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Pot in the can: Why can’t inmates get medical marijuana?

The Cannigma

A United Kingdom police chief proposed a novel idea this January: Allow drug-dependent inmates access to free cannabis to help them overcome opioid addiction. An added bonus — reduce violence behind prison walls. “If If they’re on opioids, why can’t they be prescribed cannabis?” Rebekah Zemansky/Shutterstock). “At

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Congratulations to New Mexico for Recreational Cannabis Legalization!

Veriheal

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that officially legalized recreational cannabis for the state. When asked about recreational cannabis legalization Gov. It is good for consumers, and it brings about social justice in ways in which we have been talking about and advocating for, for decades.” Not anymore.

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Neat idea, Canna Bumps: Thanks for keeping marijuana illegal

SpeedWeed

The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column about cannabis politics and culture. A new cannabis product made waves this past week, and not in a good way. Canna Bumps, a “snortable” powdered cannabis concentrate packaged to look like cocaine, caught the eye of a few industry leaders.

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Must-have 420 accessories based on your stoner persona

SpeedWeed

Back in the day, besides your typical headshop bong, a few carved pipes, and the trusty joint, there weren’t too many other tools or ways to consume cannabis. We love his new line of flower and retro accessories, including this electric lighter. Seth Rogen’s new Houseplant cannabis unboxed and reviewed.

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Drug War Imperialism

Cannabis Info

Cocaine, cannabis and heroin weren’t always illegal. Cocaine, cannabis and heroin weren’t always illegal. This was obviously fake news, but it wouldn’t be the last time the US tried to use the anti-drug crusade as a cover for its geopolitical ends. For Ronnie, this was the jackpot — the Cold War merged with the Drug War.

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‘You’re not going to die’: how to survive an edible marijuana overdose

Weedistry

Cannabis-linked emergency room visits are on the rise, but the best remedy might just be a Will Ferrell movie. D espite some popular perceptions, marijuana is not a risk-free drug. One man shot and killed his wife and is now serving a long prison sentence. At least one other person has fallen to their death.

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From Prison Cots to Growing Pot

Veriheal

“Weed in Warwick” sounds like the title of a juicy cannabis novel. However, when it comes to the weed in Warwick, it’s more than just a novel; it’s a story about a town built on federal prisons that made a switch to a greener alternative, cannabis. Orange County, New York, is home to an estimated 400,000 citizens.