Display of a cannabis plantation. Photo credit: Ginger Chevalier/flickr. Since the start of this year, cannabis farmers in California endured yet another increase to the cannabis’ cultivation tax. The costs have proved burdensome. In fact, one cannabis grower from the Sonoma County, Doug Gardner, had to resort to uprooting an entire acre of cannabis plants to avoid … [Read more...] about As Taxes for Cannabis Operators Rise — and Underground Sales Outpace Legal Ones — California Lawmakers Face Pressure
Archives for February 2022
Entheogens for Eating Disorders — can Psychoactive Substances Help Treat Such Conditions?
Photo credit: gpointstudio. More than 70 million people worldwide suffer from eating disorders, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). These conditions, which affect people of all backgrounds and ages, are on the rise. However, recent research shows that cannabis and psychedelics have a positive impact on eating disorders. According to the … [Read more...] about Entheogens for Eating Disorders — can Psychoactive Substances Help Treat Such Conditions?
10 Odor-Eliminating Products to Keep Your Smoke Sesh Sneaky
Graphic by Maggie Horton. Cannabis’ strong and distinct smell is not always welcome. Thankfully, there are a plethora of products in all price ranges and styles that effectively eliminate the smell of cannabis. The following products might be useful in states where recreational cannabis is not legal, in public places, while traveling, at home or elsewhere to … [Read more...] about 10 Odor-Eliminating Products to Keep Your Smoke Sesh Sneaky
The Dime: 2/18/2022
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. New York Lawmakers Make Moves to Grant Temporary Adult-use Licenses On Wednesday, February 16th, lawmakers in New York approved a bill that … [Read more...] about The Dime: 2/18/2022
Dispensary Review: The Pass
Photo Credit: The Pass Retail cannabis has become a booming industry in Massachusetts, drawing in a large consumer base eager to get a taste of legal recreational cannabis. Since November 2018, the state has been home to retail cannabis dispensaries after voters legalized recreational or adult use cannabis in 2016. The state has 165 recreational cannabis retailers … [Read more...] about Dispensary Review: The Pass