It’s not often that we willingly admit defeat to Australia, but when it comes to medical marijuana there’s no denying that our friends across the ditch are outpacing New Zealand in leaps and bounds. For example, just a couple of days ago, the long-awaited Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Amendment Regulation …
What does the typical NZ weed smoker look like?
Despite Hollywood’s best attempts, it’s all but impossible to stereotype cannabis users. Transcending age, race income and just about every other traditional metric imaginable, it’s fair to say that the weed smoking demographic is a diverse one. What’s more, this diversity is growing. Thanks to the legalisation of weed in …
Which country is installing weed vending machines in its airports?
For a country whose cultural identity largely revolves around weed, it’s a little surprising that cannabis use was decriminalised in Jamaica only last year. In 2015, the government made amendments to the nation’s outdated drug laws, making it legal to be in possession of up to two ounces of ganja. …
Will the US government really legalise medical cannabis on August 1?
The internet has been buzzing recently with the news that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) plans to legalise medicinal marijuana by the end of the second quarter of 2016 (August 1). Speaking with the Santa Monica Observer, a DEA lawyer who wished to remain anonymous explained that cannabis was …
Meet the nuns who are on a mission to save the world – by growing weed
A crackdown on the cultivation of cannabis in Merced, a small town in central California, hasn’t stopped two unlikely heroes from pursuing a holy quest to provide patients with medical marijuana. Heavenly weed Sister Kate and Sister Darcey, two self-ordained nuns, have dedicated themselves to creating quality cannabis-based lotions, salves …
Pop quiz: What’s the difference between THC and CBD?
You heat up the vaporiser, pack the bowl and inhale, and you start to feel the effects of your medical marijuana. Simple, right? Well, yes and no. Behind the scenes there’s a complex chain of chemical reactions taking place, and how they impact you largely depends on the composition of …
Would you join a cannabis club?
When it comes to cannabis legislation, there’s no single model that is universally agreed upon as the best. For example, while Colorado’s recreational dispensaries have made marijuana accessible for just about anyone over the age of 21, the system has an intrinsic commercial element that may afflict the market further …
What are Dabs, concentrates and extracts?
Have you sampled these 3 types of cannabis extracts? Ever wondered what dabs are? Get the low down on these three types of cannabis extracts and concentrates. [interaction id=”574d4bb9eac5f7343b40bd63″] What are Dabs, concentrates, extracts. Whatever you want to call them, a new breed of high-powered cannabis products are gaining momentum …