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Things You Should Consider When Buying Rolling Paper

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Things You Should Consider When Buying Rolling Paper

There’s always been a debate about what way is the best way to consume cannabis, be that through a bong, a dab, a cookie, a joint, you get the point. People clash over which method of consumption leads to the best high while also imparting the least amount of damage to their lungs. Joints are a big favorite among cannabis users, but there’s some damage that’s always involved when you start to burn cannabis and paper.

Most of the rolling papers available on the market are manipulated by the manufacturers in a variety of ways, be that to enhance flavor, to make the joint burn faster, or to have a really cool color, leading to more damage to your lungs that you bargained for.

Here are a few tips and things to look out for when you’re buying rolling paper: 

Nix The Bleached And Colored Paper

As a rule of thumb, you should stay away from white papers which are bleached to get that color that, for some reason, a lot of people love. There are other types of papers that have different and bright colors (re: fake) that you should also steer clear from. Always look for the most natural looking paper you can see. 

Avoid Thick Rolling Paper

Thick paper usually means that you’ll be taking in more bad stuff and chemicals per puff, so discard those and look for thinner types of paper, which will produce less smoke. 

The best advice you can get when it comes to purchasing rolling papers is to stick to the most natural option available. Look for unbleached thin paper that’s made with natural ingredients, which will burn faster and produce the least amount of smoke and cancerogenous agents. A few good options are the uber famous RAW papers, which are made from natural ingredients and also have a set that’s made out of pure hemp. Bob Marley also has a line of rolling papers that are super cool, made with natural ingredients and hemp. Give them a shot; your lungs will thank you.

If You Use Marijuana, The Feds Can Now Take Away Your Unemployment Benefits

Al Olson
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If You Use Marijuana, The Feds Can Now Take Away Your Unemployment Benefits

The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that will repeal an Obama administration rule that limits the ability of states to deny unemployment benefits to drug users. That means with random drug testing, you could lose your EU because of marijuana use.

It was a party-line vote with 51 Republicans voted for it and 48 Democrats voting against.

The measure overturns a Labor Department rule limiting the industries for which states could mandate drug testing in order to  receive unemployment benefits.

The House last month approved the resolution. It  is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk, who has already indicated he will sign it.

During a debate before the vote, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden said the plan “vilifies unemployed workers who are actually less likely to use drugs than the general population.”

Democrats say any changes to the rule will create too many obstacles for people to get unemployment benefits who are genuinely looking for work and who have already paid into the unemployment benefits program. They argued that lawmakers should focus on helping these people get treatment.

But Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander, chairman of the Senate committee that oversees unemployment, disagreed. “The Senate today has done the right thing by rolling back this Obama-era rule that told states how they had to implement unemployment insurance drug testing,”

On Tuesday, 50 civil rights, labor, faith, and criminal justice organizations sent a letter to Congress opposing the proposal.

“They say it’s about helping states save money, but this would actually set up states to waste tremendous amounts of money,” said Grant Smith, deputy director of national affairs with the Drug Policy Alliance. “Congress should be helping people get to work, not wasting taxpayer dollars to punish people who are trying to get back to work.”

Here is the history of the legislation, according to the DPA:

Congress passed a law in 2012 allowing states to require drug testing as a condition of receiving unemployment insurance in cases where a person was let go from their last job because of unlawful drug use or cases where a person applying for unemployment insurance who is only available for suitable work in an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing. The 2012 federal law also instructed the Department of Labor to define through regulation what those occupations that regularly drug testing are, and last year, DOL published a final rule limiting those occupations primarily to those with a public safety concern (aviation and railroad workers, jobs that require carrying a firearm etc.) This 2012 law was the result of a bipartisan compromise reached between Republicans managing the underlying legislation who wanted to completely lift this prohibition and Democrats who wanted to maintain the prohibition.  Prior to 2012, federal law had been interpreted to prohibit states from imposing drug testing requirements on unemployment insurance applicants.

“For years, a small handful of Republicans in Congress have pushed this deceptive agenda and have got Republican leadership to buy in,” added Smith. “It’s shameful to see Republicans who have provided so much leadership recently on the opioid crisis now pushing drug testing schemes that provide no treatment and only serve to stigmatize and punish people who have lost their jobs.”

See What Happens When A Rabbi, A Priest And An Atheist Smoke Weed Together

Al Olson
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See What Happens When A Rabbi, A Priest And An Atheist Smoke Weed Together

The video has been viewed more than 1.3 million times on YouTube in less than five days. Not only are people watching it, they are sharing it and talking about it. It’s become a religious experience.

The video, published Wednesday, features a a rabbi, a priest and an atheist smoking marijuana together and discussing theological concepts. The video was shot in Washington, a state that allows adult use of recreational cannabis, so no laws were broken in the taping of the trio.

The 8-minute, 4-second conversation involved the meaning of God, what marijuana’s effects are a few other surprises. You know, what most smoke sessions turn out to be about.

The video featured:

  • Jim Mirel, Rabbi Emeritus at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue.
  • Rev. Chris Schuller, the former rector at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • Carlos, a self-described conservative homosexual who was raised as a Southern Baptist and a Roman Catholic.

Mirel and Schuller copped to using marijuana, but both said their experience was from their early years and that neither was a current user. Carols, on the other hand, said he was a regular user of the herb.

Is marijuana OK to use? According to Mirel: “If it helps you become a better person, if it lifts you up, gives you a new view of life, it’s a very positive thing.”

For his part, Schuller would like to see cannabis laws be more in line with alcohol and tobacco. Two years ago, Schuller got in a little hot water in St. Petersburg, Florida, for saying “Thank God for marijuana” in a video.

Cut.com, is responsible for the viral video. From Cut’s website:

With over 350 million video views, Cut has captured the world’s attention with iconic internet-breaking projects like “One Word,” “Truth or Drink,” and “Grandmas Smoking Weed for the First Time.” Cut makes viral content by blurring the boundaries between cool and friendly, smart and silly, and provocative and eye-opening.

This Guy May Run For Florida Governor On Pro-Marijuana Platform

Terry Hacienda
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This Guy May Run For Florida Governor On Pro-Marijuana Platform

Controversial Orlando attorney John Morgan, who bankrolled Florida’s successful medical marijuana measure last November, hinted this week that he has eyes on the governor’s mansion.

In a Palm Beach speech on Wednesday the brash Democratic lawyer worth an estimated $100 million, told the cannabis-friendly audience:

“If they write an obituary, they’re going to say, ‘That’s the guy that took millions of dollars out of his pocket and legalized medical marijuana in the state of Florida.’ They’re going to say, maybe, ‘That’s the guy who ran for governor of the state of Florida, and one of his platforms was full legalization of marijuana.’ ”

A Democrat has not won a Florida gubernatorial race since 1994 when Lawton Chiles defeated Jeb Bush.

 Morgan is not only well-known in the Sunshine State for throwing his substantial financial weight around last year’s medical marijuana measure, he filed a suit this summer against the state over the implementation of the law. Morgan believes the state’s decision to outlaw smoked cannabis goes directly against the will of the people.

In Florida’s new medical marijuana program,  patients can vape, or consume pills, oils, or edibles. But smoking it remains illegal.

“By redefining the constitutionally defined term ‘medical use’ to exclude smoking, the Legislature substitutes its medical judgment for that of ‘a licensed Florida physician’ and is in direct conflict with the specifically articulated Constitutional process,” his suit charges.

The language of the ballot amendment stated that smoking medical marijuana in public could be banned. It did not, however, mention anything about smoking in private. “It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that if smoking is not allowed in public, it must certainly be allowed in private,” Morgan said. “That’s the intent. That’s what we said before we started.”

Aside from his political ambitions, Morgan on Wednesday once again voiced his bullishness for cannabis investment. He reiterated his bold plan to invest up to $100 million of his own money in marijuana-related companies. “What we worry about most in the 21st century is jobs, automation, robots,” Morgan said. “This is an industry that’s going to be a job creator,” he said.

 

What To Know About ‘Synthetic Marijuana’ And How To Spot An Overdose

Al Olson
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What To Know About ‘Synthetic Marijuana’ And How To Spot An Overdose

Synthetic marijuana — the nasty, toxic and confoundingly legal concoction sold in convenience stores across the country — made headlines again this week.

The NFL announced on Wednesday that it has added this potentially deadly product to its banned substance list. Yes, before this week a player testing positive for “Spice” or “K2,” the street names for synthetic weed, would not face punishment. Actual cannabis, on the other hand, remains on the banned list despite growing sentiment to allow it for medicinal use.

Many Americans scratch their heads when reading these headlines about “synthetic weed.” Can it kill you? Is it marijuana laced with dangerous chemicals? Can my kid get ahold of it? Here is what you need to know:

What Is ‘Synthetic Marijuana’?

Before we go into what it is, let’s be clear about what it is NOT: It is not marijuana. Simple as that.

But it is hard to say what it actually is because it isn’t just one substance. In essence, it is a concoction of man-made chemicals that are sprayed onto ground plant matter, that has a vague appearance of marijuana.  These man-made chemicals act similar to THC in that they interact with the cell receptors in your brain.

The problem is that each product varies widely and the consumer has no idea which chemicals are present. The chemicals are toxic. And once one of the chemicals is identified and banned, a similar, nearly identical chemical is created. It becomes a never-ending battle of law enforcement vs. chemists.

Is K2 and Spice The Same Thing?

Well, they are both have the same effect, but they are a different combination of chemicals. There are countless brands out there: Bliss. Blaze. Cowboy Kush. K2. Spice Kronic. All are different in specific ingredients, but act the same when absorbed into your body.

Why Do People Buy It Instead Of Real Weed?

This is the one of the unintended consequences of marijuana prohibition. Many convenience stores across the country sell the products, usually behind the counter. The price is significantly cheaper than actual cannabis. But easy access and price are not the reason most consumer buy it, especially millionaire NFL players.

Anyone subject to drug testing — whether you are a parolee, a member of the armed forces, an office worker or a NFL superstar — can pass a test. Plain and simple. Remember, there is no THC present in this product. So, in effect, the laws preventing adults from using marijuana — a relatively non-toxic herb — guides them to a poor substitute in this synthetic substance — a much more harmful drug.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “synthetic cannabinoids can have more powerful effects on the brain, and can lead to death.” There has never been a reported incident of a fatal overdose of marijuana. It just not happen.

What are some of the more harmful effects?

According to the NIDA, people who have used synthetic cannabinoids and have been taken to emergency rooms have shown severe overdose effects including:

  • Rapid heart rate
  • Vomiting
  • Violent behavior
  • Suicidal thoughts

Our advice? Stick with the herb that comes from the earth and steer clear of these dangerous chemicals.

Bet You Didn’t Know These 9 Foods Are Named After Real People

Amy Hansen
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Bet You Didn’t Know These 9 Foods Are Named After Real People

It’s not uncommon to scarf down food without giving a second thought to where its name originated. We don’t often do that with people, so why would we do it with food? Business Insider went down the rabbit hole of 21 foods and drinks named after actual people. Here are some of the most surprising.

Bananas Foster

This flaming table-side prepped dish was invented in New Orleans in the 50s at a restaurant where the chef created a dish and named it after Richard Foster, the fiery (get it?) New Orleans Crime Commission chairman.

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Caesar Salad

This classic salad pays homage to Caesar Cardini, a restaurateur credited with inventing the dish out of necessity when he found himself running out of food during a Fourth of July rush. That explains the anchovies.

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Carpaccio

This dish is said to have been created by Giuseppe Cipriani, a bar owner who named the raw meat specialty after the Italian painter Vittore Carpaccio, who was known for using a similar shade of “flesh” red in his paintings. Yum.

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Fettuccine Alfredo

The story goes that Italian restaurateur Alfredo di Lelio invented the dish, tossing butter and Parm together to make a pasta sauce, to help ease the morning sickness of his wife.

Once a few “Hollywood elite” tourists took notice, the dish became a national sensation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZBmISwglBB

German Chocolate Cake

This cake was invented in…America. Surprise! The “German” part of German Chocolate Cake comes from baker Sam German, who patented a baking bar in the early 19th century called “Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate,” which was used in the late 1950s to make this famous cake.

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Granny Smith apples

The Granny Smith apple is a cross-breed, created when Maria “Granny” Smith dumped a bunch of crab apples onto a compost heap of other apples in Sydney, Australia back in 1868. What grew was a tree sprouting bright green apples. The rest is history.

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Margherita pizza

This simple Neapolitan pizza made with tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil is named after the Italian Queen Margherita, who visited Naples in 1889.

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Nachos

Can you believe this bar snack is named after a human being? Ignacio (Nacho, for short) Anaya whipped up a batch of these back in the early 1940s as a way to feed a group of military wives who came into the restaurant he worked at.

Of course, he named his invention after himself. And thank goodness he did. “Rushed Snack” just doesn’t have the same ring at happy hour.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZRTJ6Nh5qH

Tootsie Roll

It’s said that Tootsie Roll inventor Leo Hirshfield named the candy after his daughter, Clara, whose nickname was “Tootsie”. Others allege the taffy-like sweet was named after a child actress. Either way, a little girl was involved. Same same.

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Marijuasana: Fusing Together Cannabis And Mindful Movement

Becky Garrison
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Marijuasana: Fusing Together Cannabis And Mindful Movement

What is Marijuasana? And what sets it apart from other cannabis wellness events?
Marijuasana incorporates cannabis and mindful movement. It’s unique from other wellness events because Marijuasana emphasizes the use of full spectrum hemp extracts and hemp seed tea alongside THC-based cannabis. Also, I am an experienced movement teacher and teach more than just yoga, so the class you take from me is not typical. The movement is somatically based. This means that cues are given in order to help you become aware of the experience inside yourself, rather than receiving a rote set of instructions about what shape you’re supposed to be making with your body.

What sparked your interest in teaching Marijuasana?
I was inspired to teach mindful movement out of a desire to heal my own body. The practice completely changed my life and made me a happier and more fit human being. Incorporating cannabis allows us to feel sensations within our bodies as we move in an innovative way. When I realized that CBD provides an even more enhanced version of this felt-sense, I wanted to share this with everyone, especially those who still identify with the stigma. Knowing we can experience these benefits without intoxication means that, perhaps, more people will open their minds and bodies to hemp and hopefully soften their resistance to cannabis.

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What health & wellness benefits do you see when combining yoga with cannabis?
On a physiological level, you may feel increased circulation, increased proprioception, and more discerning interoception, as well as less soreness due to a decrease in inflammation and spasmodic activity in the muscles. On a psychological level, you may feel a profound shift in your perception of wholeness. When we are able to sense and move parts of ourselves that may have gone dormant or numb from lack of use, gaining the ability to feel them again can give you a more complete picture of your structure. This can help you integrate emotions you may be suppressing and promote the processing of those feelings. Psychologically, this translates to an overall integration of your consciousness and a deeper understanding of self.

What types of yoga work best with cannabis?
Personally, I prefer more controlled and slower paced yoga. I dislike physically active classes where I feel like the teacher is asking me to throw myself around in order to keep up with their instruction. Most styles of hatha yoga are the best fit for integrating cannabis, but I am trained in more concentration-based forms of movement instruction. This is, of course, just my opinion. Others may find that they love doing more spontaneous and fast paced yoga with cannabis.

Why do you choose tea infused with CBD for your class?
I choose tea because of the social and ritual nature of tea service. With Marijuasana, it’s my intention and goal to make guests feel welcome, seen, and included in the group. Marijuasana is about changing the landscape of social use with cannabis. Any class is an event where people come together and share space. Too many yoga classes are conducted with a militaristic and intense vibe where people sit on mats, barely acknowledging each other. At the opposite end of the spectrum, some classes involve forcing the group into awkward group hugs. My class provides a middle ground, while inviting you to venture out of your rectangular piece of real estate.

Beyond the social use aspect, I add a few droppers of Bluebird Botanicals’ full spectrum hemp extracts to every pot of tea I serve in addition to offering samples of their oils. By ingesting the oils that come off the hemp seed in the tea, you’re giving your body another opportunity to be nourished with cannabinoids via a different delivery method.

Are there stains of cannabis work well for yoga?
Just like various strains work for various symptoms, I’ve found that the same holds true for yoga. With Marijuasana, my goal is to empower you by bringing attention to your own body and your own experience. Stop looking outside yourself for the answers and get curious about what you’re actually experiencing within. If you’re totally unsure where to start, check out your favorite hybrid strain and observe whether it’s working for you. Make a note of its effects and experiment with the results next time.

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What other resources have you found that have been helpful in developing your cannabis and yoga class?
My Pilates training has been a wonderful resource in terms of teaching aligned movement to a diverse group of people. Books on yoga and movement that I’ve drawn inspiration from are The Inner Tradition of Yoga by Michael Stone and Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain. For information on cannabis, I’ve been reading the Cannabis Health Index by Uwe Blesching. Also, I am taking online courses from the Trichome Institute’s THC University. Aki Omori is an amazing yoga teacher that I base so much of my sequencing on. Beyond that, by far the best resource has been my personal practice. All the external knowledge in the world only goes so far in possessing true wisdom, which is true of most things. Consuming cannabis and then moving my body is my greatest teacher.

10 Celebs You Probably Didn’t Know Smoke Marijuana

Amy Hansen
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10 Celebs You Probably Didn’t Know Smoke Marijuana

It’s really not a head-scratcher that Snoop Dogg, Rihanna and Willie Nelson all enjoy a toke or two now and again, but while smoking weed is not exactly an obscure occurrence in Hollywood, there are a few celebrities you might actually be surprised enjoy a hit now and again. Here are 10 famous types who have no issue with their cannabis consumption.

Kirsten Dunst

In 2007, the actress went on record with MTV saying:

I do like weed. I have a different outlook on marijuana than America does. My best friend Sasha’s dad was Carl Sagan, the astronomer. He was the biggest pot smoker in the world and he was a genius.

I’ve never been a major smoker, but I think America’s view on weed is ridiculous. I mean — are you kidding me? If everyone smoked weed, the world would be a better place.

I’m not talking about being stoned all day, though. I think if it’s not used properly, it can hamper your creativity and close you up inside.

More recently, she “accidentally” got high while smoking a “prop” on the set of her new movie.

Cameron Diaz

During an interview on Lopez Tonight, the actress says Snoop Dogg used to be her dealer (probably), saying: “We went to high school together, he was a year older than me…I’m pretty sure I bought weed from him. I had to have.”

Justin Timberlake

In 2011, JT told Playboy:

“The only thing pot does for me is it gets me to stop thinking. Sometimes I have a brain that needs to be turned off. Some people are just better high.”

Lady Gaga

During an interview with 60 Minutes, Gaga told Anderson Cooper: “I smoke a lot of pot when I write music. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it for ’60 Minutes’ that I’m some, like, sober human being, because I’m not.” (skip to the 10:54 mark)

Morgan Freeman

A longtime advocate of marijuana, Freeman told Newsweek back in 2012 that he the criminalization of marijuana is just plain dumb:

It’s just the stupidest law possible, given history. You don’t stop people from doing what they want to do, so forget about making it unlawful. You’re just making criminals out of people who aren’t engaged in criminal activity. And we’re spending zillions of dollars trying to fight a war we can’t win! We could make zillions, just legalize it and tax it like we do liquor. It’s stupid.

Ilana Glazer

The Broad City broads, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, certainly toke a bunch on their show, but in real life? Yeah, they smoke weed off set, too.

Listen to them tell Jimmy Kimmel how they score their IRL weed.

Matthew McConaughey

We’re still a little hazy on this one, but in 2013, the Dazed and Confused actor, who was arrested while (presumably) high and playing the bongos naked in 1999 told GQ magazine: “Of course I still play the congas naked, I just close the windows.”

Sarah Silverman

Not only does she smoke weed, so have her parents. She shared a few stories with Conan in 2015, noting that, unlike her dad, she doesn’t smoke out of a bong because “I’m a grown woman!”

Jennifer Lawrence

Of course everyone’s favorite relatable  “every woman” smokes pot, because she’s just like us, you know? She’s real, you guys. Unlike most people, she was snapped smoking a joint in Hawaii in 2013.

George Clooney

While filming Oceans Twelve in Amsterdam, the owner of a nearby weed shop told reporters that Clooney was no stranger to them. It’s also been reported that he visits that same shop several times a year. No word, however, if that’s still the case, now that he’s the father of twins.

Gossip: Kris Jenner Cashing In On Kylie’s Baby; Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Pack On The PDA

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Gossip: Kris Jenner Cashing In On Kylie’s Baby; Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Pack On The PDA

Kris Jenner ‘wants to document Kylie’s entire pregnancy for KUWTK ratings.’

Related Story: Meghan Markle Has ‘A Scotland Yard Bodyguard’; Rob Kardashian Did Not Partake In 10th Anniversary Special

“Kris is excited right now and has already started processing how she is going to make money off Kylie’s pregnancy and the birth of her first child,” a Kardashian family insider told Radar. “She obviously wants to document the entire thing to use the footage for an upcoming season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Pack On The PDA

At last!

After spending the last year dodging paparazzi, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their long awaited first official public appearance as a couple at the annual Invictus Games in Toronto on Monday. No longer hiding their love, the pair looked cozy as ever as they sat together in the stands during the wheelchair tennis match at the Paralympic-style sporting event.

Keeping things casual, Harry, 33, wore a black polo shirt and jeans with sneakers. Meanwhile, his 36-year-old girlfriend opted for a crisp white button down paired with ripped denim and brown pointed toe flats. As great minds think alike, the two both wore similar-looking sunglasses.

According to spectators, the duo — who have been dating since 2016 — were met with applause from the crowd as they walked arm-in-arm into Nathan Phillips Square. Harry was seen whispering into the Suits star’s ear throughout the match as she smiled and held his hand.

The appearance was the first time the lovebirds were photographed together at a public event. On Saturday night during the opening ceremony at the Air Canada Centre, Harry attended the games solo while Meghan sat with a friend roughly 30 yards away from her beau.

“I can tell you that at the end of the day I think it’s really simple,” the American actress told Vanity Fair of her highly publicized romance earlier this year. “We’re two people who are really happy and in love. We were very quietly dating for about six months before it became news, and I was working during that whole time, and the only thing that changed was people’s perception. Nothing about me changed. I’m still the same person that I am, and I’ve never defined myself by my relationship.”

“We’re a couple. We’re in love,” she said. “I’m sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell, but I hope what people will understand is that this is our time. This is for us. It’s part of what makes it so special, that it’s just ours. But we’re happy. Personally, I love a great love story.”

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Despite Legalization, Cannabis Arrests On the Rise

Mary Schumacher
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Despite Legalization, Cannabis Arrests On the Rise

While the Trump administration has made data regarding cannabis and other drug arrests more difficult to obtain, Forbes is reporting that marijuana arrests are on the rise, regardless of legalization.

Arrests are still on the rise and that cannabis is the “drug” people are most arrested and incarcerated for, leaving hard narcotics in the dust.

The annual publication that releases the data is the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. For the past 10 years a table appeared showing the percentage of arrests for manufacturing and possession respectively.

The publication was released on Monday and these helpful breakdowns were no more. Its removal was part of a large scaling back of information made available to the public in the report.

Luckily, Stephen G. Fischer Jr. of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division could provide sufficient numbers to Forbes for a breakdown.

Cannabis arrests are still on the rise. Here’s a run through of the data:

Marijuana possession arrests account for 37.36 percent of all U.S. drug arrests reported in 2016. Sales and manufacturing accounted for another 4.18 percent.

Together, they make up 41.54 percent of 1,572,579 drug arrests last year, which makes 653,249 cannabis arrests in 2016, averaging one pot bust every 48 seconds.

The same calculation reveals that in 2015 there were 643,121 cannabis arrests. So yes, pot arrests are going up, even as legalization spreads across the U.S.

 

There was one caveat regarding the data; the numbers being reported on account for 75 percent of the total amount of reported drug arrests. That means that the estimations could be changed by police departments that made very many or very few cannabis arrests, yet didn’t provide breakdowns.

The caveat applies to the former tables as well, however, so it is the most efficient and really the only way to track the fluctuations of marijuana arrests in our country from year to year.

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