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Outbound Brewing is offering proof of concept to other hopeful producers of CBD beer — but it's an uphill battle.  CBD , the non-intoxicating cannabinoid of cannabis, is more popular than ever, showing up in everything from activewear to lip balm . CBD doesn't produce any mind-altering effects and is federally legal (albeit with a few caveats), which means it is accessible to adults nation-wide who want to take advantage of cannabis' non-intoxicating properties. While not all CBD is created equal , infusing it into beverages for mind and body relaxation is a growing trend, with drinks like VYBES , Recess , and Beam in full swing. As of 2020, the craft beer industry has also made its first foray into the world of non-alcoholic CBD infusions.  While most of the existing so-called weed beers replace alcohol with THC, swapping one mind-altering substance for the other, there is currently only one CBD only beer brand available in the United States: Outboun...

A 2017 study published in the JCI Insight Journal showed that a single dose of CBD could reduce resting blood pressure as well as the blood pressure response to stress. Does that mean you can effectively use CBD oil for high blood pressure aka hypertension? The lion’s share of CBD’s effects on blood pressure is believed to stem from its anti-anxiety and analgesic effects, as noted by the authors of a 2019 study from the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. While the aforementioned benefits of CBD have been tested on healthy individuals and animals — meaning there’s a lack of research on subjects with hypertension — current findings are very promising. In this article, we’ll cover: What high blood pressure is and how it can affect your health The benefits of using CBD oil for high blood pressure Scientific research on CBD and hypertension How to take CBD oil for high blood pressure Where to Buy CBD oil and what brands you can trust Let’s start with an industry overview, where...

Choosing which weed to smoke can be a little intimidating. You want to chase certain feelings and flavors, but with there being so many cannabis strains, it's sometimes tough to know what's right for you. But don't trip, because we're here to help you with seven strains for a variety of common situations. It's important to note that cannabis provides each person with their own experience. What may make your body sleepy could make the next smoker feel uplifted or energetic. Ultimately, it's up to you to figure out what does and does not work with your body. For a bright wake 'n bake | Chocolope Stash a bowl of Chocolope right next to your alarm clock because it's one of the best wake 'n bake strains out there. It takes just a few hits before this cross of Cannalope Haze and Chocolate Thai hit you with clear-headed and energizing effects that get you up and ready to tackle the day's to-do list.  Chocolope's hairy buds pro...

While legalization has been predominantly a major win, it has created a high cost for legal cannabis. * This article was originally published here

Drug Policy Alliance has chosen Kassandra Frederique as their new Executive Director. * This article was originally published here

Though cannabis has made great strides in public perception the past couple of decades, certain groups are still wading through the waters of complete acceptance. The decision to partake in an edible or pull from a pipe shouldn't make one a pariah if that person has a child, and yet, here we are. In a world where the “wine mom” is celebrated — and even encouraged — across advertisements and social media, shouldn't mothers who enjoy a joint here and there feel just as welcome? After all, they're unwinding after a long day, too — why does booze tend to be the only answer to taking the edge off every once in a while? To tear down the unnecessary shame and stigma that tends to muffle women's (and especially mothers) voices, we spoke with three moms who proudly enjoy the fruits of legalization. Businesswomen, entrepreneurs, and advocates, these women have heard it all when it comes to raising children and opening up to the weed community.* *Interview lightly edit...

There are very few people who have been compared to both a superstar homemaker and kitschy advice columnist, but Ed Rosenthal — aka the Guru of Ganja — is that person. According to the NY Times , “Mr. Rosenthal is the pothead's answer to Ann Landers, Judge Judy, Martha Stewart, and the Burpee Garden Wizard all in one.”  Over Rosenthal's 35-year career in the cannabis world, he has been an educator, writer, researcher, culture expert and activist, and is continuing to leave his mark on the ever-growing industry to this day. Widely considered to be the world's leading expert on marijuana cultivation, Rosenthal boasts a large body of written work including Marijuana Grower's Handbook, The Big Book of Bud, Beyond Buds, Closet Cultivator and his long-running column, Ask Ed , which ran in High Times Magazine for many years.  And of course, he continues to be a horticulture expert for cannabis training programs like those at  Oaksterdam University and Can...