Cannabis has always been a hot commodity, whether under or above ground. Despite its sustained status as a federally illegal Schedule I narcotic, the industry is booming. But, the plant has a sordid past. As more states legalize, it’s important not to forget the hurdles crossed to get here. Social receipt of cannabis has a long history of marginalizing Black and Brown … [Read more...] about “The World is Waking Up” Original Equity Group’s Path to Justice
The Flower Pot: Revealing the Power of Plant Medicine for Women
To those attuned to cannabis culture, it might seem like everyone already knows about the therapeutic wonders of weed. But that’s not really the case. There are still tons of people in the dark. The Flower Pot is sounding the alarm that weed, and all plant medicine for that matter, is not the enemy. Rebecca Kershberg, founder of The Flower Pot, wants to normalize … [Read more...] about The Flower Pot: Revealing the Power of Plant Medicine for Women
STIIIZY: The Next Big Name in Cannabis?
STIIIZY is the California-based cannabis brand that has been popping up all over social media as of late. The company was established in 2017 with their vape pen, which has since grown in popularity. The brand exists at the intersection of stoners, skaters and streetwear with their modernized post-punk aesthetic and diverse product range. STIIIZY products are available in … [Read more...] about STIIIZY: The Next Big Name in Cannabis?
Edibles, Compliance and the Cannabis Industry: How Baked Smart is Doing it Right
As the cannabis industry continues to grow before our eyes, the standards of compliance don’t quite seem to be catching up. We are in the infancy of what the experts at New Frontier Data presume will be a $30 billion industry by 2025. At this stage, differing federal and state policies make it confusing for companies and dispensaries to comply. Compliance is an important … [Read more...] about Edibles, Compliance and the Cannabis Industry: How Baked Smart is Doing it Right
Is Cannabis Really a Gateway Drug?
Ah, yes, the infamous postulation that cannabis is a conniving gateway to hard drug abuse. The cannabis community has long disregarded this idea as myth. But opponents to cannabis profess that weed sucks users into the dangerous world of illicit drug use. So, who’s right? The Gateway Hypothesis According to a study in the journal of Preventive Medicine Reports, the … [Read more...] about Is Cannabis Really a Gateway Drug?
