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Four Oregon Craft Cannabis Brands Who Set The Bar

- March 12, 2020April 30, 2020 01359

There are thousands of growers, edible makers, and concentrate processors in Oregon. And although I partake of a great deal of cannabis in many forms, despite my best efforts, I haven’t tried everything, and new products drop all the time. So while this is not a comprehensive list of the majesty

Weedmaps Subpoenaed By Feds

- March 5, 2020April 26, 2020 01922

A potentially explosive announcement came out this week that Weedmaps, the website and app used by millions to locate dispensaries and delivery services, has been subpoenaed by the Feds to share information about how, and with whom, they do business. This seemingly is being done by the Feds to take action

Deportation Is a Danger of Vaping

Drug Laws and Policies

- February 26, 2020May 15, 2020 01276

It’s easy to forget that simply because a state has a medical cannabis program, that program doesn’t mean law enforcement is chill about anyone without a medical card using cannabis. “Bro, it’s just some weed” isn’t going to get you out of a jam with Johnny/Joanie Lawperson in some cases. As I

Cannabis Now Employs Nearly 250,000

- February 12, 2020April 24, 2020 01290

Leafly has released their fourth annual Cannabis Jobs Report, and despite the troubling news of hundreds of recent industry layoffs, cannabis remains a fast track growth industry. The numbers and industry expansion are impressive, but are still just a fraction of what would be possible when cannabis is eventually made legal.

Washington State Wants To Water Down Concentrates

- January 22, 2020April 25, 2020 0817

A group of Washington State lawmakers have put forth a bill which, while being well intentioned, could result in greater harm to the group of cannabis consumers they're expressing concern over protecting. It would also drastically reduce the quality and selection of products available to cannabis consumers, and send Washington consumers

Alcohol Deaths On the Rise, as Cannabis Slows Alcohol Sales

- January 15, 2020April 25, 2020 0723

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

Drones Delivering The Dro Coming To Seattle?

- January 13, 2020May 15, 2020 01267

When cannabis was legalized in Washington in 2012, jokes soon followed that it was just a matter of time until Amazon “starts a service to deliver cannabis to your front door via drone.” That hasn’t happened—yet—but recent news indicates it may not be that far off. Last month, Seattle based GRN

Cannabis Bulletproof Coffee Is The Greatest Ever

- January 8, 2020February 11, 2021 0767

Unless you've been living in a remote cave without access to news (in which case I weep tears of bitter jealousy for your life), you’ve heard of the many reported health and performance benefits of a magical elixir known as “Bulletproof Coffee” AKA Butter Coffee. (It sounds better in Spanish:

Illinois and Michigan To Start Legalized Cannabis Programs

- December 31, 2019April 25, 2020 0831

One midwestern state recently began, and another is about to begin, regulated cannabis sales, and it’s worth looking at what numbers have been racked up for the first, and what's expected for the other. First up, Michigan—whose state motto makes it sound like they may already be high (“Si quaeris peninsulam

Penalties for Cannabis Use in Major League Baseball to Ease

- December 17, 2019April 25, 2020 0653

Major League Baseball (MLB)—a sport that I've always found far more interesting when high—announced last week they're changing how they treat their players who use cannabis. It’s a decision designed as part of a harm reduction strategy for other more dangerous, and sometimes fatal, substances. Beginning with spring training 2020, MLB

L.A’s Cannabis Licensing Process for Social Equity Applicants Called Out as Fiasco

- October 30, 2019April 26, 2020 0716

A crucial component of any medical or recreational cannabis program should be the concept of “social equity.” Much like the terms “organic,” “natural,” and “social media influencer,” it can be overused and void of any real meaning, but in general, social equity in cannabis is the idea that support and preference

Protanicals Tinctures Expertly Blend Cannabis and Botanicals

- October 10, 2019April 26, 2020 0669

Cannabis tinctures are a great delivery system. Cannabis and hemp are soaked in either high-proof alcohol or a fat such as coconut oil, and the result offers a whole profile of the extracted plant, including a full range of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids and terpenes. It’s an ancient way of

How To Store Your Cannabis

Tips and Tricks

- September 24, 2019April 26, 2020 0720

Storing cannabis long-term may not be a pressing issue for those who don’t have a great deal of it, or for those who consume it at a rate where long-term storage isn’t a really a concern. But be it a bountiful homegrown harvest, a great score made from your local dispensary,

Vapocalypse 2019: Avoid Illicit Cartridges

- September 18, 2019April 25, 2020 0779

We still don’t have all the answers about the recent rash of vaping-related hospitalizations and deaths, but among the information recently emerging is that some of these cases are related to illicit THC cartridges, AKA products from the black market. Such markets thrive in states that do not have a regulated

Canadian Government Does Not Want “Fun” Used To Market Cannabis. Um, Okay.

- July 23, 2019April 26, 2020 0646

Oregon has some issues with how we regulate our cannabis programs, with truly baffling and seemingly self-defeating rules and regulations. For example, those who grow and process cannabis are forbidden from sharing samples with legal-aged consumers, because, um... look, don’t worry about why, they just are, okay? Rules are rules! Even if