Category Archives: Culture

Ten Reasons to Ignore the FDA and Try CBD – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

Five myths about a state-run cannabis industry. Because the debate between having a state-run vs. privately-owned cannabis industry is riddled with fallacies. State-owned vs. privately-owned cannabis companies. What’s the difference? Is one more advantageous than the other? Are state-run (or government-owned) farms and stores more concerned for the public than those pesky “for-profit” dispensaries? Let’s […]

F1 Racing And Marijuana – The Fresh Toast

F1 Racing is a thrilling, by the second event with superstars like Lewis Hamilton, Michèle Mouton, Alain Prost and more. The global audience for Formula One in 2021 stood at 445 million viewers. From Oklahoma City to Monaco, fans rise early and are glued to the screens to watch the races.  But what about drivers […]

Cannabis-Infused Golden Milk is Great for Your Health

For those who don’t know, Portland, Oregon is a very, very rainy city. If you have the means, try to get at least a day or two out of town, somewhere with bright blue skies and some sun. It’s a game changer.  On one of my getaways, I traveled with my friend Janet to Palm […]

What Americans Are Watching When No One Is Looking

The South may be the last frontier for state cannabis legalization, but the region could be a boon for the industry once the floodgates open. A report from cannabis consulting firm Global Go posits that Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana could provide value for entrepreneurs sitting on the sidelines of Florida’s limited vertical model — especially […]

Does Marijuana Play A Role In Mass Shootings?

‘Copycat’ edible cannabis harms children, so says Health Canada. They’re warning cannabis consumers to only purchase cannabis that is “legal and regulated’ from “authorized retailers” who provide products in “plain packaging with child-resistant features.” Now, for the non-consumer or occasional consumer, this sounds reasonable. You wouldn’t purchase whiskey in an unlabeled bottle made in someone’s […]

Remembering the First Chimpanzee to Chief Up in Outer Space

This “Lighter Side” feature from Volume 4 Issue 4 of Cannabis & Tech Today takes a farcical look back in time to America’s first cannabis-smoking astronaut chimp. This year marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of Coco, the first chimpanzee to chief up in outer space. Coco defied all odds and showed the American people no distance […]

Anarchist Commune May Shut Down Open Cannabis Market – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

A famous anarchist commune may have to shut down its open cannabis market due to growing gang violence. Christiania is a self-governing commune in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Established in 1971, squatters occupied abandoned military barracks and declared it an autonomous community based on the principles of anarchism and mutual cooperation. The community’s rules […]

Can Cannabis Help With A Broken Heart?

As many patients fill out their intake forms for their health care providers, some feel a concern that their honesty about aspects of their lifestyle may cause them to receive prejudiced healthcare. Part of being a great physician or health care provider is the ability to be non-judgmental about patients and their lifestyle choices. Trust […]

New Study about Marijuana And The Creative/Programmer Set

“LSD was the self-knowledge which pointed the way” – John Lennon. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star all made up the 1960s band: The Beatles. Described as the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful pop music band in history, these four guys from Liverpool changed the music scene forever. They released 21 […]

When Are Edibles To Old To Eat?

The B.C. government plans to throw $2.3 million taxpayer dollars at the province’s Indigenous cannabis industry. The announcement comes a few days after a First Nations group called for Cannabis Act reforms. Concerning the Indigenous cannabis industry, while the B.C. government pays lip service to Indigenous sovereignty, their actions have been all over the map. […]