Despite living in the height of the Information Age, myths about cannabis are still lurking and stoking the fears of politicians and citizens who don’t understand the plant. The American public’s perceptions about cannabis have been twisted since the 1930s. But thanks to medical marijuana and increased accessibility to studies about it, we’re getting closer..
Boost your mental health by taking a hike with your favorite MoCo cannabis dispensary!
It’s Mental Health Awareness month, so we’re combining hiking and cannabis to help regulate your mood and bolster your well-being. The two overlap and fall over each other in how well they can better our minds. And you know we want you to live your best life. Make it a self-care Sunday kind of day..
Weighing the Need for High THC Strains in Maryland
Strains above 30% have become a bit of a craze in Maryland’s market. Growers unleashed a new round of them and — other than doubts floating among influencers about potency — it brings up if there’s even a need for a 30 and over club. Cannabis affects everyone differently. There is no one-size fits all..
Patient Advocacy and Highlights of the East Coast’s First Cannabis Science Conference
The Cannabis Science Conference was a great experience and we hope you made it! There’s no denying the hefty price tag. But the resources, panels, exhibitors, doctors, keynote speakers and so many more helped create a very educational experience. This was the conference’s first time expanding to the east coast. If you weren’t able to..
Answering to 420’s Mysterious Past and How It’s a Source of Change
420 is never about just getting high. No matter what any mainstream media source or your cousin on tokes too hard on Thanksgiving says. Its origin is about as smoky as the occasionally muddled mission behind the day. But with events like the National Cannabis Festival and Charm City SmokeFest on the horizon, we’re here..
Peake Releaf Women: Honoring Women’s History Month with Our Cannabis Industry Experiences
There are a world of history makers in cannabis. A lot of them women. This industry has its “grass ceiling” problems. But it’s also full of liberating opportunities. As a send off for Women’s History Month, Peake Releaf is celebrating our female team members and highlighting their stories. Here’s a look into the lives of..
Peake Releaf’s Spring Maryland Cannabis Events Digest 2019
It’s apart of our mission to do whatever is (ethically) possible to bolster patient advocacy in Maryland. So far we’ve covered tips for discussing medical cannabis with your family and community. And we also push for an inclusive experience for all patients, especially those of color who may have paid a major price thanks to..
Boosting Our Cannabis Market with Inclusive Advocacy for Black Folk
In cannabis, everyone loves preaching “End the Stigma.” But when do we take time to apply that to racial disparities related to our favorite federal troublemaker? Legislation rode the coattails of social equity to initiate what we have today. And that means that while many were paying lip service to the suffering of communities of..
Starting the Conversation on Inclusive Cannabis Patient Advocacy in Maryland
With the swoons (or despair) of Valentine’s Day behind us, it’s time to shed the light of Black History Month onto the cannabis industry! Sure, there is some progress happening. Marilyn Mosby’s decision to stop prosecuting cannabis crimes. Kamala Harris’s (sudden) alignment with legalization. But those moves are mere drops in the bucket of systematic..
Act on your spirit of advocacy with Maryland NORML’s 2019 Cannabis Legalization Lobby Day
Maryland 2019 Cannabis Legislation Lobby Day is quite the mouthful. But it’s an essential event for advocates and activists seeking cannabis reform. This event is hosted and organized by NORML, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. As a Maryland resident and possible medical cannabis patient or caretaker, you will get an overview of..