Trends Dispensary presents: Shattering the Stigma with NY cannabis experts
Leafly teamed up with Trends Dispensary to address common stigmas about cannabis. We brought experts, activists, and growers together to help answer questions from the community. T
Three Signs of Reduced Cannabis Stigma – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
What are three signs of reduced cannabis stigma? Don’t get us wrong – the cannabis stigma is still alive and well. But over the past week, we’ve noticed three new
What is stigma? Is decriminalization helpful to reduce them?
What is stigma? According to the architects behind British Columbia’s drug decriminalization, stigma is like an internal psychological process. Decriminalizing small amounts
How to break the stigma of using cannabis to heal emotional pain
Recently on Reddit, I saw a person from the CPTSD community ask the following question; I use cannabis to help me with emotional pain but no one understands. Anyone have a similar
How to break the stigma of using cannabis to heal emotional pain
Recently on Reddit I saw a person from the CPTSD community ask the following question: I use cannabis to help me with emotional pain but nobody understands. Does anyone have a simi
Cannabis Stigma Three Signs in Canada
It’s not difficult to find three signs of cannabis stigma in Canada. Canada has never legalized cannabis because the war on drugs is immoral or because people have a right to
Colorado Cannabis Cooking Class fights stigma and promotes education
At MSU Denver, Professor Shannon Donnelly teaches the Cannabis 101 class. The course was only offered in spring 2021, but according to the course description of the university it s
This state’s governor wants to ‘end’ the stigma of cannabis despite GOP opposition
Through Jelena Martinovic Just days after President Joe Biden announced he would pardon all previous federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana and urged governors to do th
How moms are breaking the stigma surrounding cannabis
As research and social stigma surrounding cannabis is rapidly changing, women and mothers are a surprising force behind this change. Social media is full of “wine mom”
These brands focus on women, weed, and the stigma of smashing stoners
For Brett Heyman, founder of accessories and home decor brand Edie Parker, smoking cannabis was something she did in high school, as were most of her friends. She never really thou
This MMA fighter embraces the cannabis stigma in sports
Mixed martial artist Elias Theodorou recently stepped out of the ring to attend MJBizCon, a conference and exhibition for the cannabis industry in Las Vegas. The Canadian athlete w
Seniors in pain want to try cannabis, but the stigma around the plant has prevented them from trying it, according to a new poll
The misconceptions about cannabis that began in the 1930s created a massive stigma on the herbal drug. That stigma is still there today, especially among the populations of these g
China and cannabis: stigma and persistent crackdown
Cannabis in China remains a complicated topic. Cannabis is stigmatized and the Chinese government continues to crack down on its use. The attempts by the Chinese government to erad
Canadian comedian defies cannabis and ADHD stigma on TikTok
If you’ve scrolled through videos on TikTok during the final year of the pandemic, you’ve likely stumbled upon a video from this couple’s account from Delta, Brit
Why is New Jersey reviving the old “marijuana” stigma?
“The Haymaker” is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture. Words have always been weapons on the front lines in the A
End the stigma – Why medical and recreational users need to get along
There is a new marijuana movement that has become a favorite of new users. But the presence of this new movement does not mean that the old order has gone, causing conflict between
Why normalizing cannabis use is an important step towards mainstream acceptance and an end to stigma for good
“If you don’t hide your beer, don’t hide your weed,” a perfect statement that sums up the gist of this Reddit post. This can shock some people who may not u
How cannabis and CBD can help remove the stigma surrounding mental illness
Millions of Americans face mental health problems. Often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, those who silently suffer from mental health problems remain silent, often due to the stigma t