Recreational and Medical Marijuana
House passes landmark marijuana legalization bill
April 1, 2022, 6:50 AM MDT By Rebecca Shabad WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Friday that would legalize marijuana nationwide, eliminating criminal penalties for anyone who manufactures, distributes or possesses the substance. Lawmakers approved the measure 220-204 in a largely party-line vote. Republicans Tom McClintock of California and Matt Gaetz and Brian Mast of Florida voted in favor of the legislation, while...
The world’s best cannabis seeds and clones to grow in ‘22
Archive Seeds Rainbow Belts 3.0 comes out Feb. 1 on Archive Seedbank. (Courtesy @Archiveseedbank) Good news, America: The nation’s army of weed growers in 2022 is going to fire up hundreds of metric tons of the most explosively tasty, time-stoppingly beautiful bud ever conceived on planet Earth. Pot law liberalization has triggered a Golden Age of cannabis genetics—putting the loudest, most diverse ganja aromas and effects at the...
Aurum Labs in Durango receives state certification for hemp testing
Luke Mason, co-owner of Aurum Labs, examines control samples used to calibrate equipment used to test recreational marijuana products at the firm’s lab in the Durango Tech Center. The company has received a state certification to test hemp, and is now seeking approval from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. (Durango Herald file) By...
Top 10 CBD-Dominant Weed Strains
When we think of weed, we typically think of THC. THC is psychoactive where CBD is a non-psychoactive compound. Even though CBD doesn’t get you “high” like THC does, it does have it’s own benefits. It can help with problems like: Pain relief Inflammation Seizures Anxiety Finding CBD-dominant strains are great for patients needing to keep a clear head while treating their symptoms. Here are 10 CBD-Dominant...
A Guide to Traveling with Medical Marijuana
While more states are turning green, there are still states that have not, and the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance of abuse. It’s important to understand that even if you are in a marijuana state, there are state and federal laws that affect you if you are traveling with medical marijuana. It’s best to review the laws when you are crossing state borders to make an informed decision and avoid...
Cannabis-Infused Face Masks for Your Skin
cannadish.net Cannabis-Infused Face Masks for Your Skin Cannabis-infused masks are rapidly gaining popularity, along with other CBD products. It is estimated that the global CBD market reaches $2,177.99 million by 2023. Given the abundance of research on marijuana-related effects, it is not surprising that more and more people decide to try out these products and experience their benefits. Benefits of Marijuana Face Masks...
Irie Friday with Rasta Stevie
Take a listen as Emcee Rasta Stevie brings us some irie reggae jams with Heart Beat of...
The Top 11 Marijuana Strains in Colorado
Every region is different when it comes to strain availability. What might be easy to find on the West Coast might be almost impossible to come by on the other side of the country. Here, we take a look at the top 10 strains offered in Colorado dispensaries and shops. Durango, CO Dispensaries 1. Blue Dream Which major market isn’t dominated by Blue Dream? With a widely recognized name, a fragrant berry aroma, and pleasantly uplifting...
The Toad Weed Strain
A more recent addition to the high-THC strain canon, The Toad is an exclusive of Tyson Ranch, the cannabis brand and product line co-founded by Mike Tyson. A mostly Indica strain deriving from Chemdawg OG and GSC, these two perfectly complement each other, creating a truly superior cultivar. Enjoy the immediate onset of cerebral euphoria, tapering into full-body relaxation and relief. The powerful sedation of the toad is coupled with...
Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. Signs Partnership Agreement With Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia , June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (MYCO.CN) (NLBIF) (0NF.F) (“Mydecine” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the establishment of a research division agreement with Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (“API”), a translational commercial drug development institute hosted in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and...
NewLeaf Brands To Buy Mushroom Company Mydecine
NewLeaf Brands Inc. (CSE: NLB) (OTC: NLBIF) has signed a letter of intent to purchase Colorado-based Mydecine Group in an all-stock deal valued at $850,000. Mydecine is a vertically integrated company engaged to utilize the vast medicinal, health and wellness capabilities of the many compounds found in various strains of mushroom and fungi as a whole. “We’ve been watching and closely monitoring the progress of the mycology space for...
Benefits of CBG (Cannabigerol)
About CBG Cannabigerol (CBG) is one of more than 120 identified cannabinoid compounds found in the cannabis plant. It was first discovered in 1964 as a component of hashish. It was later discovered in that CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) is the first cannabinoid formed in plants–cannabis’ first expression. CBGA is then converted into other cannabinoids, primarily tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD), leaving about 1%...
Rasta Stevie interview with DJ Carlos Culture
M.C. Rasta Stevie “The World Emcee” has been doing Reggae Radio and proponent of Rastafari for over 35 years spreading the musical message of love. Rasta Stevie Smith has done everything from Reggae Radio to 8750 Reggae Band the Award Winning Nationally Touring Reggae Band to MC extraordinaire to Promoter and more. Rasta Stevie never stopped doing his radio show the entire time whether on the road here or abroad. He is a...
Here’s How Long It Takes to Feel the Effects of CBD
CBD oil is the top trendy ingredient on the market right now. It’s so popular, in fact, that revenue from products made with CBD are projected to grow to $20 billion by 2024. In case you’re wondering what is CBD, exactly?, here’s a quick refresher: CBD is a naturally occurring compound present in the flowers and leaves of cannabis plants. There’s no THC in it, which means it can’t get you high, no matter how much you take....
10 High-THC Strains You Should Know About
Every year, weed gets higher … in THC, that is. Throughout our shared history with the cannabis plant, we’ve slowly bred the plant to produce more of its primary intoxicating and psychoactive cannabinoid, with THC percentages of some plants now reaching the mid-30s. Though the cannabis plant contains myriad cannabinoids, with more than 100 cannabinoids identified in the plant to date, it’s still tetrahydrocannabinol that...
Social Marijuana Use Areas Are Cropping Up in Colorado
Marijuana Bars, Cafes & Lounges Approved by CO Governor On May 29th, 2019, Governor Polis signed the act allowing “Marijuana Hospitality Establishments” in Colorado. The effective date for this act was in early August 2019! Which means marijuana cafes, lounges, dispensary tasting rooms and other social-use businesses are now legal to open in Colorado. The businesses must apply for a license from local and state...
CBD Works Better With a Little THC
But you don’t need to get high to reap the benefits of CBD (unless you want to). CBD Benefits There is a growing body of evidence that CBD can provide relief for a variety of ailments, like pediatric seizure disorders, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and addiction. CBD users are claiming benefits such as that CBD is an Anti-depressant, Anti-convulsant, Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and even that it’s...
Researchers Think Industrial Hemp Crops Could be a “Godsend”
Honeybee health has faltered in recent years and hemp may offer a little boost to our winged friends. Hemp is a versatile, multi-use crop, valued for fiber and seed. The plant sheds pollen much later in the season than most other blooming plants. Thus, hemp becomes a valuable pollen source for foraging bees, giving it the potential to have a strong ecological value. Neither hemp nor other Cannabis species grown for recreational or...
8 Ways to Feel Better With CBD
One of the most popular Home Medicine Summit presentations last year was about the health benefits of CBD oil . . . . . . and you may remember that, in the spring, we sent everyone who purchased lifetime access to the Summit a week’s supply of organic, highly concentrated CBD. Well, my TGN team didn’t know I was going to do this, but I ordered enough CBD to give to each of them as a “bonus” and thank-you for all their hard work in...
