The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at the beginning of the year, there were 440,445 full-time-equivalent jobs in the legal cannabis industry—a 5.4 percent increase from 2023. Annual sales of legal marijuana, recreational and medical, … The post US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

U.S. cities that blazed the marijuana legalization trail now have a high concentration of 420-friendly vacation rentals, a new study by Upgraded Points shows. Why it matters: Cannabis-cations are one piece of the growing multi-billion dollar weed economy. The big picture: Unsurprisingly, three Colorado cities — Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs — are among those with the highest concentration of … The post 420 travel: U.S. cities with the highest number of weed-friendly stays appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

When you light up or down an edible, you may be lowering your risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study comparing recreational cannabis users to nonusers. As marijuana isn’t without its health harms, these findings came as a surprise even to the scientists behind the study. Researchers at the State University of New York … The post Recreational cannabis use may lower your risk of cognitive decline, study says appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

Photos of people celebrating 4/20 from across the world. https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2024/04/19/420-marijuana-celebrations-photos-from-the-unofficial-cannabis-holiday/73382159007/ The post 420 celebrations: photos from the unofficial marijuana holiday appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

In the culture of cannabis, April 20 is a holiday when those who partake light up in enjoyment and in protest of prohibition. Although the origins of “4/20” are debated — according to popular lore, a group of California high school students in the 1970s met after school at 4:20 p.m. to smoke weed — the … The post A Holiday for Weed Fans, Complete With Sponsors appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

CHICAGO — At a recent wedding reception in Chicago, guests gathered to toast the newlyweds at the bar. Glasses were lined up in front of them, but no alcohol was poured. Instead, marijuana vapor was pumped into the upside-down glasses, which were then lifted and inhaled in unison. “A lot of people were surprised,” bride … The post I doobie? Weed wedding in Chicago the latest sign of spread of cannabis events appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

Taking medical cannabis for the first time can seem daunting for many people. Adverse reactions can usually be avoided by using the “start low, go slow” approach to dosing. If you do experience psychoactive effects that feel uncomfortable, however, here are some handy pieces of advice. Recreational cannabis users consume the plant because they want to enjoy … The post What to do if you get too high on cannabis appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

For many stoners, there is one age-old debate that rivals that of the chicken and the egg. What is the difference between a blunt and a joint? In the end, when the cannabis has turned to ash and the munchies have begun, it might not even matter. But whether one prefers a blunt or a joint, … The post Blunt vs. Joint: Everything you Need to Know appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

Overindulged in some edibles? Took too hefty of a dab? One too many hits from the bong? We’ve all been there. While it can be scary to feel so high, we promise, it will fade. What’s most important to remember is that highs can vary in strength and length, but consumers will always, and we mean always, … The post 5 Great Ways to Break Your High appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more

The study of 42 runners, published Dec. 26 in the journal Sports Medicine, comes almost exactly 10 years after Colorado became the first state to commence legal sales of recreational marijuana, at a time when cannabis-users increasingly report mixing it with workouts. “The bottom-line finding is that cannabis before exercise seems to increase positive mood and enjoyment during … The post Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer appeared first on GanjaVacations Jamaica ..read more