2019-05-13 15:44
While American cannabis production leans towards industrial use, a handful of European businesses are selling hemp as a low-THC alternative to smokable cannabis. Hemp farmers based in Switze… Read More
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2019-04-20 20:15
It’s 4/20 again, the sun is out, and parks, college dorms, and crash pads throughout the nation will be undoubtedly clouded with weed smoke. As California moves into its second year of… Read More
2019-04-18 02:06
Carl’s Jr. is now the latest major brand to join in on celebrating 4/20 with plans to release a cheeseburger enhanced with pot. The restaurant chain on Wednesday announced plans to ser… Read More
2019-04-02 21:51
Tourists looking to take in Spain’s cannabis culture should probably skip on buying hashish from Madrid’s illegal street dealers. According to a study published in the journal Fo… Read More
Watch: Snoop Dogg Says He Made Matthew McConaughey Smoke Real Weed On The Set Of ‘The Beach Bum’
2019-03-30 00:06
The upcoming film “The Beach Bum” promises to be the next cult classic in stoner cinema, making it only fitting that cast members Matthew McConaughey and Snoop Dogg smoked actual… Read More
2019-03-28 20:35
One of the entertainment industry’s beloved stoners is now launching his own legal cannabis company. Actor, writer, and producer Seth Rogen has teamed up with his long-time creative pa… Read More
2019-03-26 01:58
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has plans to light up tons of weed in a manner that won’t get anybody high. A notice issued by the DEA’s Houston Division seeks a g… Read More
2019-03-22 21:16
Residents from a handful of states will now be able to purchase CBD products at their local CVS store rather than a medical marijuana dispensary. CVS Pharmacy announced Wednesday that eight… Read More
2019-03-20 22:28
Medical marijuana might help boost the well-being and working potential of older adults, according to experts from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Temple Univers… Read More
2019-03-18 21:59
Experts are looking to gather a group of marijuana users to determine how safe it is to smoke and drive. The Colorado School of Public Health is searching for volunteers for a study on how c… Read More
2019-03-15 23:13
New research suggests that using marijuana may help women to experience more satisfying orgasms. A study published this month in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that women who frequentl… Read More
2019-03-15 01:01
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke launched his presidential bid for the 2020 election with a vision to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. The Texas Democrat began his campaign in a trip… Read More
2019-03-14 01:00
Alaska’s licensed cannabis shops will soon be safe havens for anyone looking for a place to smoke a joint, blunt, or bong. Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer approved a set of regulations on Tuesday… Read More
2019-03-11 21:49
The late Arizona Senator John McCain may have lived a little longer if not for the negative stigma surrounding marijuana, according to his daughter, Meghan. In a recent episode of “The… Read More
2019-03-09 00:42
Viral footage shows a group of Missouri policemen searching through a terminal cancer patient’s belongings for marijuana. Nolan Sousley, a stage-four pancreatic cancer patient admitted… Read More
2019-03-07 01:31
Medical cannabis patients can soon travel to Hawaii without having to worry about receiving medicine. The state Department of Health announced Tuesday that the state will begin allowing out… Read More
2019-03-06 01:35
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has a family name synonymous with cannabis culture, but he hopes to run a successful marijuana business under a different brand. Marley, a Grammy Award-w… Read More
2019-03-02 00:49
Martha Stewart’s latest move to join a reputable cannabis company was inspired in part by her TV co-host Snoop Dogg. The 77-year-old lifestyle and cooking guru has accepted a role as a… Read More
2019-02-28 00:00
A team of two Democratic Florida lawmakers are working to legalize cannabis through the passage of bills rather than a voter initiative. Miami-area Rep. Michael Grieco and Orlando Rep. Carlo… Read More
2019-02-26 21:54
Spike Jonze is working to normalize cannabis use in his latest project — a TV ad for the legal dispensary MedMen. The Oscar-winning director was tapped to work on MedMen’s first… Read More
2019-02-23 00:04
The 2019 pool of Academy Award nominees are about to get gifted with some high-end cannabis products. At Saturdays Oscars, nominees are set to receive extravagant gift bags valued at $100,00… Read More
2019-02-21 17:05
New research suggests that an old marijuana myth might actually be true. A study published this month the Social Science Research Network found an increase in the purchase of high-calorie fo… Read More
2019-02-19 05:18
New York’s minority-owned convenience stores are hoping to add recreational cannabis to their inventory after it’s legalized. Representatives from the group United Bodegas of Ame… Read More
2019-02-15 23:57
More research has emerged suggesting that teenagers are actually using less marijuana in states that have decided to legalize medical cannabis programs. A new study published in The American… Read More
2019-02-14 23:20
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) wouldn’t mind if an acting president also happened to smoke pot. Ocasio-Cortez told TMZ on Thursday that a president of the United States who recre… Read More
2019-02-13 23:38
U.S. lawmakers are once again exploring efforts to allow legal cannabis businesses access to banks. The Democratic-controlled House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday held a hearing t… Read More
2019-02-11 23:00
Mike Tyson may have taken some hits during his legendary boxing career, but none quite as major as the hits he recently took from a massively oversized joint. The former heavyweight champ tu… Read More
2019-02-09 02:27
New research conducted by Harvard researchers could disprove another stoner stereotype. A study published this week in the Human Reproduction medical journal found that male marijuana smoker… Read More
2019-02-08 02:06
As cannabis legalization continues to flourish in North America, several U.S. marijuana companies are turning to Canada’s stock markets in order to build capital. Major cannabis compan… Read More
2019-02-04 23:15
The return of the legendary Woodstock music festival just wouldn’t feel right without its own brand of cannabis. Woodstock festival co-creator Michael Lang recently talked to Billboard… Read More
2019-02-01 22:19
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker hopes to reform America’s cannabis laws if he were to serve as the next president. Booker addressed the issue of marijuana legalization in his first radio i… Read More
2019-01-30 23:00
Cannabis users may be able to light up a room in more ways than initially thought, according to new research. A study published in Biosource Technology Reports found that successfully removi… Read More
2019-01-29 02:08
America’s legal cannabis market owes part of its success to Neal Levine. Levine worked as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for LivWell Enlightened Health, which earned a rep… Read More
2019-01-26 00:28
Federal employees must be relieved at news that the government shutdown has temporarily come to an end, but they will probably miss the free weed. The legal cannabis search engine BudTrader… Read More
2019-01-24 22:38
A Super Bowl advertisement detailing how cannabis can save lives has been rejected by CBS, but viewers can judge the controversial clip for themselves. The commercial, produced by Acreage Ho… Read More
2019-01-23 22:09
Prescription painkiller addicts can now seek medical cannabis as a form of treatment in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Wednesday announced that opioid addiction will be added to the lis… Read More
2019-01-22 01:59
One of California’s most popular cannabis competitions is now the ultimate fan experience, according to Kevin Smith. The filmmaker and marijuana enthusiast spoke to Civilized during an… Read More
2019-01-19 01:07
Yet another American territory has decided to end its long-lasting prohibition on medical cannabis. The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Gov. Albert Bryan on Thursday signed the Virgin Islands Med… Read More
2019-01-17 23:47
Californians will be allowed to order cannabis for delivery regardless of their local pot laws. California State Cannabis Licensing Authorities on Wednesday announced the finalization of can… Read More
2019-01-17 00:55
Cannabis users tend be more happy about life, according to new research. The data firm BDS Analytics found that consumers of cannabis products tend to live more fulfilling lives, reports the… Read More
2019-01-14 22:12
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo will propose a framework to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, reports the Providence Journal. Raimondo says the proposal is an effort to keep pac… Read More
2019-01-12 00:00
A bill introduced to the House by U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) seeks to legalize marijuana and regulate the industry like alcohol. Rep. Blumenauer on Wednesday filed the Regulate Marijua… Read More
2019-01-11 00:44
Despite fears from anti-marijuana advocates, cannabis legalization isn’t hurting the alcohol industry as many predicted, according to a new study. A study published Thursday by T… Read More
2019-01-09 22:41
A bipartisan group of Kentucky lawmakers have introduced a new bill to legalize the medical use of cannabis, reports WKYT News. House Bill 136 will ensure that medical marijuana will be avai… Read More
2019-01-08 00:11
America’s top health official believes that current restrictions on cannabis should be reconsidered. Surgeon General Jerome Adams spoke about the federal government’s drug classi… Read More
2019-01-04 22:44
California entered its second year of cannabis legalization, but smoking weed still won’t be allowed at this year’s Coachella music festival. The festival’s rules states th… Read More
2019-01-02 22:50
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has formally pledged to support cannabis legalization in his inauguration speech on Tuesday, the Marijuana Moment reports. After referring to marijuana as a &ldquo&hell…Read More
2019-01-02 01:38
An expertly-rolled cannabis cigar has officially taken the title of the country’s most expensive legal cannabis product. The Nuwu Cannabis Marketplace in Las Vegas sold a 24-gram stuff… Read More
2018-12-29 00:32
Mike Tyson’s newly acquired cannabis ranch will be the backdrop for yet another major California music festival. The former heavyweight boxing champ has announced that the first Kind M… Read More
2018-12-26 22:10
Thailand is now poised to become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize the licensed medical use of marijuana, reports the Associated Press. The country’s military-appointed Nati… Read More
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2018-12-22 00:24
It’s a perfect holiday season to celebrate cannabis. The number of states with recreational marijuana finally reached double digits with the inclusion of Michigan, while both bordering… Read More
2018-12-20 17:43
Despite fears against Washington’s voter-approved marijuana legalization initiative in 2012, use among teenagers has not increased since then. A new study published Wednesday by the Jo… Read More
2018-12-18 00:33
Some of best cannabis in the world was recognized over the weekend at this year’s Emerald Cup. Dubbed by some as the Academy Awards of marijuana, the Bay Area-based competition invited… Read More
2018-12-15 00:08
Mike Tyson revealed that he was stoned on pot during one of the most impressive fights of his career. The boxing legend opened up about using cannabis in a recent interview on the Dan Patric… Read More
2018-12-13 23:53
The U.S. Congress on Wednesday gave final approval to a provision of the Farm Bill that removes hemp from the list of federally controlled substances, according to an Associated Press report… Read More
2018-12-13 00:11
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is taking steps to make New York the next state to legalize recreational cannabis use for adults. Cuomo on Thursday announced plans to include marijuana legali… Read More
2018-12-11 17:11
Oakland law officials have arrested several members of an East Oakland gang connected to a series of legal cannabis dispensary robberies, reports the East Bay Times. According to police, the… Read More
2018-12-08 00:29
Former NFL superstar Calvin Johnson wants to join Michigan’s new legal marijuana industry, but his bid has been blocked over some old traffic violations. Johnson and his former Detroit… Read More
2018-12-07 00:26
Certain Midwest property owners could benefit from Michigan’s new recreational marijuana laws, according to experts. A new study published by the CATO Institute foresees an improvement… Read More
2018-12-05 21:14
The world’s largest tobacco company is now planning to enter the legal cannabis market. The Altria Group Inc. — owners of Philip Morris USA, Nat Sherman, and several other cigare… Read More
2018-12-03 23:25
A new interview with Johnny Marr is further evidence that marijuana can enhance just about any activity. In a new segment from Pitchfork‘s “Over/Under” video series, the fo… Read More
2018-11-30 22:10
A newly planned Los Angeles museum hopes to enlighten visitors on the history of cannabis. The cannabis directory website Weedmaps is teaming up with the creative agency Virtue to open the M… Read More
2018-11-29 00:34
Smoking weed is not the reason why some teenagers have a bad attitude, new research suggests. A study published this month in the medical journal Addiction found that teen marijuana use does… Read More
2018-11-27 22:54
South Korea has earned the distinction of becoming the first East Asian country to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. South Korea’s National Assembly voted to amend the Act on th… Read More
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2018-11-26 16:27
Experience relief and relaxation this Cyber Monday, as bud.com is offering a rare 15%-30% off cannabis goods delivered throughout the Bay Area. Normally a day for sales and promotions in onl… Read More
2018-11-22 00:42
An American cannabis company will now enter the European market. Columbia Care LLC, one of America’s top medical marijuana companies, has become the first US cannabis firm licensed to… Read More
2018-11-20 17:04
Two years after legalizing recreational marijuana, Massachusetts will finally begin selling cannabis to the public on Tuesday. The state’s first two retail marijuana shops will be open… Read More
2018-11-15 22:06
A new study published this week in the Clinical Kidney Journal found that using marijuana had no measurable effect on the outcomes of kidney transplants for donors or recipients. Researchers… Read More
2018-11-14 23:18
Norman Reedus is taking some time off from being a crossbow-wielding zombie slayer to help kids in need of medical cannabis treatment. The popular star from AMC’s The Walking Dead tele… Read More
2018-11-13 22:56
Michelle Obama isn’t holding much back about her past in her new memoir. The former First Lady and lawyer wrote candidly about her formative years in “Becoming,” Obama&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-11-10 00:17
Snoop Dogg recently visited Washington, D.C. to display his own special form of peaceful protest. The legendary rapper and cannabis aficionado was relaxing in a D.C. hotel on Tuesday before… Read More
2018-11-09 01:17
Marijuana legalization supporters and industry leaders are celebrating the recently announced resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Sessions’ resignation was announced on Wedn… Read More
2018-11-08 00:31
Three states have voted to legalize either recreational or medical marijuana in this year’s midterm elections. Michigan became the 10th state state in the nation to legalize recreation… Read More
2018-11-06 16:20
As voters are preparing for possibly the most important midterm election in recent history, the future of cannabis legalization also hangs in the balance in a handful of states. While most s… Read More
2018-11-03 00:11
After issuing two rulings on Wednesday, Mexico has finally set a precedent deeming the country’s ban on marijuana to be unconstitutional. Mexico’s top court found that any punish… Read More
2018-11-01 00:48
The time has come to celebrate all things ghoulish and spooky, but Halloween also serves as a perfect time to indulge in legal cannabis. While the kids are out collecting candy, adults can u… Read More
2018-10-30 23:38
2 Chainz is the latest rapper to join in on the legal cannabis industry. The Atlanta emcee recently announced the launch of his own premium cannabis brand, Gas Cannabis Co. The brand’s… Read More
2018-10-29 21:09
As pesky and annoying as sand flies are, they might actually prefer eating weed over sucking blood, according to new scientific research. According to a study published Monday in the journal… Read More
2018-10-26 21:18
Cannabis may now be legal for adults in Canada, but that doesn’t mean that anyone can take weed ditched at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. Although adult use and possession of marijua… Read More
2018-10-25 20:38
As the state of Utah considers a measure to legalize medical cannabis weeks before election day, one lawmaker is living up to the old adage, “don’t knock it ’til you try it… Read More
2018-10-23 22:19
Canada has turned into a vacation destination for anyone interested in trying legal cannabis, except for South Koreans. “The law for the legalization of cannabis use for leisure will b… Read More
2018-10-23 00:36
Facebook is finally deciding to play nice with pages related to cannabis. The social media website lifted its ban on marijuana-related businesses last week, allowing legal companies to obtai… Read More
2018-10-19 20:16
Canada is running dry on cannabis just days after the country historically legalized recreational marijuana for adult use, reports CBC News. Dubbed as “Weed Wednesday,” many disp… Read More
2018-10-18 22:56
Canada has celebrated its first day of cannabis legalization, which was quite remarkable. The country on Wednesday became the first country with a major world economy to legalize cannabis fo… Read More
2018-10-16 23:15
Multiple sclerosis (MS) could be yet another illness that could benefit from medical marijuana, according to new research. A study published this week in the journal JAMA Network Open found… Read More
2018-10-15 21:25
As marijuana legalization is set to be introduced throughout Canada this week, the National Hockey League seems like it will stand pat on their already lenient drug policy. The NHL and NHL P… Read More
2018-10-11 20:41
High Times is postponing its trademark Cannabis Cup festival just weeks before its scheduled date in Sacramento, the Sacramento Bee reports. “After multiple discussions with state and… Read More
2018-10-10 00:26
One of music’s most outspoken cannabis advocates are now offering their own legal marijuana products. The venerable hip-hop group Cypress Hill announced the launch of their Cypress Hil… Read More
2018-10-09 01:46
The U.S. percentage of support for marijuana law reform has reached a record high. More than 6 in 10 Americans support legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll conducted by the Pew Rese… Read More
2018-10-06 00:01
The CEO behind such beer brands as Corona and Modelo is positive that the U.S. feds will ultimately decide in favor of reforming marijuana laws. Constellation Brands CEO Rob Sands spoke abou… Read More
2018-10-05 01:54
Cannabis is about to reach the final frontier, thanks to efforts from a small tech company. Kentucky startup Space Tango has plans to cultivate particular strains of CBD-rich hemp in microgr… Read More
Retired NFL Star Martellus Bennett On Possibility Of Comeback: ‘I Wouldn’t Pass The Drug Test’
2018-10-04 00:21
Former NFL star Martellus Bennett isn’t concerned about coming back to the game due to his marijuana use. The retired ex-Patriot recently admitted on Twitter that he wouldn’t eve… Read More
2018-10-03 01:23
PepsiCo hopes to be the next soda baron to look into making beverages containing cannabis. The giant soft drink company’s chief financial officer, Hugh Johnston, hinted at creating mar… Read More
2018-10-03 01:23
PepsiCo hopes to be the next soda baron to look into making beverages containing cannabis. The giant soft drink company’s chief financial officer, Hugh Johnston, hinted at creating mar… Read More
2018-10-01 23:56
Smoking weed and playing video games are about to become even more synonymous with each other with the upcoming release of Weedcraft Inc. The new game published by Devolver Digital allows ga… Read More
2018-09-27 23:39
A drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) containing an ingredient found in cannabis will be reclassified for medical use. The Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursda… Read More
2018-09-25 23:11
Jeff Merkley is no stranger to cannabis law reform in the America. The Oregon lawmaker came out as the first U.S. senator to vote for a legal marijuana bill when his state voted to pass Meas… Read More
2018-09-24 23:10
Bella Hadid took “high fashion” a bit literally at a party hosted by Bulgari over the weekend. The supermodel took to Instagram to show off an ultra-lavish Bulgari necklace encru… Read More
2018-09-22 00:51
There’s a job out there for those who are so discriminating about their cannabis that they only smoke the finest strains. The cannabis company A Higher Level Of Thought (AHLOT) is scou… Read More
2018-09-20 21:04
An east coast seafood restaurant is using cannabis to ensure that their lobsters feel better before getting boiled alive. Charlotte Gill, owner of Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound i… Read More
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