In the last decade, cannabis has become a major political issue in the US. Voter interest in the federal legalization of cannabis is currently at an all-time high. According to new polling data, 60% of American adults support full federal legalization. What was once a marginal topic in national political discourse is now a defining element of American … [Read more...] about Cannabis on the Ballot: State Legalization and the 2022 Midterm Results
To Smoke or Not to Smoke
The movement towards regulation and decriminalization of cannabis has engendered an entirely new legal market of consumers and products. There are more strains, more potent cannabis (or, if desired, less potent cannabis), more gadgets, and, of course, more ways of consuming cannabis. The explosion of the cannabis market, and the products to satisfy that new market, have … [Read more...] about To Smoke or Not to Smoke
Cannabis in Europe: Amsterdam and Beyond
Amsterdam Canal. Photo Credit: Zena Velasquez When traveling abroad, habitual cannabis consumers—particularly those from a place where they can legally purchase cannabis from a state-regulated dispensary—want to know if they can continue to (legally) use cannabis in their destination. There are, of course, the well-known destinations that attract cannabis tourism, … [Read more...] about Cannabis in Europe: Amsterdam and Beyond
The Benefits and Uses of Terpenes
There are terpenes in many botanicals, but cannabis is rich in these aromatic chemicals. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. Terpene extracts are emerging as a new product with multiple therapeutic uses. Here’s what terpenes are, what they do, how to use them, and their benefits. What are Terpenes? Terpenes are compounds in plants (and some fruits, such as oranges) … [Read more...] about The Benefits and Uses of Terpenes
An Absolutely Objective Product Review: Green Monké Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Happy Hour Happy Soda Series. Photo Credit: Green Monké. Preemptive Review Five out of five alternatively-spelled Monkéys. I know the numerical review normally appears at the end of a review. But since Green Monké sent me a fun six-pack with a variety of infused drinks, a disposable camera (with flash), and some really pretty green crinkled stuffing in the box, … [Read more...] about An Absolutely Objective Product Review: Green Monké Cannabis-Infused Beverages
