Lisa Rough

Lisa is a former associate editor at Leafly, where she specialized in legislative cannabis policy and industry topics.

Most popular articles

8 ways to sober up from being high

Lisa Rough – February 5, 2020

Learn how to sober up from eating too much edible or smoking too much weed.

Which US states accept out-of-state medical marijuana authorizations?

Lisa Rough – July 27, 2015

Some medical marijuana-legal states accept out-of-state authorizations. The number is small right now, but we'll continue to update this list as more states follow suit.

Who is Rick Simpson and what is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?

Lisa Rough – July 7, 2020

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a concentrated form of cannabis oil known to have medical benefits. Learn more about Rick Simpson and how to make RSO today.

Can Cannabis Help Repair Arthritic Joints?

Lisa Rough – July 15, 2015

A treatment alternative that's gaining popularity among arthritis sufferers is the use of cannabis to get full-bodied pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties.

This Everyday Household Item Could Counteract Your Cannabis-Induced Paranoia

Lisa Rough – December 3, 2014

You probably have a simple solution stocked in your kitchen that can subdue cannabis-induced paranoia and help bring you back to a state of stress-free euphoria.

Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)

Who is Rick Simpson and what is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?

Lisa Rough – July 7, 2020

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a concentrated form of cannabis oil known to have medical benefits. Learn more about Rick Simpson and how to make RSO today.

Famous 4/20 Birthdays

Lisa Rough – April 3, 2020

Check out our roundup of famous people born on April 20, and find out how you can celebrate along with them with our strain pairing suggestions.

What is a gravity bong and how do you make one?

Lisa Rough – April 2, 2020

Find out what a gravity bong is, how it works, and follow our easy steps to make your own homemade gravity bong from a water bottle.

8 ways to sober up from being high

Lisa Rough – February 5, 2020

Learn how to sober up from eating too much edible or smoking too much weed.

Watch This: Woody Harrelson Got High to Survive Dinner With Trump

Lisa Rough – November 5, 2017

Woody Harrelson stopped by "Real Time With Bill Maher" to share stories of his cannabis-inspired past, including a very memorable dinner with the future president of the United States.

New Mexico May Add Opioid Use Disorder as a Qualifying Condition

Lisa Rough – November 3, 2017

A new petition could add opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in New Mexico, but will the Health Secretary allow it?

Poland Legalizes Medical Cannabis

Lisa Rough – November 2, 2017

After much debate, the Polish lower house of parliament voted to legalize cannabis for medicinal use, starting November 1, 2017.

DCMJ Activists Protest Outside HUD for Public Housing Rights

Lisa Rough – October 31, 2017

DCMJ protested outside the Department of Housing & Urban Development in opposition of cannabis evictions from public housing, handing out cannabis to federal employees.