Psychedelic Salon

By Lorenzo

Items of interest for the Tribe.

Cannabis
Emerald Cup has evolved from secretive festival to cannabis extravaganza
pressdemocrat.com - JULIE JOHNSON
Emerald Cup marks new era for legalized cannabis in California THE PRESS DEMOCRAT | December 15, 2018, 10:59PM | Updated 49 minutes ago. X The "Follow …
Mitch McConnell
Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell are about to legalize hemp and mainstream CBD
Quartz
Hemp has become one of the US’s rare bipartisan issues of 2018, and next week Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill that will end its prohibition. This week, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill—which
Cannabis Industry
States Are Starting to Certify Organic Cannabis Because the Feds Won't
mysanantonio.com - Jon Baumunk
Recently, agricultural committee leadership of both the United States Senate and House of Representatives announced they had reached a tentative …
Cannabis
Older Americans are flocking to medical marijuana
seattletimes.com - PAULA SPAN
Physicians who treat older adults expect their cannabis use to increase as the number of states legalizing medical marijuana keeps growing.
Native Americans
The Decline of American Peyote
VICE - Daniel Oberhaus
The small, bulbous peyote cactus is central to the religious rituals of the Native American Church, but poaching and unsustainable harvesting practices put it at risk of extinction in the United States.
Ecstasy (Drug)
Colorado man may have been killed by fentanyl in what he thought was 'MDMA,' family members suspect
therooster.com - By Reilly Capps
An investigation is ongoing into a death in Denver this month Vices An investigation is ongoing into the unexpected death of a Colorado man and the …
Psychedelia
Like cannabis, investors are shoving millions into a growing psychedelic industry
therooster.com - By Reilly Capps
Like cannabis, wealthy investors are shoving millions of dollars into psychedelics Culture This is a story about business, not about drugs. It's about …
Cannabis Industry
Weed Etiquette To Follow When Bringing Cannabis To A Holiday Party
huffingtonpost.ca - Terri Coles
It's a social activity, after all. Legal recreational marijuana is still quite new in Canada — just two months old — but of course social cannabis use …
Cannabis
8 of the Best Weed Vaporizers for the Total Beginner
Self - Sarah Jacoby
SELF would like to remind our readers that, although it may be legal to purchase vaporizers where you are, the possession and consumption of cannabis …
Cannabis Industry
Understanding the confusing world of CBD and THC ratios
Mashable - Brittany Levine Beckman
There's a flurry of new numbers on marijuana product labels, and the ratios can feel like a confusing math problem. But there's a method to the …
Cannabis Industry
Why the U.S. Cannabis Industry May Witness a $20 Billion Boom
Fortune - Grace Dobush
The House of Representatives approved the $867 billion farm bill in a 369-47 landslide Wednesday, after the Senate approved it 87-13 on Tuesday, …
News
Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in America, CDC confirms
CNN - By Nadia Kounang, CNN
(CNN) — Fentanyl is now the most commonly used drug involved in drug overdoses, according to a new government report. The latest numbers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National
Cannabis
WATCH: What are terpenes? | Weed Easy
thegrowthop.com - Tricia Strachan
Terpenes give weed its unique aroma, but did you know that these smelly compounds actually originated as a defense for the cannabis plant? • What parts …
Cannabis
Battling holiday blues? Consider these cannabis recommendations to change the mood
thegrowthop.com - Anisha Dhiman
From stressful, last-minute shopping to what seems like a never-ending stream of social engagements, it’s safe to assume December is no joyride for …
Cannabis
Surgeon General Blames Lack of Marijuana Research on Schedule 1 Status
hightimes.com - Adam Drury
At a national summit on police efforts to address the United States’ opioid epidemic, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams spoke about the need for …
Medical Marijuana
This 78-year-old man in a wheelchair was cruelly evicted to the cold streets because he used legal medical marijuana
alternet.org - Phillip Smith, Independent Media Institute
He had to steer his electric wheelchair half a mile in subfreezing temperatures to get to a homeless shelter.A 78-year-old Niagara Falls man using a …
Cannabis
Cannaquestions: Using cannabis to address multiple sclerosis, pain and nausea
thegrowthop.com - Angela Stelmakowich
Q1: I’ve got MS. What’s cannabis for?—Lawrence H., via emailLawrence is certainly not alone. An estimated one in every 385 Canadians are living with …
Hallucinogenics
Trip of a Lifetime? | The Rise of Magic Mushroom Wellness Retreats
VICE - Perdita Nouril
We take a closer look at the hallucinogenic healing craze taking the travel world by storm For most millennials, magic mushrooms evoke full moon parties, music festivals, or the one creepy stoner at uni
U.S. Politics
Climate Change Emerging From the Political Shadows
The Wall Street Journal. - Gerald F. Seib
What’s the sleeper issue of the new political cycle? Here’s a good bet: It will be climate change. The signs are proliferating rapidly. Twin wildfires in California last month have escalated public worries
World News
The dark side of paradise: how synthetic cannabis is turning Mauritius’ youths into zombies
scmp.com - Hilary Clarke
It is better known for its white sand, crystal clear waters and burgeoning financial sector. But the tiny Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius has a dark …
Cannabis
Legalizing Cannabis Could Save New York's Decrepit Subway System
civilized.life
Cannabis
2 Must-Read Quotes on Marijuana From FDA Head Scott Gottlieb
The Motley Fool - Sean Williams
Is cannabis policy reform at the federal level "inevitable?" This has been an unforgettable year for the cannabis industry. The highlight, as you may …
Cannabis Industry
Barbados PM comments on decriminalisation of marijuana
jamaicaobserver.com - Saturday, December 08, 2018
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados government says it will soon develop a framework for medical cannabis, even as it noted that …
Cannabis
Weed Can Be Delivered Anywhere in California, Even Areas Where Cannabis Is Banned: Regulators
ktla.com - Associated Press
California regulators on Friday said marijuana deliveries can be made anywhere in the state, even in locales that ban cannabis. Law enforcement groups …
Cannabis Industry
Surgeon general suggests reconsidering marijuana's status as Schedule 1 controlled substance
The Washington Times - By Andrew Blake
President Trump’s surgeon general, Jerome Adams, pitched reviewing marijuana’s placement under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, raising concerns …
Opinion
Altria-Cronos Deal Isn't A Surprise, Says Top Analyst, And Cannabis Pros Agree
Forbes - Iris Dorbian
This morning, several media outlets reported that Marlboro cigarettes producer Altria will invest $1.8 billion in Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group Inc., thus acquiring a 45% stake in the company.
Cannabis
HOMEGROWN SERIES: Setting the stage for successful cannabis growth
thegrowthop.com
For the novice cannabis grower, it is important to understand the life cycle of the plant before inserting a seed into the soil. Cannabis consists of …
Magic Mushrooms
Magic mushrooms are one step closer to decriminalization in Denver and Oregon
VICE - Emma Ockerman
The feds have long considered psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms,” an illegal drug without any accepted medical uses. But marijuana-friendly hubs like Denver and Oregon could finally a
Cannabis
Beware of Counterfeit Vape Cartridges, Concentrate Producers Warn Consumers
civilized.life - Neil Bonner Dec 6, 2018
Largely fuelled by illicit cannabis dispensaries, knock-off brand name vape cartridges are a growing concern. Counterfeit products are nothing new. …