Marijuana Blog

Last week in Kansas City, Show-Me Cannabis launched the first of many salons to come geared specifically for ladies. About 50 people (mostly women) packed the room at the “Women and Cannabis” meet-up at the Bluebird Bistro on Thursday, January 8, to discuss how women are uniquely affected by marijuana prohibition — and why women are in a unique position to end that prohibition. Many shared their own stories of encounters with law enforcement. Others were surprised to learn that women in prison are routinely shackled during child-birthing or that children may be removed from a home on mere suspicion of illegal drug use. All agreed that our current punitive policies don’t work, and that women have a unique opportunity to bring about a more nurturing and health-based approach to dealing with cannabis use.

 

I must say, attending this event was truly one of the most empowering situations of which I have been able to be a part. Up to this point, we have never truly created a space for women in Missouri to dialogue on these issues. Not only is it vital to “get the vote” of the female demographic currently in support of prohibition, there is value in making room for women to participate in this new industry. Like so many other areas of business, the playing field of “cannabusiness” is dominated by male leadership. So as we all work to move the marijuana market out of the shadows of illegal activity, I hope that we can ensure support for the success of women in this industry.

 

Please keep an eye out for future events throughout Missouri!

 

We intend to have an event in Kansas City again on Thursday, February 5, but, since we filled capacity at our last location, the next venue is yet TBA.

 

In Columbia, we will have a Women and Cannabis event on Wednesday, February 4 (location TBA).

 

St. Louis will be planning a ladies-centered event in the near future — look for something in late February or early March.

 

Springfield is planning for something major in May, but don’t be surprised if activists demand something sooner. So keep an eye out!

 

The legislative session has also begun in Jefferson City, and as moms, daughters, and sisters, women should be presenting their voices to our legislators. If you are interested in getting involved with the women’s lobby for Show-Me Cannabis or would like to help organize a local event, please send me an email at amber@show-mecannabis.com.

 

Read more: http://www.theweedblog.com/marijuana-legalization-for-ladies/

It’s only been two weeks since President Obama signed the legislation stating that the federal government is no longer allowed to spend money to raid medical marijuana dispensaries and grows in states that allow use of the plant for medical reasons. This was a great victory for cannabis patients everywhere. Unfortunately, the feds are still hellbent on saying that marijuana is a deadly substance and should still be classified with other substances such as heroin, LSD, and MDMA. 

 

 

In a court filing on Wednesday, the US Attorney’s Office made an argument that "this psychoactive, addictive drug is not accepted as safe for medical use at this time, even with medical supervision.” Regardless, marijuana has been accepted for it’s medical value in California and 21 other states. The raids conducted on the establishments that sell and cultivate this medicine are not only a waste of time and money but a direct insult the patients that put their faith in this plant. Congress has failed to rationally find concrete evidence that marijuana has no medical benefits, according to lawyer Zenia Gilg, who works for one of the seven people charged with growing marijuana on national forest land in Trinity and Tehama counties. 

 

 

These seven defendants faced court Wednesday, calling doctors and researchers to their defense. While the defendants and their witnesses testified that marijuana has medical benefits and is safe to use. But the prosecution called a professional of their own, a Harvard professor and a former drug official under George W. Bush, who claimed that marijuana is dangerous and seriously addictive to those that choose to use it. The Obama administration said that a single expert’s testimony is clearly enough to show the legally required “rational basis” for the current classification of the plant. The prosecution’s head lawyer even said that “most mainstream physicians agree that marijuana is a dangerous drug”. He also cited the American Psychiatric Association’s suggestion that weed can potentially have “serious side effects” after prolonged use. 

 

 

The continued argument of “we do not actually know the long term effects” was used quite a bit in this court case. Even though there are people who have been continuously using marijuana for years, such as Willie Nelson and Chong, with no apparent ill side effects, the government refuses to believe that marijuana has a medical benefit to the human race. 

The worst of the holidays are over and the gift giving is going to die down for a while. Thankfully, there’s a short break between Christmas and Valentine’s Day so you have a few weeks to prepare for this final gift giving holiday. This is your chance to make your pothead sweetheart really smile and possibly even benefit a bit from the situation yourself.

 

 

Heart Shaped Medibles

By making your love an edible in the shape of a heart (or any edible really), you’ll show your affection for sure! What would make this gift even better? Use a strain that’s known for heightening sexual feelings and share the treat between you two. Enjoy the evening! 

 

 

Glass

A new piece is always a good idea for a stoner! Whether they need it or not, there’s always a piece out there that screams your partners name! Snag them a new piece of their favorite cartoon character. Or if you’re up to it, splurge on a new bong!

 

 

Cone Bouquet

Roll up a bunch of your lover’s favorite strains in some cones and stick them in a cute wrapping of foil paper. Make sure to point all of the ends of the cones up, making them in to a tiny little bouquet of “flowers”. This idea is super cute for the ladies and will be sure to make them smile… Chances are, she’ll even share them with you!

 

 

The Single Idea

Single on Valentines? No worries! Get your stoner ass in gear and create a bunch of awesome munchies, be sure to renew your Netflix subscription, and invite a bunch of your other single friends over. Roll up some weed, hang out, and enjoy the day even though you don’t have a date. 

 

 

Stoner Apparel

Every pot smoker needs some sort of stoner apparel to wear to show off their love of good old Mary Jane. If you’re buying for a girl, you can grab her a cute pair of weedy booty shorts. For a guy, you can never go wrong with socks or a hat. 

 

 

Worst case scenario is that you wait until the last minute. In this event of emergency, buy one of those boxes of chocolates at CVS or Rite Aid and remove some of the chocolates. Replace the candies that you took out with some beautiful big buds and gift this to your sweetheart. While it’s kind of a fall back, there’s no denying weed and chocolate, no matter who you are.