Iain has been writing for the web for almost a decade. In that time, he’s covered a range of topics, from small business and marketing, to tech trends, lifestyle tips, comedy and sports. He’s also written for UK independent magazine The Skinny, where he interviewed the likes of Alan Davies, Josie Long, and Rhys Darby. More recently, he’s tackled hemp oil, cast iron radiators, artificial turf, and Lebanese wine. Diverse? You bet
If you’re a Canadian and you admit to having used marijuana, you may be banned from entering the United States. Yes, those United States, where medical marijuana is legal in many places. The case of a Canadian man who was denied entry into the U.S. because he admitted to having smoked cannabis recreationally has set […]
On August 11 2016, the DEA announced that the way in which marijuana is studied in the US will change for the better. Researchers will now enjoy better access to a wider variety of cannabis strains. As it stands, over 20 US states have legalized marijuana for medical use, yet the federal government recently confirmed […]
A new study by the UK-based medical journal The Lancet Psychiatry has found that about 10 million more Americans are now smoking marijuana compared to 12 years ago. Against the backdrop of at least five US states – including California – readying themselves for a vote on whether or not to legalize marijuana for recreational […]
There is a pervasive belief that using cannabis can make you lazy. But is there any truth to it? A new study from the University of British Columbia has set out to find an answer. Rats are industrious little creatures. Smart too. But when researchers at the University of British Columbia administered THC, something very […]
There’s a lot of money swirling around the cannabis industry at the moment. Investors are confident in a return. But why? According to the New York-based private-equity firm Tuatara Capital, the company has raised the largest amount of capital ever to invest in the legal marijuana industry. They raised $93 million and recently closed an […]
Patients can now grow a “limited amount” of cannabis for medicinal purposes at home in Canada under new laws. The change came about after the Federal Court deemed the old rules unconstitutional. It’s all go north of the border. Expanded rules, due to come into effect later this month (August 24th), have granted Canadian medical […]
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the chemical in marijuana responsible for most of the plant’s notorious psychotropic effects. It was first discovered in 1964 and was isolated and synthesized from the cannabis plant by a Bulgarian-born Israeli organic chemist named Dr. Raphael Mechoulam. It works by attaching itself to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. These receptors […]
With the former New York senator’s designs on taking the White House, she might need to start taking legalization seriously. We’ve previously written about the generally positive outlook on marijuana shared by the four main presidential candidates: Clinton, Trump, Gary Johnson, and Jill Stein. Secretary Clinton is on record as saying that, if she achieves […]
Diaz went toe to toe with adversary Conor McGregor at the recent UFC 202. He lost. But it was his post-fight press conference, rather than his in-ring performance, that caused a stir. He took a beating in the Octagon as Conor McGregor gained his revenge at UFC 202, but it was the aftermath that could […]
The United Kingdom’s demand for, and interest in, cannabidiol (CBD) products appears to be on the rise. British consumers can now purchase any number and type of CBD products from a wide range of websites and brick-and-mortar stores. These products include CBD oils, tinctures, topical ointments, and vaporizers. But are they all above board and […]