Washington Releases Marijuana Market Regulations
The Washington State Liquor Control Board released its final proposed regulations for the state’s adult marijuana industry on July 3.
Latest — page 200
Higher Education Potential Indicator of Marijuana Use
A study from Northern Ireland and reveals that marijuana use rates tend to be greater for those engaged in higher education.
Marijuana Use Connection to Mental Illness Is Reefer Madness
the prevalence of schizophrenia and psychoses has remained stable or declined when marijuana use increased significantly among the general populace.
Law & PoliticsLink
4 Shady Drug Bust Tactics
Kristen Gwynne first examines the shady practice of asset forfeiture, then describes 4 shady drug bust tactics used by police.
Oregon to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries
Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to House Bill 3460, which licenses medicinal cannabis dispensaries statewide.
CannabusinessLink
Massachusetts Going High-Tech to Track Medical Marijuana
MA is looking for IT consultants to determine the cost of creating the "single electronic system" required by the state's law to track medical marijuana.
Let’s Get Jerry Duval Out of Prison!
Jerry Duval surrendered to federal authorities to serve a whopping 10-year prison sentence, even though he was never in violation of medical marijuana laws.
Weedist Destinations: Ashland, Oregon
Its small-town, laid-back vibe, mixed with great places to eat and lots of things to do makes Ashland, Oregon a Top Weedist Destination. A hippie heaven...
High Scientist: Drunk Flies Just Like Drunk People
Interestingly enough, while insects are very different genetically, drunk flies display behavior and tendencies very similar to that of humans when drunk...
Oklahoma Welfare Drug Screening Finds Few Dopers
Last year, the Oklahoma legislature passed and Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed into law a bill mandating drug screening for welfare applicants.
Pennsylvania NAACP Says Legalize Marijuana
"I am honored that the NAACP has spoken out in favor of my legislation to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana in Pennsylvania," Leach said.
Law & PoliticsLink
Who Doesn't Want Marijuana Legal? Cops and Cartels
Both the drug war crusaders of law enforcement and their targets, organized crime, agree that marijuana should not be legal.
Allowed: Cop to Lobby for Marijuana Legalization
Having a currently employed law enforcement officer being given the ‘green’ light by their command to lobby for marijuana legalization maybe a first.
Judge Stays Seizure of Medical Marijuana Club
A federal judge granted Oakland's request to stay federal forfeiture proceedings against a medical marijuana club while it defends its standing on appeal.
CannabusinessLink
"Starbucks of Marijuana" Entrepreneur Jamen Shively Coming to San Francisco Monday
Jamen Shively, creator of the Diego Pellicier 'premium' marijuana retail brand, is speaking Monday at noon at San Francisco's St. Francis Drake Hotel...
Piece of the Week | Butterfly Pipes, Bongs and Paraphernalia
This week I was inspired by my 2 year old running around in the backyard chasing butterflies. So what kind of butterfly pipes, bongs and other accessories are out there?
Prospero’s Grow Week 15: Final Thoughts on Growing Your Own Marijuana
It’s very surreal writing the final post in this series for Weedist with two large containers full of weed I grew myself. Growing your own marijuana is a...
Stoner Humor: Colorado 2013 Post Amendment 64
Stoner Humor: A joke that came to me this morning after a friend stopped by and realized he needed to leave because of the following situation...