Marijuana Mythbusting: Does Cannabis Affect Everyone the Same Way?
Have you ever wondered why cannabis is like a dreamy cruise through the cosmos for some, while for others, it’s more like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded? Or why people report drastically different effects, even after hitting the same joint? When it comes to Mary Jane, predictability is about as elusive as a clear plot in […]
There’s More to Your High Than Indica vs Sativa
Looking at a menu at a pot shop can be pretty overwhelming. There’s a dizzying array of cannabis available these days, and with literally hundreds of strains, it can be a challenge to know which ones will offer the experience you’re looking for. Once upon a time, there were really only two kinds of weed: […]
Celebrate 4/20 in Sonoma County
Welcome back to the most wonderful time of the year: 4/20, aka Christmas – or at least Black Friday – for potheads. This year, cannabis enthusiasts in Sonoma County don’t have to go far to find fun ways to celebrate. The North Bay Area is more than just home to some of the very best […]
Smoking Vs. Edibles: Which Is Right for You?
Edibles have long been considered a bit of a wild card. Dosage is a constant struggle between getting too high or feeling nothing at all. Even with regulated cannabis, where ostensibly you’re getting the same dose every time, it’s a challenge to find a consistent effect. This is why edibles have been many cannabis enthusiasts’ […]
The Struggle Is Real: What It’s Really Like to Be a Cannabis Retailer
When California passed Prop. 64, recreational cannabis was expected to become a booming industry, eclipsing even the wildly successful medical industry it replaced. While many operators in the cannabis scene were skeptical of the bill, others dove head-long into what they anticipated would be a new green rush. Countless brands popped up to take advantage […]
Marijuana Myth-busting: Does Cannabis Really Make You Lazy?
We’ve all seen the stoner flicks that propagate the stereotype that pot makes people lazy. You know the scenes – a few puffs off a blunt, then the camera cuts to a scene of a grungy couch filled with shiftless bros who can barely speak, wearing baggy clothes covered in Doritos. This persists, in part, […]
Chocolate and Strawberry Valentine’s Day Parfait Recipe
This Valentine’s Day, we at Doobie Nights are making it easy for you to fall in love with the world’s most perfect couple: chocolate + strawberry. Introducing a decadent dessert that won’t interfere with your New Year’s resolutions. Tease your lover – or your lovely self – with this sumptuous V-Day recipe that’s as healthy […]
Debunking the Myths: All Cannabis Growers and Retailers are Rich
You’d be forgiven for believing this myth, because back in the early days of California’s green rush, growers and retailers were, quite frankly, ballin’. Pounds were selling for upwards of $6,000, retailers were doubling that, and there was no regulatory framework in place to tax the living daylights out of it. Entire communities relied on […]
Some Tips to Keep Elderly Cannabis Users Out of the ER
We’ve all heard purveyors of fine cannabis warn, “This ain’t your grandpa’s weed.” Well, someone needs to tell that to grandpa. Elderly Californians might be getting a little overzealous in their return to the world of weed, because a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that the rate […]
The Ultimate Cannabis Gift Guide for Every Type on Your List – Even the Ones Who Don’t Get High
It’s that time of year again! No, not the time to buy into the holiday excess of lining the pockets of corporations only to give gifts your loved ones may never use. This year, be the hero all your weed-lovin’ friends are waiting for. With this handy gift guide, you’ll find something for every type […]
The State of Cannabis After the Midterm Elections
As the smoke clears from the unexpected results of the midterm elections, the state of cannabis begins to take shape. Legalization was on the ballot in five states this time around, but only Maryland and Missouri approved measures to legalize small amounts of cannabis for recreational use. In both cases, minimal home cultivation is […]
The Struggle Is Real: Give Thanks to the Brands That Bring the Dank
This article is part of a series devoted to illuminating the struggles in California’s recreational cannabis industry and the brands that are still standing strong. Cannabis is California’s number-one cash crop, in the 8th-largest economy in the world. So why are so many brands, cultivators, and retailers struggling to make ends meet? Under […]
