Marijuana Awareness Campaigns Level Up: Arcade Games Take On High Driving
Marijuana awareness campaigns are popping up everywhere in Colorado, sometimes in the places you would least expect. If you are a fan of arcade games and marijuana, you might have noticed a new cabinet pop up in your local dispensary. “End Game”: Games for Ganja Gourmets The new cabinet, advertising what appears to be a […]
Irresponsible Marijuana Edible use is a Rising Safety Concern in Colorado
Marijuana edibles have a public perception of being a good jumping off point for inexperienced consumers to try out Colorado’s legal highs. However, it is quite easy to bite off more than you can chew, as it were, and turn a relaxing experience into a stressful and scary one. Edibles have undergone much legal scrutiny […]
Is Marijuana Getting Stronger?
A study performed in a Colorado laboratory found that modern marijuana is more powerful than the drug used to be. Researchers put 600 samples under the microscope and found a rise in tetrahydrocannibinol (THC, the active ingredient in the potent pot) content, while cannabidiol (CBD, thought to have therapeutic effects) has declined. You can see […]
Good to Know Colorado: Playful Pot Education for the Masses
If you are an avid consumer of television, you have probably caught one or two of the new PBS-styled ads coming out regarding marijuana legalization. These ads are a part of a $5.7 million campaign (paid for by tax money from the “budding” legal marijuana industry) called “Good to Know Colorado” that stress education and […]
Native American Reefer-endums May Bring Legal Weed to All States
Native Americans may soon have a new cash crop on their hands with the release of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Policy Statement Regarding Marijuana Issues in Indian Country, also known as the 2014 Tribal Marijuana Memo. So in case you were planning a trip to one of the four U.S. states where recreational weed […]
High and Mighty: The Military Ban on Marijuana Use
Marijuana legalization has been a big hit in the state of Colorado, leading to rejoice from fans of Mountain Dew and Funyuns statewide. However, not everyone can bust out their rolling papers and gravity bongs just yet; military members in our state are still at risk of reprimand if they partake of pot. According to United […]
Skiing (and Boarding) While Intoxicated
It’s time for ski season in Colorado and the resorts are starting to open. This is an especially fun time of year for winter sports fanatics. Most of the opening day celebrations are filled with costumes, music, alcohol, and more and more frequently, marijuana. As you start to celebrate ski season keep in mind that […]
My Teenager Was Ticketed for Minor in Possession, Now What?
Uh oh… your teenager just got a minor in possession ticket. What happens now? That will largely depend on the details. These are a few of the consequences that might be felt by your driving and/or college age adolescent. The State now treats underage marijuana and alcohol use similarly. And, although there are slight […]
Remember, What Happens in Colorado… Stays In Your System For 30 Days
“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” right? Probably not. We’ve all heard the stories and seen the pictures, it seems nothing stays private for long anymore. If you come to Colorado and partake in your newly legal right to use marijuana, it might not stay private for up to 30 days or more. This […]
Can I Take Marijuana on a Plane?
So you’re headed out of state on a vacation and want to take some marijuana with you, the first question you might have; is it legal? The answer is NO. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a strict drug policy that follows Federal Government laws regarding all illegal drugs, yes marijuana is still illegalaccording the Feds. Since […]