Tag: Los Angeles marijuana

Opium vs. Weed – What Is The Difference?

James

Weed and opium are not the same. They differ in many ways. Derived from the poppy plant, people have been cultivating and using opium since about 3,400 B.C. Marijuana is the buds of cannabis plants, and humankind has been growing and using it for much, much longer, at least 12,000 years. They differ in effects, therapeutic usefulness, mechanisms of action, and addiction risk: Differences in Effects: Opium vs. Weed Most know that opium is a powerful painkiller. It also promises feelings of euphoria and a very deep sense of physical…

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Marijuana and Wildfires in California: This Is the Story

James

California needs rain desperately. Fueled by large trees in massive canyons, a combined 6,000 acres has now burnt down by 18 wildfires. The worst of them blazed through marijuana country, torching full drying rooms, budding gardens, beloved homes, and entire ways of life. The fire season could rage unhindered until the first heavy rains fall in December. An estimated five times the quantity of marijuana that California needs is growing in the state. It is the largest domestic producer of cannabis in the United States, cultivating 13.5 million pounds every…

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A Brief Look at Cannabis Flavonoids

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Until very recently, nobody really knew much about cannabis, except that it made you hungry and stoned. Science is now discovering a wealth of information about the plant. Thus far, it has identified well over 480 different compounds in marijuana plants, which primarily consist of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. What are flavonoids exactly, and what influence do they have on effects? Understanding Flavonoids and Their Function Flavonoids are common plant molecules that belong to the family of phytonutrients. You find them in almost all vegetables and fruits, and they are…

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Black market operators are robbing the country of millions of tax dollars

James

It will take the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department many yearsto shut down illegal pot shops operating in LA County if they continue to raid them at their present pace of one a week. Right from the outset of legalization, the biggest fear was that the black market would undermine legal marijuana operations and that is exactly what is happening. The magnitude of the problem is illustrated by the fact that in April State regulators sent more than 600 cease-and-desist letters to suspected illegal pot operators. The SCC blames stigma for…

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Invaluable Tips for Buying Marijuana Online

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Online marijuana sales have increased by almost 200%, adding impetus to the fact that more and more Americans are buying their weed from the comfort of their homes. Trends in online marijuana sales were uncoveredin a study spanning 12 years. The results were published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. This was the first time that a scientific analysis of online weed sales was conducted. Spotlighting Google searches for online weed sales between 2005 and 2017, researchers pointed out that by June 2017, 2.4 million searches were recorded in…

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LA Has Amended Local Commercial Cannabis Regs

James

The Los Angeles City Council has shoved its slow-motion legal cannabis process into gear with a number of amendments to existing regulations. Not only is it drafting legislation to reinvest weed taxes back into the community but has also called on its City Attorney and other departments to become more pro-active by clarifying, tightening and technically repairing the city’s current commercial cannabis legislation. The City Council has also introduced more stringent regulations for the licensing granting process to previously convicted felons. With California earmarked as the biggest marijuana marketplace worldwide,…

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The UK is the world’s biggest exporter of medical cannabis but dismisses its value as an effective treatment

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The United Kingdom is the biggest exporter of legal marijuana but maintains its stick-in-the-mud conservative approach to decriminalizing the plant. Classified as a Class B drug, marijuana falls into the same category as amphetamines like barbiturates and speed, cathinones which include mephedrone, as well as synthetic cannabinoids. Ironically similar to the U.S. The irony of this situation is not dissimilar to the United States where recreational pot is being legalized at State-level but is still outlawed by the federal government which classifies it as a Schedule One drug, in the…

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Tips to Consuming the Right CBD Oil Dosage

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CBD oil

The growing marijuana market is opening doors for various products and cannabis paraphernalia to reach the public. This means that higher quality items stand out from the low grade fluff used for a quick penny. However, the high grade products can only stand out if you know how to identify them. CBD oil is growing in popularity amongst many users. Both first timers and old timers are investing in CBD oil. CBD oil does carry a heavier price tag than regular dry bud and this is mainly due to the…

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The Legal Dos and Don’ts of Recreational Marijuana in Los Angeles

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Recreational Marijuana

On January 1st California kicked off the first legal recreational marijuana sales. Licenses were valid and many Californians lined up for the momentous occasion. Each city has a different set of regulations for the legal recreational use and sale of marijuana, with laws for the city of Los Angeles marijuana being amongst the strictest. Travelling with marijuana Marijuana is allowed to be transported in a motor-vehicle, as long as it is in a closed container and is in the trunk of the vehicle. You can expect much the same restrictions…

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