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Colorado reckons with high-potency marijuana and its impact on children
Growing evidence shows high-potency THC products are more likely to bring on or worsen mental health issues in young people, and some Colorado mothers want the legislature to make changes.
Kafer: Stop with the glorification of marijuana — young Coloradans are listening
“Do you know what today is?” a 13 year old blurted out during science class. “It’s 4/20 and you know what that means.” Several boys nodded and chuckled. “Yeah, THC is cool,” said another student. When I suggested otherwise, a student remarked, “It’s better than drinking.” Glad to hear they’ve internalized the industry’s marketing material, because that’s exactly what these unmotivated, academically challenged 8th graders need–marijuana. So kudos to the state government for amplifying the ‘THC is cool’ message this week.
AAA study: Drivers who use both marijuana and alcohol are the riskiest on the road
The marijuana holiday 4/20 has come and gone, but the fact remains that people who use alcohol and pot are the riskiest drivers, even if the drivers consume the two separately.
System crash snarls dispensary sales on 4/20, the biggest marijuana holiday of the year
A point-of-sale system powering Colorado dispensaries went down Tuesday on the biggest marijuana holiday of the year.
Should states set marijuana policy by its potency? Some say yes
As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency.
U.S. House again passes Colorado congressman’s marijuana banking bill
The SAFE Banking Act has been introduced every Congress since 2013 by Rep. Ed Perlmutter. On Monday, the House passed the bill that would allow credit unions and banks to work with cannabis companies, but the Senate will be the true test.
Steve Fox, who helped legalize marijuana in Colorado, has died at 53
Steve Fox spearheaded legalizing recreational marijuana in Colorado in 2012 and helped give rise to the massive legal cannabis industry in the state and across the country. He has died at the age of 53.
10 ways to celebrate 4/20 in Colorado, including free food, virtual events and more
Get lit this April 20th with virtual smoke parties, cannabis recipes, dispensary deals, free food truck meals for your munchies and more.
Denver could soon allow weed delivery, plus more recreational shops and consumption clubs
Denver’s marijuana industry would change with proposals to allow weed delivery, cannabis lounges and lift the cap on the number of recreational dispensaries in town, as well as push for equity.
Grand Junction voters approve lifting 10-year moratorium on marijuana dispensaries
A ten-year moratorium on marijuana sales has been overturned by voters in Grand Junction.