Not too long ago the idea of indulging in the recreational use of cannabis was seen as a taboo characteristic flaw. Legalization in 46 American states, South Africa, Netherlands, Canada, Spain, Peru and Uruguay; and…
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Turning weed into wine in Lebanon
Sitting among the vines of Sauvignon Blanc and Tempranillo growing on his spectacular farm in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, Michel Emad remembers the not-so-distant time when he opted to cultivate cannabis. The retired soldier was not…
All-cash business a headache for the marijuana industry
America’s cannabis industry may be booming, but its entrepreneurs are finding the all-cash business a logistical, security and administrative headache as they try to manage all the money they’re making. Legalized for medical purposes in…
Bobby Brown: Whitney Houston introduced me to ‘heavy’ drugs
Bobby Brown was introduced to “heavy” drugs by Whitney Houston. The ‘Every Little Step’ hitmaker – who was married to the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer from 1992 to 2007 – used to smoke…
Whoopi Goldberg launching marijuana company
Whoopi Goldberg is launching her own marijuana company. The ‘Ghost’ actress’ Whoopi & Maya collection of balm, tincture, sipping chocolate and bath soak will be available only in California to people with medical marijuana cards…
‘Grandma’s magic remedy:’ Mexico’s medical marijuana secret
When her legs ache, this Mexican grandmother rubs them with marijuana-infused alcohol. She is well aware the homemade remedy defies the country’s cannabis ban, but her family has used the concoction to treat ailments since…
Snoop Dogg just launched a weed website
Snoop Dogg has launched a cannabis lifestyle website. The rapper – who has made no secret of his love of the herbal drug – has partnered with Ted Chung to create Merry Jane, a play…
Morgan Freeman admits to marijuana use for pain relief
Morgan Freeman has admitted to using marijuana. The 77-year-old actor has pledged his support to the movement to legalise the drug in the US, and revealed he is a long-time user of marijuana. He shared:…
Ganja! Jamaica eases marijuana law
Jamaica, long associated with a vibrant pot-smoking culture, on Tuesday passed a law decriminalizing possession of small amounts of the leaf it calls ganja. “Ganja law gets green light,” the Jamaican Observer said in its…
Understanding medical marijuana and its effectiveness
While debate on recreational marijuana use continues, researchers are investigating its effectiveness for treating medical problems. Using marijuana to treat medical problems Although hotly debated for recreational use, researchers are investigating marijuana’s effectiveness in treating…