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Although psychedelics policy reform has already found support across the ideological spectrum, a new ringing endorsement from an active Mormon bishop—who is also a former Republican Utah state representative—indicates an ever-growing acceptance for entheogens in American society. Earlier this month, Brad Daw appeared on the Jimmy Rex Show podcast to recount his own experience at an ayahuasca ceremony in Costa Rica, and how it served to strengthen his faith. In the interview, Daw also highlighted his journey from skeptic to proponent—albeit a nuanced one—of medical marijuana reform in Utah. In Daw’s telling, the two experiences collectively suggest a more progressive…

Every year, dozens of new cannabis strains are created, each one combining the flavors, aromas, and effects of two or more strains into a new one. Weed tastes and trends change all the time, and cannabis breeders continually create new strains to feed the interests of cannabis consumers.  Weed is arguably one of the most cultivated plants (we’ve been growing it for at least 5,000 years), and growers can control the breeding and growing processes to select and refine the plant to suit various wants and needs.  To explain how new weed strains are created, we need to start with plant…

Pat GogginsPublished on November 4, 2022 • Last updated November 8, 2022 Testing cannabis products is essential for consumer safety—it ensures that cannabis consumers can buy products that have been approved by a licensed lab and are safe for consumption. One of the main benefits of cannabis legalization is that a state or nation will set up an agency to regulate the quality of cannabis products that are sold in that new market. All products are tracked in a legal market, and if an issue arises with a batch, a product can be recalled and consumers notified.  When you buy…

Just as surely as April means 420 and July means 710, June brings us all the colors of the rainbow in the form of LGBTQ appreciation and support. Here are a few bands who are highlighting queer weed collabs this year, from “daddy” themed Dad Grass products to infused canna-seltzer.  Of course, anyone can throw a rainbow logo on their product and say they support the community. While visibility is important, that can easily come off as an empty cash grab. So, we’ve highlighted companies who put their money where their mouths are and use proceeds from their Pride products…

Whether you want to tear into terpenes or chill out with some CBD, vape pens are a popular method of cannabis consumption that have garnered the approval of connoisseurs and casual consumers alike. With such a wide variety of cannabis oils, cartridges, and pens to choose from, the possibilities and combinations can be almost endless. Are you considering diving into the world of vape carts for the first time or looking to level up your vaping game? Here’s our guide to the wonderful world of cannabis vape cartridges.   What’s a vape cartridge? When it comes to vaping, the most important…

The seeds you need to do weed’s favorite holiday justice. How better to celebrate the best time of year in cannabis than picking out some top-notch seeds to add to your garden? The experts at I Love Growing Marijuana mark 420 as the start of the outdoor grow season, with April being the perfect time to stock up on seeds and start the germination process.  420 is also exactly a month after ILGM owner and founder Robert Bergman’s birthday on March 20th—as an expert grower, Bergman created ILGM based on his love of the plant and his desire to make…

Missouri and Maryland join the legal team.America officially reached 21 legalization states Tuesday night, after a thrilling, surprising midterm election that added Maryland and then Missouri to the green team.More than 12 million Americans in those states became equal to their countrymen and women in 19 other states where marijuana freedom rings. That’s 6.168 million Missourians and 6.165 million Marylanders out of the disastrous, 85-year-old war on marijuana.Maryland won early Tuesday night with 65% of the vote. Missouri followed later with a strong 53% of the vote after 89% of precincts reporting. Citizens voted by mail and in person.Five states…

New research shows that LSD and psilocybin might help your brain shift gears between dynamic activity states Contrary to myths that psychoactive drugs fry your brain, new research published yesterday (October 3) in Nature Communications has found that some hallucinogens may enable more dynamic mental function. Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine reviewed recordings from fMRI scans that suggest these substances essentially flatten the landscape of your brain, making it easier to jump between tasks. Adults in the study group required less mental energy to shift between different modes of activity after using LSD or psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in magic…

Extracting cannabinoids from smoke is now a reality, using a patented extraction method, activating compounds at levels only achieved via smoking. Why? Imagine edibles made with an oil that provides more of the impact you normally only get from smoking. Boston, Massachusetts-based Real Isolates announced on October 24 that it has been issued a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a novel method used to extract cannabinoids and other compounds—from cannabis smoke.  The company introduced a new brand as well as two products in oil form: Smokenol Day™ is a CBD-forward cannabis smoke extract derived from…

Zane Witzel founded Cannador, a humidor storage system for cannabis, in an effort to raise the bar for cannabis storage. But, his conservative Catholic upbringing, combined with a Christian college education, makes him an anomaly in the cannabis industry. “I was baptized Catholic, but rejected practicing and attending in grade school,” he shared. “My parents knew that I had my own feelings and voice at a young age. I believe in allowing your child to choose their own path where religion is concerned.” The first time he tried cannabis was in high school where he grew up in Upstate New…