Why Youngins Be So Damn Depressed and Does Weed Play a Part, Yo?

Why Youngins Be So Damn Depressed and Does Weed Play a Part, Yo?

Yo, what’s up fam? It’s ya boy Dan here, and today we gonna talk about some realness when it comes to depression and cannabis use among young adults. So, there’s this study that recently dropped in the Journal of Affective Disorders saying that depression rates among young adults are rising because of increased weed consumption due to legalization. But hold up, let me tell you why this study is straight up bogus and missing the point.

First off, the authors of this study are just trying to push anti-cannabis propaganda. They ain’t interested in exploring the real reasons behind the … Read more “Why Youngins Be So Damn Depressed and Does Weed Play a Part, Yo?”

Cannabis Biz Be Suing Hoods for Dem Past HCA Fees – Ain’t No Extra Pigs, Trash Service, or Rehab Crews Needed When Weed Shops Pop Up

Cannabis Biz Be Suing Hoods for Dem Past HCA Fees – Ain’t No Extra Pigs, Trash Service, or Rehab Crews Needed When Weed Shops Pop UpYo, peeps! Let’s talk about what’s been goin’ on in the Massachusetts cannabis industry. It’s been a wild ride, and there’s been some serious drama around those “Community Impact Fees” that are supposed to help out the local communities. Shit’s gettin’ real messy, with lawsuits flyin’ left and right between the cannabis companies and the places they call home.

So, Berkshire Roots, this Pittsfield-based cannabis company, decided they’ve had enough of this bullshit. On August 18, 2023, they filed a lawsuit in Berkshire Superior Court to get back the $440,000 they paid in Community Impact Fees to Pittsfield over the … Read more “Cannabis Biz Be Suing Hoods for Dem Past HCA Fees – Ain’t No Extra Pigs, Trash Service, or Rehab Crews Needed When Weed Shops Pop Up”

VA Judge Denies Block on Law Cappin’ Delta-8 & Total THC in Hemp Goodies

VA Judge Denies Block on Law Cappin’ Delta-8 & Total THC in Hemp GoodiesYo, what up fam? So check it, ever since the 2018 Farm Bill came through and gave the green light for hemp production, the hemp-derived cannabinoid game has been blowin’ up all across the nation. And let me tell you, Virginia is the latest state to get in on the action, but they ain’t playin’ around when it comes to THC. They just passed a new law that imposes stricter limits on hemp products with high levels of THC, and some people ain’t happy about it.

See, a couple of hemp businesses and a consumer filed a lawsuit back in … Read more “VA Judge Denies Block on Law Cappin’ Delta-8 & Total THC in Hemp Goodies”

Japanese Hemp Growers Grinding to Bring Back the Hemp Game

Japanese Hemp Growers Grinding to Bring Back the Hemp GameYo, peep this, fam! According to a recent report from The Japan News, the region that’s all about that hemp cultivation in Japan is Tochigi Prefecture. It’s located north of Tokyo, you feel me? So check it, back in 1982, farmers in that area started growing this dope variety of hemp called Tochigishiro, and they still repping it till this day. But here’s the thing, son. The number of hemp farmers has straight up shrunk, man. At its peak, there were 6,000 growers in Tochigi Prefecture, but now there’s only 12 left.

And get this: most of these OG growers … Read more “Japanese Hemp Growers Grinding to Bring Back the Hemp Game”

The Straight Facts: Science Confirms that Weed’s Anti-Inflammation Powers are Legit in Fresh Medical Research

The Straight Facts: Science Confirms that Weed’s Anti-Inflammation Powers are Legit in Fresh Medical ResearchYo, check it out! I got some dope news for you. So, you know how our bodies be actin’ up whenever we put some toxic stuff in ’em or come into contact with bacteria or chemicals? Yeah, that’s called inflammation, my homies. It’s like our body’s way of fightin’ off the bad stuff and gettin’ rid of it. Sometimes we can see this inflammation on our skin, but sometimes it happens inside our organs where we can’t see it. And let me tell ya, that ain’t good.

Inflammation can mess us up big time if we don’t treat it. It … Read more “The Straight Facts: Science Confirms that Weed’s Anti-Inflammation Powers are Legit in Fresh Medical Research”

Traffic Body Counts Decreased in States Flexin’ Legal Weed, Says Report

Traffic Body Counts Decreased in States Flexin’ Legal Weed, Says Report

Yo, listen up, fam! I just read this dope article on Quartz Advisor that’s got some mad interesting info about traffic fatalities and legalizing that dank weed. Check it out, it’s called “Legalizing Marijuana Hasn’t Made Roads Less Safe” and it dropped on Oct. 24.

So, here’s the deal, right? According to the report, in four states where they fully legalized marijuana in 2016 – California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada – traffic fatalities either went down or stayed the same in the three years after legalization. On the other hand, them five states that didn’t legalize cannabis saw a slight … Read more “Traffic Body Counts Decreased in States Flexin’ Legal Weed, Says Report”

The Euro Cannabis Game – You Copping or Flippin’ the Hype?

The Euro Cannabis Game – You Copping or Flippin’ the Hype?

Yo, peep this! Cannabis businesses be gettin’ hip to the game across the Atlantic, where that grass be lookin’ greener. As the global cannabis industry grows up, Europe is comin’ up as a top spot for ambitious entrepreneurs tryna make it big in this booming market. With its ever-changing laws and untapped potential, Europe is offerin’ a unique opportunity for weed growth and expansion.

Check it, in 2023 alone, the European cannabis market could be worth a smooth $8.47 billion, and they say that number could jump to over $15 billion by 2027. That’s some serious dough, fam! It just … Read more “The Euro Cannabis Game – You Copping or Flippin’ the Hype?”

Massachusetts Weed Biz Be Like, Nah, We Suing the U.S. Attorney General!

Massachusetts Weed Biz Be Like, Nah, We Suing the U.S. Attorney General!

Yo, check it out! A bunch of cannabis companies just dropped a sick lawsuit on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. They’re straight-up fed up with this federal prohibition that’s messing with their hustle, you feel me? The plaintiffs in this case are Canna Provisions Inc., Wiseacre Farm, Inc., Gyasi Sellers, and Verano Holdings Corp. These homies are saying that the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is straight-up unconstitutional and causing some major damage to their businesses.

Now, let’s break it down for y’all. This lawsuit was filed on Oct. 26, and it’s making some real references to a court ruling from … Read more “Massachusetts Weed Biz Be Like, Nah, We Suing the U.S. Attorney General!”

How to Get Lit AF with Every Damn Hit from Them Dank THC Vapes

How to Get Lit AF with Every Damn Hit from Them Dank THC Vapes

Yo, listen up! If you’re tryna save some cash and still get lit, vaping is where it’s at for all you Gen Z and Millennials out there. Flower is old news, man. Vaping and edibles are the way to go. But here’s the real question: how do you make sure you squeeze every last drop of that sweet THC liquid out of those cartridges before you toss ’em? ‘Cause let’s be real, you don’t wanna waste a single bit of that good stuff. So here’s how to get the most bang for your buck with THC vapes, my homies.

First … Read more “How to Get Lit AF with Every Damn Hit from Them Dank THC Vapes”

The Straight-Up Dope Lowdown on Blending Weed and Yoga: Check Out the Illest Study Ever

The Straight-Up Dope Lowdown on Blending Weed and Yoga: Check Out the Illest Study Ever

Yo, peep this: Yoga been blowin’ up all over the place, especially in the Western world. This ancient Hindu spiritual practice ain’t just about gettin’ fit and clearin’ your mind, it’s a whole journey to find inner peace and balance. Now you got millions of people flockin’ to yoga classes, hopin’ to get them sweet benefits.

But here’s the thing, fam. Yoga ain’t just about the physical postures, it’s a whole lifestyle. It goes way back, like over 5,000 years back, to Northern India. The asanas, or postures, were just one part of a bigger system for livin’ balanced and … Read more “The Straight-Up Dope Lowdown on Blending Weed and Yoga: Check Out the Illest Study Ever”