Two years after cannabis legalization, Colorado is witnessing the opposite of what prohibitionists said would happen: all drug-related charges have dropped significantly, and revenue is at a record high. This post from The Mind Unleashed discusses the positive impact of Colorado’s cannabis legalization. Two years have passed since Colorado residents began legally buying ... Continue Reading
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5 Things You Should Know About Marijuana Dispensaries
New York’s first eight medical marijuana dispensaries are now operational. This post from Women’s Health answers five of your most burning questions about how these marijuana dispensaries will work. Whether you’re a proponent of the high-flying approach to medicine or not, you’ve probably heard that the first eightmedical marijuana dispensaries opened this week in New York ... Continue Reading
High-End Retail Design Livens Up Colorado Pot Shops
With marijuana legalization gaining momentum across the nation, pot shops are looking at high-end retail design for an exclusive edge. This post from The Cannabist highlights the trendy retail design of Ajoya, a new marijuana dispensary in Louisville, CO. When marijuana first became legal, design was the last thing on the mind of retailers. They just wanted their stores ... Continue Reading
Do Pot Shops Merit Warnings on Pregnancy, Breastfeeding?
Nation’s most influential doctors group, AMA, has decided to push for regulations requiring warnings in pot shops for pregnancy and breastfeeding. This post from The Cannabist reviews what marijuana research says about maternal marijuana use and reactions from dispensary owners. Warning: Marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding poses potential harms. That message ... Continue Reading
Portland Considers Consolidating Pot Shops in a Green Light District
Portland Commissioner Dan Saltzman wants to consolidate pot shops in a downtown Green Light District to cater to ‘green’ tourism. This post from The Weed Blog discusses the impact this step is likely to have on marijuana businesses and consumers. Portland, Oregon is home to one of the best marijuana scenes on the planet, and it’s getting better everyday. There are so many ... Continue Reading