Parental cannabis use could stand to have some guidelines. Why? Because our community talks about de-stigmatizing and having a cultural dialogue. But doesn’t dive into the nitty gritty of what protections aren’t in place. In this case, the spotlight is on social services and how cannabis use can separate families. And that’s an inescapable truth..
Blissiva and Marketing to Women in Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Industry
Marketing to women in the cannabis industry isn’t a one-trick pony. And in a medical market like Maryland, innovative female-focused products are a gateway to deeper needs. But what exactly are those needs? And what else is missing? Let’s explore the gap in our medical cannabis market with these key points: Blissiva: expanding the focus..
Pride Month: Our Rockville Dispensary Embracing the LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+. Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transsexual. Queer. And many more identities. As we respect the variety and possibilities of hundreds of cannabis strains in Maryland, June is the push to respect those differences that exist within humanity and our cultures. So as a send off to Pride Month, here’s our take on improving inclusivity within the..
Women Grow: How Our Rockville Dispensary Keeps Women and Social Equity in the Loop
Women Grow is a national organization for mentorship and support for women in the cannabis industry. Despite how revolutionary it is, cannabis is still laden with gender and race issues in a lot of its spaces. The Leadership Summit provides a safespace to address these problems and to restore spirits of women in the industry..
Standing out as a Rockville Dispensary by Getting Involved with Equipment Connections for Children
Montgomery County has one of the most bustling cannabis markets in Maryland. And as a leading Rockville dispensary, we want to do more than make money. We always strive to support our community. Which includes the disadvantaged children with disabilities whose families lean on the organization Equipment Connections for Children when all their options have..
Debunking Cannabis Myths
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..
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..
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..