Joshua Taylor - Cannabuzz Columnist

Washington Cannabis Dispensaries Fail ID Compliance Check

- May 22, 2015July 23, 2020 0860

On Wednesday morning, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board revealed that they had just completed "compliance checks" to make recreational dispensaries were only selling to canna-consumers aged 21 and over. These checks, the first ones performed, were held in Western Washington, and involved 22 recreational cannabis shops. So, how

Better Sex Through THC

- May 20, 2015June 14, 2020 0739

TODAY'S COLUMN is about cannabis and copulation. Really? Yep. Now, my mother reads this (hi Mom!), so let's try and be adults. So... ahem... how do these two things go together? For many people, stress can be a prime killer of bang-bang sexy times. And as we all know, smoking or vaping

Did Cannabis Candies Kill 12 at Coachella? D.A.R.E Got Played And Said So

- May 13, 2015September 3, 2020 01389

So, I know a guy who smoked a joint this one time, and it gave him an erection that lasted, like, 26 hours, and then his penis exploded, and then he died. It's true! I also knew this girl who ate a pot cookie, and it made her pregnant, and then she tried

Washington State Cannabis News Update

- May 8, 2015July 14, 2020 0794

A nighttime photo of the Seattle Public Place Market sign

Not So High Times If you were planning to head to the Emerald City for the High Times US Cannabis Cup, the Seattle PI has some bad news: It's been canceled. Although High Times has held the event in the Seattle area for the past three years, the implementation of I-502 (Washington's recreational

Who Gets High at Work, And On What? Why Your Fast Food Order Is Frequently Wrong.

- May 1, 2015September 10, 2020 0779

VIA TREATMENT4ADDICTION.COM (The original title of this was "Baristas and Bumps: The Drugs We Do, by Profession", but because Google is my God, I had to change it. It's my preferred title.) A new study from treatment4addiction.com (did Prince name them? Was "2many8balls4U.org" taken?) examines drug use by profession. According to the

The Feds Want To Hook You Up With Fat Sacks Of Cannabis! Uh Oh….

- April 22, 2015August 6, 2020 0709

A sitting clown gives the thumbs up sign wearing a US flag hat

TRUE OR FALSE? The federal government grows cannabis, and it wants to sell you some. True. But before you go asking for some sweet "Uncle Sam OG" at your local dispensary, hang tight. It won't be worth your time. Last month, the good people at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (or NIDA,

What is “420”, and Why?

- April 20, 2015July 29, 2020 0839

Today is April 20th, aka 4/20, aka the Highest of Holy Days for cannabis enthusiasts. Numerous OMMP dispensaries will be running specials all day long, so if you have your card, check out the offerings via such awesome apps as Leafly. It's also a great day to remind people why we choose

Dabcathalon: This Was A Very Bad Idea

- April 15, 2015September 10, 2020 01295

A statue of the five Olympic Rings sits above the ocean at sunset

Ah, the mighty Decathlon. The name comes from the Greek words for "10" and "feat," and Olympians from around the planet gather every four years to partake in the competition that many deem to be the greatest challenge for any elite athlete. But fuck that. We decided to undertake an athletic feat that

Five Cannabis Vaporizers Reviewed By Five Stoners

- April 15, 2015August 13, 2020 0771

Fans of cannabis everywhere have embraced the vaporizer. These devices warm finely ground cannabis just enough to release THC and other cannabinoids into a shower steam-like vapor. Because you're not burning the plant matter, there is no smoke to irritate the throat, bring on a coughing fit, or stink up

Cannabis Soon May No Longer Be Considered Worse Than Meth

- April 2, 2015August 12, 2020 0847

"WHEN THE PEOPLE lead, the leaders will follow."—Gandhi With Congress' approval rating at about 16 percent, it's hard to believe there's anything positive emanating from our esteemed leaders in DC—especially if one has an interest in cannabis, personal or business-wise. But some recent changes give us hope. Cannabis is listed as a

Cannabis Ice Cream, Meet My Mouth

- April 1, 2015July 16, 2020 0769

How great is ice cream? "All-the-way great" is the proper answer. What's also great? Cannabis. So what if somebody made ice cream with cannabis in it? What then? Mind your damn hands and fingers if they get in the vicinity of my cannabis ice cream is what. The product of which I speak is called

Two Days At The Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference

- March 25, 2015July 13, 2020 0820

A black man in a baseball cap holds a lighter up to a glass one hitter

Early on a Sunday morning is hardly the time you want to be standing on a street corner in heavy rain waiting for a BoltBus, but that's where I found myself two weekends ago. I was heading to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference in Eugene, and my aforementioned status should

Cannabis and March Madness: How Cannabis Can Get You Through the Month

- March 18, 2015July 21, 2020 0739

A man playing a college basketball game reaches for the ball

IT'S MARCH MADNESS! Even if you don't follow much sportsball, there's a good chance you're participating in some type of office bracket, or you're going to watch because your school made the cut. And perhaps you're thinking, "What would make this even better?" (To which I answer, "Turn off the TV, and

Georgia Okays Cannabis For Medical Use…Sort Of

- March 16, 2015July 12, 2020 0749

The word Atlanta is seen painted on a wall

Today in Atlanta, Georgia Republican Governor Nathan Deal signed a medical marijuana bill into law that allows individuals to posses up to 20 ounces of cannabis oil to treat eight medical conditions, including late stage cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, and seizure disorders. This is AWESOME, except it's really not.

Critters And Cannabis: Bambi Likes Bud

- March 11, 2015July 17, 2020 0741

While we all have our differences, we can agree on a few things: The world needs more love and respect, American Idol has produced an excessive number of godawful karaoke shout-singers and pets are super great. Especially yours, because who's a good little buddy? But when it comes to cannabis, we don't always