A Cult Classic That Pairs Well With cannabis. — The 70’s were a crazy time, and in 1974, Brian De Palma wasn’t famous yet — but Paul Williams sure was, and the two of them teamed up to create The Phantom of Paradise. I don’t want to insult anyone’s intelligence about what a king Paul Williams is, but he…

“Functional” Alcoholism Is the Most Dangerous State I’ve Ever Lived In. — When I was young, I swore off drugs and alcohol because I was told that they had destroyed my family. I was told how drugs were so powerful they made my mom abandon me. Normal stuff like that. Those are, of course, lies — my mother left because my dad…

Reddit shutters some vaporizer communities in possible IPO-related purge. — Reddit used to be a great source of information regarding vaporizers of all stripes. It hosted a number of vibrant communities dedicated to dry herb vaporization and vaping. As of yesterday, many of these communities (called ‘subreddits’) have been shut down and the rest flagged as adult content. …

My favorite cannabis consumption method doesn’t get enough love. — It is known that inhaling cannabis vapor instead of its smoke is a healthier option. We all know that smoking is unsustainable for any long period of time, which is part of why everyone started exploring vaping to begin with! What’s less known is that cartridges aren’t the only way…

Oregon’s Lab Testing Issues Revealed in Experiment — Since it was marketed to cannabis consumers as an important metric for the cannabis experience, THC content for flower has dominated the cannabis space. States re-enforced this notion during legalization by emphasizing THC on labels and regulating cannabis and hemp via THC / Delta 9 content. …

Alternative cannabinoid manufacturers often boast they have the effects consumers want without Delta-9 THC —in this marketplace, can the test results be trusted? — Over the past several months, I’ve had the honor to be working with laboratories in Oregon on a project to demonstrate the power and efficacy of cannabis science. Much like the consumers I’ve disparaged, I’ve mainly focused my efforts on THC — mainly the over-reporting of THC.

If all publicity is good publicity, then Curaleaf is set for life. — Boris Jordan, Board Chairman of Curaleaf, was involved in Russia’s messy conversion to capitalism in the 1990’s. He is also still linked to Oleg Deripaska and others. Jordan and his backer, milk baron Andrey Blokh have made impressive sums off of Curaleaf. In fact, Jordan splits his time between Miami…

What better way to see New York City than on a 420 friendly guided tour? — I can’t think of a better way to see a city than with a group of fellow cannabis consumers, so I was excited to hear about Max’s Wake and Bake Tour, a tour of New York City that integrates cannabis with New York. You’ll be treated to beautiful art and…