The Evolution of the Mexican Drug Cartel Post Marijuana Legalization
While there are many reasons for legalization, one of the core promises of drug legalization is to negatively impact the bottom line of drug cartels. Now that we have seen some for
Adventures with Santa: Braddock, Pennsylvania
Driving southeast from Pittsburgh, Santa stopped briefly at the Free Store founded by Gisele Fetterman in Braddock, Pennsylvania to drop off a load of previously loved bikes. He ha
New York eases restrictions on cannabis dispensary locations
The New York City Bureau of Cannabis Management last week eased restrictions on the location of the state’s first cannabis dispensaries, allowing business owners to choose th
Is Marijuana Decriminalization Causing More Car Accidents?
Marijuana intoxication and driving is one of the biggest problems weed faces after legalization. There is no precise way to quantify the moment when people are too high to drive, a
This lawsuit could blow up New York’s first legal weed stores
New York’s first cannabis retailers are slated to open this month. But many licenses are in limbo in a federal court case. Here’s what the plaintiff told Leafly, plus reactions
Why coconut oil is the best choice for cannabis infusions and tinctures
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two main components of cannabis. Both cannabinoids require the presence of fat to become bioavailable in the human body aft
Concomitant use of alcohol and cannabis is increasing in these states
The legalization of marijuana is increasing the concomitant use of alcohol and marijuana, a combination that, while common, has some negative side effects. Columbia University rese
The weirdest, wildest weed stories of 2022
Behold the winners of Leafly’s annual Doobious Achievement Awards: A magnificent list of heroes, zeroes, dunderheads, idiots, narcs, and stoopid stoners. Cannabis can bring out t
Brittney Griner is free but another American remains jailed in Russia for pot
Brittney Griner is back on American soil after 10 months in Russian prison for drug offenses. But other US citizens remain incarcerated in Russia, including a 61-year-old man whose
Review of the cannabis industry and licensing 2022
Cannabis industry talk and news in 2022 focused on several key topics, including mergers and acquisitions, legalization, banking, and the 2022 election. Many of these topics are no
Canada’s limit on cannabis use has been increased – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
Health Canada can still limit Canada’s legal cannabis beverages to 10 mg THC, but the amount you can buy has increased. Health Canada, the federal cannabis regulator, made th
How cannabis is helping some Ukrainians survive in the midst of war
As Russia’s war against Ukraine rages on, the people of Ukraine still believe in the power of cannabis – and its role in healing the country. Tia Moskalenko is a 28-yea
Inflation proves once again that cannabis branding is irrelevant
At the beginning of the ongoing inflation and recession, many cannabis skeptics and advocacy groups believed that the industry could suffer significantly at the peak of inflation.
100 kilos of cannabis as a Ukrainian aid package?
According to Spanish police, 30 people were arrested on suspicion of transporting drugs to Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid. According to the Guardia Civil, the group re
Rhode Island rakes in $1.6 million in first week of recreational pot sales
Rhode Island’s new adult cannabis market opened earlier this month, and so far business is going well. Local news station WPRI reported this week, citing the state’s De
Cannabis Pain Relief A Placebo? – Hemp | weed | marijuana
Is Cannabis Pain Relief a Placebo Effect? According to a new review of studies, there’s good evidence that cannabis doesn’t relieve pain. The meta-analysis examined 20
10 weed trends sweeping the US in 2023
Hashholes, fresh zaza, epic throwback strains, and scratch and sniff bags in stores for 2023. Future Oscar winners make their debuts at the Sundance Film Festival. Unicorn startups
How legal cannabis delivery works in New York
The state will allow its first cannabis stores to fulfill orders through delivery while gradually introducing brick-and-mortar stores. Many of New York’s first legal weed dis
Baja California governor says she is “completely behind schedule” on medical cannabis
The leader of Mexico’s Baja California state last week offered a full-bodied endorsement of medicinal cannabis as the debate over the issue continues to irk the country’
Because of this, the police are raiding psychedelic mushroom stores in major cities
This year, the legalization of psychedelics pushed even further into the American mainstream. Colorado voted to legalize therapeutic psilocybin while Oregon prepared to launch its