Gelato Strain Quick Reference What You Need to KnowThe DetailsStrain ClassificationIndica-leaning hybrid (55% Indica, 45% Sativa)THC Levels20-25% (some phenotypes reach 29%)CBD ContentAround 1%Signature EffectsCreative euphoria → gentle body relaxationTaste ProfileSweet berries, citrus, vanilla, creamy sherbetPrime TimeAfternoon creativity or […]

Quick Facts About Lemon Cherry Gelato Strain DetailsInformationTypeIndica-dominant hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)THC Content20-29%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, relaxed, happy, gigglyFlavorLemon, cherry, berry, earthy, pineyBest Time to UseAfternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyModerate to easyFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsSunset Sherbet × Girl […]

Quick Facts About Cheetah Piss Strain DetailsInformationTypeBalanced hybrid (50% Indica / 50% Sativa)THC Content18-24%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, creative, then relaxingFlavorDiesel, citrus, ammonia, creamy-sweetBest Time to UseLate afternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyIntermediateFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsLemonade × Gelato 42 × London […]

Quick Facts About Acapulco Gold Strain DetailsInformationTypeSativa-dominant landrace (70-80% sativa)THC Content18-25%CBD ContentEffectsEnergetic, creative, uplifting, focusedFlavorEarthy, coffee, honey, citrusBest Time to UseDaytimeGrowing DifficultyIntermediate to advancedFlowering Time10-11 weeks What Is Acapulco Gold Cannabis? Acapulco Gold is […]

The cannabis industry has no shortage of events, but very few manage to balance business, culture, and community the way Hall of Flowers does. Since its launch in 2018, the Santa Rosa-based show has become a must-attend gathering for licensed brands, retailers, investors, and innovators.This year’s edition takes place September 10–11, 2025, at […]

As cannabis becomes increasingly mainstream, one demographic is quietly but significantly driving the trend: seniors. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that cannabis use among adults aged 65 and older has surged in recent years, revealing both shifting attitudes and emerging wellness strategies among older Americans.This trend […]

Legal cannabis markets have generated more than $24.7 billion in cumulative state tax revenue since 2014, with 2024 setting a record $4.4 billion — but California’s proposed July 2025 tax hike from 15% to 19% reveals a fundamental contradiction in cannabis policy that could undermine the entire legal industry’s future.The unprecedented tax […]

Over the past 50+ years, LGBTQ+ communities around the world have fought tirelessly for their rights and equality. From the watershed moment of the Stonewall Riots in 1969 to the ongoing push for trans rights and protections, LGBTQ+ history is a narrative of both triumph and adversity.Alongside this ongoing journey, an unexpected yet powerful […]

Instagram has long touted itself as a community-safe, family-friendly platform—but that claim rings hollow for cannabis and psychedelics advocates who’ve watched their educational, legal, and medically backed content get flagged, shadowbanned, or permanently erased. Meta may also restrict certain features such as commenting or sharing for […]

For decades, cannabis users have been portrayed as sluggish, couch-bound slackers — a trope immortalized in movies, media, and even public health messaging. But new research out of Belgium, alongside multiple studies from the United States, shows that this stereotype doesn’t hold up to scientific scrutiny.A study published in Journal of […]

If you want to understand the state of New York’s legal cannabis industry, look no further than the most recent Revelry Buyers’ Club, held May 14 at Basilica Hudson. What began as a scrappy, community-led gathering has evolved into the beating heart of New York’s cannabis ecosystem — equal parts marketplace, cultural convening, and […]

California, the birthplace of modern cannabis culture and the largest legal weed market in the world, just pushed its struggling legal industry even closer to collapse.On July 1, 2025, the state’s cannabis excise tax will rise from 15% to 19% — a staggering 26% increase — marking the maximum rate allowed under current state law. This […]

It was probably 3 a.m. The fire was burning bright and hot. Tobacco was being offered in prayer, and a story was being shared.The medicine man was telling us about when he was younger, sitting in ceremony with one of his elders. It had been a traumatic night with the medicine — he had been rolling around in agony, the medicine squeezing and […]

In a city packed with dispensaries, The Travel Agency isn’t just selling weed—it’s curating wonder. And with its latest destination at 598 Broadway, right in the heart of SoHo, the brand doubles down on its mission to elevate cannabis retail into an immersive, sensory, and cultural experience. The Travel Agency Lands in SoHo – The […]

Pennsylvania just lit a match under its long-simmering marijuana legalization debate — and this time, it could go up in smoke or spark something entirely new.On Tuesday, in a razor-thin 102-101 vote, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1200, a cannabis legalization proposal with a twist: sales would flow through […]

Two years into New York’s adult-use cannabis rollout, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has dropped its most comprehensive look yet at the market’s performance, challenges, and opportunities. The 2024 OCM Market Report is packed with impressive numbers and lofty intentions, but peel back the layers and a more complicated story […]

Authored by: Veterans Holdings CEO Jason AmbrosinoLast week, the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) issued a press release accusing licensed dispensaries of selling “out-of-state cannabis” and undermining the integrity of the legal market. Read the press release here.Public trust matters. Regulatory compliance matters. But […]

Step inside a cannabis dispensary for the first time and the experience can be overwhelming. The meticulously labeled glass jars showcase dozens of strains with names like “Wedding Cake” and “Blue Dream,” while refrigerated cases display concentrates, edibles, and tinctures at wildly different price points. Unlike the days when consumers were […]

In the back of a sleek Oakland dispensary, a small but growing revolution is taking shape—not in policy, not in politics, but in palates.Here, customers aren’t just handed a pre-roll and sent on their way. They’re guided through the nuanced aromas of terpenes, the effects of cannabinoid ratios, and the subtle distinctions between […]

If you’ve ever watched a loved one battle cancer—or been on that journey yourself—you already know the harsh truth: the pain is real, the nausea is relentless, the appetite is gone, and the side effects of treatment often feel worse than the disease. So when patients say cannabis helps, it shouldn’t take 10,000 studies for the medical […]

Tags: Cannabis Lounges, Nevada, Cannabis Policy, Legalization, Industry Reform, Small BusinessWhen Smoke and Mirrors, Nevada’s first state-licensed cannabis consumption lounge, opened in early 2024, it was hailed as a major milestone for the state’s adult-use market and a potential blueprint for others across the country. Less than a year […]

New York’s legal cannabis industry was supposed to be the nation’s model of equity and regulation. Instead, it’s quickly becoming a cautionary tale. And the latest news doesn’t just raise eyebrows—it should set off alarms across the entire industry.According to an April 7 report by The New York Times, New York State regulators are […]

ARTICLE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN TRIPSITTER. Authors: Tripsitter and Patrick McConnellFrom broken bones to brain injuries, athletes are turning to psychedelics to not only heal faster but also to reach new heights of performance.In fact, a study from last year claimed psychedelics were the third most-used substance class over the past year among […]

From countercultural whisper to mainstream celebration, the journey of April 20th—known simply as “4/20”—represents one of the most fascinating cultural shifts of our time. A decade ago, large gatherings at places like the University of Colorado Boulder were common, but administrative bans have since changed the landscape of 4/20 […]

Gorilla Glue #4, also known as GG4 or Original Glue, has earned its reputation as one of the most potent strains in the cannabis world. With THC levels often reaching as high as 28% under optimal growing conditions, this hybrid strain packs a powerful punch that can alleviate severe pain and offer a much-needed respite after a challenging […]

When California-based Gold Flora entered the legal cannabis scene, the company was poised to dominate. Backed by serious money and a sprawling, vertically integrated operation—from a 100,000-square-foot cultivation campus in the desert to marquee dispensaries in West Hollywood and San Jose—Gold Flora wasn’t just riding the green wave. It was […]

SXSW 2025 Spotlights Psychedelics Amid Shifting Cannabis DiscourseSXSW 2025, held from March 7 to 15 in Austin, Texas, prominently featured a Psychedelics Track, highlighting the expanding role of psychoactive substances in culture, medicine, and policy. The Psychedelics Track offered a diverse array of sessions aimed at broadening the […]

In the dimly lit ambiance of New York City’s historic movie theaters, the scent of buttered popcorn has long been the olfactory hallmark. However, as cannabis legalization sweeps across the state, a provocative question emerges: Could the future of cinema include the aroma of cannabis alongside the traditional concessions?The Current Landscape of […]

In a move that seems more like a relic from the “Just Say No” era than a contemporary public health initiative, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is backing an “Anti-420 Day” campaign aimed at recruiting high school and college students to produce anti-cannabis content for Instagram. This initiative, which also aims to address drug […]

In a groundbreaking move, Tokin’ Jew, a prominent Jewish cannabis brand, has unveiled the first-ever kosher-for-Passover THC gummies, offering observant Jews a way to partake in cannabis consumption without compromising their religious practices. Bridging Tradition and Modern ConsumptionPassover imposes strict dietary laws, notably the […]