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The Roll-Up bonus episode: Coronavirus and cannabis
Leafly Podcasts - Published on March 7, 2020Read moreWe’re in Seattle: Here’s what it’s like in a city under COVID-19 ‘social distancing’ orders.
Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health
Colleen Fisher Tully - Published on March 5, 2020Read moreDiscover all the ways women have used cannabis for pain for thousands of years.
What’s next for psychedelic decriminalization?
Meg Hartley - Published on March 4, 2020Read moreDecriminalize Nature is spearheading the movement to decriminalize psychedelics for medicinal use all over the world. See where they’re gaining momentum.
Alcohol is killing more Americans than ever. Here’s how to save them
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 27, 2020Read moreBy swapping cannabis for alcohol, patients have been recovering their health since the 1970s.
Riding the senior bus to the dispensary
Roxy Szal - Published on February 26, 2020Read moreWith a loosening of marijuana laws nationwide, a rising percentage of Americans of all ages seem to be giving weed a try. An Orange County-based group is trying to increase cannabis exposure to one particular age group: senior citizens. Bud and Bloom, a dispensary in Santa Ana, Calif., has been shuttling dozens of seniors to […]
Why won’t your doctor prescribe you cannabis?
Emma Stone - Published on February 25, 2020Read moreNearly 60% of US doctors feel negatively about cannabis, a huge roadblock for access to medical marijuana. Read on to find out why.
Cannabis testing regulations: A state-by-state guide
Leafly Staff - Published on February 24, 2020Read moreLeafly’s comprehensive guide to marijuana testing regulations in all 50 states
Cannabis for pain: Does medicating with marijuana increase abuse risk?
Emma Stone - Published on February 21, 2020Read moreCannabis is commonly used to treat chronic pain, but most consumers aren’t fully educated on the plant. Read on to learn about the risks of consuming for pain.
What to do if a kid gets into your edibles
Colleen Fisher Tully - Published on February 21, 2020Read moreYour child has accidentally eaten cannabis edibles—what now? A step-by-step guide for parents and caregivers.
Where are Canada’s vaginal cannabis suppositories?
Ashley Keenan - Published on February 19, 2020Read moreThey’re legal, and patients say they help with endometriosis, menstrual cramps, and more—so why don’t we have vaginal cannabis suppositories in Canada yet?