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The trial of a paralyzed man who was prosecuted by Swedish authorities for self-medicating with cannabis has sparked debate over legalization in the Scandinavian nation, according to a report in Sweden’s English-language publication the Local. Andreas Thörn, 37, who broke his neck in a motorcycle accident in 1994, used cannabis for relief from neuropathic pain, as […]

Although congressional powers have done their best to prevent legal weed from being sold in the backyard of the White House, a recent verdict by a judge in the D.C. Superior Court has put District lawmakers in a position to begin considering a taxed and regulated pot market later this year. Last month, Judge Brian […]

THC Marijuana contains a special ingredient called THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is responsible for most of the drug’s psychotropic effects, including feelings of relaxation, giddiness, and that characteristic stoner chill. Inhaling When you inhale, eat, or otherwise consume marijuana, THC enters the bloodstream (or the lungs first if you’re smoking) where it makes its way […]

Earlier this week, a story went viral about how the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.) had quietly removed cannabis from its list of gateway drugs. The information came from an observant Redditor, who noted on Wednesday that D.A.R.E had removed marijuana from it’swebpage about gateway drugs. Indeed, the page does not explicitly list the […]

A recent article by Julia Wright at Civilized called Why ‘Blue Dream’ Was The #1-Seller In Both Colorado And Washington, referencing this study from BDS Analytics revealed that Blue Dream was the best selling strain in both Colorado and Washington in 2015. It’s an interesting finding that they attribute mostly to the marketing of the […]

Planning to visit Colorado? Ever heard about this groovy new thing called legal pot? If you haven’t, do a little research before chowing down on weed food, or you might just end up freaking out in the ER. Visitors to Colorado curious about cannabis but ignorant of its effects end up in the emergency room […]

Giving new meaning to the term “grassroots support,” Bernie Sanders supporter, Ariel Zimman, is selling homemade ceramic pipes emblazoned with Sanders’ campaign logo to help raise funds for the presidential candidates. The 29-year-old from Portland is marketing her smoking ware to the “Burners for Bernie” set and advertises that 10 percent of her proceeds will […]

Check out our gallery of the Best-Tasting Buds on Earth! Terps 101 Understanding what’s behind the amazing flavor of your favorite buds is no easy task. But as the medical and legal cannabis markets expand and this booming industry builds legitimacy, the latest scientific research is making it crystal clear: There’s far more to marijuana […]

Nothing quells the demons of insomnia quite like a quick rip of indica, but what are the exact benefits of some pre-sleep smoking? Interestingly enough, as found in a recent Mic report, there is no consensus among noted experts other than the obvious: weed definitely helps you pass out. However, as for the actual quality […]