Marijuana has proven clinical uses — here’s why it’s still not available...
The popular explanation for medical marijuana dispensaries that have popped up in states from Washington to New York is that marijuana is a wonder drug — treating not just nausea and lack of appetite,...
View ArticleColorado’s marijuana tax isn’t going to bring in nearly as much money as we...
Colorado’s marijuana tax revenue is on pace to severely miss the mark. In February of last year, the office of Governor John Hickenlooper predicted that the legalization of weed would bring in $118...
View ArticleMedical marijuana is now legal in Georgia
ATLANTA (Reuters) - People with seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis and other illnesses will be allowed to use a non-smoking form of medical marijuana in Georgia after the state's Republican governor...
View ArticleBen & Jerry's made a stoner version of Apple's classic '1984' ad in honor of...
In honor of stoner holiday 4/20, Ben & Jerry's has released an ice cream burrito, the BRRR-ito. The company announced the new product in a parody of Apple's legendary "1984" commercial, which is...
View ArticleA state-by-state breakdown of what happens when you get busted with weed
For nearly 30 years, the War on Drugs has been fought with scales. Signed by President Reagan, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 established mandatory minimum sentences of 5 and 10 years in federal...
View Article13 celebrities who are outspoken about their love of smoking weed
In honor of smoking holiday 4/20, we've rounded up 12 celebrities who have openly discussed their love of smoking weed.Some like Snoop Dogg and Rihanna make no effort to hide their habit, but others...
View ArticleThis is why thousands of people were getting high in London's Hyde Park on...
Today marks the the unofficial "cannabis day" across the world, also known as 4/20, where weed users try to push their respective governments to legalise the illegal substance.However, because most...
View ArticleThe 20 most powerful people in the marijuana business
Marijuana has come a long way. In just a few short years, the drug has gone from being banned throughout the United States to holding some legal status for the majority of Americans.As of April 20,...
View ArticleHappy 4/20 — here's what happens to your body and brain when you smoke marijuana
It's April 20. For those not in the know, 4/20 is the unofficial holiday that pot smokers and marijuana-legalization activists around the world celebrate by lighting up.The plant, best-known for its...
View Article21 health benefits of marijuana
Despite the fact that the Drug Enforcement Agency categorizes marijuana as a schedule I drug, one that has no accepted medical use, a majority of Americans have thought medical pot should be legal...
View ArticleWhy smoking pot makes food taste so delicious
Grilled cheese never tasted so good.Sure, a few minutes ago you might have said you were too full to eat another bite, but a few drags from a joint later and those gooey bites of salty goodness are...
View Article12 people who could shape the future of marijuana policy
Marijuana policy has emerged as a key issue in American politics, particularly over the past few years. The issue is being debated at local, state, and federal levels, and has captured the attention of...
View ArticleA top NFL prospect got caught with pot 3 days before the draft, and it could...
Shane Ray, one of the top prospects in the NFL Draft, could see his stock plummet because of a last-minute citation for marijuana possession.The pass rusher was pulled over for speeding in Missouri...
View ArticleHere's why the Italian army is growing hundreds of pounds of marijuana
The Italian army has started growing cannabis in a military pharmaceutical plant outside of Florence in order to drive down prices for medical marijuana across the country.And so far, the first batch...
View ArticleThe Supreme Court is pushing Obama to take a stand on weed
What happens when your neighbor insists on having round-the-clock marijuana parties? Do you start having your own marijuana parties? Do you ignore your neighbor? Or do you complain to the police?That’s...
View ArticlePot country is the new wine country
Chase Nobles, cofounder of Seattle-based Kush Tourism, says interest in marijuana travel is smokin’ hot.So weed tourism is a thing now?“Yup. We’re a 100 percent legal tourism company focused on the...
View ArticleA conservative legislator is fighting for marijuana legalization in Texas...
A controversial marijuana legalization bill is advancing in the Texas legislature and Texas Rep. David Sampson is urging his religiously conservative colleagues to back the bill.According to Mr....
View ArticleHere's why marijuana gives you the munchies
Marijuana can have various effects on your body. But what is it about weed that makes you so hungry?Produced by Alex Kuzoian. Special thanks to Erin Brodwin.Follow BI Video:On Facebook Join the...
View ArticleSidecar now delivers medical marijuana thanks to partnership with ‘Uber for...
When asked if he thought Sidecar would be delivering weed in its third year of existence, Sunil Paul lets out a huge laugh."No," he said, chuckling.Yet today, his company will begin to do exactly that:...
View ArticleFor all the benefits of pot there are some scary negative effects, too
Smoking marijuana can lead to more than a euphoric high, and has been linked to long-lasting delusions, mouth swelling and several other surprising effects, according to a new review of research on the...
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