, 2019April 26, 2020 0711

Go ahead and mock my Reynolds-Wrap-hat mentality, but I think there may be a government agency working against the interests of legitimate cannabis research. Is it a conspiracy? Ha ha, no, it’s just the Drug Enforcement Administration, doing what they do best: getting in the way and slowing things down like

The Cannabis Science Conference Is Returning To Portland

- August 28, 2019April 26, 2020 01144

Are you into the science of cannabis? No, for real though—do you bore people to tears with your excited, long-winded ravings abut weed, using fancy 75-cent words? (I don't do that, okay?) Are graphs, charts, and PowerPoint presentations about cannabis what makes you happy? Then it's time to go, get your

Fibromyalgia Pain Can Be Treated With Cannabis

- June 27, 2019April 26, 2020 01094

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition as difficult to treat as it is to pronounce and spell. It affects some 10 million people in the US, yet treatments options are limited. That has nothing to do with the fact that 75 to 90 percent of those afflicted by FM are women, I'm

The UW Wants To Pay Pregnant Pot Users For Interviews

- May 30, 2019April 26, 2020 0616

Few things can put your cannabis use on hold like getting pregnant. (Ironic, seeing as many couples may attribute cannabis use for the pregnancy to begin with.) Expectant mothers usually forgo cannabis out of caution and concern, but there are exceptions, as it can be effective for some of the side

An Exclusive Interview with Phylos Bioscience CEO Mowgli Holmes

- May 29, 2019April 26, 2020 0665

On May 10, 2019 I sat down with Phylos Bioscience CEO Mowgli Holmes and Phylos Director of Marketing Paige Hewlett for an interview. I wanted to talk about the negative response from the cannabis community to Phylos' announcement that they would be entering the cannabis breeding business. You can read more about

Phylos Bioscence CEO Speaks About Recent Upheaval

- May 23, 2019April 26, 2020 0694

Cannabis insiders have been reeling in response to recent news about Phylos Bioscience, a Portland-based cannabis science company that has been cultivating a comprehensive genetic database for our favorite plant. Phylos has historically relied on growers to freely submit their crops for DNA testing, so that each can be analyzed and

Italian Big Pharma Losing Sales To CBD

- May 21, 2019April 26, 2020 0647

While many of you are sadly pouring out a 40 for your favorite fallen fictional Throne Game character, perhaps I can bring some light into your day with some good news about the benefits of cannabis, at least until someone releases "Jon Snowpocalypse Kush," a strain which is beautiful, yet

The Open Cannabis Project Is Shutting Down

- May 7, 2019April 27, 2020 0645

The last couple of weeks in the Oregon cannabis industry have been filled with confusion, accusations, and pain over announcements made by Phylos Bioscience. Last night, news broke that in relation to the still-developing situation, the Open Cannabis Project (OCP) is shutting down on May 31, 2019. The Open Cannabis Project

Seniors Chronic Pain Can Be Treated With Cannabis

- March 21, 2019April 25, 2020 0670

Many of us have a grandparent or elderly family member who, under doctors' orders, are taking more pharmaceuticals than they would like for chronic pain, side effects and all. But with more states allowing cannabis access through medical and recreational adult-use programs, some seniors are coming around to the idea that

How Do Joints Compare to Dabs in Strength?

- January 25, 2019April 25, 2020 0656

Time for a quick round of "Would You Rather...?": Special Cannabis Edition! But instead of the normal scenarios requiring players to select from two less than desirable choices ("Would you rather drink bong water that hasn't been changed in a month, or eat the scrapings of built up residue from the