Cannabis Ellen’s Bud Break: The Outlaw Edition by Sophia Vida December 15, 2023 The dream of cannabis legalization in Nevada is yet to be realized. Sure, the Sphere is trippy, but while adults can purchase weed, there’s still only one legal spot in Las Vegas to smoke it. Not that the consumption laws stop u...
Cannabis Majority of Los Angeles Overdose Deaths Caused by Fentanyl by Sophia Vida December 15, 2023 Fentanyl caused a majority of fatal overdoses in Los Angeles County for the first time last year, with nearly 60% of the area’s overdose deaths attributed to the increasingly popular opioid. Fentanyl replaced methamphetamine as ...
Cannabis Mississippi Retailers Caught Selling Weed Disguised as Hemp Products by Sophia Vida December 15, 2023 Over-the-counter hemp products in Mississippi are not what they appear to be, according to a Steep Hill Mississippi analysis. Clarion Ledger reports that Steep Hill Mississippi President and co-founder Cliff Osbon said so-calle...
Cannabis New York’s Grower Showcase Events Provide Pipeline for Producers, Refreshing Space for Buyers by Sophia Vida December 15, 2023 New York’s rollout of legal weed shops has been a mess, to say the least. Designed to revolutionize the legal weed marketplace, New York has instead fallen short either by design or outside factors, including numerous lawsuits.Â...
Cannabis Stop Being Stupid: Learn to Read (the Signs) by Sophia Vida December 15, 2023 *Author’s note: This is a modified version of a presentation I gave last month at Blunt Talks in Los Angeles. The purpose of that talk was to provide tips for those who want to get better at using media to market themselves and ...
Cannabis California Cop Applicants Won’t Be Asked About Prior Pot Use by Sophia Vida December 14, 2023 A series of amendments to state law prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants based on past or off-the-clock pot use, and the list of jobs now includes police officers. Per a bill signed by Gov. Gavin News...
Cannabis The Game Awards 2023 Reveals Winners, Announcements, and More by Sophia Vida December 14, 2023 The Game Awards (TGA) celebrated its 10th anniversary last Thursday, Dec. 7, and is now one of the only major replacements for what E3 was once in its heyday. In his opening speech, TGA host and organizer Geoff Keighley remaine...
Cannabis MAPS Seeks FDA Approval For MDMA-Assisted Therapy by Sophia Vida December 14, 2023 A company focused on developing novel treatments for mental health this week announced that it has submitted an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy. The application, w...
Cannabis Discover the Best THC Gummies of 2024: The Hemp Doctor’s Rapid Release Gummies by Sophia Vida December 14, 2023 THC gummies have rapidly ascended to become one of the most popular forms of cannabis consumption. Their appeal lies in their discreet nature, ease of dosing, and the variety of flavors and potencies available. As we approach 2024...
Cannabis Study: More Daylight Creates Less Risk for Mental Health Disorders by Sophia Vida December 14, 2023 As we navigate these darker months during the winter season, conversations of seasonal affective disorder and tackling the depressive feelings that can come with less daylight are pervasive. Though, exposure to daylight may have a...