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The unprecedented increases in tariffs between the U.S. and, well, everyone, is already beginning to result in higher prices on a wide range of goods. Since no one is (legally) importing cannabis, that means those who consume it will be spared, right? For the domestically produced, regulated cannabis itself, expect to keep paying the same […]

In an age where reality often feels closer to science fiction, Dr. Sabrina Hadeed’s “How to Survive a Cultpocalypse: A Psychonaut’s Guide to the Spiritual Galaxy” emerges as a beacon of awareness. With humor as her vessel and wisdom as her compass, Dr. Hadeed navigates the reader through the tumultuous waters of spiritual communities and […]

I‘m at an age to recall when the sole option for “concentrates” was hashish, which was, thankfully, a very fine option. Then came water extracted “bubble hash,” which was awesome, when you could find it. When Oregon launched its Adult Use program 10 years ago, dabs exploded like a basement butane hash oil lab. Suddenly, […]

Social equity” is a frequently used term that isn’t always defined the same way. Because I, for one, welcome our new AI overlords, an AI-generated definition posits that “social equity is the principle of fairness and justice in how society allocates resources and opportunities. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to the same […]

Arguably the worst part of using cannabis is when the effect, often from an edible, greatly exceeds your intentions, moving you into a temporary state doctors call “being high AF.” Although it doesn’t inflict any permanent damage, too much THC can result in effects ranging from uncomfortable to terrifying. Aside from an IV of Valium, […]

It’s 2025, let’s look at some predictions for the year ahead in cannabis. Trump Is Going to Fully Legalize Cannabis Whenever we elect a new president, talk of how “this president is going to take bold action and free the weed” starts up, like some stoner Linus fruitlessly waiting for the Great Pumpkin. That’s no […]

There exists a divide between those who value “organically” produced goods, versus those who favor “conventionally” produced versions. Complicating matters, what one person considers “organic” may differ greatly from another, and standards vary between the nonprofits and businesses that certify what is, or is not, organic. The reasons for selecting organic options include fewer pesticides, […]

This month marks 10 years since Oregon passed Measure 91, which created our Adult Use cannabis program. Since then, the state has grown, sold, taxed and consumed a tremendous amount of cannabis (including edibles, vaporizers and other canna products.) While there are valid arguments that in doing so the state decimated its long-running Oregon Medical […]

There are numerous topics that are historically divisive, of which people have very strong feelings — politics, religion, reproductive rights — and to that list you can add unions. This November, Oregonians will be asked to vote on Ballot Measure 119, which moves Oregon toward unionization of cannabis workers. This measure is made more complex […]

Cannabis Rescheduling Delayed Until Post Election Despite the hopes of many, including our own soon-retiring Cannabis Crusader, Rep. Earl Bluenenhauer, cannabis will not see a rescheduling prior to the election. The Drug Enforcement Administration announced that it would be holding a hearing on December 2 of this year. This comes after a public comment period […]