The legalization of recreational cannabis was a cause for celebration in Canada last October. This most recent October marked another significant milestone in legalization as cannabis edibles are finally legal… kind of. This is obviously huge for the industry has many consumers prefer edibles and have been forced to abstain from using them if they […]
I used to keep my weed a paper bag because I saw it in a movie once and thought it looked cool yet always wondered why the buds were so dry and harsh to smoke. While I was not exactly a bright young man, you can’t entirely blame me. Nobody ever told me the importance […]
When trying to quantify the most important figures in cannabis history, it helps to have a framework to work off of, such as Mount Rushmore. When going through the list, I found that the idea of somehow ranking and deciding who is the most important is completely subjective. For some, efforts put towards legalization may […]
Cannabis in Food When someone says cannabis-infused food, you probably automatically think of the brownies, cookies, gummies, and candies that you can find in many dispensaries and novelty shops. But edibles are more than just treats. As we become more tolerant and receptive to cannabis, we also become more creative in incorporating cannabis into our […]
Anxiety and cannabis have always had a somewhat paradoxical relationship. Many cannabis strains are said to help treat anxiety, yet there are countless people around the world for whom cannabis actually gives them anxiety. One of the most common answers non-users give when asked why they don’t like smoking weed is that it makes […]
Last week we discussed cannabis influencers, and the impact they can have on the market. We also addressed the desire of many cannabis users to move away from the imagery that had been associated with cannabis promotion and personalities for so long. On social media, there is an ongoing debate between influencers who choose to […]
For some people, Fall is their favourite season of the year. The colourful leaves that line the streets, the brisk morning air and the endless hot chocolate all work together to create a cozy concoction that many people wait for year-round. And then there are people like me, who see Fall a bit differently. The […]
To say that the United States of America has a turbulent relationship and history with cannabis would be an understatement. Before federal prohibition, many Americans used cannabis as a medicine. They also used hemp fibers in many industries – from papers to textiles and even cars. It was unlikely that someone back then could have […]
My uncle Mark said there are only three certainties in life: Death, Taxes, and One Day Despite All Your Best Efforts Will Be Way Too Stoned. Besides the fact that he stole most of the quote and it didn’t really roll off the tongue, the sentiment behind it is hard to argue with. We are […]
Throughout these blogs; the importance that cannabis played in various cultures over time has been repeatedly discussed. This is because the impact that cannabis had on these cultures and in turn, the world, cannot be understated. In later years, it became stigmatized through prejudiced and misguided motives. During the decades of cannabis prohibition, many around […]
