Category Archives: Legalization
Marijuana: A Media Unto Itself
Now more than ever, the American drug counter-culture prides itself on being informed and networked. The printing industry might as well be running hemp paper through their presses, because a good portion of their trade stems from those who enjoy … Continue reading
The Australian Bong Ban
In 2007, authorities in Australia became quite concerned about strains of “super dope” – an extremely potent brand of cannabis introduced and cultivated by Vietnamese immigrants, who learned the indoor-growing techniques from those who perfected the art of hydroponics in … Continue reading
Oh Canada!
It may seem un-American when a state such as Florida puts restrictions in place that effectively wipe out a seedling industry, specifically head shops that sell bongs, pipes and other smoking materials to an underground culture created by anti-drug laws. … Continue reading
Dispensaries Find A Retail Niche
From Maine to California, more and more states are legalizing the medicinal use of marijuana. If a patient meets a certain set of criteria, his or her physician may either prescribe marijuana as a treatment or refer them to a … Continue reading
State Lawmakers Roll Up Their Sleeves
State legislatures, having largely lost the fight against medical marijuana, have switched tactics in their effort to restrict recreational drug use. One can argue that precious, taxpayer-supplied resources should be used in the most effective possible ways – for example, … Continue reading
The Counter-Counter-Culture
In the United States and in other countries, the War on Drugs (as conceived during the Nixon administration) has included a running battle against those who produce and sell smoking paraphernalia, such as pipes and bongs. This has almost exclusively … Continue reading