People in Oakland, California has been developing a number of Drug War reparations programs during the last couple of years. It’s a segregated city that’s gentrifying in certain parts and remains under draconian police rule in others. Oakland police have been identified as being “less respectful, and consistently ruder toward[s] black motorists during routine traffic…

The best cannabis seeds to grow in colder climates Although it may seem impossible, cannabis can be grown outdoors in colder climates. To get the upper-hand in this situation, it is advised to start out with seeds that contain the right genetics for the job. There are many factors to consider when attempting to grow…

There are as many experiences of being high as there are individuals, and people’s physical differences can mean that they encounter a completely altered version of what another person sees. For those with partial or total blindness, getting stoned can be a rather different experience than it is for those with full sight. Depending on…

Clearing the air With legalization on the horizon in Canada, dispensaries are marketing marijuana as a cure for what ails you – including cancer. Do the claims hold up? In a lab at the University of Nottingham in England, brain-cancer specialist Richard Grundy is growing cells from children’s brain tumours to see if cannabidiol –…

Quality Assurance In The Field: Instruments For Growers & Processors As the cannabis marketplace evolves, so does the technology. Cultivators are scaling up their production and commercial-scale operations are focusing more on quality. That greater attention to detail is leading growers, extractors and infused product manufacturers to use analytical chemistry as a quality control tool.…