Numerous studies have suggested that marijuana users are less violent than those who consume alcohol. But would substituting marijuana for liquor also cut down on sexual assaults currently plaguing so many colleges across the country? Yes, argues New York magazine’s Annie Lowery — and she believes higher taxes on liquid…
Colorado cannabis activists have a busy week ahead them, with public pot hearings in Denver and Wheat Ridge, panel discussions in Vail and a fundraiser downtown. And fans of the cult-film Reefer Madness might want to check out what the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is putting on in February…
Dear Stoner: My caregiver says he’s going to stop being a caregiver by the summer and that the state is probably going to make it hard to be one, anyway.Sick Sally Dear Sick Sally: He’s right. The state is trying to set strict limits on the number of patients that…
Marijuana will kill your baby! Or, at least that’s what this horribly scary article in the January 19, 1911 Montezuma Journal implies. Actually, a cannabis-infused product mentioned in the piece really does sound dangerous — but any baby poisoning going on had nothing to do with pot. See also: “Recreational…
There will be no Pot Bowl II in 2015. When the Denver Broncos lost to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, they ensured that last year’s marijuana-themed jokes and memes surrounding the Super Bowl featuring the Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks (who hail from the only other state that had legal…
Still waiting. I’m still waiting. Yes, I have the Talking Heads stuck in my head. That’s usually not a bad thing, but I keep repeating the chorus to “Crosseyed and Painless” every day around this time as the mailman drops off another stack of mail that doesn’t contain my medical…
Dear Stoner: Does the MED track recreational sales to customers? I’ve seen a few people online recently claiming it does, but I don’t know what to believe anymore. I just don’t want to be in some computer somewhere as a criminal because I buy a joint after work on Friday…
Medical marijuana patient numbers in Colorado have flattened out over the past few months, settling at around 116,000 people despite the submission of more than 2,700 new-patient applications during the past few months. In September, there were 115,710 patients on the registry; in October, the number was 117,239 — but…
The Brookings Institution’s John Hudak, who last year released a report declaring the first phase of Colorado’s legal pot rollout to be a success, has shared eight things to watch in regard to national marijuana policy in 2015. Among the most intriguing is the matter of presidential candidates having to…
Arguably the best part of a Jamaican vacation isn’t the beaches or the cheap outdoor ganja, but the food. The island is dripping in spices and flavors, and roadside shacks serve up some of the most amazing dishes on the planet, from spicy jerk chicken to vegan Rasta ital. Chef…
The big news this week is the Cannabis Business Conference. And our cannabis calendar is already filling up for February, so mark your virtual datebooks, and start saving up. See also: CU Denver Student Researching Ganja Usage Needs Your Help…
Most studies on cannabis and cannabis use focus on joints. That’s fine and dandy for the most part, but it doesn’t really give researchers a true idea of cannabis consumption when a larger part of the cannabis-using population relies on bongs, pipes, oil rigs, vape pens and edibles to get…
We told you last month about the accusations against Anna Cozy, owner of Colorado Alternative Medicine. Colorado regulators say Cozy tried to pass off forged recreational pot documents at the state and city level; when confronted with charges, she reportedly said she “panicked” when the state licensing process began and…
The 16th Street Mall is one of those places that is designated as a tourist destination purely for the sake of being a tourist destination. Aside from Denverites who work in the tall buildings that create a canyon of the street, the place is purely for visitors, and I don’t…
Dear Stoner: If I breed a new strain from a male and female plant, can I name it whatever I want? Is there any sort of convention to follow?Bob the Breeder Dear Bob: You are free to name it whatever you come up with — no matter how stupid that…
Yesterday, we told you about a Texas law professor who says Nebraska and Oklahoma conservatives who preach state rights are hypocrites for attacking Colorado’s state marijuana laws. He’s not alone. Several Oklahoma lawmakers are questioning why adamant states’-rights leaders there are calling for the feds to crack down on Colorado…
As we’ve reported, the states of Nebraska and Oklahoma are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to void Colorado’s marijuana laws. But does the complaint, on view below, contradict the conservative ideology espoused by the officials behind it? That’s the argument of a Texas pundit and law professor. See also: Nebraska…
This past August, the State of Colorado launched the “Don’t Be a Lab Rat” anti-pot campaign to bad reviews and widespread derision. Now, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is trying its hand at educating the public with “Good to Know,” a messaging blitz that employs considerably less…
Are you a fan of There Will be Blood, The Master or Magnolia? Is Dirk Diggler one of your favorite characters of all time? And are you a fan of weed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then don’t miss this Alamo Drafthouse contest. See also: Ten…
In a recent interview, a senior adviser to Barack Obama said the president plans to do “nothing” in regard to federal marijuana policy during his final two years in office. In the opinion of one prominent cannabis advocate, such inaction is precisely the wrong way to go. See also: Photos:…
Moments from now, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment plans to announce a new cannabis education campaign aimed at adults. There are also green-friendly painting classes and more in this week’s Cannabis Calender. See also: Marijuana: Puff, Pass and Paint offers a 420-friendly art experience…
When CNBC debuts its one-hour documentary, Marijuana Country: The Cannabis Boom on January 5, viewers across the country will see NBC reporter and former Channel 7 anchorman Harry Smith take a look at Colorado’s cannabis industry after a year of recreational legalization. Smith and his team observed the beginning of…
