California Cannabis Laws: Keeping up with the Green in the Golden State
California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana with the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, sending waves of discussion and debate throughout the nation regarding the potential of natural medicine. Twenty years later the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Prop 64) was passed, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for citizens of age 21 and over. In January 2018, California opened its first recreational dispensaries to the...
THC vs. CBD And Their Effects On Health, Wellness & Marijuana Advocacy
Let’s break down THC and CBD, their effects, side effects and practical applications As medical marijuana is legalized in an increasing number of countries around the world, major developments have been made in discovering the medicinal and therapeutic value in the marijuana plant. Understandably, the idea of full legalization is still met with plenty of pushback from opposition groups. In America, for example, while medical and...
Everything You Need to Know About Terpenes but Were Afraid to Ask (Because What, Really, Are Terpenes?)
Terpenes have garnered plenty of attention from the health, holistic and cannabis industries over the last decade. Federal marijuana legalization has invigorated medical research into every aspect of the cannabis plant, leading to the discovery of hundreds of terpenes in cannabis alone. This discovery is revolutionizing the field of natural medicine, and introducing scientists to possible synergistic and entourage effects between...
Colorado Cannabis Laws: The Dos & Don’ts of the Centennial State
Long before marijuana became a media darling in 2016, Colorado has been home to some of the most well-known cannabis advocates. These movers and shakers pioneered not only nationwide legalization, but the benefits of the marijuana plant in general – whether consumed via vaporizers, joints or vape mods. It isn’t surprising that Colorado was one of the first states to fully legalize marijuana, and is the number one destination in...
First Steps To Starting a Cannabis Biz in Canada
Image via Google Trends Are you interested in starting a retail cannabis business? Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, becoming the first major industrialized country to provide legal and regulated access to cannabis for non-medical purposes. Some of you may wonder what retail cannabis stores will sell. Flowers? Buds? If you haven’t heard of terpenes or cannabinoids, prepare to hear about the health...