420 - Cannabuzz Columnist

Is High Times On It’s Way Out?

- December 9, 2019April 25, 2020 0952

I recently wrote about how the cannabis industry has been rocked by losses and layoffs in 2019, and this troubling news hasn’t been strictly limited to growers, producers, delivery services, and dispensaries. Last week brought the news that cannabis media organizations are being hit hard, and one of the giants

The Year in Review for Cannabis 2019: Reviewing The Year In Cannabis

- December 5, 2019April 25, 2020 0847

As 2019 draws to a close, let’s review WTF just happened in cannabis, because this year was akin to consuming too many strong edibles, followed by multiple shots of very expensive tequila. The cannabis industry had a tough year, losing money for investors and, as a result, thousands of industry-related jobs.

University of Mississippi To Grow Even More Trash “Cannabis” in 2020

- December 2, 2019April 25, 2020 0803

It’s always good news when the only dealer that can supply your Devil’s Kale tells you they are soon going to have even more cannabis to buy. Yes! Except when it’s bad news, because your dealer is the Drug Enforcement Administration. And much like someone with untreated ADHD using a 40

Ripped City Organizing Dispensary Toy Drive Across Oregon

- November 26, 2019April 25, 2020 0829

For many people, the holidays don’t officially kick off until Thanksgiving (AKA “Native Peoples Regret Not Building a Wall Day”), and for others it’s the following day, Black Friday. Many of us will be taking advantage of deep discounts at local dispensaries for Black Friday—especially with some stores knocking 50 percent

How Bad Is Government Cannabis? I Had It Tested. Elvy Musikka Interview Part 2

- November 21, 2019March 8, 2021 01074

In my last column, I interviewed Elvy Musikka, one of two remaining Americans to receive medical marijuana from the federal government, which is grown at the University of Mississippi. We were both curious about the potency and terpenes in the six pounds of cannabis pre-rolls provided to her every year, so

What Chance Does the MORE Act To Legalize Cannabis Have of Passing?

- November 19, 2019April 25, 2020 0823

On Wednesday, Congress is expected to begin voting on an important piece of legislation regarding cannabis—the MORE Act. We’ve touched on the MORE Act before, and how its chances fared in comparison to its cannabis banking cousin, the SAFE Act, which received a vote on September 24, and passed with a

Donate Toys While Buying Cannabis at Jayne

- November 18, 2019April 26, 2020 0707

As they do every year, the holidays are rapidly bearing down on us like a runaway train—which makes it pretty difficult to pinpoint ways to share, care, and demonstrate goodwill toward others. Now I’m not advocating going door-to-door singing carols, because it’s cold, and if those guys showed up at my

New Study Shows Cannabis Can Treat PTSD Symptoms

- November 13, 2019May 25, 2020 0932

Cannabis has a number of benefits for those who use it, including offering relief from stress, pain, insomnia, low appetite, and compromised libido. There's also longstanding anecdotal evidence that it’s good for one of the most widespread and growing health issues: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A study released last week shows that

Neil Young Likes Cannabis. The Feds Don’t Like That.

- November 12, 2019April 26, 2020 0733

Today is Neil Young’s 74th birthday. He’s a grandmaster of musical artists, and the canon of recorded music is far richer thanks to the contributions of the Godfather of Grunge. He’s been recognized for his talents, having received several Grammys; the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted him twice;

How Bad Is Federally Grown Weed? Let’s Find Out. Elvy Musikka Interview, Part One

- November 11, 2019March 10, 2021 0875

Over the years of writing this column, I’ve gotten to meet and interview a lot of great people. One of my all-time favorite subjects to spend time with is Elvy Musikka, whom I profiled in 2017 for being one of the last remaining Americans approved to receive cannabis from the

Portland’s Shadowbox Farms Was Robbed of Cannabis, Carts

- November 6, 2019April 26, 2020 01037

Stealing isn't cool. It never has been, and never will be. Be it a candy bar or an election, you shouldn't take things that don't rightfully belong to you. Of course, dear reader, this is something you already know, nor do you need the admonishment that you should not purchase

Authorities Seize 10 Million Cannabis Plants Posing as Hemp

- November 5, 2019April 26, 2020 0808

The plant that produces the flowers you smoke to get all high and stuff—which we will call "cannabis"—differs in appearance from the hemp plant that doesn't get you high but is capable of producing the CBD that's going to fix everything wrong with you. It doesn't differ by much, but it

Med Men Mocked For Being Integrity Free Cannabis Bro-wers

- November 1, 2019April 26, 2020 0782

I’ve recently written about the downward trend in cannabis stocks, looking primarily at Canadian cannabis companies. The amount invested into their brands is literally in the billions of dollars—staggering amounts for the average cannabis brand. My favorite cannabis brands are craft cannabis, and like most craft commodities, that means the owners

The Volcano Returns As A Hybrid

- October 24, 2019April 30, 2020 0922

If you’re a regular cannabis user, you’ve probably tried a Volcano vaporizer at some point. It could be argued that the company that makes it, Storz & Bickel, set the platinum standard for precision vaporizing. In 1996, a German graphic designer named Markus Storz used a heat gun to develop the

MindRite Dispensary Collecting For Oregon Food Bank

- October 22, 2019April 26, 2020 0909

Don't start crying or having a panic attack, but the holidays are upon us. Next week is already "Dress Up Sexy, or Slutty, for a Profession That Is Traditionally Neither Day," and then, it's time to gird yourself for the Big Three. The holiday season drives a sizable uptick in cannabis use,