Glastonbury Festival could be asked to lower its capacity rates in a bid to combat illegal drug use at the annual event, as local councillors and police look to review its current license. Read more
Bristol will be the first city in the UK to provide a regular drug-checking service licensed by the Home Office.
Approved yesterday, March 10th, by Bristol City Council, the free and confidential service will be run by The Loop, a harm-reduction organization ā starting on May 28th. Held on the last weekend of every month, the service will be available to drug users ahead of events like Bristol Pride and Love Saves The Day. A total of 15 sessions will take place over 12 months.
Northern Nights Music Festival has announced the initial cannabis and wellness details for their highly-anticipated return to Californiaās iconic Redwood Forest from July 15-17, 2022. Taking place at Cookās Valley Campground in Piercy, CA on the Humboldt / Mendocino border, the beloved festival has built its name based on an eclectic mix of cutting-edge music, industry-leading cannabis programming, and serene natural landscapes.
Miss Mary Jane has a special place in our hearts and in our lungs for helping us get those creative juices flowing. With the ability to open up our mind to fresh ideas and give us new perspectives that we may have not have seen otherwise, marijuana has been the go-to little helper for channeling innovation and inspiring motivation for many artists over generations of music making. Read more
The Department of Health and Social CareĀ has announced that large-scale trials of medicinal cannabis will begin “as soon as possible” in the UK.
The research, which will look at the effects of the drug on epilepsy sufferers, will be overseen by the government’sĀ National Institute for Health Research.
There are many reasons for people to turn to marijuana. Besides the amazing health benefits of cannabis, there are social reasons too. From helping people deal with depression to coping with anxiety, cannabis is becoming a miracle drug. With so many health benefits, it makes you wonder why more people donāt use it. One of the main reasons that some people are wary of marijuana is because they donāt want to get high. Ā But did you know that there is a way of consuming cannabis without the high feeling?
Northern Nights Music FestivalĀ is one of the most anticipated music festivals of the summer on the United States’ West Coast. This year, the festival celebrates its 5th year with not only more music, fun, and unmatched vibes but also with a historic milestone to celebrate as well. The 5thĀ Northern Nights Festival edition will not only see the return of last year’s beloved and trailblazing Medical Marijuana Zone, but will also be expanded into something bigger and better.
It would have been unthinkable 30 years ago, but as marijuana legalization continues to makeĀ inroads in some form or another in many parts of the world, many businesses are looking at the possible opportunities it offers. This is especially so in the United States, where different states find themselves progressing at differing speed toward full legalization.
One example highlighting this is the recently celebrated cannabis “holiday”, the unofficial celebrationĀ held every April 20th. FortuneĀ reported that it was not just the marijuana business that enjoyed major returnsĀ around that day,Ā but that even other businesses like bars and clubs enjoyed major gains from the celebration of 4/20. In sheer terms of foot traffic, reports show that there was a marked 8% increase among nightlife spots and 36% for liquor stores that day, all directly connected to the holiday.
Today cannabis aficionados and dabblers alike are lighting up in honor of 4/20, the yearly counterculture “holiday” where people gather to celebrate and consume weed. Although unofficial, the celebration has grown and become a mainstay in today’s pop-culture, a “Hallmark Holiday” of sorts that also includes actualĀ events with a definite political agenda that advocates for the legalization of cannabis.
Whether you’re in California, Amsterdam or anywhere else in the world, such as where there are cuban cigars for sale, there’s no argument that cannabis has also become a substance of choice for partygoers around the globe. Ā If you’re partying and aim to stay energized and social while out, picking the right strain goes a long way to ensuring you have a good time. Heavy indicas can be perfect for a TV marathon on the couch, but not quite so much for a festival or nightclub bender until the early hours of the following morning. For that you will need some uplifting sativas and hybrids!
With that in mind, and in honor of 2017’s 4/20 celebration, we have listed 10 weed strains you should consider partying to:
